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Tēnā koutou, tenei te mihi atu ki a koutou katoa. Nau mai, haere mai, ki te kura nei. Greetings and a very warm welcome to Dargaville Primary School. My name is Anne Heappey and I am the principal of this fantastic school.

It is a tremendous privilege to lead such a wonderful school with fantastic tamariki, talented and hardworking staff and a very supportive community.

Children are at the heart of everything we do at Dargaville Primary School.

We provide high-quality teaching and learning programmes that are built on strong foundations in numeracy and literacy as well as offering a broad range of opportunities for our tamariki to experience and excel in sporting, cultural and artistic endeavours. We encourage our tamariki to take risks, to go out of their comfort zones and to embrace new experiences.

We regularly celebrate effort, success and achievement. We also make sure that our children’s wellbeing is a priority to ensure that all needs are met within a physically safe and emotionally secure environment. Dargaville Primary School is a place where everyone is important and respected for who they are.

We believe that education is a partnership between home and school and welcome and encourage parents and caregivers into our kura. I look forward to meeting you and showing you around our very special school.

Ngā mihi nui

Anne Heappey

Tumuaki / Principal

What's happening at Dargaville Primary School?

Upcoming Events in April

Wed 29

NWPSSA@DPS

29 Apr 2026

Latest Notices

Northern Wairoa Cross Country Date Change

29 Apr 2026

The NWPSSA met today and has updated the date for the Northern Wairoa Cross Country. The event will now be held on May 28th in Te Kopuru, with a postponement date of May 29th.

Student Selection: Please note that students will be selected to represent the school in the days following our own School Cross Country.

Important Note regarding the Postponement Date: We are aware that May 29th is a Teacher Only Day; however, we have a plan in place!

Should the event be moved to the postponement date:

We will ensure that all qualifying students can still attend.
One or two teachers will travel with and support the students to the Cross Country and assist with organisation.

We Need Your Help: As always, this event relies on parent support for transport and supervision. If your child is a long-distance running star (and aged 8 or older), please keep these dates in mind!

Baylys Beach Double Up

29 Apr 2026

Ritchies have advised us that they are doubling up the Baylys Beach for the rest of the week from this afternoon, including mornings. Apologies for any inconvenience.

Term 2, Week 3 Lunch Menu

29 Apr 2026

Term 2, Week 3 Lunches

Mon 4th - Bento Box
Tue 5th - Butter Chicken Pita Pizza
Wed 6th - Mixed Lunch Pack
Thu 7th - Chicken & Hashbrown Potato Cake
Fri 8th - Beef Burger

Mufti Day - Dress Up Pink

28 Apr 2026

Pink Shirt Day Mufti.
Friday 8th May (Week 3).
Wear pink and bring a gold coin donation.

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TK Bus

24 Apr 2026

Kia ora whānau,

The Te Kopuru bus will be doubling up with the Clarkes bus for the time being. We will keep you updated if any delays are expected.