Nau mai, haere mai and welcome to Te Kura o Cobden School – a place where every child is known, every learner is valued, and every whānau belongs.
Nestled in the heart of Te Tai Poutini, we are proud to be a school that combines high expectations for learning with genuine care for every child. Our classrooms are places of curiosity, creativity, challenge, and success, where children are encouraged to discover their strengths, build confidence, and develop a lifelong love of learning.
Learning at Cobden School extends beyond the classroom. Our local environment, rich history, and strong community connections provide authentic opportunities for tamariki to explore, grow, and develop a deep sense of identity and belonging.
Everything we do is guided by our values of Manaakitanga (We Care), Mahi Ngātahi (We Cooperate), and Kōrero Mai (We Communicate). We encourage curiosity, creativity, resilience, and confidence so every learner can build respectful relationships, contribute positively to their community, and become confident, capable young people ready for the future.
Whether you're considering Cobden School for the first time or you're already part of our school whānau, we invite you to explore our website and discover what makes our school such a special place to learn, grow, and belong.
Me mahi tahi tātou mō te oranga o te katoa
We should work together for the wellbeing of everyone
Kia ora koutou,
Winter is still with us, but there's something nice about trying a vegetable that's a little different every now and then
This week's Nutrition Bites introduces fennel. If you've ever walked past it at the supermarket and wondered what to do with it, you're not alone! You'll find a few simple ways to use fennel, along with an easy roasted fennel recipe which could be a great place to start if it's your first time trying it.
Hope you enjoy!
Ngā mihi nui,
Beyning Tey (she/her/ia)
Kaitohutohu Hauora | Health Promotion Advisor (Registered Nutritionist)
National Public Health Service – Te Waipounamu
Te Tai o Poutini – Mawhera | West Coast
Hi everyone,
Here is the draw for the term 3 week 3 basketball games tomorrow.
Y7/8 competition games are semifinals - 1v4, 2v3
In the event of a draw an extra period of 5 minutes will be played to determine a winner.
Cobras, Comets, and Crushers have bench duty this week. I will contact you if it is your turn.
Ngā Mihi,
Zara Setters
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