Our children are resilient, innovative, contributing, thinkers and communicators. They are passionate learners and understand their strengths; and how what they do makes a difference to the world. They constantly raise the bar. Our educators are inspirational, innovative and diverse. We ask them to spark and inspire our Learners. Tai Tapu is one of the oldest primary schools in Canterbury and dates back to 1876.  We are proud of a long tradition of country education, which combines the benefits of a rural position with all the opportunities of current educational practice... read more

The Board of Trustees congratulates our principal, Andrew Barker, on his recent appointment as principal of Waitākiri School. He will be missed! Jude Irwin will continue as acting principal until the end of this year. We have engaged eTime to assist us with the appointment of our new principal. Prospective applicants can get the application details by emailing office@etime.co.nz and/or by viewing the Education Gazette advertisement. Applications close on 1 October 2017.

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