About Tapanui School
Tapanui School welcomes new families to the West Otago Community.
Tapanui School is a learning community where 'Together we Learn and Grow’. Learning is our core business! We are committed and determined to enable learning to happen by serving every one of our learners.
Our School is forward thinking in its philosophy, purposeful in selecting the right staff and committed to helping our students with the competencies they need to succeed. Our vision captures the learner qualities of being confident, connected, actively involved, lifelong learners.
We are a well resourced contributing school catering for a roll of around 80 students from Year 1 - 6. Tapanui School has a positive, caring culture with students and staff working co-operatively and respectfully using modern learning pedagogy.
Our School Song - Kō Matau tells about our values and our sense of togetherness:
Kō Matau, te roopu, E tu atu nei.
E karanga kia koutou, Haere mai ra
Mauria mai tō aroha, Kia piri tonu mai
Kō Tapanui te kura E tu atu nei.
Our school is well positioned in the township of Tapanui, West Otago with the Play Centre, Kidzway Early Learning Centre and Blue Mountain College situated alongside. We are nestled at the base of the Blue Mountains and have an idyllic view of the surrounding countryside from our school grounds. Tapanui is a member of the Pomahaka Kāhui Ako.
Meet The Team
Kapahaka Kaiārahi
Parent Teacher Association
Our Parent / Teacher Association Meetings are usually held on Tuesday evenings at 7.30pm, two per term. All parents and staff are invited to attend. Dates will be advertised.
FUNDRAISING
Beanies for Sale
Beanies are for sale from the school office for $10 each.
Calves
If anyone is interested in donating/grazing calves please contact Vanessa Stewart or
DONATING & MAKING PAYMENTS
You can pay into the PTA bank account directly, our banking details are:
Account name: Tapanui Primary PTA
Account number: 06 0923 0161646 00
It’s important when paying to include your name (particulars) and the reason for payment (reference).
SECONDHAND UNIFORMS
If you have unwanted uniform please deliver them to the school office because we sell them to current students. There is increasing demand for such items at the start of each school year.
PTA CONTACTS
Chairperson: Vanessa Stewart - Cell 0272042181
Vice Chairperson: Stacy Wagenaar
Secretary: Juanita Masunu
Treasurer: Joy Campbell
Vanessa Stewart (Chair)
Board of Trustees
Mrs Tessa Fabian (Presiding Member email: tessa@tapanui.school.nz)
Mrs Georgina McCall (Deputy Chair/Finance)
Mr Paul Roulston (Property)
Ms Ashlee Boyce (Māori Liaison) (Staff Rep)
School Board Elections will be held in September 2025
In September, two vacancies will become available on our Board - please contact Mrs Tessa Fabian if you would like more information about joining our Tapanui School team!
Poumāhaka Kāhui Ako
Tapanui School are proud members of the Poumāhaka Kāhui Ako - working together to empower students, develop pathways and release the potential of our Pomahaka learners for life.
WORK WITH US
RELIEVING OPPORTUNITIES
We're always looking for Relievers. To join our list contact the Principal on 032048614 or email the school office@tapanui.school.nz.
