Okaihau Primary School
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A MAJOR EVENT this year is the Okaihau and District Schools 150 Year Reunion!
Fri, 24 Oct 2025 2:00 PM – Sun, 26 Oct 2025 12:00 PM NZDT
Join us for a fun-filled event at Okaihau College where we’ll be celebrating 150 years of memories and friendships. Reconnect with old classmates, reminisce about the good old days, and create new memories together.
Don’t miss this special opportunity to come together and celebrate the rich history of our schools.
Registrations are required.
Tickets can be purchased via this link.
Friday 24 October 2025
2.00pm – 4.00pm Powhiri (Okaihau College)
6.00pm – 10.00pm Mix and Mingle (Okaihau College)
Saturday 25 October 2025
9.00am – 12.00pm School visits (Okaihau Primary School, Okaihau College, Mangamuka School, Umawera School).
5.00pm – 9.00pm Street Party (Okaihau College)
Sunday 26 October 2025
9.00am – 12.00pm Church Service / Tree planting / Mauri Rock ceremony / Brunch / Closing (Whakarongorua Marae, Okaihau College)
11.00am Golf Tournament @ the Okaihau Golf Club. For tickets please email Pamela (mudandpam@hotmail.com). $30 entry fee to be paid on the day.
OKAIHAU PRIMARY STAFFING FOR 2025
Principal Mr Tim Couling
Rm 8 Mr Kent Simpson Year 4/5
Rm 6 Whaea Trudie Porter Year 1/2
Rm 5 Mrs Ang Donaldson & Mrs Raewyn Neale Year 1
Rm 4 Mrs Mary Piripo Year 2/3
Rm 3 Ms Chrissy Crooks Year 3/4
Rm 2 Mrs Alicia Howard Year 5/6
Rm 1 Miss Matija Sarich Year 5/6
Release Teachers:
Mrs Brenda Winikerei & Mrs Raewyn Neale
Ms Jackie Marriner on leave for Term 1
Teacher Aides:
Mrs Camella Nelson
Mr Darryl Meehan
Ms Alissa Bradley
Mrs Kate Sturge
Matua Johnie Pedro
Office Administrator:
Ms Sheri Banks
Caretaker:
Mr Nati Tonitara (Q)
Cleaners:
Ms Bella Kaka & Mr Darryl Meehan
OFFICE OPEN – The school office will be open from Tuesday 28th January, 9.00am – 3pm for any New Enrolments. Alternatively feel free to scan and send enrolment forms to our email address or contact us via email should you have any queries.
We look forward to seeing the children back at school on Monday 3rd February.
Please ring us on 09-4019151 or txt on our school cellphone 021-08220024 should you have any questions
As per last year, where the system ran very smoothly, we’d prefer payment for Stationery to be paid online direct into our school bank account.
Stationery will then be ready and waiting for your child, in their class, on the first day of school. If you don’t have internet banking you can send cash (in an envelope) with your child on the first day and a receipt will be sent home.
Swimming caps will be issued free if they require one. All children receive one free cap per year, if lost or damaged you’ll need to pay for a replacement.
For Stationery lists click below.
The school office is open from 8.30am – 4pm.
Please ring us on 09-4019151 or txt on our school cellphone 021-08220024 should you have any questions.
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At Okaihau Primary School, we make it our mission to create an educational atmosphere which is fun and gives our children a positive experience throughout their learning. Our programs help students use their thinking skills, which they learn in class, and teach them how to apply them to future experiences that they will encounter. We also strive for our children to show and display the values and attributes which we have taught them and encourage them to use them during school and also in the future. Keep exploring our site to learn more about us.
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