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Colwill School

LEARN TO LIVE

Our Colwill School Massey Community helps our local people to learn to live, to be caring, be kind and to be careful!

Colwill School Massey is a state, co-educational, full primary school catering for school Years 1 to 8 (New Entrant through to the end of Intermediate), is an inclusive school and welcomes children of all abilities and cultures. Colwill School Massey is a truly multicultural environment with about 30 different ethnic groups, all respected and treasured.

Students experience a broad curriculum within an inclusive culture. They are given many opportunities to express and enjoy their own culture and to learn about the cultures of others. We regularly host international students. Colwill School is building strong community partnerships with all Maori and Pasifika groups and has a thriving performing arts cultural group. It aims to be the school of choice for the local community who want a seamless education for students from Years 1-8 and to have Y8 students ‘high school ready’.

Students with super-powers, including those with different needs, are encouraged and appreciated at Colwill and all their powers will be developed to their fullest capabilities. We have a satellite unit of Arohanui School.

The school feels warm and welcoming, the students are polite and friendly and care about their friends, the staff and their school environment. The gardens are attractively planted and restful; there is a Hall, a heated swimming pool used for nearly half the year and large playing fields.

The first point of contact for our Parents as enrolments take place with Nicky, our Welfare Engagement and Enrolment Officer.

We have a dedicated staff of teachers and senior management, language assistants and teacher aides, SENCO and SWIS who are focused on the needs of all our students. There is an after-school study centre. Samoan Preschool is also available Monday to Wednesday in the Community Hub.

All students are supported to learn lots and give everything a go!

What's happening at Colwill School Massey?

Upcoming Events in February

Fri 6

Waitangi Day - No School

6 Feb 2026

Latest Notices

Fono Family Day West Auckland

2 Feb 2026

Fono Family Day West Auckland - The Fono Family Day is back!! Come and join us for a FREE family event out west!

Saturday, 14th February 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM The Trusts Arena, Henderson

Come enjoy a day of fun activities, tasty food, and family wellness: ???? Spot prizes & giveaways for everyone ???? Youth Challenge Competition (10:00 AM - 12:00 PM) ???? Food stalls & free snacks

Plus, there will be: ???? Immunisations & health checks ???? Dental checks & career advice ???? Kava Talanoa corner ???? Kids Zone

And much more!

https://thefono.org/about-us/events/the-fono-family-day-west-auckland/

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2026 Need to Know Information

27 Jan 2026

2026 Need to Know

Hats/Uniform

Hats must be worn while outside during Terms 1 and 4. The school will provide hats. Full school uniform MUST be worn at all times. Students are required to wear appropriate closed-in footwear, such as sneakers. NO CROCS, JANDALS. All clothing, bags, lunchboxes etc needs to be named.

Personal Items

Students need to leave all personal items at home including toys, devices, jewellery etc.

Stationery

The school provides stationery.

Breakfast Club

Breakfast Club runs in the school hall Monday – Thursday from 8 am until 8:45am.

Morning Tea

Please send morning tea to school with your child every day.

Lunches

The school provides lunch. Please inform the office of any dietary requirements. Lunches will begin on 30th January.

New Entrant Visits

New entrant visits are on Tuesdays and Thursdays.

Swimming

Swimming is part of the New Zealand Curriculum and it is expected that all students will have opportunities to learn basic aquatic skills. Please ensure your children have named togs and towel on their class swimming days.

Spaces 2/2a: Mondays and Thursdays

Spaces 3/3a: Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Fridays

Spaces 4/4a: Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays

Spaces 5/5a: Tuesdays, Thursdays and Fridays

Spaces 6/6a: Mondays, Wednesdays and Thursdays

Homework

Stay tuned for homework updates!

Newsletters are sent out via Skool Loop every fortnight. Remember to download the Skool Loop app to stay updated with our latest newsletters and notices.

Have a wonderful start to the new school year.

Colwill School 2026

14 Jan 2026

Colwill School

Welcome to 2026

Upcoming Dates:

29th January - School office open for enrolments and uniform orders.

30th January - Term 1 begins for all students

6th February - Waitangi Day - no school

2nd April - Term 1 ends

Download the school loop app to get a full list of dates.

Reminders:

Please take the time over the coming weeks to organise your child's uniform so they can start the year fully prepared. Orders can be placed at the office, with payment ( 29th Jan). Office staff can help with sizing as samples are held on in the office.

NO crocs or open-toed shoes. Students must wear closed in shoes e.g sneakers.

All stationery is provided by the school.

Sunsafe hats will be provided. These are compulsory in Term 1.

See you all on the 30th January!

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