Evening family and whanau, The weather truly has made it very pleasant around school for all those able to attend. Just as an update, alongside our current number of students and families isolating due to Covid we have been informed of a student who was at school today that has
Friday 28th January Dear Parents, Caregivers and Whānua, There are exciting times ahead. Come Tuesday the 1st of February we will enter another interesting year for education and for our whole community. I have waited to send information about how we will be starting the year until we have the
Learning is our treasure to seek and share for life
He tāonga te akonga ki te kimikimi ki te tohatoha i ngā wā katoa
Kia ora te whānau,
I am delighted to introduce you to South Mākirikiri School, located just 7km west of Marton. We are a proud rural school with seven classrooms catering for Year 1–8 students. Our size allows us to know every learner well, while still offering the opportunities of a larger school.
At South Mākirikiri, we foster a strong sense of belonging, value learning, and set high expectations for success. Our modern, digitally connected learning spaces are designed to be both comfortable and inspiring. Learning doesn’t stop at the classroom door—our extensive outdoor environment provides endless opportunities for discovery, play, and hands-on experiences.
We are proud of the innovative and engaging programmes we offer across all curriculum areas. From literacy and numeracy foundations, through to the arts, sciences, and sports, our students are encouraged to explore their passions and strengths. Education at South Mākirikiri is not only about academic achievement—it’s about developing creativity, resilience, teamwork, and confidence.
Our school is also strongly committed to student wellbeing. We believe children learn best when they feel safe, supported, and valued. Building positive relationships, fostering respect, and encouraging kindness are at the heart of everything we do.
As a school, we strive for excellence and encourage every learner to “give it a go.” We want our young people to leave us not only well prepared for their secondary education, but also with the skills and qualities to succeed in life—critical thinkers, confident communicators, and active contributors to their communities.
We are fortunate to have an incredibly supportive community. Whānau are actively involved in school life, from classroom support to sports, cultural events, and fundraising. These partnerships enrich the learning experiences of our tamariki and create a strong sense of whānau and pride in our kura.
If you are considering South Mākirikiri for your child, we warmly invite you to visit, meet our staff and students, and see our wonderful learning environment in action.
Ngā mihi nui kia koutou,
Greg Allan | Principal
Whakanui
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