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Kia ora and welcome to Knapdale School's webpage.
Knapdale School is a rural school in Eastern Southland. Situated 10 minutes north of Gore. Knapdale School is nestled in viewing distance of the Hokonui Hills and Mataura River.
We are well supported by our rural community with the school playing a major part of its proud history for the last 140 years. We have access to a school pool, a school bus and use of the Knapdale Hall when we need it.
We are a full primary (Year 0-8) with a wide catchment, with the majority of our tamariki coming to school via our school bus. We are a U2 school with 65 tamariki who come from a range of backgrounds and cultures. The school’s values of Respect (Whakaute), Responsibility (Kawenga) and Resilience (Aumangea) play a major part in ensuring that there is a caring environment in which all of our tamariki can thrive.
We have a wonderfully supportive community and school whanau who are committed to ensuring that we are well equipped for quality teaching and learning.
We have an exceptional staff that are dedicated to ensuring that our students receive the best education possible.
We have Google Apps for Education. Students in the two senior rooms have their own email and all students have access to technology in their classrooms. Teaching them about their digital footprint is an important aspect of their learning in this day and age. Ultimately, we want all of our tamariki to leave Knapdale as proud life-long learners, who show respect, responsibility and resilience in all of the choices and decisions that they make.
Please have a look around our website and if you have any questions, then please feel free to contact me. I look forward to hearing from you.
Raewyn Ramage - Principal
Term 1 - Wednesday 28 January - Friday 3rd April
Term 2 - Monday 20 April - Friday 3rd July
Term 3 - Monday 20 July - Friday 25 September
Term 4 - Monday 12 October - Friday 11 December
15 Oct 2026
16 Oct 2026
23 Oct 2026
23 Oct 2026
30 Oct 2026
30 Oct 2026
Southland Rugby League is helping establish junior teams based in Gore and Eastern Southland, with local training and travel into Invercargill on Friday nights to take part in our summer competition.
We’re seeking players for the following grades:
Players of all experience levels are welcome, including children who haven’t played rugby league before. We already have some interested families and keen coaches, and we’re now working to build enough numbers across each grade to establish teams.
Parents and caregivers interested in coaching are also encouraged to get involved. Southland Rugby League will provide coaching development, practical session ideas and support to help them feel confident leading their teams. Previous rugby league coaching experience isn’t necessary.
Player and coaching expression-of-interest form:
https://forms.gle/UbPSguzP1RWwPYEi6
Please complete the form as soon as possible, even if you couldn’t attend the recent muster. It helps us identify player numbers, age groups and available coaches so we can coordinate the next steps.
Our aim is to support local coaches to begin running sessions from next week, once numbers and coaching arrangements are confirmed. Training details and information about travelling to the competition will be shared directly with interested families.
Thanks for helping us build this opportunity for children across Gore and Eastern Southland. Please get in touch if you have any questions.
For more information or to speak with someone directly about joining a team or getting involved in coaching, please contact Justine at Pioneer Rugby Club or Steve Kelly at Albion Rugby Club. You’re also welcome to reply to this email, and I can put you in touch.
Cheers,
Dominic Bradley
Southland Rugby League Development Officer
Email: dominic@nzrl.co.nz
Phone: 021 491 625
Website: Southland District Rugby League - Home
Hi there
I will be holding a coffee/support group in Gore next Wednesday 14th October at Calvin Community Church starting at 11.00 am. Everyone is welcome that has a child or family member that has a health impairment, disability or special need. I will also have Julianne Andrews from Southland with me to answer any questions.. Morning Tea is provided. Please share among your families and networks. Thank you.
Kind regards
MaryAnn
MaryAnn Hughes | Regional Coordinator Southland
027 808 3951 | 0508 236 236
Attached is the form for Pet Day. Thanks to the student's who have already sent theirs in. Please get these to us as soon as possible so that we can get things sorted for the day.
Also once again thanks to all who have sent tabs and wine bottle tops to school, the box in my cupboard is very full👏👏
Just an aside - the Pakeke Lions are collecting drink cans (these do not need to be washed out), they are also collecting tin cans (these do need to be washed). Do not send these to school for me to deliver but you can drop them off at the Pakeke Lions recycling centre.
Susan Roy
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