29 Oct 2026

Please disregard previous notice re bus being late, it will be doing the usual runs on time.

29 Oct 2026

Ritchies have notified us that the bus is running late after being held up on an earlier job.  It is on the way.   We will let you know once the bus has left. This may affect both Wairere and Bethells Bus students as we might need to combine all students onto the one run.

28 Oct 2026

Kia ora Waitākere whānau,

We are excited to announce our Rookie Cookies Fundraiser to help support our Year 5/6 students attending camp in 2027!

School camp is a fantastic opportunity for our tamariki to build confidence, develop independence, strengthen friendships and create lasting memories. We would love the support of our wider school community to help make this experience more affordable for our students.

How can you support us?

There are two easy ways to purchase Rookie Cookies:

Order through Kindo: Rookie Cookies are available for purchase on Kindo for all school families.
Order through a student: Find a current Year 4 or Year 5 student who is fundraising for their 2027 camp and place an order through their paper order form.

Where does the fundraising money go?

All proceeds go towards supporting our 2027 Year 5/6 camp!

Orders placed through a current Year 4 or Year 5 student's fundraising form will contribute directly towards that student's individual camp fees.
Orders placed by other members of our school community through Kindo will help support our Year 5/6 students with their camp costs.
Important dates

📅 Orders close: Friday 20 November 2026 at 9:00 am

🍪 Cookie delivery: Tuesday 8 December 2026

📍 Collection: All cookie orders will be delivered to school and available for collection and distribution on Tuesday 8 December.

Every box makes a difference!

Whether you purchase a box for your family, as a gift, or to share with friends and colleagues, your support will help our students enjoy a memorable camp experience.

Thank you for supporting our tamariki and helping make our 2027 camp possible!

Ngā mihi nui,

The Year 5/6 Team

28 Oct 2026

We wanted to share a quick update with our school community about plans for opening the school pool this summer.

At this stage, arrangements are still being worked through, and we wanted to be transparent about where things currently stand. Based on our understanding of current health and safety requirements, the pool cannot be opened to the wider community without lifeguards on duty. This means we are unable to offer keys in the same way as in previous years.

We are working with Auckland Council and the Waitākere Ranges Local Board and are hopeful that Waitākere Primary's pool will be included in the Council's Community Pool scheme. If confirmed, this would mean the pool could be open to the community for six afternoons a week over three weeks in January, with lifeguards funded and organised by Auckland Council.

We are still waiting for this to be finalised, but we wanted to keep everyone informed as we work through the options. Our priority is to find a way for the community to enjoy the pool this summer while ensuring the appropriate health and safety requirements are met.

We will share another update with the school community as soon as we know more. Thank you for your understanding and support! 

Waitakere Primary Board of Trustees

23 Oct 2026

A reminder Tuesday 27 October is a teacher only day, so no school for students.  Please have a safe long weekend and enjoy the sunshine.