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Nau Mai Haere Mai, Welcome and Warm Pacific Greetings

 

Tainui School is situated on Dunedin’s south coast in close proximity to the beaches of St Kilda, St Clair and Tomahawk, and the beautiful scenery and wildlife of the Otago Peninsula.

It has been providing a high quality Year 1 to Year 6 learning environment for the community since 1929.


Our vision exemplifies that we are a caring community where everyone learns and flourishes.


We warmly welcome your interest and invite you to discover more about the education we provide.

 

A caring community where everyone learns and flourishes

What's happening at Te Kura o Tainui?

Upcoming Events in October

Fri 16

Ice blocks and pizza for sale

16 Oct 2026

Fri 16

Mihi Whakatau 9.10 am

16 Oct 2026

Mon 19

PTA meeting 7.00 pm

19 Oct 2026

Latest Notices

Cancelled- Junior Touch
15 Oct 2026

Due to ground conditions, sports fields are closed today which means Metro Junior Touch is CANCELLED for today. 

Tai Timu Swimming Today
15 Oct 2026

Reminder, Tai Timu swimming today. Please remember your togs. 

TEACHER ONLY DAY
13 Oct 2026

TEACHER ONLY DAY (MATHS) FRIDAY 6th NOVEMBER
 
School will be closed for instruction on this day. 

Thank you,
Susan Dennison 

ICE BLOCKS TODAY $1.00
25 Sep 2026

Ice Blocks today $1.00 to the classroom teacher by 9am.

CHOIR ON THIS MORNING
20 Mar 2024

8:15 in Ruru with Mrs W.

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Parents, please support our local businesses

St Kilda Automotive Serviceman Limited Landscape Rescuer LTD Decision1 IT Solutions Heritage Coffee Dunedin
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