Te Papapa School
Māia - Mahitahi - Manaakitanga -Hiranga
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Māia - Mahitahi - Manaakitanga -Hiranga
Tomorrow, Thursday 17 September, Year 6–8 students will attend the New Zealand schools premiere of How to Live on Earth at The Civic, Auckland. Students must arrive at school and be in the hall by 8:50am for a 9:15am sharp departure and will return at approximately 2:00pm, depending on traffic. Travel will be by bus under staff supervision. School lunches will be provided, and ice cream and popcorn will be given to students at the movie premiere.
Please bring:
A small bag
A water bottle
Any required medication
Kia ora, it is Cultural Festival Season at TPS once again. We are excited to prepare our students for their annual performances. Please use the form below to assign your child to a group.
A couple of our lovely Manulua students presenting their learning about the benefits of Solar Energy from the lens of Tokelau’s shift to renewable energy in 2012. They have even made a wonderful model of a photovoltaic system model of our new building before it was installed!
Thank you, Serenity and Alozius, for your wonderful presentation to our guests, Minister of Energy Simeon Brown, Minister of Education Erica Stanford, and Maungakiekie MP Greg Fleming.
2026 Science Fair Recap
Kia ora
I am proud to be the Principal of Te Papapa School and part of this vibrant and diverse learning community. Our dedicated staff work closely with whānau to provide engaging learning opportunities in a safe, inclusive, and culturally rich environment where every child is valued and supported to succeed.
We believe that tamariki achieve their greatest success when school and home work together. Strong partnerships with our whānau are at the heart of all we do, and we value the important role families play in their children's learning and development.
Our vision, Kia Maia – We Can, reflects our belief that every learner can achieve success. We encourage our tamariki to be courageous, resilient, and confident learners who embrace challenges, persevere through difficulties, and strive to be the very best they can be.
The wellbeing, learning, and success of our tamariki are at the centre of every decision we make. We are committed to creating a welcoming environment where everyone feels a sense of belonging. Our open-door policy reflects our belief that strong relationships are the foundation of a successful school community.
We look forward to working alongside you and your whānau as partners in your child's learning journey and to celebrating the many successes that lie ahead.
Ngā mihi nui,
Robyn Curry
Principal, Te Papapa School
219 Mt Smart Road, Onehunga Auckland 1061
Te Papapa School
219 Mt Smart Road
Onehunga
Auckland 1061
New Zealand
Phone: +64 9 634 5252
admin@tepapapa.school.nz