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
Term 4 2025
Monday 06/10/2025 - Tuesday 16/12/2025 (Note 11/12/2025 last day for students)
Term 4 Public Holidays and Teacher Only Days
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Labour Day - Monday 27/10/2025
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TO days 15/12/2025 and 16/12/2025 school closed to students
Term 1 2026
Wednesday 28th January 2026: Call Back Day
Thursday 29/01/2026 - Thursday 02/04/2026
Term 1 Public Holidays and Teacher Only Days
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Waitangi Day - 06/02/2026
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TO Days - 16/2/2026 and 17/2/2026 school closed to students
Term One Break - Friday 03/04/2026 - Sunday 19/04/2026
Including Good Friday 03/04/2026, Easter Monday 06/04/2026, Easter Tuesday 07/04/2026.
Term 2 2026
Monday 20/04/2026 - Friday 03/07/2026
Term 2 Public Holidays
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ANZAC Day 27/04/2026
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Kings Birthday - 01/06/2026
Term Two Break - Saturday 04/07/2026 - Sunday 19/07/2026 including Matariki 10/07/2026
Term 3 2026
Monday 20/07/2026 - Friday 25/09/2026
Term 3 Teacher Only Day
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Friday 14/8/2026 school closed to students
Term Three Break - Saturday 26/09/2026 - Sunday 11/10/2026
Term 4 2026
Monday 12/10/2026 - Friday 11/12/2026
Term 4 Public Holidays
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Labour Day Monday 26/10/2026
Term Four Break - Saturday 12/12/2026
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.