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Kia ora - Namaste - Talofa lava - Talofa ni - Malo e lelei - Kia orana - Fakaalofa lahi atu - Ni Hao and warm pacific greetings to you all

Welcome to our school!

We are a vibrant, thriving community in the heart of South Auckland.

At Papatoetoe West we believe that every child can experience success in their schooling and what this looks like will be different for every child. Our approach is to provide a broad curriculum with rich and meaningful learning experiences. We show commitment to our vision of E tu Kahikitea - Together we strive for growth through learning, by working with whānau and all key stakeholders to support our ākonga as best we can.

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What's happening at Papatoetoe West School?

Upcoming Events in October

Fri 17

Hindi Speech Language Competition

17 Oct 2025

Sun 19

Niue Language Week

19 Oct 2025 - 25 Oct 2025

Mon 20

Week 3 Term 4

20 Oct 2025

Wed 22

Year 4-6 Athletics -MT Smart Stadium

22 Oct 2025

Mon 27

Labour Day

27 Oct 2025

Mon 27

Week 4 Term 4

27 Oct 2025

Wed 29

Preschool Meeting

29 Oct 2025

Latest Notices

SKiDS open for Strike Day - Thursday 23 October

16 Oct 2025

As school is closed on Thursday, 23 October, due to the National Teacher's Strike, SKIDS will be offering a full-day supervision programme (see flyer attached).

Entry into the school will be by arrangement with SKIDS and by booking only.

SKiDs booking form

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School Closed Thursday 23 October 2025

14 Oct 2025

Kia ora e te whānau,

We are writing to inform you of the Board’s decision to close the school on Thursday 23 October due to the New Zealand Primary Teachers’ Strike Action.

This decision has been made after careful consideration of our Health and Safety requirements. We understand the disruption this may cause and sincerely apologise for any inconvenience. We appreciate your understanding that strike action is a decision made at a national level.

Thank you for your continued support of our school and community.

Ngā mihi nui,
The Papatoetoe West School Board

Hindi meeting tomorrow 3pm

14 Oct 2025

Namaste!

Friendly reminder we have a Hindi-language meeting at 3pm TOMORROW in the staff room.

Please come along if you have some ideas of how to make our Hindi language week special, or if you are available to come and support during the week!

Hindi language week in Week 5. Looking forward to seeing many of our families tomorrow.