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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.
3 Aug 2026 - 7 Aug 2026
10 Aug 2026 - 14 Aug 2026
14 Aug 2026
17 Aug 2026 - 21 Aug 2026
24 Aug 2026 - 28 Aug 2026
31 Aug 2026 - 4 Sep 2026
KopKids will not be on after school today.
A reminder that we are having Mid-Year Learning Conferences this week. Please book online via the Skool Loop App - go to Bookings and select your child's teacher. Alternatively, call Christa in the office 06 3687 938.
If these days don't suit you please email your child's class teacher to arrange an alternative.
Kiwi - larina@koputaroa.school.nz
Tui - kylie@koputaroa.school.nz
Kereru - claire@koputaroa.school.nz
Pukeko - rebecca@koputaroa.school.nz
Ruru - dan@koputaroa.school.nz
Kea - rach@koputaroa.school.nz
Toroa - kerry@koputaroa.school.nz
Kotuku - robbie@koputaroa.school.nz
Reminder to get orders in our BOOK WEEK TREAT by this Friday (31 July).
See attached flyer.
KOPKIDS is on after school today in the hall - all welcome.
Welcome Back to School - Term 3
Matariki Celebrations 2026
Kia ora koutou,
Next week we are celebrating Matariki at Koputaroa School on Monday 27 July.
We are going to spend some time working in tuakana / teina (older/younger) groups, doing activities together.
A great way to celebrate Matariki together is with kai (food), so like last year, we will have loaded potatoes together for lunch. We will provide the toppings (mince or vegetarian option), and just need each child to bring one (approximately) tennis ball sized potato, wrapped in tinfoil, by Friday, July 24th. These can be taken to the Learning Centre kitchen for preparation.
At lunchtime, we will open 9 steamed kumara, each representing the 9 stars of Matariki.
We will end the day with some waiata in the Learning Centre.
Whānau are welcome to come along at any point in the day to celebrate with us.
Ngā mihi,
The staff of Koputaroa School
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