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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 February

Thu 26

Junior Swimming Sports

26 Feb 2026

Fri 27

Assembly 2pm

27 Feb 2026

Latest Notices

Heads up for Week 3! FINAL!

22 Feb 2026

Junior Swimming sports begin on Thursday 26th at 10:40 am with a briefing for the competitors and will finish at around 2 pm with a prizegiving. Also on Thursday, the senior classes have been invited by Nayland Primary School up to Te Hora Marae where they will be provided with lunch and enjoy a rematch of Ki-O-Rahi (we hosted Nayland Primary School this time last year and they're keen to return our hospitality!). So, there'll be no pub lunches on Thursday! Please return all permission slips for the Senior Swimming Sports for Thursday 5th March. Our Year 4-6s are hosting our whole school assembly on Friday beginning at 2pm. Please come and join us in Te Hora room at school. Thank you!

Mako Rippa! URGENT!!

15 Feb 2026

If your child is interested in playing Rippa (starting Thursday 26th February), please contact Kahlia on 0278458694 BY TUESDAY MORNING!!

These are the grades: Year 1-2 mixed

Year 3-4 mixed

Year 5-6 mixed

Year 7-8 Girls and Boys separate

Let's bring it on!

Heads up for Week 2!

15 Feb 2026

Welcome to Week 2! Year 7/8 Tech is on tomorrow. Please send your child in their Canvastown School sports top, wearing covered shoes (not gum boots) and with their hair tied back. If they are taking phones, they are to stay in their bags and get handed in at the tech centre. The tech bus will leave from school around 8:30 am. If your child is interested in playing rippa, please contact Kahlia on 0278458694 by Tuesday morning. Pub lunches are 'on' again on Thursday. Thank you!