Maramataka
UPCOMING EVENTS
Cohort Entry 2026 — Term 1, Entry 2
Te Kura o Manunui welcomes all new students on their first day at kura.
Pōwhiri starts at 9am.
Uniform
From 2026 all students will need to be wearing the new uniform. Click here for more information on our school uniforms.
Student-led Goal Setting Conferences
Children will leave school at 12.30pm to allow conferences to begin at 1.00pm, finishing at 6pm.
Learning spaces will be open for whānau from 1.00pm–6.00pm.
This is a wonderful opportunity for your child to guide you through their learning space and share their progress so far this year.
During your visit, your child will:
Show you their books and displayed work
Share what they are proud of
Discuss and set learning goals for the term ahead
We encourage all whānau to attend and celebrate your tamariki and their learning journey.
Fire Drill
We will practise evacuating the buildings and assembling on the field, so that if there was a real fire the children would know what to do.
Teacher Only Day
School will be closed on this day. Kids Inc will be open, please contact them to book your child in.
Whānau Hui
Te Kura o Manunui Whānau Hui
Date: Wednesday 25 March 2026
Time: 6pm - 7pm
Location: Tahuriwakanui
Agenda:
TBC
Pizza provided. Please RSVP for catering:
School Photo Day
Class and individual student photos will be taken on this day. Please ensure students are wearing correct uniform.
April School Holidays 2026
Enjoy the April school holidays!
Kids Inc. run fun Holiday Programmes during the school holidays. Spaces are limited so please book early to avoid the disappointment of missing out.
Bookings online: www.enrolmy/com/kidsincoscar
Or through our website: www.kidsinc.co.nz
Email: info@kidsinc.co.nz for more information
Cohort Entry 2026 — Term 2, Entry 1
Te Kura o Manunui welcomes all new students on their first day at kura.
Pōwhiri starts at 9am.
Uniform
From 2026 all students will need to be wearing the new uniform. Click here for more information on our school uniforms.
Cross Country 2026
Te Kura o Manunui Cross Country 2025
WHO: Everyone.
Dress in house colours
Postponement date: 13th May.
TIMETABLE:
TBC
10.40 - 11.30: BREAK
TBC
12.45-1.30: BREAK
TBC
Mid Year School Holidays 2026
Enjoy the school holidays!
Kids Inc. run fun Holiday Programmes during the school holidays. Spaces are limited so please book early to avoid the disappointment of missing out.
Bookings online: www.enrolmy/com/kidsincoscar
Or through our website: www.kidsinc.co.nz
Email: info@kidsinc.co.nz for more information
Fire Drill
We will practise evacuating the buildings and assembling on the field, so that if there was a real fire the children would know what to do.
Whānau Hui
Te Kura o Manunui Whānau Hui
Date: Wednesday 11 February 2026
Time: 6pm - 7pm
Location: Tahuriwakanui
Agenda:
TBC
Pizza provided. Please RSVP for catering:
Meet + Greet
This is an opportunity to meet and chat with your child’s teacher and to have a look around the learning spaces. We truly value the partnership between whānau and kaiako so please come along!
Cohort Entry 2026 — Term 1, Entry 1
Te Kura o Manunui welcomes all new students on their first day at kura.
Pōwhiri starts at 9am.
Uniform
From 2026 all students will need to be wearing the new uniform. Click here for more information on our school uniforms.
School Office Open 2026
The school office will be open from Tuesday 27th January 2026, 8.30am to 3.00pm
First Day Back
School starts back for students on Monday 2 February 2026.
Uniform
From 2026 all students will need to be wearing the new uniform.
Uniforms can be purchased online at www.kukrisports.co.nz. The school has samples of uniforms in all sizes. Please come and try for size before purchasing. Please allow 3-4 days for delivery.
Summer School Holidays 2025/26
Enjoy the Summer school holidays!
KIDS INC OSCAR Summer Holiday Programme
Bookings will be open for the upcoming Xmas & January holiday programmes.
Please book early to avoid missing out, as some days have limited spaces.
Book online at www.enrolmy.com/kidsincoscar
For more information please check out our website www.kidsinc.co.nz
Centre phone 022 5437462 (022kidsinc)
Last Day of Term 4 - 2025
The last day for Term 4 is Tuesday 16 December 2025 at 12pm.
School reports are issued on 11 December.
School starts back on Monday 2 February 2025.
Manunui Christmas Markets 2025
Manunui Christmas Markets
SATURDAY 29th NOVEMBER 2025
9AM - 1PM
WAFFLES, CANDYFLOSS, COFFEE, GAMES, TOYS, CLOTHES, PLANTS, JEWELLERY, BOOKS & MORE.
This year we will have our second ‘Manunui Christmas Markets’ at Te Kura o Manunui. This event is planned and organised by our kura to bring the community together, it is not a school fundraiser.
Register to be a vendor
Registrations are now closed.
Whānau Hui
Te Kura o Manunui Whānau Hui
Date: Wednesday 26 November 2025
Time: 6pm - 7pm
Location: Tahuriwakanui
Agenda:
TBC
Please RSVP for catering:
Mufti Day
Raising funds for end of year trips/activities. Students to bring a gold coin donation.
Grandparents Day
Grandparents come along and watch a showcase of activities we have at the school. This is followed by a cup of tea and an opportunity to visit the classes.
Please extend this invitation to your family.
9.30-10:30am: The Arts Showcase (in Tāhuriwakanui)
11.30-12.30pm: walk through classes
Arts Showcase 2025
Friday 21st November
Starting at 9:30AM
Kapa Haka, Pasifika, Choir, Wearable Arts, Mau Rākau.
This is followed by a cup of tea and an opportunity to visit the classes.
Wearable Arts Show 2025
Show is Wednesday 19th of November at 11.30am in the gym.
Costumes take a good amount of time so you should be underway or using the holidays to get underway.
We will need some helpers on the day.
Be creative!
Te Rā Rēhia 2025
Te Rā Rēhia is a fun Kapa Haka Day for all the kura in our Ōtūmoetai area. This year BOTH our Waipapa Kapa Haka will be performing.
Rā/ Date: Wednesday 12th November
Wāhi/ Place: Pillans Point Primary
Wā/ Times (of performing):
11am: Waipapa Teina (Waipapa 1, 2, & 3) performing
1pm: Waipapa Tuakana (Waipapa 4 & 3) performing
Cohort Entry 2025 — Term 4, Entry 2
Te Kura o Manunui welcomes all new students on their first day at kura.
Pōwhiri starts at 9am.
School Closure – Strike Action
The New Zealand Educational Institute (NZEI) have announced a full-day strike to take place on Thursday 23 October 2025. This action involves primary school teachers, principals, support staff, and Ministry of Education specialists. Many of our staff will be participating, and as a result Te Kura o Manunui and other primary schools in the Ōtūmoetai cluster will be closed for the day.
After careful consideration of the health and safety of our tamariki and kaimahi (staff), we have determined it is not possible to keep the school open. We therefore ask that you make alternative arrangements for the care of your tamaiti/tamariki on this date.
We understand that this closure may cause inconvenience for whānau, and we appreciate your support and understanding. Please be assured that tamariki safety remains our top priority.
Should there be any further updates regarding the strike, we will communicate these with you as soon as possible.
Much appreciated and thank you for your understanding.
Term 4 Fuse Drumming Lessons
Fuse Drumming Lessons
When: Tuesdays
Where: at kura (in gym)
Duration: 30mins
Cost: $155 - 9 lessons
Times:
Year 4-6: 8.15 - 8:45am
Year 1-3: 10:50 - 11:20am
Lessons are fun and engaging, and designed to have students learning our concepts quickly and easily, and performing within a term.
Learn:
how to drum
perform
team skills
confidence
showmanship
how to develop a growth mindset
Cohort Entry 2025 — Term 4, Entry 1
Te Kura o Manunui welcomes all new students on their first day at kura.
Pōwhiri starts at 9am.
School Holidays 2025
Enjoy the school holidays!
Kids Inc. run fun Holiday Programmes during the school holidays. Spaces are limited so please book early to avoid the disappointment of missing out.
Bookings online: www.enrolmy/com/kidsincoscar
Or through our website: www.kidsinc.co.nz
Email: info@kidsinc.co.nz for more information