Principal

On Friday, a large contingent of staff, BOT representative and parents, along with Alicia's family and our Senior Kapa Haka group 'Totara-i-Ahua' travelled to Grey Lynn School to take part in the offical Powhiri for Alicia Whata, who they were…

I am pleased to announce the organisation for 2018.  I thought that I would be able to present this as a final list, however, I have been informed that Kiri Waghorn (Leader of Y3/4 Totara Team) has accepted a Leadership…

The last two nights have been great with the Y6 production 'Cinderella and Rockerfella' providing fantastic entertainment.  I was very impressed with the comic timing both nights as well as the way the children were so immersed in their characters.…

Just as the Year 5 children round off a couple of busy weeks, our Year 6s start a couple of busy weeks themselves.  On Wednesday night, our Year 6 choir represented us at an outstanding performance at the Town Hall…

What a busy time our Year 5 children have had over the past two weeks.  Last week, they put on a fantastic dance performance at school and then on Tuesday night a group of them represented CPDS at the 'Kids…

On Sunday, we had a number of children taking part in the Heart Foundation 5Km Challenge and the Kids Marathon of 2Km.  I would like to especially acknowledge the following children who were well placed in the 5km event, out…

The Year 5 group put on an amazing 'Trip down Memory Lane' for us on Wednesday night with the children performing many iconic dances including ' Time Warp', 'Staying Alive', and 'YMCA' to mention just a few.  The entire show…

Last week, eight Year 6 students took part in a series of creative writing workshops at the National Library in Parnell.  They were; Caitlin W, Ella K., Braydon R., Patrick T., Mae W., Oscar A., Imogen P. and Olivia McF. …

What a wonderful day we have all had today.  It is great to see the staff and so many children come to school in Indian dress. At CPDS, we are so lucky to have such a supportive and involved Indian…