5 Oct 2026

It is with great sadness that we acknowledge the passing of Matua Paul Tipene, who passed away today.

Matua Paul is the brother of Whaea Arona and a highly respected member of our whānau and community. He dedicated himself to serving our people and our community, and we acknowledge the contribution he made throughout his life.

As a kura, we will come together to pay our respects and support Whaea Arona and her whānau during this time of loss.

Matua Paul will be lying at Motatau Marae.

Tuesday 6 October – Haerenga ki Motatau Marae

Ngā Huiarau o Kawakawa (NHOK) will leave by bus from Waitangi Marae at 2:30pm.

Ngā Rau o Kawakawa (NROK) will leave from kura by bus and travel to Bay of Islands College, where they will meet our NHOK rōpū at 3:00pm.

For any whānau or staff who would like to join our roopū and pay their respects, please meet us at Bay of Islands College at 3:00pm. Please dress appropriately.  Females wear skirts, Males long pants.  Whānau of NHOK and NROK kaihaka, please make sure your child has what they need.  NHOK kākahu for those that have them and school uniform for those who don’t.  

We acknowledge this is a time of sadness for Whaea Arona, her whānau and our wider community. We encourage our kura community to come together with manaakitanga, aroha and respect as we support one another and pay tribute to Matua Paul.

Haere atu rā e te rangatira.
Haere ki te kāhui o ngā tini kua whetūrangitia.
Moe mai rā.

25 Sep 2026

Kia ora,

Just a reminder about the wānanga happening during the Term 3 holidays.

NHOK will have an overnight wānanga from Monday 5 October to Thursday 8 October at Waitangi Marae.

NROK will have full-day practices from Monday 5 to Thursday 8 October, from 9:00am–6:00pm, at kura.

Please make sure students are aware of the dates and times.

Ngā mihi

25 Sep 2026

Kia ora whānau,

We have a number of students absent today whose absences have not yet been explained.

If your child is away today, please call the school office or enter their absence through the Skool Loop app as soon as possible.

Thank you for helping us keep our attendance records up to date.

Ngā mihi

23 Sep 2026

On TOMORROW!
Wear your house colours.
Bring a change of clothes and something warm to put on.
Remember a drink bottle and some snacks.
Lunch will be provided.
Whānau can earn 100 house points for participating.
SEE YOU ALL AT UK RUGBY CLUB

Rough race times

10.20am year 2 girls
10.30 year 2 boys
10.40 year 1 girls
10.50 year 1 boys
11.00 year 4 girls
11.10 year 4 boys
11.20 year 3 girls
11.30 year 3 boys
11.40 year 6 girls
11.50 year 6 boys
12.00 year 5 girls
12.15 year 5 boys
12.30 year 7 girls
12.40 year 7 boys
12.50 year 8 girls
1.00 year 8 boys

 

 

22 Sep 2026

Kia ora whānau,

Mufti Day – Tomorrow, 23 September! 💙

No coins needed, just come dressed in blue as we celebrate the Northland Taniwha winning the Ranfurly Shield! 🏆💙

Let’s show our support and get behind our Taniwha!