Kaikorai Primary School


Junior Swimming is postponed until further notice.

A very warm welcome to Anja Hargreaves, Florence Bailey, Nikita Stevens, Rose Denniston and their families to Kaikorai Primary School

Upcoming Events

  • Monday 23 March- Otago Anniversary Day - School Closed
  • Friday 27 March - Teacher Only Day - School Closed
  • Monday 6 April - PAL (unlikely)
  • Thursday 9 April - Last day of school
  • Friday 10 April - Easter Friday
  • Friday 10 April - Next Newsletter
  • Monday 27 April - Anzac Day observed
  • Tuesday 28 April - First day of term 2

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Well done to the following students

Toby Hill - Otago Surf Life Saving Champs U10 Boys Gold in Diamond Circuit Gold 200m Surf Swim Bronze 200m Board Race Gold Board Relay Silver Beach Sprints Relay

Jedd Hill - Otago Surf Life Saving Champs U9 Boys Bronze Board Relay Bronze Swim/Wade Relay Gold Beach Sprint Relay



  1. Principal News

    At this time of year, we would normally be looking forward to our seniors taking part in camp or year 5 activity week, we would be ... Read more…
  2. Syndicate News

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

    Swimming is postponed until further notice. Read more…
  4. Middle's News

    When you next come to visit take the time to look at the amazing artwork Room 6 completed with their big buddies in Room 4. It looks great Read more…
  5. Senior news March 2020

    It has been another action-packed few weeks in the Senior Syndicate. Read more…
  6. School News -Proudly Sponsored by Katie Lane Law

    Notary Public and Family Law Specialist Read more…
  7. Teacher Only Day Friday 27 March

    Kelly Club will be providing a programme for those who need it on Friday the 27th March. Please see the picture for more details. Read more…
  8. Learning at home

    Some ideas of what you can do over the next four weeks. Read more…
  9. Distance Learning

    Please click on the link so we can gather some important information on our ability to deliver distance learning. We would prefer this ... Read more…
  10. Disco success!

    Last Thursday we had our first disco of 2020! It was an awesome event - thank you so very much to our amazing parent group and helpers ... Read more…
  11. The Caregiver Portal

    This portal can be very handy to find out how much you owe and making payments. Read more…
  12. Kaikorai Cancellations

    Important information regarding Covid 19 (updated 17/3/2020 at 11:20am) Read more…
  13. Covid 19

    Three important points. Self Isolation, Phoning in for Absences, Letter from the Ministry of Education Read more…
  14. Covid 19 and other illnesses

    You can take some simple steps to help stop the spread of diseases like COVID-19. Read more…
  15. Property News March

    Building Consent Read more…
  16. 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…
  17. Parent Group News - Proudly sponsored by Thermawood

    Proudly sponsored by Thermawood Read more…
  18. SCHOOL FAIR 2020

    The school fair is held every two years and is the Parent group’s biggest fundraiser. In 2018 we raised just over $35,000. The money ... Read more…
  19. Student Work - Proudly sponsored by Sean Waller Photography

    Student Work - Proudly sponsored by Sean Waller Photography Read more…
  20. Lit Quiz by Freya

    A few weeks ago we were lucky to be selected to represent Kaikorai at the Dunedin school's Lit Quiz. Read on to find out how we went. Read more…
  21. Community News

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  22. Playball Holiday Programme

    See attachment below for more information Read more…
  23. Netball Training

    We are excited to open registrations for our Get Ready for the Season programmes! These are open to Year 5, Year 6, Year 7 and Year 8 ... Read more…
  24. South Island Regional Chinese Bridge Competition and New Zealand Chinese Calligraphy Competition

    The annual Chinese Bridge Competition and Calligraphy Competition are now up and running. Please find the notices attached in this mail. Read more…
  25. Tutoring for Ngai Tahu Students

    Please see the attachment below Read more…