12 Dec 2025

As we know New Zealand is in a national whooping cough epidemic, declared in late 2024. Whooping cough is not under control in Aotearoa New Zealand.  We are aware there are cases of whooping cough in the wider community.  Whooping cough is a highly contagious respiratory infection that can cause severe coughing bouts and can be especially serious for babies and young children.  If your child develops symptoms such as a persistent or worsening cough, coughing fits (sometimes followed by vomiting), or difficulty breathing, please keep them at home and contact your doctor or healthcare provider for advice as soon as possible. 

Please see attached document for further information about whooping cough.

Information-sheet-Whooping-Cough.pdf

12 Dec 2025

We still have spaces available in all year groups for basketball in 2026.

Basketball is a fantastic way for students to stay active, build confidence, and develop teamwork skills while having fun. If your child is interested in joining a Waitakere basketball team next year, don’t miss this opportunity!

For questions or to secure a spot, please reach out to us at the email address below.

wpsbasketball@waitakereprimary.school.nz

21 Nov 2025

21 November 2025

Kia ora e te whānau, 

You may have noticed in the news that the Government have passed the Education and Training Amendment Act 2025 on the 18 November 2025 which removes the legal requirement for school boards to give effect to Te Tiriti o Waitangi. 

The Waitākere School Board would like to affirm our deep and ongoing commitment to ensuring that Te Tiriti o Waitangi continues to be at the heart of what we do and how we learn at Waitākere Primary School. We believe that the commitment to honour Te Tiriti is fundamental to an education system which is inclusive, equitable and uniquely Aotearoa New Zealand. Teaching and learning which honours the Treaty of Waitangi enriches all of our children’s learning. 

At Waitākere School we have been privileged to build a close relationship with Te Kawerau ā Maki, our local iwi. As part of this relationship, our students and teachers have been learning the pūrākau (stories and history), culture, and waiata of our local area. This grounding of knowledge in our local area is a really valuable experience for our children as they develop their own identities.

The principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi, are woven through our Waitākere Way, which encompasses our school values of Manaakitanga (Respect), Haepapatanga (Responsibility) and Manawaroa (Resilience). Our teachers will continue to ensure that Te Ao Māori is woven through our curriculum and school experience, and are working hard to increase their reo and tikanga knowledge. To find out more please visit www.waitakereprimary.school.nz, and find the strategic plan under parent-whanau information/ governance documents. We would like to assure you that Waitākere Primary School Board will continue to uphold Te Tiriti o Waitangi at our school. 

Ehara mō matou anake. Not for ourselves alone.

 

Ngā mihi nui,

Waitākere Primary Board of Trustees