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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 May

Thu 21

The Kids Sing

21 May 2026

Fri 22

P.T.A. Saveloy Day

22 May 2026

Fri 22

Be Heard Pyjama Day - gold coin donation

22 May 2026

Fri 29

Staff Only Day (school closed)

29 May 2026

Latest Notices

The kids sing
21 May 2026

Kia ora, 

This morning we will be travelling to the town hall for our practice. Students can choose if they wear their Tainui shirt to this practice or not.

Tonight- any pants/trousers/leggings on the bottom half are fine and hair can be up or down. 

Please meet in Harrop street at 6.40pm.

Show should finish at approx. 8pm. Children can be collected from the small carpark down Harrop street, please don't take your child until you have let me know. 

Everyone should have tickets, these must be presented to gain entry. 

Thanks for all your support, I'm looking forward to a great event!!

Choir
19 May 2026

There is no choir tomorrow. 

We are attending practice in preparation for the concert on Thursday morning. 

PTA PIZZA DAY on FRIDAY
6 May 2026

$2 per slice - cheese, pepperoni and Hawaiian available. Orders to teachers on Friday prior to 9 o’clock, please.

Principal Appointment
6 May 2026

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PTA meeting tonight
4 May 2026

PTA meeting is on tonight at 7.00pm in the staffroom. All welcome.

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