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

Kia ora e te whānau

A warm welcome back to Term 3! I hope you and your tamariki had a relaxing and refreshing holiday break, and had the opportunity to gather, reflect, and celebrate together during Matariki. As we enter this new season, we are energised and ready for another purposeful term focused on growing connected learners who make positive contributions to our thriving community.

Celebrating Success Across Our Kura

We wrapped up Term 2 on an incredibly positive note, celebrating the success, growth, and character of our Years 7 to 10 students during our end-of-term assemblies. It was inspiring to see so many of our junior and middle school ākonga recognised for their hard mahi, leadership, and daily commitment to our core values. Moments like these remind us of the vibrant, supportive environment we are building together, and we are immensely proud of everyone who was acknowledged.

Sharpening Our Academic Focus

As we step into Term 3, our primary focus across all year levels turns sharply toward academic progress and achievement. This is an essential term for setting goals and consolidating learning - especially for our senior students, who are moving rapidly toward the end of their academic year.  As kaitiaki of knowledge, our students have a responsibility to nurture and care for
their own learning. Over the coming weeks, seniors will be preparing for upcoming CAA and Derived Grade exams. We encourage whānau to sit down with their young people to check in on their progress, support their study habits, and ensure they are utilising all the support available at school.

Partnering for Success: Daily Expectations

To ensure every student is set up to thrive academically and socially, we ask for your partnership in maintaining our high expectations across three key areas:

● Attendance: Learning begins with being present. Consistent, daily
attendance is the single biggest factor in student success and builds that
crucial sense of belonging (whanaungatanga). Please support your child to
aim for 90%+ attendance this term.

● Mobile Phones: A reminder that our government and school policy requires mobile phones to be away for the entire school day ("away for the day"). This means that phones must be in student bags, not in their pocket. Thank you for your continued support in reinforcing this at home - we continue to see a positive impact on student engagement and face-to-face connections during break times.

● Uniform: As the cold winter weather continues, please help us maintain pride in our kura by ensuring your young person is wearing the correct school uniform each day, including warm layers that meet our guidelines. If you need support sourcing any uniform items, please reach out to us - we are always here to help through manaakitanga.

(Note: As a reminder, meeting our attendance, uniform, and behavioral expectations is required for students to represent the College in sports, arts, leadership, or cultural events.)

Key Dates This Term

Please keep an eye on our Parent Portal and school calendar for any updates or additional events.

 Thank you for your ongoing partnership as we work together to support your child’s learning journey. I look forward to a busy, productive, and rewarding Term 3 ahead!

Ngā mihi nui,

Lou Buckley
Tumuaki
Te Kura Tuarua o Katikati

- S5 will now travel directly to and from Ōmokoroa.
- S2 will now include Esdaile Road and Wainui South Road.
- S3 will now include Lockington Road.

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Please be aware that we are no longer taking internet banking payments.

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