Papatoetoe South School

11/09/2026

What a week! We have had a busy week here at Papatoetoe South School. Thank you everyone for all your support, here is our Highlights for this week x

08/09/2026

08/09/2026

PAPATOETOE SCHOOLS KAPA HAKA FESTIVAL 2026

Te Pūtake will be performing tomorrow at 10:15am at Papatoetoe North School.

All are welcome to attend and watch our tamariki perform.

We will also go Live on our School FB page if you cannot be there

Ko te Tamaiti te Pūtake o te Kaupapa

04/09/2026

✨ Week 7 Highlights and important reminders are here! ✨

Another incredible week of learning, growing and laughter at Papatoetoe South School. 💙

03/09/2026

🚗Thank you for helping us keep our tamariki safe! 🚸

Thank you, everyone, for following our school’s road safety guidelines at our school entrances. It has been lovely to welcome you all back at the gates and see our community working together to keep our tamariki safe. ❤️

We are continuing to work alongside Auckland Transport and the Police to support safe pick-up and drop-off at all of our school entrances, as well as safe behaviour around our pedestrian crossings.

We really appreciate your patience, cooperation and support. Together, we can make sure everyone gets to and from school safely.🙏🏽

Ngā mihi nui,

31/08/2026

Kia ora koutou,

Thank you all for adapting so well to the changes that began today. We appreciate everyone's patience and support as we settle into the new routines.

A quick update:

If you are using the Chestnut Road crossing, please enter and exit the school grounds through the Murdoch Park Gate. This helps keep everyone safe, including our students, whānau, staff, and the wider community.
If you are being picked up by vehicle from Chestnut Road, please use the new Chestnut Gate next to Rooms 28 and 29.

Thank you for your support in helping us keep everyone safe.

28/08/2026

Our Week 6 Highlights!

28/08/2026

Important Notice: Changes to Pick-Up & Drop-Off Access

Kia ora e ngā whānau,

From Monday 31st August 2026 the Chestnut Gate will be closed due to construction work happening on our school field.

What you need to know:

Chestnut Gate will be closed.
No entry or exit will be permitted via Chestnut Gate from Monday 31st August. (Only contractors will be permitted to use this entrance)

Chestnut Road Patrols will still be active
Students may continue using their usual walking routes to the Chestnut Road patrol point. A staff member will monitor in this area to help direct students safely.
Student patrol monitors must be ready at 8:10am (morning) and 2:40pm (afternoon)

Alternative Access
We have a new gate on Chestnut Road at the other end of the fence line close to Rooms 28 & 29 that will be open for both drop-off and pick-ups. Alternatively we will also have the gate that leads in and out of Murdoch Park at the back of Te Puna Ākona available.
Staff wearing Hi-Vis jackets will be present at these gates to support safe transitions.

Milan & Kenderdine Road gates will operate as normal for pick-up and drop-off.

Traffic & Parking
Be mindful of traffic congestion and parking around Milan, Kenderdine and Chestnut Road - please avoid parking on the yellow lines or blocking driveways and always park safely. We are working with Auckland Transport to ensure road safety during this change.

We understand this may impact your usual routine and we appreciate your cooperation and patience. Please reach out to us if you have any questions, concerns or suggestions. Our priority remains the safety and wellbeing of our tamariki. Thank you for your ongoing support!

Please see the map attached to this message

Ngā mihi nui,

Papatoetoe South School Leadership Team

21/08/2026

Take a look through this week's highlights, celebrate the wonderful learning happening across our kura, and stay up to date with what's coming up over the next few weeks 🫶

16/08/2026