15 Oct 2026

Last minute walk-ins welcome! Talk starts at 7pm.

Bring a koha if you are able.

Parenting can sometimes feel isolating, so this is a chance to connect with other parents, share experiences and take away some practical ideas to support our tamariki at home and at school.

Join us for an evening with Emma Cutts, a specialist educator with 25 years of experience and a mum to two neurodivergent boys.

Emma will share her knowledge and experience around how our brains work, the power of co-regulation and how connection can support wellbeing and behaviour in a neuroaffirming way.

We’ll explore:

* Understanding how our children’s brains work

* The power of co-regulation

* Supporting behaviour through connection

* Helping our tamariki become more regulated

* Supporting ourselves as parents too

13 Oct 2026

 

Ticket and Information Link 

Brought to you by Waitakere Primary PTA on Thu, 15 Oct, 7pm - 8pm

 

Free event, koha welcome!

This is a free community event, with the option to add a koha when booking your ticket if you’d like to contribute towards the evening. There is absolutely no pressure to do so.

Baking, snacks and beverages will also be available to purchase on the night, with payment available separately.

 

We’d love to see you there for a relaxed evening of connection, learning and support with our school community.

Doors open: 6:30pm for refreshments

Talk starts: 7:00pm

Talk duration: 1 hour

Thu, 15 Oct, 7pm - 8pm NZDT

Join us for an evening with Emma Cutts, a specialist educator with 25 years of experience and a mum to two neurodivergent boys.

Emma will share her knowledge and experience around how our brains work, the power of co-regulation and how connection can support wellbeing and behaviour in a neuroaffirming way.

 

We’ll explore:

* Understanding how our children’s brains work

* The power of co-regulation

* Supporting behaviour through connection

* Helping our tamariki become more regulated

* Supporting ourselves as parents too

 

Parenting can sometimes feel isolating, so this is a chance to connect with other parents, share experiences and take away some practical ideas to support our tamariki at home and at school.

 

13 Oct 2026

There have been a few questions about the message sent at the end of last term, we are sorry if this caused any confusion.

We are confirming that on the 27th of October we have a teacher only day - this was planned at the beginning of the year.  We will not be adding any additional teacher only days this year, hence the change to our end of year dates. 

The final day of school for 2026 is Tuesday 15 December, with students finishing at 12:40pm. School will then close for the summer holidays. 

Our start date for 2027 is Tuesday 2nd of February. The dates for next year can be found on our website : https://www.waitakereprimary.school.nz/schedule/

Teacher only days will be added in 2027 when the dates are confirmed. 

 

9 Oct 2026

 

30 Sep 2026

 

Just a quick note to let you know that Auckland Transport is running a number of Kids Learn to Ride sessions across Tāmaki Makaurau over the school holidays. If you'd like to share this opportunity with your school community, please feel free to do so.

 

Learning to ride a bike is one of those special childhood milestones. Whether children are starting on a balance bike or making the transition to pedals, these sessions are designed to help kids aged 3–13 years build their confidence and cycling skills in a fun and supportive environment.

 

All Kids Learn to Ride sessions are:

FREE
Drop-in sessions (registration is optional)
Led by highly qualified instructors
A great way to build confidence and skills
An opportunity for parents and caregivers to learn tips and tricks to practise with their children at home
(Flyer attached)

 

Sessions are weather dependent and run on a drop-in basis. Participants can bring their own bike or use one provided on the day.

 

For more information and a list of upcoming sessions, visit: Courses & Events on the Auckland transport website