Kaikorai Primary School


We hope your child has settled back into life at Kaikorai School and are really enjoying the exciting programmes our excellent teachers have planned.

Nau mai haere mai ki Kaikorai Kura - a special warm welcome to our new Kaikorai students 

Welcome, Danica, Jonathon, Bodhi, Alana, Amber, Heidi, Manako, Isla, James, Andreas, Alex, Rose, Noah, Poppy, Yuan, Dylan, Jared and Harchandan - we are thrilled you are here!

Upcoming events and important dates for your diary

  • Week 5 1st - 2nd March parent interviews via zoom or phone
  • Week 6 8-10 March Year 5-6 Long Beach trip
  • Week 8 Monday 21st March Otago Anniversary Day - School Closed
  • Week 8 Tuesday 22nd March Teacher only day 

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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 always know what everyone has achieved or give it the correct recognition. If your child has done well and would like it recognised in the newsletter please fill out this form.


  1. Principal's news

    Ngā mihi nui ki a koutou katoa. Read more…
  2. Junior News

    What a start to the year it has been! Three weeks have flown by and we are now well into the swing of things. Read more…
  3. Welcome to the middle syndicate!

    Welcome to the middle syndicate. We have enjoyed a great start to the year getting back into routines, and looking forward to ... Read more…
  4. Senior News

    Nā tēnei ao, ka wātea koe ki te mahi aha, me ngākau atawhai! If you can be anything in this world, be kind! Read more…
  5. Parent interviews

    Parent interviews are to be held in Week 5 (1st - 2nd March) via zoom or telephone. Read more…
  6. Preparing for covid in our community

    Please only come on-site if it is You must sign in at the school office and scan the QR code also. If you need to come on-site ... Read more…
  7. The Wellbeing Zone

    Kaikorai Primary School is committed to providing a safe place where all children feel a sense of belonging and feel supported in ... Read more…
  8. INFO from the SENCO

    The SENCO Role - What do you need to know? Read more…
  9. Road patrol

    Please help keep our children safe! Read more…
  10. The Parent group

    Come and join this amazing group of parents who help raise funds and support our children! Read more…
  11. Kapa Haka 2022

    Please use the link below to sign up for Kapa Haka 2022. Read more…
  12. Community notices

    » Handling school drop-off » Filling the lunchbox » Making maths fun for kids is the trick » How to manage attention-seeking ... Read more…