Kia ora koutou,
I am immensely proud to be the acting principal of Te Kura o Pipitea.
When you walk into our learning community you will see a unique blend of individuals linked by a set of shared values, manaakitanga (caring), māia (courageous), auahatanga (creative).
Academic achievements for our ākonga are important, and equally crucial, is the ability to think critically, be creative, and use emotional intelligence. These skills will prepare our tamariki to navigate challenges and contribute positively to society. Each student at Te Kura o Pipitea is taught to understand their unique place in the world and the importance of adding value to this. We celebrate taking responsible risks, making mistakes, having fun together and being creative.
Choosing a school for your child is important. At Te Kura o Pipitea we offer a safe and inclusive family-centred learning environment. If you are starting to plan for your child’s transition to school please don’t hesitate to contact me.
Ngā mihi mahana,
Charlotte Hills
Nau mai, haere mai ki Te Kura o Pipitea!
A word from the Principal (Acting)
Charlotte Hills
Young leaders
Our Young Leaders Group is selected each year from children who have already shown some leadership skills within their peer group or those we believe have the potential to become effective young leaders.
These skills are developed further through our involvement in the Halogen Foundation's "Always a Leader" programme and the children concerned are given opportunities to use these skills and show leadership within the school.
Song Writing Group
The Songwriting Group consists of students who already receive instrument tuition, show a talent for creating music and are interested in the craft of song writing. Using the music editing software ‘Garageband’ and group discussion, children use their own melodies to experiment with structure, rhythm, instrumentation and lyric writing. Children in the group work towards the goal of entering a song in the Thorndon School Songwriting Competition.
This is held in Term 4 every year and all finished songs are available for free download from bandcamp.
Mzilla
Mzilla is an annual magazine of Thorndon School writing and illustration.
The writing included in this magazine is selected by student editors.
Mzilla represents a children's selection of children's writing.