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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 March

Mon 23

North West Swimming Sports

23 Mar 2026

Latest Notices

Parent Survey - Win a $100 Meat Pack

6 Mar 2026

Hi Colwill,

We are collecting feedback about our open night.

Let us know what you think and be in to win a $100 meat pack! It only takes a minute or two and your next few BBQs could be on us!

https://forms.gle/HDSorm9f2fzV9jK16

Health Alert: School Sores/Impetigo

4 Mar 2026

School sores (impetigo) are common in tamariki (children). They are easily spread and need treatment. Keep your child home from school, kindergarten or daycare until one day after the start of treatment.

Key points about school sores
School sores are skin infections caused by bacteria.
School sores spread between tamariki very easily.
Try to prevent your child from scratching the sores as much as possible.
Wash hands with soap and dry thoroughly before and after touching the skin or sores.
Continue medical treatment until all sores are healed.

Signs and symptoms of school sores
School sores can be anywhere on the body. But they most often appear on exposed areas such as the face (near the mouth and nose), hands, arms, legs.

They may start as a blister or a group of blisters. The blister bursts leaving a patch of red, wet skin which weeps or oozes. The sore usually becomes coated with a light brown or yellowish crust.

School sores can grow larger day by day. There can be small spots around the first sore, spreading outwards. School sores can be itchy.

Please seek treatment if your child has school sores.

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.

Supporters and Sponsors

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