4 May 2026

We have completed our lockdown exercise and all students, staff and persons on-site are safely accounted for. Everyone did extremely well and responded to instructions. We would like to personally thank you for your support while we conduct these practices.  

4 May 2026

Waitakere Primary School is conducting a lockdown exercise. This is how you will be notified, should a lockdown occur at the school and office. Please refrain from contacting any staff at the school, as this could lead to distraction of their primary focus, which is caring for our students. Please refer to all further updates on our website. 
 

1 May 2026

1 May 2026

Lockdown Practice -  Monday 4th May 2026

We will be conducting our scheduled lockdown PRACTICE on the morning of Monday 4th May under supervision of our emergency management consultants Harrison Tew. 

You will receive notification from the school via SKOOL LOOP on Monday when we go into lockdown and when we come out of lockdown.

Please do not visit or phone our school during this time as we will not be able to respond.  In a genuine incident your presence or contact may make it more difficult for us or the emergency services to manage the situation.

If you arrive at school late between 10am and 11am during the lockdown practice, we will not be able to let your child in.

1 May 2026

Kia ora Waitakere Primary whānau, 

A reminder about the fundraising offer that we were given.  Please remember to share with anyone who might be interested in purchasing land in our wonderful Waitākere community.

 Between 20 April and 3 July 2026, our school will receive a $20,000 donation for every successful buyer who is introduced directly to the sellers from Waitakere Primary advertising. To qualify, the buyer does not need to complete the purchase within the fundraising period, only the introduction must occur during this time.  

Please note that the introduction must come through the school, not through any 3rd party. If the buyer later becomes unconditional and settles on a section, the $20,000 donation will be paid to the school from the settlement proceeds. If you are looking for land or know of people who are, you will need to contact Alex Jelas- email ajelas@waitakereprimary.school.nz and she will put you in contact with the sellers.  
  
 
About the sections: 
Set across 45 acres in a strategic Waitakere/Taupaki location, these premium 2–5-acre lifestyle blocks offer a rare opportunity to secure space, privacy, and long-term value. 
Positioned within easy reach of the Northwest shopping precinct, train links to the city, and key amenities, you get the best of both worlds—rural tranquillity without sacrificing convenience. 
Surrounded by quality schooling options and just a short drive to some of West Auckland’s best beaches and outdoor destinations, this is a location designed for families. 
Give your family the kind of upbringing that’s becoming increasingly hard to find—room to roam, trees to climb, and expansive land to enjoy. A true Kiwi lifestyle, the way it used to be. 
 
We encourage you to share this opportunity widely with friends, family, neighbours, and community networks. If you are interested, email your name and phone number to ajelas@waitakereprimary.school.nz and she will pass your details on to the vendor. This has the potential to benefit our school in a meaningful way.  

Ngā mihi nui, 
Waitakere Primary School