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Celebrating Our School in 2025
18 Dec 2025
What a remarkable year 2025 has been! Our yearbook showcases the incredible achievements and growth of our ākonga, while our dedicated staff have made a lasting difference through their unwavering commitment to Deaf education.
Read articlePhones away for the day shows positive results
09 Dec 2025
A recent Education Review Office report confirms that the 'Phones Away for the Day' policy is having positive impacts in schools. Key findings show improvements in classroom teaching, student focus and learning, behaviour, and attitudes towards school.
Read articleFurther coloured sand products recalled
09 Dec 2025
Licensed Sensory Activity Sets: Frozen, Bluey and Paw Patrol
Read articleAnother product has tested positive for asbestos
27 Nov 2025
We want to make you aware that another children's product has been found to contain asbestos.
Read articleAsbestos Found in Children's Coloured Sand - Information for Families
19 Nov 2025
Health New Zealand has provided helpful information for families who may have purchased or used recently recalled sand products.
Read articleMeasles Outbreak – Important Information for Families
31 Oct 2025
We have received some important information from the Ministry of Education for parents, caregivers, and our communities. Please look at it to find out how to protect your whānau and community.
Read articleKo Taku Reo – Strike Day Notice
09 Oct 2025
Due to union strikes on 23 October, Ko Taku Reo will be closed for instruction on this day.
Read articleNew Executive Principal Announcement
04 Sept 2025
Ko Taku Reo has an exciting announcement: the new Principal for Ko Taku Reo is Deaf and comes to us from Australia, with experience in Deaf education in Australia. Her name is Amy Geue. I'd now like to hand over to Amy to introduce herself to you all.
Read articleKura Community Conduct Expectations
22 Aug 2025
We would like to issue a reminder of our Kura (School) Community Conduct Expectations.
Read articleWhat services is Ko Taku Reo - Deaf Education NZ funded to deliver?
20 Aug 2025
Understandably, an ongoing pain point for parents is understanding what services Ko Taku Reo can offer their child. Many of these services have eligibility criteria. We want to explain these services for parents and stakeholders, including their funding by the Ministry of Education.
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