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Choosing the right school for your child is one of the most important decisions you will make to prepare them for their future. At Katikati College we offer your child a balanced education that embraces the whole student; supporting, motivating and challenging them to achieve their personal best.

So please have a look around to learn what our College can offer you and get in touch with our office if you have any further questions on (07) 549 0434.

Ngā mihi nui

Louise Buckley

Message from our Tumuaki | Principal

Kia ora e te whānau,

Welcome to Term 4 – our final term of 2025.

We began the term with a Staff Only Day, providing valuable time for our teachers to engage with the significant changes happening across education, including the new curriculum and assessment reforms. While students enjoyed their break, staff continued working through the holidays — planning programmes, marking assessments, and preparing for the term ahead. These days, along with our professional learning time, are essential for ensuring our staff are well prepared to deliver high-quality, engaging learning programmes that support all our students to thrive.

Thank you to everyone who took part in our recent Wellbeing Survey. We appreciated the thoughtful feedback from staff, students, and whānau. Your input is helping us identify what’s working well, where we can improve, and what actions we can take next. We’ll share a summary of the key themes and next steps shortly, and we will also be reaching out to those who asked to be contacted directly.

It has been a positive start to the term. On Wednesday evening, Senior Sports Prizegiving was a wonderful celebration of our athletes and teams, recognising not just success but also the commitment, teamwork, and resilience that sport builds in our young people. Thank you to our Sports Coordinator, Juliet Dunlop-Fraser, for the outstanding organisation and the support you provide to our sports teams throughout the year.

Tonight we celebrate Fiefia Night – an evening that showcases the energy and pride of our Pasifika students and their families. The evening begins at 6 pm in the hall, with a gold coin donation at the door. It promises to be an amazing night of culture, colour, and performance – all are warmly welcome.

On Saturday, we host our Past vs Present sporting event, starting at 9 am. This is always a great day of competition and community, bringing together former and current students to celebrate our school spirit.

I acknowledge that industrial action is continuing to impact schools nationally. These actions highlight the importance of recognising teaching as a credible and respected profession. With an aging workforce and fewer young people entering teaching, it’s vital that the profession is seen as valued, trusted, and supported – otherwise, we risk not having the teachers we need in the future. During these times, I do reflect on how incredibly fortunate we are to have such dedicated staff in our kura. You only need to look at our busy calendar and results across all spectrums to realise the passion staff have for our students. Our staff also appreciates the support the community provides. I am waiting for confirmation from the PPTA of future industrial action. As soon as this is confirmed, I will communicate with parents and whānau.

Our senior students have only a few weeks remaining before they finish classes on Wednesday, 29 October, to begin study leave. Some students will be directed to remain at school to ensure they have the support needed to complete their qualifications successfully. I would like to wish all our students all the best in their upcoming external exams.

Congratulations to our new Board of Trustees, and thank you to everyone who took part in the election process. We look forward to continuing to work together to strengthen the direction and wellbeing of our College. The new Katikati College Board is - Parent Elect: Jenner Ballinger-Judd, Victoria Denyer, Hilary Johnson, Bobbette Tanner, Valarie Uilou; Pou Arahi Representative: Jesse Samuels; Staff Representative: Michael Low; Student Representative: Charlie Aisake

Term 4 is always a time of reflection and celebration. Alongside Fiefia Night, we look forward to our upcoming Graduation Dinner in Week 4, celebrating our Year 13 students and their whānau as they complete their seven-year journey at Katikati College. Our final Prizegivings will be held on Tuesday, 9 December at the following times:

● Years 9 & 10 – 9.00 am

● Years 7 & 8 – 11.30 am

● Seniors – 6.00 pm

We hope you can join us for these important events as we celebrate the achievements of our students.

A reminder to Year 8 whānau that all Year 9 students are expected to have a device (Chromebook or laptop) for learning in 2026. Specifications will be shared shortly, and school devices will be available at the start of next year for those who need them.

Please continue to check our newsletters, website, and Facebook page for updates and upcoming events. Thank you for your continued support of our College. I look forward to seeing you at the celebrations throughout this term.

Ngā mihi nui

Lou Buckley

Tumuaki | Principal