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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 July

Mon 14

Scholastic Book Fair - WonderHub

14 Jul 2025 - 18 Jul 2025

Mon 14

Week 1 Term 3

14 Jul 2025

Tue 15

Parent/Teacher Meetings

15 Jul 2025

Wed 16

Parent/Teacher Meetings

16 Jul 2025

Fri 18

Whakatau

18 Jul 2025

Mon 21

Week 2 Term 3

21 Jul 2025

Wed 23

Cook Island Language Week Fono

23 Jul 2025

Fri 25

Performance Assembly

25 Jul 2025

Mon 28

Week 3 Term 3

28 Jul 2025

Latest Notices

Parent/Teacher Meeting Reminder

14 Jul 2025

Kia ora e te whānau

A friendly reminder that we have Parent/Teacher meetings on Tuesday (Tomorrow) and Wednesday. Along with the Scholastic Book Fair in the WonderHub!

Lessons finish at 1:45pm both days, and if your child has returned their form, students can leave school at this time.

If you haven't booked a meeting your child's teacher please do so by clicking on the "BOOKINGS" button on the Skool Loop home page. We would LOVE to see you... remember you will get your child's mid-year report at the meeting.

Below are the locations of the meetings:

Y0/1 classes (Rūma 9, 11, 25, 26, 27, 28,29,30) - held in Te Kākano/Rūma 11

Y2 classes (Rūma 31, 32, 33, 34, 35, 36) - held in their own classes

Y3&4 classes (Rūma 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23) - held in the hall

Y5&6 Classes (Te Putiputi, Rūma 3 &4) - held in Te Putiputi

Year 5&6 Classes (Te Puāwaitanga, Rūma 5) - Held in Te Puāwaitanga

Looking forward to seeing you either Tuesday or Wednesday!

Papatoetoe West School

Parent/Teacher Meeting - Booking's reminder

9 Jul 2025

Kia ora e te whānau

Reminder that our Parent/Teacher meetings are happening next week on Tuesday, 15th and Wednesday, 16th July afternoon/evening.

Lessons finish at 1:45 both days. A letter was sent home at the end of the term for you to return to give permission for your child to leave at this time.

We love connecting with you and your child during this time. You will also receive their mid year report at this meeting. Please go into the Skool Loop app and click on the "Bookings" button and follow the prompts to make your appointments.

Enjoy the rest of your break

Papatoetoe West School

Culminating Event - Sharing our Science Learning

25 Jun 2025

Kia ora e te whānau

A reminder that we have our culminating event tomorrow afternoon. We would love for you to come along from 2:30 pm to visit your child's class see what they have been learning about this term for Science. The gates open at 2:30 pm. Students are expected to stay at school until the usual 2:55 pm bell, please.

For a taster of what we have been doing this term, check out our video.

We look forward to seeing you tomorrow!

Papatoetoe West School