Welcome to

Kaipara Flats
SCHOOL

Established in 1878, te kura o Kaipara Flats – Kaipara Flats School is nestled in the village of Kaipara Flats, 12 kilometres west of Warkworth. Traditionally a farming region, Kaipara Flats takes pride in its rural character, which remains deeply valued by both the school and the local community. This connection is reflected in our local curriculum, where students actively engage with the surrounding environment as a vital part of their learning journey.
 
Our kura is at the heart of the Kaipara Flats village, with the school grounds running parallel to the train lines. Featuring an architecturally and historically significant main building complemented by modern classrooms, the grounds include a spacious playing field, a solar-heated swimming pool, and a Tiger Turfed court area. Our tamariki enjoy six vibrant classrooms, a well-stocked library, a dedicated Garden-to-Table space, flourishing orchards, and an expansive garden.
 
Our school community is highly supportive, with parents and whānau deeply involved in all aspects of school life. From serving on the Board and PTA to participating in working bees, Garden-to-Table activities, and supporting learning programmes, sports, and cultural events, their contributions are invaluable.
 

Together, we share a belief that learning is a lifelong journey and that every experience offers an opportunity to grow. Our community is an integral part of this process, fostering a spirit of collaboration and shared success.

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Our
Values

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Te Angitu Tahi - Succeeding Together

Our school community is extremely supportive. Parents and whānau are involved in all aspects of our school from belonging to the Board and PTA, to working bees, our Garden to Table initiative, and support for learning programmes, sports, and cultural events. We have a shared awareness that learning is a continuous process and that we should take the opportunity to learn from every experience. Our community is integral to that process.

 

Our Vision

Our vision of Succeeding Together – Te Angitu Tahi, was adopted in 2020. Our vision encapsulates our focus over the next three years at our school. Our aim is for every student to succeed in a safe and welcoming environment at school. We teach our children how to monitor and improve their well-being as part of our curriculum so they can live better lives at school and beyond. We encourage them to aim high, to be their best selves, and to be able to take responsibility for their learning.

What's Happening
at Kaipara Flats School