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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 November

Tue 3

North West Music Festival

3 Nov 2026 - 3 Dec 2026

Wed 11

Year 8 Immunisations

11 Nov 2026

Mon 16

Teacher Only Day - No School

16 Nov 2026

Thu 19

Massey High School Testing

19 Nov 2026

Latest Notices

ATTENTION SPACES 1, 2 2A

4 Nov 2026

Ground Floor Remediation – Learning from Home

We are pleased to let whānau know that the ground floor remediation works are nearly complete.

To allow the final stages of work to be completed safely, students in classes 1, 2 and 2a will need to learn from home on Wednesday 11th – Friday 13th November.
Learning packs and materials will be provided to support students with their learning during these three days.

We understand that learning from home may create some challenges for families. If this arrangement is difficult for your whānau, or you would like to discuss your circumstances,
please get in touch with the school office so we can talk through this with you.
Thank you for your continued patience, understanding and support while we complete these important works. We look forward to welcoming everyone back to normal classroom learning
once the work is finished on Tuesday 17 th of November .

Ngā mihi nui,
The School Team

2026 Elections

2 Nov 2026

Come on down to Colwill School and cast your vote in this year’s election!

Saturday 7 November

9am – 7pm

We look forward to welcoming you to Colwill School. Every vote counts!

School Sores/Scabies

30 Oct 2026

Hi Colwill whānau,

We have been made aware of cases of school sores (impetigo) and scabies within our school community. Both are highly contagious and can spread easily between children.

If your child is showing signs or symptoms of either condition, please keep them at home and arrange for them to be checked by a doctor. They must receive appropriate treatment before returning to school, in line with health advice.

We appreciate your support in helping prevent the spread of infection and keeping our tamariki, staff and wider school community safe.

Thank you for your understanding and cooperation.

https://www.kidshealth.org.nz/

Teacher-Only Days: What Are They and Why Do We Have Them?

28 Oct 2026

Some Colwill School parents and whānau have asked why we have teacher-only days and what happens during these days.

A teacher-only day (TOD) is a scheduled school day when students do not attend, allowing teachers and staff to take part in professional development, planning and other important school-related tasks.

These days provide valuable opportunities for teachers to build their knowledge and skills, learn about changes to the New Zealand Curriculum, collaborate with colleagues and plan engaging learning experiences that support our students' needs and achievement.

Teacher-only days help ensure our teachers are well-prepared, up to date with current teaching practices and equipped to provide the best possible learning opportunities for all our tamariki.

Breakfast Club Term 4

11 Oct 2026

Hi Colwill,
As our hall is not in use at the moment there will be no breakfast club until further notice
Thank you

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