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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 October

Mon 12

Term 4 Begins

12 Oct 2026

Tue 20

Parent Cyber Safety Evening

20 Oct 2026

Mon 26

Labour Day - No School

26 Oct 2026

Wed 28

West Fest

28 Oct 2026 - 29 Oct 2026

Latest Notices

2027 School Dates

9 Oct 2026

Term Dates 2027
Term 1
Begins: Friday 29 January 2027
Ends: Friday 9 April 2027
Public Holidays:
Auckland Anniversary Day – Monday 1 February
Waitangi Day (observed) – Monday 8 February
Easter – Friday 26 March to Tuesday 30 March

Term 2
Begins: Tuesday 27 April 2027
Ends: Friday 2 July 2027
Public Holidays:
King’s Birthday – Monday 7 June
Matariki – Friday 25 June

Term 3
Begins: Monday 19 July 2027
Ends: Friday 24 September 2027

Term 4
Begins: Monday 11 October 2027
Ends: Wednesday 15 December 2027
Public Holidays:
Labour Day – Monday 25 October

Teacher Only Days: Dates to be advised. Teacher-only days provide teachers with opportunities to upskill, attend professional development and strengthen their teaching practice to better support student learning.

Parent and Whanau Consultation - Win a $200 meat pack!

7 Oct 2026

We are beginning the process of developing our school’s strategic plan for the coming years, and we would love to hear from our parents and whānau. Your thoughts, ideas and aspirations for our tamariki are an important part of helping us decide what we should focus on as a school. We invite you to share your views, experiences and hopes for the future of our school. Together, we can help shape a learning environment where all our tamariki feel valued, supported and empowered to succeed.

Complete the survey on Skoolloop under 'forms'

Complete the survey by 16th October and go in the draw to win a $200 meat pack!

Massey High School 2027 Enrolments

6 Oct 2026

Massey High School 2027 Enrolments
In-zone enrolments are now open for 2027!

If your child will be attending Massey High School in 2027, head to the school’s enrolment page to complete the enrolment process.

https://www.masseyhigh.school.nz/enrol

North West Music Festival

3 Sep 2026

🎶 Come Along and Support Our Colwill Students! 🎶

We are excited to share that a group of Colwill School students will be performing at the North West Music Festival!

📅 Tuesday 3 November 2026
⏰ 7:00–9:00pm
📍 Victory Convention Centre

Our students will be joining schools from across the North West for an evening celebrating music, performance and the incredible talents of our tamariki. 🎤🎵

We would love to see our Colwill whānau there to cheer our students on and show them your support!

🎟️ Tickets are available via the link or QR code on the poster.

Ka rawe, Colwill! We can't wait to see you shine! 🌟🎶

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A Gentle Reminder: Appropriate Clothing on School Grounds

30 Aug 2026

Kia ora whānau,
A gentle reminder that when visiting our school grounds, including when dropping off or picking up children, we ask that all parents and caregivers dress appropriately and respectfully for our school environment.
Thank you for your understanding and for helping us maintain a positive, respectful environment for all our tamariki and whānau.
Ngā mihi,
Colwill School

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