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Nau Mai Haere Mai, Welcome and Warm Pacific Greetings

 

Tainui School is situated on Dunedin’s south coast in close proximity to the beaches of St Kilda, St Clair and Tomahawk, and the beautiful scenery and wildlife of the Otago Peninsula.

It has been providing a high quality Year 1 to Year 6 learning environment for the community since 1929.


Our vision exemplifies that we are a caring community where everyone learns and flourishes.


We warmly welcome your interest and invite you to discover more about the education we provide.

 

A caring community where everyone learns and flourishes

What's happening at Te Kura o Tainui?

Upcoming Events in September

Sat 12

PTA pizza day

12 Sep 2026

Mon 14

PTA meeting 7pm

14 Sep 2026

Latest Notices

ICEBLOCKS
11 Sep 2026

Iceblocks today $1.00 to your classroom teacher by 9am. 

Sports Registrations Close FRIDAY 11 September
10 Sep 2026

A reminder that Term 4 sports registrations close tomorrow, Friday 11 September. 

Futsal Registration

Touch Registration

Polyfest information 2026
Kapa haka Monday
6 Sep 2026

Kia ora,

A reminder that there is a practice after school tomorrow for our senior kapa haka group. 3-3.30.

Thanks. 

SAVELOY DAY & ICEBLOCK DAY
4 Sep 2026

$3.00 for a Saveloy and bread (GF Available).

$1.00 for an ice block.

Please have your orders to the classroom teachers by 9am. 

Supporters and Sponsors

Parents, please support our local businesses

St Kilda Automotive Serviceman Limited Landscape Rescuer LTD Decision1 IT Solutions Heritage Coffee Dunedin
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