Nau mai, Haere mai
Welcome to Gate Pā School
Growing Caring Citizens for Our World
Gate Pā School is a special place, committed to the well-being and learning of every child.
Our school's holistic vision is reflected in our mission ‘Growing Caring Citizens for Our World’. This mission together with a 'lived' set of school values makes Gate Pā School a place where all learners feel safe to thrive.
A team of dedicated professionals and high quality facilities, support all our students to develop the values, knowledge, and skills that will enable them to live full and satisfying lives.
We value home-school partnerships and look forward to working with you to provide your child with the best possible educational experience.
Ngā mihi mahana ki a koutou katoa.
Warm greetings to you all,
It is my absolute pleasure to welcome you to Gate Pā School. A school which prides itself on growing caring citizens for our world.
There is something special about Gate Pā School; warmth and acceptance are felt on arrival. This may be because of the high value we place on parent-whanau connections, and the rich history of our area which reinforces the need for compassion and understanding.
Student well-being and learning are central to all our decisions. We believe that when students are happy and feel a sense of belonging they thrive. A culture of high expectations for learning and behaviour exists. This, together with a team of highly skilled staff, support every student to be the very best they can be.
We are immensely proud of the cultural diversity of Gate Pā School and take every opportunity to embrace and celebrate the histories and traditions of all students.
We treasure the unique place of Māori and all students have the opportunity to develop te reo and tikanga. We also offer a Māori immersion option - Te Rumaki o Pukehinahina and work closely with a thriving early childhood immersion option - Te Puna Reo o Pukehinahina.
Gate Pā School is a special place, committed to the well-being and learning of every child. Come and see for yourself.
Call in or phone the office for an appointment, we’d love to meet you.
Nau mai, haere mai.
Rochelle Jensen
Principal/Tumuaki
Term Dates 2021
Term 1
Thursday 4th February - Friday 16th April (11 weeks)
Important Dates:
School Office Opens: Tues 2nd + Wed 3rd February (9am -12)
Waitangi Day -Monday 8th February (School Closed)
Meet the Teacher - Thursday 18th February
Whānau BBQ - Thursday 25th February 3:15 - 5:30 pm
Good Friday 2 April , Easter Mon and Tues 5 + 6 April - School Closed
Term 2
Monday 3rd May - Friday 9rd July (10 weeks)
Important Dates:
Staff Only Day - Friday 2nd July (Kāhui Ako)
Queen’s Birthday - Monday 7th June (School Closed)
Student Led Conference & Art Exhibition - Thursday 17th June
Term 3
Monday 26th July - Friday 01st October (10 weeks)
Important Dates:
School Starts - Monday 26th July
Term 4
Monday 18th October - Wednesday 15th December (10 weeks)
Important Dates:
Labour Day - Monday 25th October (School Closed)
Staff Only Day - Tuesday 26th October
Term Dates 2022
School Office Opens: Thursday 27th January and Friday 28th January
Auckland Anniversary Day: Monday 31st January
Term 1
Tuesday 1st February - Thursday 14th April (11 weeks)
Important Dates:
Open Afternoon (a chance to pop in to meet the teacher) - Thursday 27th Jan (1-4pm)
School Starts - Tuesday 1st February. Powhiri - 9:30am
Waitangi Day -Monday 7th February (School Closed)
Meet the Teacher - Thursday 17th February
Whānau BBQ - Thursday 24th February 3:15 - 5:30 pm
Staff Only Day - Friday 18th March (School Closed)
Good Friday - 15th April (School Closed)
Term 2
Monday 2nd May - Friday 8th July (10 weeks)
Important Dates:
Staff Only Day - Friday 3rd June (School Closed)
Queen’s Birthday - Monday 6th June (School Closed)
Matariki Day - Friday 24th June (School Closed)
Student Led Conferences & Art Exhibition - Thursday 30th June
Term 3
Monday 25th July - Friday 30th September (10 weeks)
Important Dates:
School Starts - Monday 25th July
Term 4
Monday 17th October - Wednesday 14th December
(9 weeks)
Important Dates:
Labour Day - Monday 24th October (School Closed)
Learning Hui - Thursday 1st December 1:30 - 5:30pm
Gate Pā School Hours
Staff
Principal
Assistant Principal / SENCO
Junior Syndicate / Taumata - Ōhane
Middle Syndicate / Waikareao
Senior Team / Karewa
Rumaki / Kopurererua
Administration
Specialists
Learning Support
Grounds Staff
Board of Trustees (BOT)
Gate Pā School’s Board of Trustees are elected for a three year term. The BOT comprises of five parent representatives, the Principal, and a representative of the staff. Meetings are held twice a term. Parents/whanau are welcome to attend any of the meetings. Please contact the school office for a schedule of meeting times.
Board of Trustees
Our Charter, Policies and Annual Report
Strategic Plan Summary 2021 
Annual Report 2020
Analysis of Variance 2020
Policies
All our school policies and procedures are available for you to view online.
Families and whānau are welcome to review and provide feedback on our policies and procedures.
To view policies:
1. Go to schooldocs.co.nz
2. Click 'Search for your school'
3. Start typing the school’s name and select it from the dropdown list.
4. Enter your community username and password.
Username: gatepa
Password: gatepa
