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Te Totara Primary School Established in 2008, the school is located in Rototuna in Hamilton. To see more information visit: www.tetotara.school.nz

Te Totara Primary School opened in February 2008 with 58 students. It is built to cater for 650 students and as at May 2014 we have 721 students enrolled. The facilities are modern and learner focussed. Staff use both Apple and PC computers and we have wireless network around the school. The principal's role is to check smiles and make sure everyone has one. Use of this page is to convey positive happenings at our school. The school reserves the right to add or delete posts based on this. If you have a query, concern, complaint about the school then please visit www.tetotara.school where you will find out the process to follow. The principal is happy to help with this process.

📚 Yearbook Sponsor 📚A massive thank you to the team at 3 Monkeys Kettle Corn for helping to sponsor our Yearbook for 202...
13/10/2026

📚 Yearbook Sponsor 📚

A massive thank you to the team at 3 Monkeys Kettle Corn for helping to sponsor our Yearbook for 2026!

Yearbook orders close Tuesday 27th October at 3pm so there is still time to get one ordered! Make sure you order through KINDO today!

🎨✨ CONGRATULATIONS TO OUR YEARBOOK COVER WINNERS! ✨🎨A huge congratulations to Naya, who took out 1st place in our 2026 Y...
12/10/2026

🎨✨ CONGRATULATIONS TO OUR YEARBOOK COVER WINNERS! ✨🎨

A huge congratulations to Naya, who took out 1st place in our 2026 Yearbook Cover Competition! Her incredible design has been selected as the official cover for this year’s school yearbook!

This year’s theme was around our Mitey learning we have been doing this year and we were blown away by the creativity, thought, and heart our tamariki put into their artwork.

A massive well done also to our talented runners up, Isla and Olivia, and a big thank you to every single student who submitted an entry!

A big thank you to Zambrero for generously sponsoring the fantastic prizes for our winners! Zambrero Rototuna

Don't forget that yearbook sales are closing shortly! These make a wonderful keepsake of your child’s time at Te Totara Primary and they make great Christmas presents for whānau, too! 🎁

🛒 Price: $25 each

📱 Order via: KINDO before the cut-off date!

☀️ WE CAN’T WAIT TO SEE YOU FOR TERM 4! 🎒✨Term 4 starts at 8:55am Monday 12th October, and we can't wait to welcome our ...
08/10/2026

☀️ WE CAN’T WAIT TO SEE YOU FOR TERM 4! 🎒✨

Term 4 starts at 8:55am Monday 12th October, and we can't wait to welcome our tamariki back for an amazing final term!

Term 4 Checklist:
School Hat: Remember, Term 4 is "No Hat, No Play"! Please ensure your child has their named Te Totara hat ready for day one.

Labels: Double-check that all uniform items have your child's name clearly marked.

Helmets & Safety: A big thank you for keeping our kids safe on their bikes and scooters!

Rest up, recharge, and enjoy the rest of your break! See you Monday, Te Totara whānau! 👋🌿

🌿 Year 6 Leaver's Keepsake Shirt 🌿Our wonderful PTA Team have created a special 2026 Year 6 Leavers Keepsake Shirt to ce...
08/10/2026

🌿 Year 6 Leaver's Keepsake Shirt 🌿

Our wonderful PTA Team have created a special 2026 Year 6 Leavers Keepsake Shirt to celebrate your child’s final year at Te Totara Primary School.

Sizing: The Leavers Shirts are the same size as our usual red polo
shirts.

All shirts that are pre-ordered and paid for will be delivered to your child in class before the end of Term 4, ready to wear.

NOTE: Further information about the dates students are able to wear their Keepsake Shirts will follow during the term.

Orders close via KINDO at 3.00pm on Wednesday 21st October, 2026. Sorry, NO late orders accepted.

PURCHASE THROUGH KINDO ONLY
** Please note this is ONLY for Year 6 Leavers **

$20 per shirt.

🏊‍♂️🚴‍♂️🏃‍♂️ JOIN THE TE TOTARA WEET-BIX TRYATHLON TEAM! ✨Give it a TRY! Registrations are officially open for the Sanit...
08/10/2026

🏊‍♂️🚴‍♂️🏃‍♂️ JOIN THE TE TOTARA WEET-BIX TRYATHLON TEAM! ✨

Give it a TRY! Registrations are officially open for the Sanitarium Weet-Bix Kids TRYathlon, and we would love to have a massive Te Totara Primary team representing our school!

Whether your child is a seasoned TRYathlete or entering for the very first time, it’s all about having fun, giving it their best, and crossing that finish line with a smile!

Event Details:
Location: Cambridge
Date: Sunday 6th December, 2026

HOW TO JOIN OUR SCHOOL TEAM:
Head to tryathlon.co.nz, search for Te Totara Primary when registering, and link your entry directly to our school group! 🎒💚

Who’s ready to swim, bike, run, and smash it on 6th December?

🌟 WELCOME TO WEEK 2 OF THE HOLIDAYS! 🌟We hope all our tamariki and whānau are having a restful, fun filled holiday break...
07/10/2026

🌟 WELCOME TO WEEK 2 OF THE HOLIDAYS! 🌟

We hope all our tamariki and whānau are having a restful, fun filled holiday break!

Term 4 is just around the corner, and it’s going to be a big, action packed term as we celebrate and wrap up a fantastic year together. We can’t wait to see everyone’s smiling faces back at school, ready to learn on Monday morning at 8:55 AM!

To help you get organized and plan ahead, here are the key dates to pop on your family calendar for Term 4:

🏃‍♂️🏃‍♀️ JOIN THE TE TOTARA 'ROUND THE BRIDGES' TEAM! ✨It’s time to lace up those running shoes, Te Totara whānau! Regis...
06/10/2026

🏃‍♂️🏃‍♀️ JOIN THE TE TOTARA 'ROUND THE BRIDGES' TEAM! ✨

It’s time to lace up those running shoes, Te Totara whānau! Registration is open for Round the Bridges, and we are building our official school team to represent Te Totara Primary!

Whether your child is keen for the Kids Challenge or ready to tackle the 6km course, we’d love to have a huge group of our tamariki running and walking together.

HOW TO JOIN OUR SCHOOL TEAM:
1️⃣ Head to roundthebridges.co.nz 📲
2️⃣ Create or log in to your EventPlus account.
3️⃣ Search for Te Totara Primary to join our official team group!

🔒 Important Note: You will need our school team code to link your registration to our team! To keep our team secure, we aren't posting the code publicly on Facebook. Please check our recent school newsletter for the password!

Lugtons' Round the Bridges

✨ Meet The Team Monday: The Milky Way Team ! ✨Ever wondered who your child's teacher would pick as their ultimate dinner...
05/10/2026

✨ Meet The Team Monday: The Milky Way Team ! ✨

Ever wondered who your child's teacher would pick as their ultimate dinner party guest?

Today we’re getting to know our fantastic Milky Way Team teachers! Ranging from inspirational icons to famous superstars, they’ve shared the famous figures they'd love to share a meal with!

Swipe through the images below to see their picks! ⬇️

29/09/2026

🌿 TERM 3 IN REVIEW 🌿

Looking back on the last 10 weeks, we couldn't be prouder of everything our school community has achieved together! 💚

Our Term 3 video recap captures the spirit of Te Totara featuring the competitive energy of X Challenge and Cross Country, brilliant daily classroom learning, and a very special milestone as our smallest learners in Māwhero 4 & 5 took the floor for their very first sharing assembly! 👏✨

Thank you for being part of another wonderful term. We hope you enjoy looking back on these special memories! 🎬👇

🎉 MEET THE TEAM MONDAY: THE MARAMA TEAM! 🎉Happy Monday, Te Totara whānau! We’re back with another installment of our Mon...
27/09/2026

🎉 MEET THE TEAM MONDAY: THE MARAMA TEAM! 🎉

Happy Monday, Te Totara whānau! We’re back with another installment of our Monday spotlight series, and today we’re turning the mic over to our senior school superstars : The Marama Team (Year 5 & 6)!

Our Year 5 and 6 teachers lead our eldest students with so much energy and dedication. To get to know the team a little better, we asked them three essential questions!

Swipe through / check the photos below to see who's powering on flat whites, who’s rocking out to 80s classics, and how long these amazing kaiako have been guiding our senior learners!

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31 Hector Drive
Hamilton
3210

Telephone

+6478530039

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