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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.
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.
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Don't forget to get your cupcake orders in tomorrow or Wednesday. Cupcakes are $3.50 each. All proceeds to the Mental Health Foundations. Order forms available from the office if you missed receiving one. Please get behind this great cause! We would also love to see you all in PINK on Friday!
REMINDER - there's NO SCHOOL on Monday 11 May as it's a Teacher Only Day.
Koputaroa School Board - Casual vacancy for a parent representative
22 April 2026
A casual vacancy has occurred on the school board for an elected parent representative.
The board has decided to fill the vacancy by selection.
If 10% or more of eligible voters on the school roll ask the board, within 28 days of this notice being published, to hold a by-election to fill the vacancy, then a by-election will be held.
Request for a by-election should be sent to:
Liz Maclean - Presiding member, Koputaroa School Board at: liz@koputaroa.school.nz
by: 12 May 2026
REMINDER - KopKids is on after school this Friday in the hall.
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A reminder that our next KPTA meeting will be held in the staffroom tomorrow evening, Tuesday 21 April @7pm.
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