3 Jun 2026

3 Jun 2026

Waitākere Primary has been reviewing our Values and Vision over the past year with the goal of focus and clarify for our kura.  We wanted to clearly communicate these to our ākonga, whānau and staff and to ensure the consistent application of those values across the school and classrooms.

To start the process we gathered feedback from staff, students, and community about the our current vision and value’s statements.  This showed that most people agreed with our vision, but did not intiially know what it was and felt there was a need to a better understanding its meaning.

After feedback from the surveys was collated, we devised a one page descriptor called the Waitākere Way which we shared with the whole staff.

We have brought the vision and motto into alignment  and after creating several alternative vision statements that staff viewed and gave feedback.  We wanted to keep the essence of the original but make it shorter. School wide values statements were reviewed.

Our next step was to create a visual representation of this.

We have attached these for you to view and would welcome any feedback before they go into use next term.

28 May 2026

Kia ora whānau,

We have some incredibly exciting news from behind the camera! Our students have been working exceptionally hard, and we are officially coming to the tail end of the filming phase for our school movies. 

Now, we are entering the next exciting phase: Editing!

To help us piece these masterpieces together and bring our students' visions to the big screen for the Film Festival, we are looking for a few wonderful volunteers from our community with video editing experience.

If you are able to lend a hand, please get in touch: jprebble@waitakereprimary.school.nz

Thank you so much for your ongoing support in making this festival unforgettable for our kids!

Ngā mihi nui,

Julie 

28 May 2026

Waitakere Primary are hosting International Students from Japan on the 30th July - 8th August 2026 and are looking for some additional host families. Students are normally hosted in pairs, but please let us know if you could take a single placement only. They require a bedroom (they can share the room (if hosted in pairs) but need separate beds), a space to study should they wish (dining table is suitable) and Wi-fi connection. With all meals including a packed lunch when at school.  

Payment for the visit is $1,190 for a pair (or $595 for a single placement).

Please send through any interest to asmith@waitakereprimary.school.nz with your details and further information will be advised. 

Please note: there are certain criteria that we must meet for each homestay so please do not be offended if your household does not meet these criteria. 

28 May 2026