Kaikorai Primary School


A very warm welcome to Kaikorai Primary School to Nixon Simean and his family.

Well done to the following students for their recent successes.

Tom Wilson - A successful weekend playing for the Otago U13 Basketball Team

Angus Hollows - At the recent South Island Gymnastics Champs Angus was placed 3rd in Vault in Mens Level 1. He also placed 5th on floor.

Tila Te Whare - Tila placed 3rd overall in Step 3 at the DGA competition on the 19th of August. Tila then placed 2nd overall in Step 3 at the College St Competition on the 26th, missing out on 1st place by only .5

Ollie Mitchell - Most Valuable Player for his 10th Grade football team. Maori Hill club

Upcoming Events

  • 24 September - Rainbow Rosalind Free Concert
  • 25 September - Senior students at OBHS watching Balmacewen 2018 Production (ST)
  • 26 September - Fair Meeting 6pm in Room 2A
  • 28 September - Room 7 assembly 11am
  • 28 September - Kapa Haka Polyfest Performance 1:45pm (ST)
  • 28 September - Pizza Lunch
  • 28 September - Last Day of Term 3
  • 15 October - First Day of Term 4
  •  15 October - Senior Swimming
  • 19 October - Sausage Sizzle
  • 22 October - Labour Day - School Closed
  • 24-26 October - Middles Camp
  • 29 October - Senior Swimming
  • 2 November - Next Newsletter sent home
  • 3 November - School Fair

(ST) = School Top is compulsory


  1. Principal News

    The 3 R's for Principals... Retirements, Recruitment and Road Safety Read more…
  2. Syndicate News

    Sponsored by Golden Leaf International Read more…
  3. News from the Junior Syndicate.

    What a busy term we have had. With only one week to go until the holidays the term seems to have rushed by. Read more…
  4. Senior & Middles News 19-09-18

    A significant term has been had by all! Read more…
  5. Parent Group News - Proudly sponsored by Thermawood

    Proudly sponsored by Thermawood Read more…
  6. Video: Polyfest

    Congratulations to our Kaikorai children who took part in the Otago Polyfest last Tuesday evening. Read more…
  7. Otago Cross Country Championships

    The Otago Cross Country Champs was held last Friday. This year we had nine competitors representing Kaikorai. Read more…
  8. Fabric Donations

    With the fair fast approaching Room 7 and 9 are on the hunt for donations of pieces of cotton or calico fabric that people might have ... Read more…
  9. Chicken Pox - Update

    We have been notified of nine cases of Chicken Pox at school. Chicken Pox is characterised by a fever and spots with a blister on top ... Read more…
  10. Recognition form

    From time to time we have a number of children who do well in activities outside of the school. We love hearing about these but do not ... Read more…
  11. Student Work - Proudly sponsored by Sean Waller Photography

    Student Work - Proudly sponsored by Sean Waller Photography Read more…
  12. Polyfest

    Tuesday 11th September 6pm Read more…
  13. Cross Country

    On Friday 14th of September was the Otago Cross Country. Read more…
  14. School News -Proudly Sponsored by Katie Lane Law

    Notary Public and Family Law Specialist Read more…
  15. Pizza Lunch -

    Pizza Lunch on Friday 7th of December. Read more…
  16. Raffle Cards

    These are due back sold or unsold on Friday 28 September. Lost cards will be placed on your account! Read more…
  17. Fair Meeting

    For all Fair stall co-ordinators, volunteers and any one who maybe interested in helping with the fair this year. Wednesday 26th ... Read more…
  18. Calling all Greenfingers!

    We need plants to sell at the Kaikorai School Fair. Read more…
  19. We are still in need of....

    Books, bottles, sponsorship, prizes Read more…
  20. Community News

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  21. Mr Science and friends put on a WOW Show! Fun and Educational!

    October 5, 2018, 11am, Kings and Queens PAC Read more…
  22. Rainbow Rosalind and the Dunedin Youth Orchestra are proud to present: RAINBOW ROSALIND MEETS THE ORCHESTRA!

    7th October, 2pm Dunedin Town Hall, Admission free Read more…
  23. Christmas in the Stadium

    Date: Saturday 8th December 2018 Read more…
  24. MASH Holiday Programme

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  25. Tennis

    TERM 4 1/2 COURT COACHING DETAILS: Read more…
  26. Play Ball

    Don't forget to enrol in the Spring Playball Holiday Programme. Read more…
  27. Aerobics

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  28. Tennis Holiday Programme

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  29. School Holiday Golf Programme

    See the attachment for more information. Read more…
  30. Marrzipan Drama Holiday Workshops

    -Developing self confidence and public speaking ability in a fun, relaxed atmosphere. Read more…
  31. Basketball Otago Programmes

    Please see the pictures for the range of programmes BBO is offering this holidays and in term 4. Read more…
  32. MAKE A MOVIE AT TOITU!

    With the Otago Settlers Association, Friends of Toitū Movie Competition. Read more…
  33. Score books for your school

    If you are shopping at the Golden Center this week, make sure to vote for Kaikorai School to go in the chance for the school to win ... Read more…
  34. Steam Punk

    The Gas Works and the Steampunks are having a Family Fun Day on the 14th October at the Gasworks from 11am to 3pm. Read more…
  35. Taieri Musical Society’s 50th Anniversary production ‘Ovation’.

    It is a fantastic family friendly production with lots of kids musical numbers staring our own Lucia Morey! Read more…