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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
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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Kia ora,With many winter illnesses around right now, we know it can be hard to see a doctor. We want to share a helpful free service with you.
Free Online GP Care for Children Under 14
Cost: Free for all children under 14 years old.
When: Available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
How: You can talk to a doctor on a video call or phone call from home. They can send prescriptions directly to your local pharmacy.
Website: Visit healthnz.govt.nz/online-gp-care to learn more.
See attachments for Samoan, Tongan, Te Reo translations provided to us.
Mālō e lelei families! 🌺
A friendly reminder that we are celebrating Tongan Language Week starting tomorrow!
Tamariki are encouraged to wear cultural attire throughout the week.
Key Details for Tomorrow: Assembly (11:45 AM): Come along and watch our fantastic Junior and Senior Tongan performance groups take the stage!
2026 Theme: "Ko 'etau hiva, ko e fe'unu mahu'inga ia ki he mo'ui 'a e Tonga" (Our music is a vital strand of our Tongan culture)
Mālō ʻaupito! 🌺
Kia ora e te Whānau
A friendly reminder that today is the final day of our Maths Week challenge!
If you have been doing the home challenges this week, please send them through to carriew@pap-west.school.nz by the end of Saturday 15 August to be in the prize draw!
The prizes will be drawn on Monday!
Thank you
Maths Team
Kia ora!
We are celebrating Maths Week this week at Papatoetoe West School!
We have some challenges you can complete at home together!
The more you do the more of a chance your tamariki has to win a prize!
Click the below for information:
https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1xrniftndpg6TAwpQfQaIakQGspzU0y6Z/copy?usp=sharing&;;ouid=103119301811446904144&rtpof=true&sd=true
Kia orana families! 🌺
A friendly reminder that we are celebrating Cook Islands Māori Language Week!
The language will celebrated in class, alongside fun break-time activities for the tamariki to enjoy.
Key Details for Tomorrow:
🎭 Special Assembly - 11:45 AM: Come along and watch our fantastic Year 3/4 and Year 5/6 Cook Island performance groups take the stage!
🌺 What to Wear: Tamariki are encouraged to wear cultural attire throughout the week, but especially tomorrow for our assembly as we come together.
2026 Theme:
“Me kite koe i te tuatua i to'ou reo tupuna, e turanga rangatira tena nō'ou no te uki amuri atu”
(With our language as our foundation, we will embrace the future)
Meitaki ma'ata!
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