Welcome to Tāmaki Primary School

Kia ora koutou,

Welcome to Tāmaki Primary School.

It is a privilege to serve as Tumuaki of this kura and to work alongside a community that is rich in culture, language, and aspiration for our children. Tāmaki Primary is a place where relationships matter, identity is valued, and learning is purposeful and future-focused.

Our learners come from diverse cultural backgrounds, and we are proud to offer multiple learning pathways that reflect and honour this diversity. These include Te Puna Wairua Māori immersion, Talamuka-‘a-Tonga and Penina o Tāmaki Pacific bilingual pathways, alongside our English Medium learning pathway. Together, these pathways support learners to thrive academically while strengthening language, culture, and identity.

As a Te Tiriti o Waitangi–upholding kura, we work in partnership with Ngāti Paoa. Giving effect to Ngāti Paoa aspirations is a priority for our school. This partnership shapes how we honour te ao Māori, embed local histories and knowledge within our curriculum, and build respectful, reciprocal relationships with mana whenua and whānau.

We are a child-centred kura. Children are at the heart of our decision making, and every choice we make is guided by what will best support their learning, wellbeing, and sense of belonging.

This belief is strongly echoed in the voice of our parents and whānau, who consistently tell us that learning is strongest when schools and families work in genuine partnership. We welcome whānau into our kura and value open, respectful communication as we work together to support our tamariki to grow as confident learners and proud individuals.

Our vision, Whaiā te ara tika – pursue the right path, guides our work each day. It speaks to learning that is grounded in values, high expectations, and care for one another. Our school values of Rangatiratanga, Manaakitanga, and Kaitiakitanga are lived out through strong relationships, shared leadership, and a collective responsibility for the wellbeing and success of every child.

In 2026, Tāmaki Primary School will celebrate its Diamond Jubilee, marking 75 years of learning, service, and community. This milestone offers an opportunity to honour our past, celebrate the generations who have shaped our kura, and look ahead with confidence and hope. Planning is underway, and we look forward to sharing more with our community. Watch this space.

Thank you for taking the time to learn more about our school. We look forward to walking this journey with you.

Ngā mihi,

Carol Leota, Tumuaki
MEdLd (Merit) | PGCertAppPrac | GradDipTESSOL | BEd (Tchg) | DipTchg