WELCOME TO TE KURA O ŌPĀWAHO / OPAWA SCHOOL
THE LATEST NEWS/UPCOMING EVENTS
Welcome to Te Kura o Ōpāwaho/Opawa School in 2023.
Our focus for Term 1 is Manaakitaka/Respect
Welcome to Te Kura o Ōpāwaho/Opawa School in 2023.
Our focus for Term 1 is Manaakitaka/Respect
- View the school dates for 2023 here
- Canterbury Swimming Sports - 6 April
- School Holidays - 7 April until 23 April
- Teacher Only Day - 24 April
- ANZAC Day - 25 April
- Cross Country - 5 May
- Hats - please remember that sun hats are part of our school uniform and the tamariki are required to wear a plain black or beige hat during Terms 1 & 4. You can see further information about our school uniform and dress code in the above 'OUR SCHOOL' tab.
In Common
The In Common campaign was created in response to the Christchurch mosque attacks to highlight how similar we are to people who, at first, we may not think we share much in common. It acts as a reminder that our differences are often only skin deep.
Click here to view our students on the In Common Tamariki Activities page.
Click here to view our students on the In Common Tamariki Activities page.
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Farewell to our Year 8s
Community Calendar
Ki-o-Rahi Tournament
The Ki-o-rahi Team won the Manaakitaka (Teamwork & Respect) Award at their tournament and had heaps of fun while doing so.
Netsafe Online Safety Workshop
Year 7/8 Living Springs Camp 2022
Our Year 7/8 students had the opportunity to spend time in another environment, challenging themselves to try new things. It is often a highlight of the year for many of our students, staff and whānau.
Cross Country Zones 2022
Congratulations to all of the students who represented our school. It was fantastic to see everyone giving their absolute best.
E Tū TĀNGATA
We are proud to announce that we are launching E TŪ TĀNGATA in our senior school. Click here for more information.
150th Celebration
Te Kura o Ōpāwaho / Opawa School is having our 150th year celebration/Reunion. Times are yet to be confirmed, but it will definitely be during Labour weekend (21st & 22nd October) this year - 2022! Please save the date! This event will be a great way to reconnect with past pupils and friends / teachers / staff of Opawa School! Please invite anyone you know of with a connection to Te Kura o Ōpāwaho / Opawa School! There is still heaps more to be organised and we will keep everyone posted! Click here for more information.
Register now - please note that your registration will not be processed until the $50 deposit is received.
From the Archives, 150th Jubilee Celebration
- On 22 July 1872 the Hillsborough School (not called Opawa until 1880) opened on the corner of Garlands Road and Opawa Road with a roll of 30 students ranging in age from 5 - 16. William Suter was the sole charge teacher/headmaster and lived in the headmaster's cottage next door to the school.
- In 1903 a swimming pool was built in Garlands Road alongside the original school site. (Prior to the earthquakes a Scout Den occupied the site) It was dug out by students to commemorate the Coronation of King Edward V11 the previous year. A learners pool was built on our current site in 1955. Senior students and swimming sports were held in the Garlands Road pool until it closed in the 1960's when Waltham Pool was opened.
Music Lessons
Click here to enrol for music lessons (at school) with the Christchurch School of Music.
Returning to School Resources
Click the links to access.
Adventure Playground
We are all excited about the upcoming developments of our new Adventure Playground. In order to reduce costs, we are looking for community volunteers and donations. Please complete this form to let us know how you may be able to help, so we can keep you up to date with our plans. Your support would be hugely appreciated.
He waka eke noa - we are all in this together !
He waka eke noa - we are all in this together !
Matariki 2021
Year 5/6 Rapaki Walk
Pōwhiri 2021
Tough Kids 2020
Cultural Festival Performance 2020
'How Māui Slowed the Sun' Virtual Learning Celebration
Kia ora,
Welcome to Te Kura o Ōpāwaho / Opawa School's virtual learning celebration of 'How Māui Slowed the Sun'.
After spending so much time apart and doing a lot of learning from home, we wanted a way to bring our school together through a story. Please click on this link and enjoy!
We are so proud of all of the mahi of our akonga / students.
Welcome to Te Kura o Ōpāwaho / Opawa School's virtual learning celebration of 'How Māui Slowed the Sun'.
After spending so much time apart and doing a lot of learning from home, we wanted a way to bring our school together through a story. Please click on this link and enjoy!
We are so proud of all of the mahi of our akonga / students.
Senior Cross Country 2020
New website launched for whānau: Mana Ake: Stronger for Tomorrow
Mana Ake provides support to children in years 1-8 at school, promoting wellbeing and positive mental health.
We can support children at school and at home and provide advice, guidance and workshops for parents, whānau and teachers.Currently we are working remotely and can support you with Advice and Guidance. Click here https://manaake.health.nz/ to find out more about what we do.
We can support children at school and at home and provide advice, guidance and workshops for parents, whānau and teachers.Currently we are working remotely and can support you with Advice and Guidance. Click here https://manaake.health.nz/ to find out more about what we do.
Quick Links
Click the image to view Ōpāwa School's Education Review 2017.