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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 June

Thu 25

Reading Together Session 4

25 Jun 2026

Mon 29

Week 11 Term 2

29 Jun 2026

Tue 30

Matariki Parakuihi (Soup and Fried Bread)

30 Jun 2026

Latest Notices

Matariki help
24 Jun 2026

Kia ora,

We are really looking forward to our Hautapu next Tuesday morning. 

If you are available to help us on Monday from 12-3pm (or any time within this) in our hall kitchen with preparations then please get in touch! 

Your help would be most appreciated. 

Parent Teacher Meeting Reminder - Next Term!
24 Jun 2026

Kia ora e te whānau

 

A huge thank you to all our whānau for taking the time to book in with your child's teacher for next term's Parent/Student/Teacher meeting AFTER the holidays, in week 1.

A friendly reminder that lessons finish at 1:45 on both days.  A notice has come home for you to return if you would like your child to be released to go home at 1:45 pm

  • Wednesday  22nd July    2.15 - 7.00 pm.
  • Thursday  23rd July        2.15 - 6.00 pm. 

If you haven't made a booking yet, please click on the "Bookings" button in the Skool Loop app and follow the Prompts.

 

The exception is that if your child is in Te Puāwaitanga A (Ms Evans and Ms Devantier's class) the meetings are held next week on Wednesday, 1 July 2026.

If you need support with booking meetings, please contact your child's teacher.

 

Ngā mihi nui

Papatoetoe West School

New Reporting 2026
Music Showcase Assembly
18 Jun 2026

Kia ora e te whānau

We are very excited to have our Music Showcase Assembly tomorrow at 11:45 am

Our tamariki have been working hard to prepare for this performance.  We would love for you to join us if you can.

The groups that are performing tomorrow will be

  • Year 1-3 Choir
  • The Marching Band - Mr Jan's Band
  • Glee Club

We hope to see you there!

Papatoetoe West School!

 

Sports Tournament Tomorrow (Tuesday)
8 Jun 2026

Kia ora e te whānau

Tomorrow is the day!  Our tamariki will be participating in the Papatoetoe School's Winter Sports Tournament at Bruce Pullman Park, Papakura.

To support the smooth running of the day, we ask the following:

  • Students to arrive at school at 8:15 am
  • Be in the hall to meet teachers to be marked on the roll at 8:30 am 
  • Bring lunch and a water bottle

Buses will be leaving promptly at 9 am.

Our tamariki would love to see you there to support, if you can!

Any changes (i.e., weather changes, etc.) will be communicated via Skool Loop in the morning.

Below is a reminder of the teams participating.

Papatoetoe West School.

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New World Papatoetoe Papatoetoe Cosmopolitan Club Prisca Dental Centre Papatoetoe KIDS Early Learning Centre MJ Breen Panelbeaters JSR Life Motors AFA Insurance OfficeMax KIDOGO
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