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Kia ora - Namaste - Talofa lava - Talofa ni - Malo e lelei - Kia orana - Fakaalofa lahi atu - Ni Hao and warm pacific greetings to you all

Welcome to our school!

We are a vibrant, thriving community in the heart of South Auckland.

At Papatoetoe West we believe that every child can experience success in their schooling and what this looks like will be different for every child. Our approach is to provide a broad curriculum with rich and meaningful learning experiences. We show commitment to our vision of E tu Kahikitea - Together we strive for growth through learning, by working with whānau and all key stakeholders to support our ākonga as best we can.

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What's happening at Papatoetoe West School?

Upcoming Events in November

Mon 3

Hindi Language Week/Diwali Celebrations

3 Nov 2025 - 7 Nov 2025

Thu 6

Hindi Language Week Assembly

6 Nov 2025

Fri 7

Junior Athletics

7 Nov 2025

Mon 10

Week 6 Term 4

10 Nov 2025

Tue 11

Interschool Athletics day

11 Nov 2025

Thu 13

Save Date - Interschool Athletics day

13 Nov 2025

Fri 14

$5 Book Offer Ends

14 Nov 2025

Mon 17

Week 7 Term 4

17 Nov 2025

Tue 18

Interschool Athletics day (SD2)

18 Nov 2025

Wed 19

Preschool Meeting

19 Nov 2025

Mon 24

Week 8 Term 4

24 Nov 2025

Tue 25

Interschool Touch Tournament

25 Nov 2025

Latest Notices

Volunteers needed

3 Nov 2025

Kia ora!

Garden to Table Volunteers Needed!

Our Garden to Table programme is a much-loved part of our kura, giving tamariki the chance to grow, harvest, prepare, and share food together. Having volunteers in the kitchen makes a huge difference - it allows us to provide more support for students and helps us to keep this wonderful programme sustainable.

We’re looking for volunteers who can commit regularly to supporting our tamariki as they develop their kitchen and cooking skills.
This might suit someone that is looking to gain volunteer work experience in a school setting.

Sessions run daily from 9:00am–10:30am.
If you’re able to help us in 2026, we’d love to hear from you!

Year 4-6 Athletics Day - This Friday

29 Oct 2025

Kia ora e te whānau

We are running an adapted athletics day onsite on Friday, so that our seniors still get an Athletics day experience (weather permitting).

This will be during block 1, with a morning tea break, and then we will continue in block 2.

Students can come to school on Friday in their PE gear or House colours.

Papatoetoe West School

SKiDS open for Strike Day - Thursday 23 October

16 Oct 2025

As school is closed on Thursday, 23 October, due to the National Teacher's Strike, SKIDS will be offering a full-day supervision programme (see flyer attached).

Entry into the school will be by arrangement with SKIDS and by booking only.

SKiDs booking form

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