Announcement : 

2025 Out of Zone Applications OPEN – (closes 13 October) ** Term 4 starts Monday 14 October **

International

Takapuna Primary welcomes international students. We value the contribution students from many different nations bring to our school community. International students gain a great experience while studying in New Zealand with our modern, collaborative learning environments and an authentic New Zealand classroom experiences with many opportunities to engage with Te Ao Māori teaching and learning.

Takapuna Primary School has a Director of international students: Natasha Giles, who provides assistance and support in cultural aspects and deals with any challenges or questions that may arise while pupils are attending our school.

All of our international students are placed in a class of their year level, and are expected to participate as fully as possible in all areas of the curriculum, with consideration given to their level of English. Where required, pupils are withdrawn on a regular basis during the week, for intensive small group English tutoring, until they are able to work independently within the classroom. The ESOL teacher, Natasha Giles is also responsible for this and liaises closely with the classroom teacher to ensure that our students are settled, progressing with English and the school curriculum and to give support and assistance as required.

Please explore our website for in depth information of Takapuna Primary School’s curriculum and programmes.

Director of International Students

Natasha GilesNatasha Giles

At Takapuna Primary School, English Language Learners and their families are valued parts of our school community. We celebrate the diversity of culture within our school and encourage all students to develop an understanding and respect of cultural practices. Takapuna Primary School ESOL children are encouraged to access, share and educate others about their first language and cultural identity.

 

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School Dates and Public Holidays

2024 Term Dates:

Term 3: 22 July – 27 September

Term 4: 14 October – 18 December

2024 Public Holidays:

Labour Day Monday 28 October
Christmas Day Wednesday 25 December
Boxing Day Thursday 26 December

2025 Term Dates:

Term 1: 3 February – 11 April

Term 2: 28 April – 27 June

Term 3: 14 July – 19 September

Term 4: 6 October – 16 December

2025 Public Holidays:

New Year’s Day Wednesday 1 January
Day after New Year’s Day Thursday 2 January 
Waitangi Day Thursday 6 February
Good Friday Friday 18 April
Easter Monday Monday 21 April
Anzac Day Friday 25 April
King’s Birthday Monday 2 June
Matariki Friday 20 June
Labour Day Monday 27 October
Christmas Day Thursday 25 December
Boxing Day Friday 26 December