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It is my privilege to introduce myself to you as the Acting Principal of Ōpaheke School. The school is highly regarded throughout Auckland as a high achieving school with dedicated and capable … Read More
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Learning From Home

Learning From Home
Online Learning Our students all have Office 365 accounts and we use these at school to support teaching and learning. With our Year 3 – 8 students we use a mix of OneNote class notebooks and SharePoint sites to facilitate resource sharing and discussions. Our NE– Year 2 junior students also have access to class SharePoint sites, where they can receive and share resources, ask questions and … Read more
Covid-19
11 May 2022 – Ōpaheke School Planned Response to COVID-19 ORANGE
11 May 2022 - Ōpaheke School Planned Response to COVID-19 ORANGE … Read More...
4 MARCH 2022 – LETTER TO PARENTS #4
4 March 2022 – Letter to Parents #4 … Read More...
ŌPAHEKE SCHOOL DRESS CODE
Ōpaheke School students have the privilege of wearing mufti to school. Students are asked to exercise good judgement.
To read the full policy click here.
JOB VACANCIES
Principal Position
Principal Position Information
 
Permanent and Fixed Term (Maternity Leave) Teachers
We are seeking teachers to join our dynamic team. At Ōpaheke school visible learning is our underpinning educational philosophy, and student agency is our goal. We confidently use digital technologies as a tool to enhance everyday learning and provide access to learning from the home. We have exceptional teachers who are motivated to make a positive difference to our learners through forming strong connections and implementing culturally responsive relationships. If you are passionate about leading learning in your classroom and also being a learner we would love you to be on our team. The successful applicant should have some knowledge of using Microsoft technologies, understanding of assessment for learning practices and must be able to form strong learning focused relationships with a diverse range of learners.
If this sounds like you and you enjoy working with a dedicated staff, and supportive community we would welcome your application.
Applications close 3pm, Thursday 31st March 2022. If you are interested please complete the appropriate application form below and send it, along with a cover letter and CV stating your areas of strength to kathrynw@opaheke.school.nz. For further information contact the Principal’s PA, Kathryn Windleborn 09 2985410.
Permanent Teacher Application Form
Fixed Term Teacher Application Form
School Policies

Ōpaheke School Policies - NAG 1 - Curriculum NAG 2 - Documentation and Self Review NAG 3 - … Read More...
Traffic and Parking

Ōpaheke School is a Travelwise school. School Bus / Traffic: A school bus comes from the Ponga … Read More
Facilities

Our School Library Follow the link below to see our awesome catalogue … Read More...
Clothing and Valuables

Valuables / Jewellery: As we cannot be responsible for the safety of valuable articles, children … Read More
Absences

Education regulations state that no child shall be absent from school without good … Read More
How to Enrol

All primary age children who reside on a long term basis within the Ōpaheke School’s enrolment area … Read More...
Health

Prescribed Medicine:Parents: If pupils need to take any form of medical prescription during the day, … Read More
School Hours

Before School Children are expected to arrive promptly prepared for the beginning of the school … Read More
P.T.A

The PTA at our school is alive and kicking. Our aim is to add the extra touches to our children’s … Read More