Kia Ora, Haere Mai - Welcome to Otaua School
We are a unique rural school located just ten minutes outside of Waiuku township. We are surrounded by stunning countryside which is incorporated into our learning. Our 'country kids' get the best educational experiences from New Entrant right through to Year 8. Spend some time exploring our website, so that you get a better understanding as to what we are about, and when you are ready - feel free to give our office a call to set up a time to come and have a look at our special school.
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Our 8 classrooms are named after NZ native birds:
Room 1 Piwakawaka - Mrs Shea Malloy
Room 2 Kea - Mrs Carrie Whyte
Room 3 Ruru - Miss Indya Champion
Room 4 Kiwi Kingdom - Miss Courtney Lindberg
Room 5 Korimako Ako - Ms Jocelyn Brodie
Room 6 Kereru Cove - Mrs Karen Pavletich
Room 7 Pukekos Nest - Mrs Alison O'Regan
Room 8 Tui - Mr Matthew Taylor
'At Otaua School we are empowering curious learners, deeply connected to our environment, to aspire to greatness
Citizenship - Positively participating and contributing to our school and community
Fairness - Being kind and thoughtful to all
Responsibility - Demonstrate skills to manage ourselves, our interactions with others and care for the school environment
Trustworthiness - Being people who do the right thing, even when no one is looking
2024 Term Dates
Term One
Thursday 1st February to Friday 12 April 2024
Tuesday 6 February - Waitangi Day Observed
Friday 29 March - Good Friday
Monday 1 April - Easter Monday
Tuesday 2 April - Easter Tuesday
Term Two
Monday 29 April to Friday 5 July 2024
Monday 3 June - King’s Birthday
Tuesday 4 June Kahui Ako Teacher Only Day
Friday 28 June - Matariki
Term Three
Monday 22 July to Friday 27 September 2024
Term Four
Monday 14 October to 16 December 2024
Monday 28 October - Labour Day
