We’re thrilled to announce our final Carnival fundraising total… an incredible $60,500! A massive thank you to all our amazing parents – whether you turned

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Newsflash

Ministry of Education Consultation: Relationships and Sexuality Education framework

May 2, 2025

The Ministry of Education is inviting feedback on the draft Relationships and Sexuality Education (RSE) framework for Years 0–13. Your voice as parents and caregivers

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CARNIVAL COUNTDOWN – 5 WEEKS TO GO!

February 20, 2025

Newsletter Countdown (5 Weeks).pdf

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Important Notice: Playground Marking Work – Saturday, 7 December

December 5, 2024

Dear Parents/Guardians Contractors will be working on the school playground markings using specialised equipment on Saturday, 7 December. For everyone’s safety, we kindly remind you:

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Events

Saturday, June 7

Parents' Night (PTN Bingo)
7:00 pm

Monday, June 9

Week 7
All Day: Pukeko Parent Discussion
1:30 pm – 2:30 pm

Tuesday, June 10

Rugby League Festival (now Lunchtime W8 Monday @ Howick Primary
All Day: Netball Trials in Dome
8:00 am – 8:45 am

Principal's Welcome

Cockle Bay School has a long and proud history of educating children in the local area. There is a strong spirit of community, with supportive parents and students who arrive at school ready to learn. Our students are happy and enthusiastic. For much of its rich history Cockle Bay School has been served well by its touchstone values of continuous improvement, caring and collaboration, and has celebrated its successes.

The school provides high quality teaching and learning programmes within a caring environment for 720 – 830 students. Each is recognised as an individual, with their learning and wellbeing at the heart of all we do. Every student who attends our school has strengths, and it is our role and responsibility to provide an environment where these can be discovered and nurtured.

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Dorothy Bigwood
Principal