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Choosing the right school for your child is one of the most important decisions you will make to prepare them for their future. At Katikati College we offer your child a balanced education that embraces the whole student; supporting, motivating and challenging them to achieve their personal best.

So please have a look around to learn what our College can offer you and get in touch with our office if you have any further questions on (07) 549 0434.

Ngā mihi nui

Louise Buckley

Message from our Principal

This week we are celebrating Te Wiki o Te Reo Māori with fantastic events run by both students and staff. We must remember that this should not be limited to just one week – we should all aim to incorporate Te Reo Māori into our daily lives. As the whakataukī (slogan) for this year’s Te Wiki reminds us: "Ake ake ake - A Forever Language"

On the sporting front, we’ve had tremendous success during the Winter Tournament:

Our Boys’ 1st XI Hockey team proudly secured the silver medal at the Lower North Island Secondary School Hockey Tournament.
The Girls’ 1st XI Hockey team earned a well-deserved bronze at the Mary Clinton Cup Hockey Tournament.
Our Boys’ Premier Basketball team has qualified for the National ‘A’ Championship in Palmerston North this October, following an outstanding performance in the Basketball NZ 'A' Qualifiers in Tauranga.

Also to be congratulated on their great play and sportsmanship at Winter Tournament are the Senior Prem Netball team, the 1st XI Girls’ Football team, and the Boys’ 1st XI Football team.

At the AIM Games, our 91 athletes showcased their skills, competing across 7 teams and 7 individual disciplines. Special congratulations to:

CJ Cross, who achieved an astonishing 6 gold medals and 2 silvers in gymnastics.
Bella Brown, who not only excelled in squash but also received the prestigious Sportsmanship Medal for fair play.

Our newsletter showcases a range of students who are being selected or achieving highly in their chosen areas - congratulations to all of them. I am also incredibly proud of those students who give up their time and energy in the service of others. Thank you, especially to those students involved in Kura Kai and the Leos Club - you demonstrate and uphold our college value of manaakitanga.

To keep up with the amazing achievements at our kura, please follow our College Facebook page, where we share many more success stories.

On a more serious note, we must address some concerns around online behavior. Several social media accounts and messaging groups on platforms such as Instagram, TikTok, and Snapchat have been circulating harmful content related to our students and staff, breaching the Harmful Digital Communications Act 2005. While much of this occurs outside school hours, it is impacting student behavior within school. We are working closely with Police and Netsafe, forwarding relevant information for investigation.

We urge you to have a discussion with your child about the serious implications of engaging in or following harmful online behavior. It’s important to remind them that such accounts only exist if they attract followers. Please take a proactive role in supervising your child’s use of devices to help mitigate potential harm. If students witness harmful behavior online, we strongly encourage them to report it to a staff member, their whānau, or directly to Netsafe or the Police.

For support with online safety, Netsafe offers a free, confidential helpline available 7 days a week at 0586 38 723 or visit their website at Netsafe .

Lastly, as we approach the final stretch of the academic year, our senior students are preparing for assessments and external exams. This is a crucial time – study hard, seek support from your teachers, and don’t let a few credits stand between you and key qualifications. Work closely with your teachers and deans to ensure you reach your full potential.

Ngā manaakitanga,

Lou Buckley

Tumuaki | Principal