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He wahi tutaki mo nga tamariki o te ao

A meeting place for the children of the world.

Drawing strength from our cultural diversity, and sharing responsibility with the community for the well-being of our children, Otahuhu School has high expectations that all children will achieve to the best of their abilities and develop the attitudes and skills to grow as lifelong learners and successful members of New Zealand society.

KIA ORA, TALOFA LAVA, FAKAALOFA LAHI ATU, MALO E LELEI, KIA ORANA, BULA VINAKA, NAMASTE, HAO HA, GREETINGS...

....and welcome to Otahuhu Primary School.

Otahuhu Primary's H.E.A.R.T.

Otahuhu Primary is a Positive Behaviour 4 Learning School. Our school Values are "H.E.A.R.T"... Honesty, Excellence, Attitude, Respect, Tolerance.

About Our School

Otahuhu Primary School is the oldest school in the Otahuhu district and celebrated its 150th Jubilee in 2008. We have a proud history of serving our students and community well.

Today we have over 600 students who attend our school and more than 50 adults working on our staff.

The school has a history, which extends back to 9 August 1858 when classes were conducted for the first time in a building belonging to the Church of England. Since that time there have been many changes which have seen the school change from a District High School catering for both primary and secondary school students to the primary contributing school it is today catering for Y0-6 students only. Today we have over 500 students who attend our school and more than 50 adults working on our staff. The school continues to serve a diverse community and students attending are mainly drawn from Pacific, Māori, and Indian cultural backgrounds. Students are offered bilingual programmes in the Māori, Samoan and Tongan languages.

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Bell Times

We ask parents and caregivers to please make every effort to ensure your children attend school everyday. School starts at 8:45am and finishes at 2:45pm. It is very important that unless your child is sick or has a very good reason to be absent from school that they attend during these hours.

Students who arrive late and leave early can disrupt learning time for the whole class.

8:45am - School Begins

8.55am - Fitness

9:10am - Learning Block 1

10:15am - Brain Break

10:20 - Learning Block 2

11:20am - Morning Tea Eating

11:25am - 11.40am - Morning Tea Play

11:40am - Learning Block 3

12:45pm - 1:20pm - Lunch Play

1:20pm - 1:30pm - Lunch Eating

1:30 - Learning Block 4

2:45pm - School Ends

What's happening at Otahuhu Primary School?

Upcoming Events in April

Thu 2

Last Day of Term 1

2 Apr 2026

Thu 2

Attendance Prize Assembly + Easter Hunt

2 Apr 2026

Tue 7

School Holiday Break

7 Apr 2026 - 17 Apr 2026

Mon 20

Term 2 - Week 1

20 Apr 2026 - 24 Apr 2026

Fri 24

Term 2 Powhiri

24 Apr 2026

Mon 27

Term 2 - Week 2

27 Apr 2026 - 1 May 2026

Latest Notices

Happy Easter!

2 Apr 2026

Kia ora koutou,

What an outstanding first term for 2026!

We have had an awesome countdown to our final day of the term. Well done to all of those classes that have been earning golden keys by having 100% of their students present each day. We are so proud of these achievements.

This afternoon at 1:30 we are going to be doing the draws for top attending students. We have over 100 students who have attended EVERY day this term who are in the draw for a new TV for their whānau! There are also 80 names in the draw for our 5/5 Prize (bluetooth speaker). We will also announce the top attending class for attendance and present prizes for the golden keys.

We know that students who attend school regularly have better outcomes academically, emotionally and socially. As we head into the colder terms, we want our commitment to remain high.

Next term we will be having a beautiful cover installed over our netball courts. This will be a massive addition to our daily life at OPS, as well as providing a safe, dry place for our new PE programme.

We wish you a Happy Easter and a safe break with loved ones. We'll see everyone back on Monday 20th April.

OPS

Attendance Celebration Thursday

1 Apr 2026

Kia ora,

Just an update that our attendance celebrations will be taking place at 1:30pm tomorrow afternoon in the hall.

We will be awarding prizes and acknowledging the amazing attendance we have had this term.

Students must be present in order to collect prizes.

Thank you for an amazing term, OPS Whānau!

Construction Update - Wednesday Morning

1 Apr 2026

Kia ora koutou,

The houses next door at Station Rd are currently being demolished.

Please do not use the gate at that side of the carpark, or the pathway along that fence.

We do not want to have anyone struck by falling debris.

Please use the double gates by the pedestrian crossing.

Thank you!

Weather Updates

26 Mar 2026

Kia ora whānau,

We are obviously experiencing some terrible weather today.

We want to encourage all whānau to keep safe while you drop your children to school.

Use the Station Rd entrance for all car drop offs.
Be mindful of other drivers and pedestrians.
Take your time - we would rather everyone is here a little late but safe, than not here at all.

Our swimming programme goes ahead daily - we are able to use our school van to shuttle classes safely to the pools and back. The swimming programme is running until the end of term. Please continue to pack togs and a towel for your child's day. The pool water is warm :)

Let's keep our attendance streak going come rain or shine!

Construction Notice - 27 Station Road

25 Mar 2026

Kia ora koutou!

Just 7 days to go until the end of term - we have had many classes earning their gold keys with 100% attendance! Keep it up!

This is a notice that construction is going to be taking place on a brand new ECE centre right over the fence from OPS at 27 Station Road (in between school and Secret Thai Garden).

Please be aware of construction vehicles and loud noise.

Demolition of the current dwellings is set to take place over the next week or two. We recommend avoiding the paths along that fence line while this is happening - this means walking to the other side of the carpark and using the exit by the pedestrian crossing.

We will keep you up to date with construction and safety messages.