Kia ora koutou, 

Welcome to Kaukapakapa School.

Kaukapakapa School is a special place, and it’s a privilege to work alongside our students, staff, and whānau as we continue to grow and learn together as a school. 

This year, we are introducing our W A K A values to guide and inspire our community:

• Whakapou Kaha - pushing ourselves to do our very best each day

• Atawhai - showing kindness, compassion, and care to everyone in our kura

• Kotahitanga - working as one with unity and togetherness

• Ako - learning, growing, and improving together
  
  

Through these values our focus remains on creating a safe, nurturing, and engaging environment where children feel valued, and supported. Strong foundations in reading, writing, and maths are important, and we are equally committed to fostering curious, creative, and critical thinkers who take pride in being part of our school community.

We know children thrive when school and home work closely together. I encourage our whānau to stay connected, share feedback, ask questions, and get involved in your child’s learning wherever you can.

Please don’t hesitate to pop in to say hello, or have a chat, whether it’s to share something that’s working well or something we can do better. We’re keen to communicate openly and hear how we can do better for our students.

I look forward to all that we will continue to achieve together.

Ngā mihi nui,

Chris Hood - Tumuaki