Kahikatea Kirkwood Intermediate School

11/06/2026

Kahikatea Kirkwood Intermediate School Open Day/Night

Monday 29 June
9:00am until 10:30am and 5:30pm - 7:00pm.

Parents/whānau and/or friends who may be interested in coming to Kahikatea Kirkwood Intermediate School in 2027 are welcome to join us on an Open Day and/or Open Night session.

Prospectus and enrolment information is available on our website: www.kirkwood.school.nz

For further information you can contact us on 03 348 7718 or email us on [email protected]

19/05/2026

Kahikatea Kirkwood Intermediate School Open Day/Night

Monday 29 June
9:00am until 10:30am and 5:30pm - 7:00pm.

Parents/whānau and/or friends who may be interested in coming to Kahikatea Kirkwood Intermediate School in 2027 are welcome to join us on an Open Day and/or Open Night session.

We are really proud of our newly refurbished school and our children, and we just love the chance to show you what we do, and who we are.

Prospectus and enrolment information is available on our website: www.kirkwood.school.nz

For further information you can contact us on 03 348 7718 or email us on [email protected]

Education for this age group - the "emerging adolescent" - involves key practices such as mixed class groupings, authentic learning experiences, integrated curricula, high expectations of all students and positive, supportive relationships throughout the school community. These are what we strive to...

23/04/2026

We are accepting 2027 enrolment applications until 31 August 2026.

Enrolment applications will be subject to being in-zone or by winning a place through our out-of-zone applications.
Out-of-zone enrolment applications are certainly welcome.

Please complete an online enrolment application and email copies of the required documentation (as listed on the Enrolment application) to the school office:
Email: [email protected]

Please visit our website for further information.

Education for this age group - the "emerging adolescent" - involves key practices such as mixed class groupings, authentic learning experiences, integrated curricula, high expectations of all students and positive, supportive relationships throughout the school community. These are what we strive to...

14/04/2026

We’ve had a great first term of 2026! From the classroom to the pool and out into the community, our students have been giving it their all.

Highlights include:
• Year 7 Camps & Day Trips: Learning the history of Ōnuku and the local area while building new friendships and confidence.
• Year 8 History: Trip to Riccarton House to explore the site of Christchurch’s first successful European settlement which is part of our Social Sciences unit, Aotearoa New Zealand History.
• Culture: A powerful Mihi Whakatau and hāngī to welcome our Year 7 rōpū.
• Leadership: Appointing our new student leaders for the year.
• Competition: CAIMS swimming, racing in the Huxster Bike event, and testing our wits at the Kids’ Lit Quiz!

We are looking forward to another rewarding term ahead.

18/02/2026

Kahikatea Kirkwood Intermediate School Newsletter for Thursday 19 February 2026 can be viewed via our website:

Education for this age group - the "emerging adolescent" - involves key practices such as mixed class groupings, authentic learning experiences, integrated curricula, high expectations of all students and positive, supportive relationships throughout the school community. These are what we strive to...

11/12/2025

Performing Arts at Kahikatea Kirkwood Intermediate School

This term has been a term full of Performing Arts. We've been privileged to a few performances recently that highlight our talented students.

Music Assembly - School Choir, School Orchestra, Flute Ensemble, Flute Solos, and Piano Solos.

Defy Dance Academy Performance - The Nutcracker

International Food Festival - Cultural Dances

30/11/2025

Kahikatea Kirkwood Intermediate School Year 8 Prizegiving

Nau mai, haere mai! Let’s celebrate our incredible Year 8 ākonga and their fantastic two years at Kahikatea Kirkwood Intermediate School!
Join us for a special evening as we present cups and certificates to acknowledge their hard work and achievements.

When: Monday 15 December Time: 7:00 PM Where: Kahikatea Kirkwood School Hall

20/11/2025

Kahikatea Kirkwood Intermediate School Newsletter for Thursday 20 November 2025 can be viewed via our website:

Education for this age group - the "emerging adolescent" - involves key practices such as mixed class groupings, authentic learning experiences, integrated curricula, high expectations of all students and positive, supportive relationships throughout the school community. These are what we strive to...

05/11/2025

Kahikatea Kirkwood Intermediate School Newsletter for Thursday 6 November can be viewed via our website:

Education for this age group - the "emerging adolescent" - involves key practices such as mixed class groupings, authentic learning experiences, integrated curricula, high expectations of all students and positive, supportive relationships throughout the school community. These are what we strive to...

05/11/2025

Year 8 Wellington Camps

Our recent Year 8 Wellington school camps were absolutely fantastic; the students had an unforgettable learning experience and have been a real highlight for our Year 8 students at Kahikatea Kirkwood Intermediate School.