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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

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Message from our Tumuaki | Principal

Tēnā koutou katoa,

Ko Osmotherley te maunga

Ko Mersey te awa

Ko Irish Sea te moana

Ko Ngāti Pākehā te iwi

Nō Liverpool ahau

Nō te whānau Rafferty ahau

Ko Mick toku tāne

Ko Pete, ko Joe toku tamariki

Ko Lou Buckley toku ingoa

Tēnā tātou katoa

It is my pleasure to welcome you to the start of the 2026 school year. There is a wonderful energy across our kura as we settle into our routines, and I have been incredibly impressed by the positive feel and the purposeful start our students and staff have made.

At the heart of everything we do is our vision: Growing connected learners who make positive contributions to our thriving community. This term, we are already seeing this vision in action through our core values.

Whanaungatanga – Building Connections and Relationships

Relationships underpin everything we do. When students feel a sense of belonging, they engage, participate, and learn. A huge highlight of our first few weeks was the Spirit Day organised by our Year 13 Student Leaders. Their goal was to raise awareness of our new House names and ensure every student felt a part of their new house identity. Seeing the sea of colour and the high levels of participation was a fantastic example of Whanaungatanga in action.

Furthermore, it was wonderful to see the Year 13 Camp return to our calendar after being unable to run for several years. This experience is vital for developing the resilience and collaboration our seniors need as they step into their leadership roles. Our Year 13 students have such an important part to play in setting the tone and culture of our kura.

Manaakitanga – Kindness, Respect, and Service

We give mana to others by showing care and respect for ourselves and others. This value was on full display at our recent Swimming Sports. While the competition was fierce, the encouragement students showed one another was even more impressive. Whether in the pool or cheering from the side, our students demonstrated that they are committed to supporting their peers.

Kaitiakitanga – Guardianship of Environment and Knowledge

As kaitiaki, we are responsible for the places around us and the learning we pursue. We have a responsibility to those who came before us and those who will come after to nurture and respect our learning. We encourage our students to be guardians of their own academic journeys, ensuring they are well-equipped for the future.

Upcoming Events

College & Community Event: Monday 2 March (4:00 pm – 6:00 pm)

This is a wonderful opportunity to come and look around the College and talk to our teachers and staff. In the spirit of being Kaitiaki of Knowledge, we will have a school-wide scavenger hunt with some incredible prizes to support our students' learning: a new Chromebook for the Year 7–9 winner and a new laptop for the Year 10–13 winner!

There will be a free sausage sizzle for children, plus food for sale from various vendors, including ice cream, a coffee cart, burgers, Pasifika treats, and Indian curries. We would love to see as many of you there as possible.

Athletics Day: Wednesday 4 March

Following our successful Swimming Sports, we look forward to another day of high participation and House spirit.

A Note on Attendance

As we look ahead, I want to reiterate that regular attendance is essential for student success and well-being. Attendance allows young people to connect and build that vital sense of community. To represent the College in any capacity, students need to be attending at least 80% of the time. We want these conversations to be proactive and supportive, coming from a place of manaakitanga, where we look to encourage our learners to be present and engaged.

Thank you to all our whānau for your ongoing support in making the start of this year such a success.

Ngā mihi nui,

Lou Buckley

Tumuaki