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VISION: Nurturing confident, future focused learners

Haere Mai, Welcome to Koputaroa School

Koputaroa School (est. 1891) is a beautiful rural school located approximately 7 km north of Levin (New Zealand) between SH 1 and SH 57. We are a full primary school with a roll that fluctuates between 185 – 200.

Koputaroa (Koputoroa) is the name of the local settlement and in Māori it means Breast of the Albatross (Toroa). This name refers to the heavy fog that fills the valley, and from the hill near the Marae, looks like the breast of an albatross. Koputaroa School was originally called Kereru and the school’s emblem is a Kererū.

Mission Statement

To develop a community of innovative learners within a supportive environment

Nā te manaaki, nā te tiaki ka ora ngā mōemōea o te reanga whakatipu

For a rural school we have a large dedicated and committed staff: We have a non-teaching Principal, 8 classroom teachers, a full time Office Manager, four Teacher Aides, three support teachers, part-time caretaker and cleaner.

At our school we place a huge emphasis on quality learning and teaching and firmly believe in the principles of formative practice – children being actively involved in the learning and teaching process. Our dedicated staff are very committed to providing our children with the best possible learning experiences and children enjoy a collaborative, supportive, engaging and motivational learning environment.

What's happening at Koputaroa School?

Upcoming Events in March

Wed 25

Year 4-6 Interschool Athletics

25 Mar 2026

Thu 26

Board Meeting 5.45pm

26 Mar 2026

Thu 26

KPTA - AGM 2.30pm in the Staffroom

26 Mar 2026

Fri 27

Final Friday Flex Time for the Term

27 Mar 2026

Latest Notices

End of Term Treat

17 Mar 2026

Kia ora e te whānau

End of term treat orders are going digital!

Here is the form.

Our end of term treat is on Wednesday 1st April.

Please complete one form per child. The form closes on Friday 27th March.
No late order, as items have to be ordered.

Pay online to the KPTA bank account: 03 0667 0313312 00 Account Name: Koputaroa School Parent Teachers Association

or Cash at the office - must be correct money, no change given

Thanks for your support - KPTA

Linewize Online Safety Hub

16 Mar 2026

ONLINE SAFETY HUB + PARENT SAFETY APP (QUSTODIO)

We have partnered with Linewize by Qoria to provide a dedicated online safety hub website with parent resources for all parents. Delivering insights by world leading safety experts, this central hub helps parents build knowledge to take an active role in your child's online safety. The hub includes special access to the world leading Qustodio parent safety app used by over 8 million parents.

HOW CAN YOU PROTECT YOUR CHILD AT HOME?

All families and whānau now have free access to resources, information and free tools to help keep tamariki safe online when using their devices at home.

The latest advice from experts including social media, app & game risk reviews
Difficult online safety conversation starters for Parents & FAQ’s
Guides to help you support your child's online development
Qustodio Parent App - FREE tool for parents to protect children's devices at home.

VISIT OUR HUB AT

koputaroa.onlinesafetyhub.nz

With Qustodio Parent App for Families - Free ‘My School’ Qustodio Access Parents Can:

Manage screen time, social media, app and youtube limits across multiple different devices
Receive instant search alerts
Filter websites, images, videos & searches
Block apps, websites and games
Protect screen-free moments such as mealtimes and bedtime by pausing the internet & locking the device

*Qustodio works across multiple different devices - iOS, Chromebooks, Android & Windows. Works with apple screentime and Google Family Link.

How to get started

1. Visit the Online Safety Hub.

2. Create your free parent account via the main page (scroll down)

3. Install Qustodio on your child’s devices

KPTA Meeting tonight

11 Mar 2026

KPTA meeting tonight in the staffroom at 7pm. All welcome!

Cricket Players ETA

10 Mar 2026

ETA for the cricket players is approximately 30 min (2.40pm).

Reminder - TEACHER ONLY DAY MONDAY