Matariki signals the Māori New Year. It is a time of renewal and celebration in New Zealand that begins with the rising of the Matariki star cluster (the Pleiades or Seven Sisters).

Pakari - resilience He toka tū moana - As durable as a rock pounded by the surf

During Week Eight of this term, we will be hosting a Book Week throughout the whole school.

Where is your Book Look Nook?

Our kids were hitting the headlines this week!

In order to support our teachers in A2 for term 3, and our teacher who will lead the new class in term 4, we require a learning assistant. This position will be between 12 and 20 hours per week. If you are keen to apply, please send a CV and short cover letter to pa@wgp.school.nz before Monday, June 24.

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We are excited to say that on July 22 we welcome 24 new students to start their schooling journey with us. They will bring A2 to life! We are lucky to have employed two experienced and very enthusiastic new entrant teachers, Sarah Campion (4 days a week) and Danielle Willcocks (1 day a week). We are looking forward to Term 3 already.

Do you have a passion, talent, interesting job or hobby? Our kids need you!

A timely reminder to talk with your child about keeping themselves safe and what to do if they are approached by a stranger asking them to accompany them to a vehicle or other location.

Thank you very much parents for helping us get the children at school between 8.30 and 8.50am each weekday. It really does help our staff a lot.

Chunky Monkey Drum Academy is coming to Whangaparaoa Primary Term 3!

Creative Matters Art Workshops will be starting next term

Cash Sales still available! See more information on sales here

The current government's decision to give $150 per child as a form of school donation for Decile 1 to 7 schools means we miss out on $110,000 for our school each year.

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As a community, we are supporting our students to be the best they can be through our Motto, Vision and Mission.