Nau mai, haere mai and welcome to Te Kura o Cobden School – a place where every child is known, every learner is valued, and every whānau belongs.
Nestled in the heart of Te Tai Poutini, we are proud to be a school that combines high expectations for learning with genuine care for every child. Our classrooms are places of curiosity, creativity, challenge, and success, where children are encouraged to discover their strengths, build confidence, and develop a lifelong love of learning.
Learning at Cobden School extends beyond the classroom. Our local environment, rich history, and strong community connections provide authentic opportunities for tamariki to explore, grow, and develop a deep sense of identity and belonging.
Everything we do is guided by our values of Manaakitanga (We Care), Mahi Ngātahi (We Cooperate), and Kōrero Mai (We Communicate). We encourage curiosity, creativity, resilience, and confidence so every learner can build respectful relationships, contribute positively to their community, and become confident, capable young people ready for the future.
Whether you're considering Cobden School for the first time or you're already part of our school whānau, we invite you to explore our website and discover what makes our school such a special place to learn, grow, and belong.
Me mahi tahi tātou mō te oranga o te katoa
We should work together for the wellbeing of everyone
Kia ora Cobden whānau,
Following a further assessment of our school this morning, we have found that our beloved school hall has been flooded.
Unfortunately, this means tonight’s Matariki Disco has been cancelled.
In addition, a number of our staff are unable to safely travel to work due to the flooding. After carefully considering the situation, the Board has decided that Cobden School will be closed today in the best interests of the safety of our tamariki, whānau, and staff.
We know this will be disappointing, especially for those looking forward to the disco, but safety must come first.
Thank you for your understanding. Please stay safe, take care on the roads, and look after one another.
Kia ora Cobden whānau,
Due to severe flooding in Cobden this morning, school will open at 10:00am.
We will continue to monitor the situation and reassess conditions throughout the morning. If there are any further changes to the school day, we will let our whānau know as soon as possible.
Please take care, only travel if it is safe to do so, and thank you for your understanding.
Kia ora koutou,
I hope everyone had a chance to recharge over the school holidays.
This week's Nutrition Bites takes a closer look at some of our everyday vegetables that grow underground. From onions and garlic to potatoes, kūmara, and carrots, we'll explore the difference between bulbs, tubers, and root vegetables, along with an easy roasted vegetable medley that's perfect for these cooler days.
Wishing everyone a great start to the term
Ngā mihi nui,
Beyning Tey (she/her/ia)
Kaitohutohu Hauora | Health Promotion Advisor (Registered Nutritionist)
National Public Health Service – Te Waipounamu
Te Tai o Poutini – Mawhera | West Coast
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