School pool keys can be hired from the office from Monday 27 November until the end of term only.

We will again offer pool keys to members of our school community this summer. These will be … more

Once again our school has decided to be involved in the Pack the Bus Christmas appeal as part of our term CARE value of Empathy. By taking part, we can provide support to families who need a little … more

In the Ngake Hub, Juliet and Molly will work with year 1 and 2 learners while Asha will start with our newest students. As usual, some of these students may move though to Juliet and Molly when they … more

Only a few days to go! Orders close on 10 November.

The new building at Kilbirnie School represents a tremendous opportunity to create outdoor learning and socialising areas for students and whānau. … more

In the Summer months, please ensure that your child has a wide brimmed sunhat with them every day (caps are not accepted). We have a "no hat, no play" rule. Children with no hat will have to play in … more

All families should now have received an email inviting them to view the school pictures at Inspire Photography's online ordering site. This gallery and ordering system is live. The fundraising … more

Click here for a video walk through of our 2023 Art Te Aroha exhibition. more

Each class has developped a collaborative piece that are being auctioned. These are on display outside our reception. To place a bid, use the form available for each piece in the school foyer or … more

Our bi-annual celebration of the visual arts involves every child and is called Art te Aroha. This year we are not showing professional art and are celebrating work from every student at our school. … more

Come join us for an evening of friendly competition at our Quiz Night for a Kilbirnie School fundraiser on Friday 15 September at the Axemen Club, Hataitai Park, Ruahine St.

Get a team of 6-10 … more

Learning conferences are on Wednesday 16 and Thursday 17 August. To book a time with a teacher, follow the link https://www.schoolinterviews.co.nz/ and use the code 2vugd.

Normal classes … more

Matariki will be celebrated at school on Thursday 20 June.  The children will have the opportunity to try a variety of activities during the day and there will be a family event in the … more

We had a great cross country event a few weeks ago and it was amazing to see students pushing themselves and not giving up.

Well done to our year winners and to our Year 4-6 students who have … more

Kilbirnie School is holding a Fabulous Fun Run on Thursday 18th May from 1pm to encourage kids to be healthy and have fun. This event is co-ordinated with the cross country season so the kids are … more

The Stroke Foundation mobile blood pressure checking van will be parked in our school car park on Friday March 31st  between 2 and 3pm. Please do take this free opportunity to have … more

The hub information evenings are held on separate nights to allow parents to attend more than one where appropriate. All meetings start at 6pm and are usually finished by 7pm. They are held in the … more

Wednesday February 15th, 2-8pm. 10 minute appointments.

This is an optional opportunity for parents to meet with teachers early in the year. This will give parents who wish to meet with their … more

Our full school picnic is planned for Thursday the 9th (postponement date Friday 10th).

Due to changes in the Khandallah Park facilities we have planned a new event this year. Our school will walk … more

The kea crossing on Hamilton Road is run by senior students with adult supervision. We roster parents on the kea crossing to allow staff to supervise the zebra crossing on Moxham Avenue. The kea … more

Thursday 27 October at Newton Park, 9am-12pm for Year 0-2, 9am-2pm for Year 3-6.

Year 0-2 students will rotate around fun activities, which include an element of running, jumping and throwing.  … more

We are very proud to present our 2022 production shows. School Production in our hall.

Tuesday 27 September - Matairangi Hub presents: The Great Kiwi Road Trip. Matinee: 11am Evening show: 6.30 … more

Welcome to the new members of our Board of Trustees.

The Board of Trustees includes:             

Davin Hall

Anna Allen

Robin Fepuleai      & … more

Prepare your best smile, the school photos will be taken on 7 September! more

Don't forget to order your child's art work (calendars, mouse pads, notebook...) before Wednesday 10 August.

To view your child's picture and order products:

1. Go to www.kidsartworks.com

2. Type … more

TAUTOKO TE RĀ DAFFODIL - Friday 26th August 2022

Daffodil Day symbolises hope for all New Zealanders impacted by cancer. Kilbirnie School has proudly supported the work of the Cancer Society every … more

Wednesday 6 July, 7-9pm at Kilbirnie School.

Listen to the presentation by Rob and Zareen Cope, understand the harms our kids are facing online and learn practical solutions to keep your children … more

At the start of term 2 we ask that all adults continue to:

• Wear a face covering at all times when entering a Kilbirnie School building.

• Wear a face covering coming onto the … more

• Helpers’ morning tea

This event has been cancelled for this year. Please accept our sincere gratitude.

• Full school award and certificate hui/assembly

This event is being … more

The Art te Aroha online is now live: https://arttearohaonline.myshopify.com

It is an epic show with something for all tastes. Snuggle in, there is heaps of work and you will need time to … more

Wednesday November 17, 6.30-7.30pm in Room 10

This is an informal information meeting for whānau of year 4 students who will be entering the Bring Your Own Device (BYOD) environment in year 5 … more

Kilbirnie School warmly invite you to Art Te Aroha - our biennial Art Auction. Book a babysitter and buy your tickets now for our awesome arts auction on 27 August.

This is a great opportunity … more

Put on your dancing shoes for the Kilbirnie School Disco Night!

Wednesday 30 June, 5.30-6.15pm for the Juniors and 6.30-7.30pm for the Seniors. Tickets can be bought at the school office or will be … more

We're looking forward to seeing everyone back at school on Monday 3 May! We hope that you all had a good break.

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Grab your tickets for a fun night out at the movies!  Numbers are limited, so get in quickly. Tickets are available at the school office.

When: Thursday 8 April at 6pm.

Where: Roxy Cinema … more

If you have any questions or interests about the work of our school or education in general, come in for a chat over a cup of tea with our principal, Tony Austin on Friday mornings. No appointment … more

Our student information form provides an opportunity for parents and whanau to give the new classroom teacher some insight into the interests, academic and emotional needs, strengths and … more

The time has come to say goodbye to our Year 6s as they go on to the next stage of their adventure. We will celebrate them with a poroporoaki at 12.30pm on Friday 18 December.

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Tickets for all shows are now available from the school office.

Initially, one ticket will be able available for whānau of each student for each show. That is, one ticket for the matinee and one … more

The Kilbirnie School Production is back this year with three great acts to entertain and amaze you!

Tuesday 22- Ngake Hub presents: OFF THE PLANET. School hall. Matinee: 1.15pm. Evening show: 6.3 … more

Some important reminders for parents and whanau under Alert Level 2:

• All students are welcome at school from 8.30am in the morning.

• Students and whānau should not come to school if … more

The Kilbirnie School Matariki, Māori New Year, celebration is planned for this Thursday July 2. Students will work with others from different classes and ages and do 3 activities during the day. … more

Kia ora koutou,

Today is the first school day under Covid Alert level 1. The contact tracing registers are no longer required and have been removed. The Ministry of Health has provided us with a … more

Matariki will be celebrated at school on Tuesday 2 July and the children will have the opportunity to try a variety of activities during the day.  more

Kia ora koutou, 

It has been wonderful to be back at school with students and staff. The last few weeks have been particularly unusual working in a school with no students! We have all been … more

All Kilbirnie School students are continuing their home learning programmes from within their home bubble. Teachers have worked hard to review and further develop home learning programmes which … more

On March 14th the Prime Minister announced new and strong protective measures to keep individuals, families and communities safe and healthy. The measures come into effect from 1am Monday 16 March 202 … more

The professional development for our teachers this year is linked to science. In each newsletter, there will also be a focus on a scientific wondering. Here is this week's.

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We've worked hard, we've struggled and grown and now it is time to relax! School will break for the year on Thursday 19 December at 1pm. We hope you have a great summer and see you all next year on … more

Monday 16 December, 11.00am.

The world famous Ngake Hub Christmas Party is on again this year. If your child is in Rooms 1, 3 or 4, please bring a plate of food to share. We've heard that a special … more

Tuesday 17 December, 2.00pm

This will be our final assembly for the year, where special certificates will be handed out such as for road patrol or peer mediation. Parents welcome :-) more

Market Night is on Friday 29 November, 4.30 to 7pm.

Spread the word amongst your friends, family and neighbours - this event is open to the public and is a great way to grab dinner and be part … more

ACHIEVEMENT: ICAS 2019.

Each year some of our year 4-6 students participate in International Competitions and Assessments for Schools (ICAS) activities in maths and English. These activities … more

ACHIEVEMENT: Eastern Zone Athletics

We had terrific team that represented the school at the Eastern Zone Athletics event. The following students finished in the top 4 for their year group. … more

 An important event will take place on Wednesday November 13th: a reunification drill during which students will be collected from school by a parent of adult named as an emergency contact. We … more

Our school-wide enrichment programme, Choosing Friday, will start in week 2, on Friday 25 October. This is a great opportunity for children to be exposed to something new and that they are personally … more

School photos can now be seen and ordered online on https://www.inspirephotocart.co.nz. The access code was sent to you by email on 20th September and may be requested again at the school office if … more

Check out the amazing work done by the Year 6 students on the school's banner for the Orange Day parade. Kilbirnie School won the banner competition for the first time ever!

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We're on for our big art weekend! Come and bid on professional art, admire our students' art pieces and bid on classroom pieces. 

Ora, the book written and illustrated by our amazing students, … more

Book a babysitter and buy your tickets ($25) now to our awesome arts auction on 6 September!

Kilbirnie School warmly invite you to Art Te Aroha - our biennial Art Auction. It is shaping up to … more

We would like to invite you to a whānau hui (meeting) on Wednesday August 14th. We have these hui to talk about and promote tikanga Māori at Kilbirnie School. These meetings are relaxed, we … more

The School Swimming festival is for all children in Years 4-6 and is a qualifying event for participation at the Eastern Zones Swimming Competition (14 August). Any child hoping to qualify for this … more

All parents are welcome to join us for a special assembly to celebrate World Day for Cultural Diversity on Tuesday May 21 at 2.15pm. more

The triennial Board of Trustees elections will be held next term.

To find out more about what the Board does, we have been inviting people to come along to observe a meeting and see the type of … more

Congratulations to Taylor and Freddie, who won the pie the principal raffle. They both did a great job yesterday, when Mr Austin and Mr Dobson were pied with lovely creamy marshmallowy cakes ;-)  … more

With the pool season being over, don't forget to return your pool key now to get your $10 refund.  more

Help the school get some free sports gear by collecting the Yummy cut-out labels from bags (each cut-out label is worth 10 stickers) and individual Yummy apple stickers. The more you collect, the … more

What: Wonder Park. When: Monday April 1 at 5.30pm (movie starts at 6pm).  Where: Roxy Cinema, Miramar.   What to do: Get your tickets from the school office. All tickets are $15. … more

Back again for 2019- the special Movie Night raffle! Prizes include the chance to “Pie” the Principal. Unlimited tickets also from the office - $1 each.  Get yours quickly! 

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Well done Bo and Pattana for a fabulous job as the assembly comperes!

Song:  Never give up

Shared work: 

Room 1 and their butterfly art.

Room 6 and their sunflowers of confidence.

We … more

A Kilbirnie School group will take part in the upcoming Sanitarium TRYathlon. If you registered last year before the group was set up, you can go back into the site and link to Kilbirnie School if … more

Great job Alexis and Phoebe on being awesome comperes!

Today's songs:

We sang Ko toku marae teni and tai aroha.

Term 1 CARE values: Confidence

Shared work and presentations: 

Marzipan … more

Each year the Board of Trustees surveys the school community on a range of issues and topics that are relevant to the Board as we begin setting our strategic plan and budget. This year we … more

With the warmer weather, all children are expected to wear a suitable sunhat at interval and lunch time in Term 4 and 1. Children without sunhats will be asked to play in a shaded area. School hats … more

There will be a mihi whakatau on Tuesday 6 November to welcome all the new students and teachers to Kilbirnie School. A mihi whakatau is a traditional Maori welcoming ceremony that has as intention … more

Te Whanaungatanga Kapa Haka Festival at St Patrick’s Hall Tuesday 23 October, 9:30 – 2pm.

Our performance time is 12:20 and will last 12 – 15 minutes.

Please make sure that the … more

Kilbirnie School Presents: Losing Neverland.        Tuesday September 25th. 6.30pm. St Patricks College Hall       Doors open 5.30pm  … more

The first meeting will be on Wednesday September 19th at 7.00pm.

Following a year of planning in 2017, we implemented a Bring Your Own Device (BYOD) initiative at Kilbirnie School this year. … more

Touch rugby, floorball, mini polo and netball are the team sports played after school in term 4.

Don't forget to hand in the enrolment form for team sport opportunities for term 4. The deadline is … more

The next sausage sizzle will be on Thursday 30 August. more

We are one of many Wellington schools who have been hit by a nasty late-winter bug. In the last few days we have had many students away from school with symptoms. Please read this Influenza … more

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Thanks to Aston and Jessica for a super job being Assembly Comperes.

We practice some songs for production night: "gotta keep reading" and "never give up".

The junior choir entertained us with the … more

The Board of Trustees confirms that the decision has been made to close the school on Wednesday 15 August due to strike action. As all staff are members of the NZEI Union, the school is … more

Monday 13th August-9.30am to 12.00pm.

The Matairangi Hub (rooms 8, 9 and 10) are offering an open morning for all parents and whanau from across the school to come in and look at how we have been … more

We hope you all had a good break and are ready for an action-packed term. The big focus this term is on our school production, which will be held on Tuesday 25 September. Mark the date, it'll be … more

Have a lovely and relaxing holiday and see you all back at school on Monday 23 July. more

The swimming festival will be held on Tuesday 31 July at Kilbirnie Aquatic Centre. Children had the choice between competitive or non competitive racing. This is a qualifying event for the Eastern … more

Don't miss our Kapa Haka group performing at the Kilbirnie library on Tuesday 3 July at 3.30pm!

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What a great way to start the last week of school! We were entertained today by a puppet show, Te Rerenga - the Flight, which retold a Ngai Tahu legend about Pourangahua and her epic flight to … more

The Primary School teachers’ union, NZEI, have advised us that there will be a union meeting at 2pm on Tuesday June 19th.  As an employer, we need to allow our staff to attend.   … more

Celebrate the Maori New Year at Kilbirnie School!

Thursday 14 June, 5 to 7pm. $5 per person (includes sausage, soup and bread).

Matariki is the celebration of the Maori New Year and is a time to … more

Thanks Kaia and Lydia for being "Super Dooper" comperes!

Our songs were Haere Mai, one of our two new songs to celebrate New Zealand month, and Paradise.

We were lucky to have Kate McIlroy talking … more

Well done to all the students who have put an entry in the Kilbirnie School competition. The quality of the photos was amazing according to the judge, Simon Woolfe.

And the winners are...

People … more

ENTERTAINMENT BOOKS SCHOOL FUNDRAISER. 

These are available through the school again this year at the same price of $65. We receive $13 for each book or digital membership sold. Pre-order the … more

Ros Moses will be finishing at Kilbirnie School at the end of Term 1. We will all miss her and wish to congratulate her on a distinguished career. The children will be given the chance to say … more

We have appointed two new, full-time permanent staff members to work with the students at our school from the start of term 2. Asha Patel will teach in room 1 and Louise De Lange will work in room 8. … more

NGAKE HUB (JUNIOR SCHOOL) READING SESSIONS 

Ever wondered how your child learns to read? The Ngake Hub teachers are again holding Reading Sessions, where we invite parents to come along and … more

Thank you to our great comperes today, Malachy and Hazel

The whole school sang This is me and Hare Hikoi Hare

 Mr Dobson and Miss White reminded us about the school photography competition. … more

All Kilbirnie School students are welcome to enter a photography competition. There are 4 categories: nature, landscape, people, creative. Please email your entry to jessica@kilbirnie.school.nz  … more

Meet the teacher: Tuesday 27 February

This year we are providing an optional opportunity for parents to meet with teachers early in the year. This will give parents who wish to meet with their child& … more

Please remember to bring an emergency comfort kit for your child if you haven't already done it. It is a way of reassuring the children that they will have provisions if there is a disaster until … more

Thursday 15 February, 5 to 7pm

5.00-6.00pm-Bring a picnic to the top field. Staff will be in attendance. Parentlink will be running a sausage sizzle and selling ice blocks if the weather is good. … more

Our first assembly for the year was packed with exciting items. It was lovely to see all the children together again and to see some new faces joining the fold :-)

Thank you to our first for the … more

Welcome back everyone!  We hope you had a super holiday and are now ready for a jam-packed term! On Thursday 8 February, the whole school will spend the day at Khandallah Park for a fun day of … more

We'll farewell our Year 6 students with a poroporoaki assembly on Friday 15 December at 12.30pm in the school hall. Parents and whanau are welcome to attend! more

Splish splash!  Have fun in the School pool over Summer!  Our pool is heated to a lovely 26 degrees.  Pool keys are now available from the office for $90 (with a $10 refund when the … more

We are looking for an enthusiastic person to run a chess club at lunchtime. There is a keen group of students who need someone to come along once or twice a week for an hour to supervise them. They … more

The South Hataitai Community Emergency Hub is to be located at Kilbirnie School.

Community Emergency Hubs are about the community coming together to do what it can to help each other. A detailed … more

Thank you Kanye and Jacob for a good job compering our assembly!

Song: Fish and Chips

The choir performed a song from Artsplash with Tilly and Abi dancing.

Room 5 shared the money notes they … more

Look at these photos of the amazing class art and bid on your favourite piece.  The bidding papers are out by the office. Write on your best bid and remember NO crossing out bids once they've … more

Read our first issue of The School Reporter, the Kilbirnie School newspaper for kids by kids! more

AN EVENING WITH NETSAFE.

We have organised for Anjela Webster from Netsafe to present to our parents on Wednesday September 6th at 7.00pm at Kilbirnie School.

YOUNG, EAGER AND ONLINE: Understanding … more

Our Kilbirnie School Art Festival - Art Te Aroha is on Friday 15 September and Saturday 16 September! Download the flyer.

Beautiful original artworks created by your children in class and with … more

Thank you Marcus and Moelagi for a fabulous job being comperes.

Our songs:  Fisn 'n chips and Tai Aroha

Miss Tuohy introduced the Student Council.

Mr Austin and Mrs Moses presented some … more

The children were very busy last Thursday with Matariki workshops. Some prepared the evening feast, carved some soap pendants, made flax flowers, practised with pois, created a digital pa or tasted … more

Click here to check out the article posted on the NZ Transport Agency website about our new kea crossing. Thank you again to all the parents who have made and are making this possible!

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Thank you Luka and Mya for being great comperes.

We sang Ole Pepe and the Matariki song.

Mrs Brown talked about Achievement which is our school value for the term.

Room 5 shared their moon … more

If you would like a copy of the fantastic show put on by the school last year, Around the World in 80 Minutes, please contact Liz at the office.  more

Thank you to our comperes Kanye and Huck.

We sang Purerehua and Count on me.

Rooms 3 and 4 shared their beautiful caterpillar and butterfly art.

Mr Wilson talked about the values of CARE and … more

You have probably already seen that we are no longer using the terms junior, middle and senior for the areas of the school. The new names for the 3 hubs come from the Maori creation story of Hataitai … more

The sushi Friday lunches have started again. If you wish to order some sushi, go to www.wrapitup.co.nz for information and orders. 

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Starting on Monday 13 February, the school will implement altered bell times:

session 1: 8.55-10.30am

session 2: 10.50-12.30pm

session 3: 1.30-3pm

Our intention is to extend the first learning … more

The class lists for 2017 will be posted on the notice board in the main foyer on Friday afternoon.

Please be aware that no changes can be made to lists once issued. A comprehensive and highly … more

Thank you to our fabulous comperes Bella, Grace and Thibault.

The whole school sang Hareruia.

Mrs Brown talked about Empathy which is the CARE value for Term 4.

Room 6 showed the plants they are … more

Market Night is coming up and we need your donations!  

Good quality clean secondhand clothing (adults, children, babies), childrens’ books, comics and magazines, children’s sports … more

Wow!  Thank you to all the parents and friends who generously supported our Art Festival this weekend, and made it a successful, enjoyable event.  Everyone who attended had a fabulous time! … more

Click here to look at the Art Te Aroha catalogue and read about the artists. more

Today, Freddie's (Room 4) Uncle Andrew and his colleague Dale who are soldiers in the New Zealand army visited us.

 They told us about their medals which were given for different campaigns as … more

Over the last six weeks Mr McGimpsay has been working with three students from Room 8 preparing a story entitled “A Pupil Goes to War”. The story, now online, relates to Bert Fear,

who … more

Yesterday we held an ANZAC Commemoration honouring and remembering those who have fought in wars.

Have a look at some photos of our ceremony:

The School Choir sang a poignant song about 2 mates … more

Check out some of the photos from the Year 5 and 6 Camp!  Looks like they had a super time with lots of adventures!  

               & … more

Please make sure your child has their sunhat.  We are a sun smart school, and sunhats are compulsory for Terms 1 and 4.  If your child does not have a hat with them at morning tea or … more

Merry Christmas everyone!  We hope your holidays are safe and full of fabulous fun! more

On Friday Bernard Mangakahia presented a performance to the school involving music, dance and storytelling.

In the words of Jess and Ash:    "He danced with hoops and made himself a … more

Everybody loves Kilbirnie School Market Night and to make it a success - we need you!  

Just a wee half hour... that's not so long! 

We would love to have your help either setting up, … more

The Yummy stickers raised $285 this year to spend on sports gear!  Please keep bringing in your Yummy stickers - they'll be used for next year's promotion! more

On Thursday the 23rd of October, all the senior kapa haka students left to spend the day at Karori West school, representing Kilbirnie. We performed with Houghton Valley school after practising with … more

Congratulations to everyone involved in last night's performance!  What a fabulous entertaining evening!

Dancing, singing, speaking, costumes, props, lighting .... it was all brilliant!

Once … more

Well done to our 27 chess players who participated in the Interschool Chess Tournament last Wednesday!

Congratulations to the top girl players; Amy K received the silver medal and Grace W who … more

TE WIKI O TE REO MĀORI

Kia ora tatou katoa! This week we celebrate the Māori Language as a nation. The initiative began in 1975 and is growing in popularity as more people begin to recognise the … more

We had a wonderful ceremony last Friday to mark the blessing of our new waharoa, pictured above. We were particularly pleased to welcome our local MP, the Hon Annette King, Councillors Ray Ahipene- … more

Sign Language is an official language of New Zealand.  This week we celebrate Sign Language Week - Te Wiki O Te Reo Turi.

There is a challenge to learn 7 signs in 7 days.  Click here to go … more

Remember to return your Student Update Forms.  This is very important for our student data and our Civil Defence registers.  We need this information in the case of an emergency.   … more

On Tuesday the whole School had a great day at Khandallah Park!  The day started with excitement - congratulations to our bus drivers - who negotiated amazingly tight gaps getting us there! We … more

Well done Juniors for a lovely Grandparents' Concert in the hall last Friday!  It sounded like all your practise and hard work paid off and you created a fun festive occasion!  It looked … more

Woof! Woof! Meow! Thanks from the SPCA for the $71 donation raised in our "Sponge the Teacher" event.

Rooms 9 and 10 had a great time soaking Mr Austin and Mr Dobson with wet sponges, while raising … more

Parents and caregivers:  Would you like to get a better understanding of the Treaty of Waitangi? 

Come along to the Shared Learning Area of the Junior block at 7.30pm this Wednesday 6 … more

The Kilbirnie School Choir performed in the Music and Wearable Art performance on Wednesday 11 September as part of Artsplash. Artsplash is an Arts Festival involving primary and intermediate schools … more