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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 Principal

Tēnā koutou katoa

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Ko Mersey te awa

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Ko Ngāti Pākehā te iwi

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Ko Mick toku tāne

Ko Pete, ko Joe toku tamariki

Ko Lou Buckley toku ingoa

Tēnā tātou katoa

It is my pleasure to once again welcome you to the start of another year at Katikati College. To our new students and staff, I extend a warm welcome. I hope that your first few weeks at our kura have been enjoyable; that you have made new friends and are learning your way around your new school. Even though I was not able to be there, it was fantastic to be able to welcome our new students, including those from overseas, their whānau, and new staff at the pōwhiri at the start of the year. In this newsletter you will see introductions from our new staff; please make them feel welcome in our school and our community.

As we settle into the year, it is wonderful to see our school values - Whanaungatanga, Manaakitanga, and Kaitiakitanga - reflected in the actions of our students, staff, and wider community. These values are at the heart of all we do, shaping the way we learn, connect, and support one another.

Whanaungatanga – Building Connections and Relationships
Relationships underpin everything we do. When students feel a sense of belonging, they engage, participate, and learn. When staff feel safe and valued, they take risks, innovate, and continuously refine their practice. Strong relationships lift us all and help create an environment where everyone thrives. Recently, our staff have been strengthening connections with whānau by reaching out to families and hosting a BBQ for our Year 7 & 8 students and their parents. It has been fantastic to see these relationships grow, as they are essential to student success and well-being.

Manaakitanga – Kindness, Respect, and Service
We give mana to others through our interactions - by showing care and respect, by offering support, and by serving our school and wider community. This is evident in the work of our Leos group, who have been actively involved in service projects that make a tangible difference. Their dedication to helping others is an inspiration, reinforcing the culture of kindness and generosity that we value so highly at our school.

Kaitiakitanga – Guardianship of the Environment and Knowledge
As kaitiaki, we have a responsibility to care for our environment and to honour and nurture knowledge. Our involvement in Surfing for Farmers highlights this commitment, as we support well-being initiatives that strengthen both individuals and communities. Additionally, our role as educators is to pass on learning in a way that respects both the past and the future, ensuring that our students are well-equipped to be the guardians of tomorrow.

Please ensure that your child is regularly attending school. Regular attendance is defined as attending over 90% of the time. Regular attendance is not just linked to academic achievement, more importantly, it allows young people to connect, giving them a sense of belonging and community. This year, to represent the College in any capacity, students need to be attending 80% or over or working to improve their attendance. I am hoping that this will lead to positive conversations on encouraging students to attend regularly. I have told staff that it is not to be used as a student turning up and then being told that they can't play or be involved. The conversations need to be proactive rather than reactive and come from a place of manaakitanga, where we are looking to support and encourage. If you have concerns about your child’s attendance, please get in contact with their Dean so that we can support them in being back at school. Students representing the school are also expected to be following school expectations with regard to their behaviour.

As the year progresses, I look forward to meeting you out in the community and at upcoming school events. The next school event is Athletics Day on Tuesday 11 March.

Thank you for your ongoing support of the College.

Nga Mihi

Lou Buckley

Tumuaki | Principal