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

Learning From Home
Online Learning Over the term break we have been working on adapting our classroom programmes to provide learning for our students at home. 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 … Read more
Covid-19
9 March 2021 – Update for Parents
9 March 2021- Update for Parents … Read More...
5 March 2021 – Important Update for Parents – Level 2
5 March 2021- Important Update for Parents … Read More...
OPAHEKE SCHOOL DRESS CODE
Opaheke 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
Fixed Term Teacher
Due to roll growth we are seeking a teacher to start a new class of Y1 students who will be moving from our New Entrant Hub. We are seeking someone who is inspired and passionate about teaching junior students. We are a large diverse suburban school with supportive parents, Generous PLD opportunities and, enthusiastic and engaged students.
Applications close 2pm, Thursday 1 April 2021. If you are interested please complete the application form below and send it, along with a cover letter and CV stating your areas of strength to The Principal, Opaheke School, Tasman Drive, Papakura 2113. For further information contact the Principal’s PA, Kathryn Windleborn 09 2985410.
Application Form
School Policies

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

Opaheke 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 Opaheke 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