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Te Akatārere Woodlands School is a welcoming, semi-rural full primary school near Ōpōtiki, providing education for tamariki in Years 1–8.
Guided by our vision, “A Love of Learning Opens Many Doors,” we nurture confident, connected and capable learners who are proud of who they are and ready to contribute positively to their communities.
Surrounded by native trees, birdsong and wide-open spaces, our kura offers a unique environment for learning and growth. Te taiao extends our classrooms, creating rich opportunities for exploration, creativity, play, discovery and hands-on learning.
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Enrolments are Now Open We warmly welcome enrolment enquiries from in-zone and out-of-zone families who are considering Te Akatārere Woodlands School for their child. In-zone students are entitled to enrol at our kura. Out-of-zone enrolments are currently being accepted for some year levels and classes. If demand exceeds the number of places available, the school will follow the Ministry of Education's out-of-zone enrolment process, including a ballot if required. We encourage prospective whānau to get in touch to discuss enrolment, arrange a visit to our school, and learn more about what Te Akatārere Woodlands School has to offer. To enrol or find out more, please contact our school office: Phone: (07) 315 7633 |
What Makes Our Kura SpecialA personalised transition to school A balanced approach to early learning Positive Behaviour for Learning Restorative practice A proactive approach to preventing bullying A beautiful natural environment Learning support for diverse needs A culturally responsive learning environment Sport and outdoor education
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14 Sep 2026 - 20 Sep 2026
25 Sep 2026 - 26 Sep 2026
Kapa Haka Whānau – Important Pānui
Please take a moment to read the attached pānui regarding media coverage and filming of our kapa haka, including a Pūkāea Media visit on Monday for all kapa haka students – junior, middle and senior rōpū – and media coverage at the upcoming Delamere Cup.
Please read the pānui carefully and contact the school if you have any concerns about your tamaiti being photographed, filmed or recorded.
Have a great weekend!
Whaea Kristy
Supporting Our Tamariki in Their Online World
As our tamariki get older, their online world grows quickly. We know that many of our senior students are regularly using social media, group chats, messaging apps, gaming platforms and other online spaces.
With this comes some very real risks, including online bullying, inappropriate sharing of photos or content, harmful group chat behaviour and exposure to content that may be upsetting or unsafe.
Although much of this activity happens outside school hours and on personal devices, what happens online doesn’t always stay online. Online interactions can affect friendships, relationships, wellbeing and learning — and these issues can follow tamariki through the school gates.
We encourage all whānau, particularly those with tamariki in Years 6–8, to take some time to check in on what your child is accessing, who they are communicating with, what group chats they belong to, and what content is being shared or received.
Some useful conversations to have at home include:
It is also worth remembering that many social media platforms have a minimum age of 13. Even confident and capable tamariki still need active adult guidance, conversations and supervision as they learn to navigate online spaces.
Netsafe’s Digital Guardian Guide is a great resource for whānau. It covers first devices, group chats, online friendships, social media, gaming and more, with practical advice and tips for starting these important conversations.
🔗 Explore the guide: DigitalGuardian.Guide
Our goal isn’t to scare tamariki away from technology. It is to help them become safe, kind and responsible digital citizens, and to make sure they know that if something goes wrong online, they can always ask a trusted adult for help.
Online or offline, manaakitanga still matters. 💚💛
Te Akatārere Woodlands School
Our current Year 8 students who are heading off to college in 2027 are being sent home with prospectus packs today.
Kia ora koutou katoa,
On Friday, 28 August, Woodlands School will show its support for National Daffodil Day. We encourage all students and staff to wear something yellow to school.
Your support and participation in this important kaupapa would be greatly appreciated.
Ngā mihi nui.
Our Senior Rōpū have a school based noho on Saturday 22nd August. All kaihaka are required to attend.
Hei Apōpō!
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