Success means showing up ... attendance matters
Principal's Message
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Nau mai, haere mai to an exciting new year at our kura!
As we begin 2026, it is my privilege to warmly welcome our returning whānau and to extend a special greeting to those joining Manurewa West Primary School for the first time. We look forward to a year filled with learning, connection, and success for every child and every family.
We are proud of the progress our tamariki made in 2025, with strengthened achievement in English and Maths across all year levels. Our students also excelled in sport and shone through our cultural events, supported by our strong community partnerships. None of this happens without the dedication and care of our high-quality leadership, teaching, and support staff, and we thank them for the mahi they do every day.
Our kura is guided by the values of manaakitanga, kaitiakitanga, whanaungatanga, and rangatiratanga—these shape how we learn, how we treat others, and how we grow together. Looking ahead, our strategic direction will focus on strengthening a positive school culture, upholding and celebrating cultural identity, and creating more opportunities for imaginative and innovative thinking. We are committed to inclusive education, so every learner and every staff member feels they belong, feels supported, and is encouraged to aim high.
A key priority this year is improving attendance. Regular attendance makes the biggest difference to learning and wellbeing. Our expectation is 90% attendance or better, and we ask all parents and whānau to work in partnership with us to ensure children are at school, on time, every day.
This year will also include curriculum updates, strengthened assessment practice, and clearer reporting for whānau. Our learning will be enriched through trips and experiences connected to our inquiry focus Wai Ora – Water Health, alongside sporting events, community celebrations, and cultural opportunities.
We are excited about the year ahead—working together so every child can Dream, Believe, Fly.
Ngā mihi nui,
Kogie Naidoo
Principal | Tumuaki
