Kaikorai Primary School


A very warm welcome to Kaikorai Primary School to Yeva Cockerill, Quinn Hill, Ben Hunter, Aria Jolly, Lily Stevenson and their families.

Well done to the following students for their recent successes.

Tom Shaw - Otago U13 Basketball team, U11 Metro Rugby and he was also selected to ask Steve Adams questions at an upcoming media conference.  Well done Tom for all of your successes.

Angus Hollows -  Angus received a bronze medal at The Southland Champs in level 1 Mens Gymnastics for his aggregate score for all apparatus. He got some placings in individual apparatus too: 2nd in vault, 2nd pommel and 3rd rings

Upcoming Events

  • 14 August - ICAS Math
  • 15 August - Industrial Action - School Closed
  • 16 August - EPro8  Finals (ST)
  • 17 August - Room 1 Assembly
  • 22 August - Kaikorai Kiwi
  • 24 August - Sausage sizzle
  • 29 August - Ukulele Jam (ST)
  • 30 August - O'Mathalon (ST)
  • 31 August - Room 4 Assembly
  • 31 August - Next newsletter sent home

(ST) = School Top is compulsory


  1. Principal News

    "Significance" Read more…
  2. Syndicate News

    Sponsored by Golden Leaf International Read more…
  3. Welcome to the Junior Syndicate News for Week 3 Term 3.

    It is great to see everyone back after the holiday break. We hope the ills and chills of winter are getting left behind. There has ... Read more…
  4. Middles and Senior News - 10/08/18

    Term 3 is well underway and we are super excited about your children's learning this term! We have decided that in this newsletter you ... Read more…
  5. Parent Group News - Proudly sponsored by Thermawood

    Proudly sponsored by Thermawood Read more…
  6. Kaikorai Primary and Balmacewen Orchestra Workshop

    Read Sophie, Emily and Sienna's summary on their orchestral workshop and concert experiences with Balmacewen Intermediate. Read more…
  7. Kaikorai Rock Band

    You hear of stories from people who were at the "Cavern Club" when the Beatles first played and the children of Kaikorai may have the ... Read more…
  8. Hills Cross Country

    Well done to all of our Cross Country runners, especially our placegetters! Anabelle, Cormac, Nout, Rhys and Luke. Read more…
  9. Building Project - August

    Masterplanning Read more…
  10. Important Announcement from the Board of Trustees

    Industrial Action - Wednesday 15 August Read more…
  11. Kaikorai Primary - Collecting Cans For Good!

    Just a few days to go. Thank you so much for all your cans! There is still time to find and bring some cans to help support families ... Read more…
  12. Ski Trip No2

    Bookings close at the end of the week. Read more…
  13. School News -Proudly Sponsored by Katie Lane Law

    Notary Public and Family Law Specialist Read more…
  14. Parent Group News

    The thermometer is on the move! Read more…
  15. Student Work - Proudly sponsored by Sean Waller Photography

    Student Work - Proudly sponsored by Sean Waller Photography Read more…
  16. EPRO8

    On the 27th of July two groups of seniors went down to Tahuna Intermediate, to participate in the epro8 challenge. Azul, Emma, ... Read more…
  17. Community News

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  18. Dunedin Mini Marathon

    See the attached flyer for more info. Read more…
  19. Basketball Otago

    Please see pictures for more info. Read more…
  20. Kelly Sports

    Please see the flyer attached. Read more…
  21. Making Parenting Easier

    Please see the attached flyer. Read more…
  22. Marzipan

    Is your child shy? Do they feel intimidated by the idea of public speaking and performance? Do they sometimes find it difficult to ... Read more…