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Tēnā koutou, tenei te mihi atu ki a koutou katoa. Nau mai, haere mai, ki te kura nei. Greetings and a very warm welcome to Dargaville Primary School. My name is Curtis Gaylor and I am the principal of this fantastic school.

It is a tremendous privilege to lead such a wonderful school with fantastic tamariki, talented and hardworking staff and a very supportive community.

Children are at the heart of everything we do at Dargaville Primary School.

We provide high-quality teaching and learning programmes that are built on strong foundations in numeracy and literacy as well as offering a broad range of opportunities for our tamariki to experience and excel in sporting, cultural and artistic endeavours. We encourage our tamariki to take risks, to go out of their comfort zones and to embrace new experiences.

We regularly celebrate effort, success and achievement. We also make sure that our children’s wellbeing is a priority to ensure that all needs are met within a physically safe and emotionally secure environment. Dargaville Primary School is a place where everyone is important and respected for who they are.

We believe that education is a partnership between home and school and welcome and encourage parents and caregivers into our kura. I look forward to meeting you and showing you around our very special school.

Ngā mihi nui

Curtis Gaylor

Tumuaki / Principal

What's happening at Dargaville Primary School?

Upcoming Events in September

Fri 13

DPS Dance

13 Sep 2024

Mon 16

Week 9

16 Sep 2024

Fri 20

Mufti Day

20 Sep 2024

Mon 23

Week 10

23 Sep 2024

Latest Notices

NW Dance Info

11 Sep 2024

NW Dance info from Sports Northland:

Please ensure your akōnga come to the venue already in their dance outfit/costume with make up already done.
No make up application or costume dressing is to take place at the venue please.
Please take care in the carpark area and ensure akōnga are supervised at all times.
We will also go ahead with a short prizegiving at the end of each session
Food is to be eaten in the ‘dining’ area only. This includes a deck, so if it’s fine, please use this area and supervise your akōnga. Water only in the church and oasis rooms please
Akōnga are encouraged to bring own water bottle, and water is also for sale
There will be a photo backdrop set up, you are welcome to get photos of your akōnga in this area

Dargaville Primary Yr 3&4 - Session 1 only - Sign in at 9:00am

Dargaville Primary Yr 5&6 – Session 2 only - Sign in at 11.30am

Week 9 Lunches

11 Sep 2024

Week 9 Lunch Menu:

Mon 16th - Chicken and Cheese Burger
Tue 17th - Beef Nachos
Wed 18th - BBQ Chicken Pita Pizza
Thur 19th - Mixed Lunch Pack
Fri 20th - Bento Box

Keeping Our Tamariki Safe and Healthy

11 Sep 2024

Kia ora whānau,

As we move through the term, we’ve noticed an increase in illnesses among our tamariki. I wanted to reach out to remind everyone of the importance of keeping children at home if they are unwell.

Our school community includes some children with high health needs, and for them, even a minor illness can have serious consequences. We all share the responsibility of ensuring that our kura is a safe and healthy place for every child.

If your child is showing any signs of sickness – whether it’s a cough, fever, runny nose, or upset stomach – we kindly ask that you keep them at home until they are fully recovered. This small act of kōtahitanga (unity) helps protect not only those with high health needs but also our teachers, staff, and wider school community.

We understand that this can sometimes be inconvenient, but your cooperation makes a huge difference. Let’s work together to keep our kura a safe, supportive environment for everyone.

Thank you for your understanding and support.