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Achieving amazing & inspiring things together. Developing our inspiring teachers. Building an inspirational community learning environment. Strategic Plan To view our full School strategic plan scroll down or click on the buttons below: Kokopu School Strategic Plan & Annual Implementation Plan 2026 Analysis of Variance/Annual Report - Kokopu School Targets 2025 Please click below for our annual finacial report. 2025 Financial Report

Welcome to Kokopu School. Kokopu School is a dynamic full primary school just 15 minutes west of Whangarei, catering for students in Years 1 to 8. Our school has a strong community spirit and a friendly rural family atmosphere. We offer a wide range of exciting and inspiring learning experiences while developing tuakana teina relationships across the school. 1/9 Kōkopu School Kia ora and welcome to all of our students and whānau About Kokopu School Growing Together Learning Forever Parent Online Safety Hub ENROL ONLINE NOW Ag Day Info Kōkopu School - Since 1884 Kōkopu School is a dynamic school just 15 minutes west of Whangarei catering for students in Years 1 to 8. Our school has a strong community spirit and a friendly rural family atmosphere. We offer a wide range of exciting and inspiring learning experiences while developing tuakana teina relationships across the school. Our vision, "Growing Together, Learning Forever," and values are central to the teaching philosophy and organisation of Kōkopu School. We provide a creative, safe and exciting school environment. With small class sizes and high expectations of achievement, positive behaviour and working together. We have a strong tradition of academic, artistic and sporting success. Our students are encouraged to be ‘country kids’ through practical activities where they are challenged as risk-takers in a supportive and safe environment. Our Tuakana Teina focus (older students working with younger students) develops children that are caring, empathetic and respectful of others. Please feel welcome to visit our school to meet us or just to have a look around. RESPECT FOR OURSELVES Working hard to do our best with pride, effort and resilience. RESPECT FOR OTHERS Using our tuakana teina skills to support each other, being kind and helpful. RESPECT FOR OUR ENVIRONMENT Caring for our school and community environments by working together. Our School Values Keep in Touch Newsletter School App FaceBook

School Camp Information Camp Forms Please fill out the forms below for the camp you are attending 2026 Room 5 & 6, (Year 3/4, Year 7/8) - TangiHua Lodge Student permission and health form: CLICK HERE Parent Helper and Health Form: CLICK HERE Rooms 1 & 2, Auckland Parent Helper and health form - Click Here Student permission and health form - Click Here

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Kokopu School Community playgroup runs on a Tuesday from 9am - 11:30am. Community Playgroup Kokopu School Community playgroup runs on a Tuesday from 9am - 11:30am in the school whanau room. Come along and enjoy mixing with other families and getting to know the school.

Bible in Schools Launchpad Christian Values Education (Bible in Schools) Launchpad Christian Values Education is an opt-in programme which takes place at Kokopu School every second Friday between 8:30am and 9:00am. It is held in the School Library. The programme is presented through the art of story-telling, multimedia, interactive games and activities. Each lesson has a specific learning outcome and reinforces the values found in the New Zealand Curriculum. Stories are presented from: The Bible NZ Māori History Inspiring Stories from around the World Some of the values presented are: Respect Friendship Resilience Helping others Making good choices Having courage You can watch a video here outlining the program. https://nzchristiannetwork.org.nz/directory-nzcn/launchpad The Ministry of Education requires parents to opt-in to the program. Children who do not have permission can not participate. Bible in School Permission Form

Stationery Each class has a specific list for the stationery the children need. Stationery can be purchased locally from - Northland Office Products in store located 21 Cameron Street, Whangarei or online at www.nzschoolshop.co.nz Qizzle http://schoolpacks.co.nz OfficeMax https://www.myschool.co.nz/ Search for Kokopu School and the class your child is in. Room 1 = NE-Yr1 Stationery List Room 2 = Yr 2 Stationery List Room 3 = Yr 5-6 Stationery List Room 4 = Yr 5-6 Stationery List Room 5 = Yr 3-4 Stationery List Room 6 = Yr 7-8 Stationery List A small amount is kept at school for purchase in emergencies. For your child’s classroom stationery list please ask at the office. A notice will be sent home by the classroom teacher if any further supplies are required during the year.

Quiz Night This is an amazing fundraiser for the school held in the 3rd term (2026 date to be confirmed)

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Term Dates and Bell Times 2026 Term Dates Term 1: Tuesday 3 February – Thursday, 2 April Term 2: Monday, 20 April – Friday, 3 July Term 3: Monday, 20 July – Friday, 25 September Term 4: Monday, 12 October – Tuesday, 15 December Bell Times Start of Day 9.00am 1st morning break 10.20am to 10.35am 2nd morning break 11.35am to 11.50am Lunch break 12.50am to 1.30pm End of day 3.00pm After School Care Session 1 3.00pm to 4.15pm Session 2 4.15pm to 5.30pm

The staff at Kokopu School have high expectations of learning and behaviour. They are committed to making learning motivating and successful for every student. OUR STAFF Kia ora and welcome to our wonderful school. Through high expectations, Kōkopu staff are committed to providing uniquely rural, fun and engaging programs that encourage children supporting others and bu Principal Yaron Overeem Room 3 - Year 5 & 6 Teacher Ratama Weavers Room 2 - Year 2 & 3 Teacher Anna Boaz Office Administrator Lindsey Riley Teacher Aide Glenis Delemare After School Care Worker Karen Omilig Room 4 - Year 5 & 6 Teacher Jennifer Hibbert Room 5 - Yr 3 &4 Teacher Gemma Turketo Room 1 - Year 0 & 1 Teacher Jo Woods Teacher Aide Rachel James Caretaker Ray McIntosh Room 6 - Year 7 & 8 Teacher / SENCO Paul Ruddell Room 5 & Room 6 Jody Reynolds Office Administrator Vicki Lye Teacher Aide Nadene Slabbert After School Care Worker Loida Pyle Board of Trustees Jeff Burson – Presiding Member Yaron Overeem – Principal Kirsty Tuhiwai – Health and Safety Ricky Schraag – Member Tama Weavers – Staff Rep Ross Harper – Property Alistair King – Member

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