School Events

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Term 1  Commences Monday 3rd February – Friday 11th April

Monday 3rd February 8.45am – Friday 11th April 3.00pm

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Year 5 – Kākāpo  Carey Park Camp

Wednesday 12th – Friday 14th March

 

397 Henderson Valley Rd, Henderson (Map)

Carey Park is situated at the foot of the Waitakere Ranges heritage area in Henderson Valley just 30 minutes from central Auckland. 

Magnificent native bush surrounds it, and is the ideal place for large groups, with 170 bed accommodation, catering and activities.

Carey Park has comfortable, safe facilities and exciting activities such as archery, kayaking, Burma trails and a flying fox to name a few.

 

https://www.onebigadventure.org.nz/

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Year 6 – Takahē Tōtara Springs Camp

Wednesday 2nd – Friday 4th April

 

288 Taihoa North Road, Matamata, Waikato, 3473 New Zealand (map)

School years 1 – 6 are a crucial time in the development of a child’s self confidence, social interactions and physical abilities.

At camp, we can help facilitate a programme that will have your children achieving in more than just the activities they participate in.

Tōtara Springs is the largest centre of its kind in New Zealand and is the ultimate venue for church retreats, school camps, sports activities,

business conferences, artistic events, holiday camps, and family reunions.

The camp is situated in a beautiful setting, nestled at the foot of the Kaimai ranges in Matamata.

There are 90 acres of park-like grounds and native bush with streams, walks and bush trails. We have a large gymnasium for indoor sports,

lecture theatre and breakaway areas, as well as a large hot pool fed by natural hot water.

There are beds for 427 people in 27 motels, 3 lodge complexes and 19 cabins. Onsite, there are also powered caravan and (practically unlimited) tent sites.

Camps and events are fully catered by the resident catering team, and special dietary needs can be accommodated.

A wide range of sports equipment is also available.

https://www.totarasprings.org.nz/page/primary-schools/

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Term 2 Commences Monday  28th April – Friday 27th June

Monday 28th April 8.45 am – Friday 27th June 3.00pm

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Year 2 Tui – Kelly Tarlton’s Visit

Thursday 1st & Friday 2nd May

Classroom Session

The 45-minute classroom session involves an educational presentation from one of our dedicated marine educators in our school room, where students are encouraged to explore and imagine. The classroom session will focus on your topic of choice, all of which include a show-and-tell with authentic animal artefacts.

The group will then embark on a self-directed visit around the highlights of the aquarium to view sharks, stingrays, turtles, penguins and much more! Topic specific worksheets are available for download to help provide the highest level of educational value to students during their visit.

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Year 1 Kea – Museum Trip

Friday 9th May & Tuesday 13th May

Auckland War Memorial Museum, Parnell, Auckland 1010

Education Session – Incredible Insects

This programme is for the following year groups: Years 1–3

Discover the astounding anatomy of insects and other small creatures, investigate insect survival strategies, and identify survival techniques such as camouflage,

mimicry, and other defence mechanisms. The Museum’s entomology collection is brought to life through hands-on activities.
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Learning Outcomes
Learners will:
· Group insects and arachnids based on physical features
· Investigate how insects use camouflage and are suited to their particular environments
· Ask questions and understand that entomologists ask questions to discover more about the lives of insects.

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Year 3  Weka & Year 4 Kōtuku – Zoo Trip

Wednesday 4th, Thursday 5th & Friday 6th June

Education Session – Sustainability

This education session aims to address this through exploring sustainability issues and how they are impacting specific animals and their natural habitats.

Younger students will discover how humans are affecting wildlife and wild places, and how we can begin to live sustainably to help the planet.

Students will be engaged with interactive activities, storytelling and hands-on Zoo examples of sustainability.

Older students will explore the sustainability issues facing wildlife today, and will then have an opportunity for an interactive look at our sustainability strategies here at the Zoo.

Students will be encouraged to take informed action – applying what they have learnt to make ethical decisions, make a difference in their own backyard and live sustainably.

Motions Road, Auckland, 1022 New Zealand (map)

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Term 3 Commences Monday  14th July – Friday 19th September

Monday 14th July 8.45am – Friday 19th September 3.00pm

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 Year 2 – Stardome Visit

Thursday 24th July All Classes

EARTH, HOME 
Y0-8 

Learning Outcomes Y0-4

• Understand that Earth is unique, special, and our only home
• Understand that human beings are part of something bigger
• Describe our ‘cosmic’ address in the solar system
• Explain some of the cycles we observe on Earth e.g. day/night, tides, gravity, light/heat
• Explain how rotation and orbit are different
• Describe a planet, moon, and star and how they are different

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Year 6 Takahē – Te Whare Wananga O Wairoa Marae Visit

Wednesday 13th August

Wednesday  20th August

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Term 4 Commences Monday  6th October – Thursday 18th December

Monday 6th October 8.45am – Thursday 18th December 12.30pm

School finishes at 12.30 pm on the last day of the year.

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Year 1 Kea – Howick Historical Village

Tuesday 14th & Wednesday 15th October

Howick Historical Village is a living history museum on 7 acres of grounds and heritage gardens.

The museum depicts a settlement in the period from 1840 to 1880 and offers visitors an immersive historical experience. 

Explore heritage buildings filled with authentic furniture and textiles and see how people lived in early Auckland. 

As part of our ‘Homes and Journeys’ theme this term, the Year 1 students are planning a visit to the Howick Historical Village. 

The children will be participating in a variety of workshops to learn about and experience what life was like for those living in New Zealand in the 1800s. 

The purpose of the trip is to encourage active exploration of our community’s heritage, material culture and landscape, with a focus on the period from 1840 to 1880. 

As part of our visit the children will be participating in two workshops:

• Toy Time – students are encouraged to think about the differences between their toys and those from the 19th century.  
• Butter Churning – students take turns to churn cream into butter and observe the process if butter-making.         

https://www.historicalvillage.org.nz/

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Year 4 Kōtūkū – Willow Park Camp

Wednesday 22nd October 2025 1:30 pm – Thursday 23rd October 2025 2:00 pm

 

Willow Park Camp
1 Hostel Access Road, Auckland, 2012 New Zealand (map)

https://www.willowpk.org.nz/

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Year 4 Kōtūkū – Top Town Outdoor Experience at Willow Park

Thursday 23rd October 2025
8:30 am – 12:30 pm

At Willow Park Camp
1 Hostel Access Road, Auckland, 2012 New Zealand (map)

Top Town programme

This half-day programme caters for 100 to 250 students.

Participants work cooperatively in teams as they rotate around 10 to 12 quick-fire activity stations set up across the school field.

It is suitable for all abilities with the focus on fun and participation.

Our staff work with teachers and parent helpers to facilitate the activities. We set up and pack down all the equipment.

We also provide scorecards and prizes.

Top Town Outdoor Experience

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Y3 Weka – Outdoor Challenge

Wednesday 5th November & Thursday 6th November 

Auckland Botanical Gardens
102 Hill Road, Manurewa, Auckland, 2102 (map)

Big ideas

Big experiences

Outdoor Challenge

This programme is a brilliant way to introduce your class to the great outdoors, Kiwi-style!

Students learn about keeping safe and having fun through practical hands-on activities.

They have a go at pitching tents and cooking sausages, get the low-down on tramping, orienteering,

and what to do if things go wrong. Team building opportunities a plenty!

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