Welcome to Parkside School
Tena Koutou Katoa! A heartfelt welcome to Parkside School!
Here at Parkside School, we work as a team of students, teachers, teacher aides, therapists, parents, carers and whanau to support excellent educational outcomes for our Tamariki.
Staff ensure every student is supported to become their best self. Each student has their own Education Pathway tailored to their unique requirements.
Our students follow the New Zealand curriculum which is closely connected to our local community and environment. This ensures each day is full of fun opportunities to engage all students on their educational journey.
Students are at the centre at all times and working together we aim high so our students can reach their sky!
Being the current Principal at Parkside Specialist School is a privilege and joy. Please come visit – our wonderful students would be thrilled to share their enthusiasm and their love of learning.
Carol
Parkside School is nationally recognised for working with students who fall into the broad categories of profound, severe and moderate disability. We strive to create the most effective learning programme for students aged from five to twenty-one years, to maximise their potential in preparation for the whole of life. Our Curriculum is designed to respond to an individual student's needs in a holistic way. The core pre-requisite to a Child’s success at Parkside School is the open, co-operative relationship forged between the Family-whānau and the School.
Term Dates 2025
Staff Call Back day Wednesday 29/01/2025
Staff Call back day Thursday 30/01/2025
Term 1 2025
Monday 03/02/2025 - Friday 11/04/2025 - 10 weeks (49 days)
Term 1 Public holidays
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Waitangi Day - 06/02/2025
Term 1 Break commences Saturday 12/04/2025 and includes Good Friday (18/04), Easter Monday (21/04) and Tuesday (22/04) and ANZAC Friday (25/04/2025).
Term 2 2025
Monday 28/04/2025 - Friday 27/06/2025 - 9 weeks (43 days)
Term 2 Public Holidays
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King's Birthday - Monday 02/06/2025
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Matariki - Friday 20/06/2025
Term 2 Break commences Saturday 28/06/2025
Term 3 2025
Monday 14/07/2025 - Friday 19/09/2025 - 10 weeks and 2 days (50 days)
Term 3 Public Holidays
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None
Term 3 Break commences Saturday 20/09/2025
Term 4 2025
Monday 06/10/2025 - Tuesday 16/12/2025 - 10 weeks (51 days)
Term 4 Public Holidays
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Labour Day - Monday 27/10/2025
Teacher Only Days - School closed for students
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Monday 15/12/2025
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Tuesday 16/12/2025
Term 4 Break commences Wednesday 17/12/2025
whanau corner
These events and resources may be of particular interest to our parents, carers and whānau.
Family fun days
These are a chance for the school community to connect in a safe environment. Bring the whole family along to meet staff, other families and enjoy a range of fun activities.
Social coffee mornings
Returning soon
Social coffee mornings offer a chance for members of our school community to connect socially with one another, to share and seek support in a safe and friendly, non-judgmental environment.
whanau open evenings
Twice a year teachers open up their classrooms for our open evenings. This is an opportunity to visit the space, have an informal chat with the teacher about the program, see your child's work and meet other parents and whanau. These took place in February and July this year.
Agency support
A list of agencies and the support they can provide along with contact or referral details.