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Warm Welcome from Our Principal

Tēnā koutou katoa,

On behalf of the staff and students at Canvastown School, I would like to extend a warm welcome to our school website. We are a close-knit, vibrant community where students are at the heart of everything we do.

At Canvastown, we pride ourselves on creating a positive and inclusive learning environment where every child has the opportunity to shine – both academically and in extracurricular activities. Our students are encouraged to grow as individuals, develop strong values, and build the skills needed to thrive in an ever-changing world.

We are incredibly proud of the achievements of our students, both in the classroom and beyond, and are grateful for the support of our dedicated staff, parents, caregivers, and whānau. Together, we foster an environment where learning is celebrated, success is achieved, and our community spirit is strong.

I invite you to explore our website and learn more about the wonderful things happening at Canvastown School. If you have any questions or would like to be involved in our school community, please don’t hesitate to get in touch.

Let’s continue to work together to inspire, support, and celebrate the success of our students.

Ngā mihi nui,
Alistair Dalziel,
Principal | Canvastown School

What's happening at Canvastown School?

Upcoming Events in March

Mon 30

Year 7 & 8 Technology

30 Mar 2026

Latest Notices

Heads up for Week 8!

27 Mar 2026

Year 7&8 tech tomorrow - please wear covered shoes, have long hair tied back, keep cell phones in your bag, and wear your Canvastown School sports top. Either Billy or I will accompany the students to and from tech. Lunch orders on Thursday. Our Year 7&8 students are leading the last assembly for this term on Thursday from 2 pm, do come along! Term ends on Thursday at 2:45 pm and we're back for Term 2 on Monday 20th April (it's tech that day too!). Thank you for your support.

Today's arrangements

24 Mar 2026

Mrs Skinner has tested positive for Covid so Mr Martin will teach Maths in the senior room, and KK will take the juniors today. The Havelock bus will run as normal...a replacement key was collected yesterday evening

Noodles to eat School

24 Mar 2026

With Winter on the horizon, an increasing number of students are bringing 'Noodles' to school to eat.

Going forward, if your children are having 'Noodles' for morning tea or lunch, they must bring 'Noodle's in a cup, and their own fork, or provide a cup and fork to eat them with.

We will provide the hot water in Te Hora room.

Rippa Tournament Entries

24 Mar 2026

These entries need to be in tomorrow for those Year 4/5/6 children who want to play at the rippa tournament on Tuesday 31st March. If your child is interested, please contact Kahlia (first thing) on 027 845 8694. Thank you!

Heads up for Week 7!!

22 Mar 2026

Unbelievable! Our last full week of term! Please send your child with a drink bottle for in-class hydration. Pub lunch orders on Thursday. The swimming pool is now closed. Please return your pool keys. Thank you!