Nau Mai, Haere Mai - Welcome to James Cook School in Marton.
James Cook School is a full primary and multicultural school located at the south west end of Marton’s town centre.
Set in a semi rural environment, the school community is committed to ensuring James Cook School’s mission statement, “Achieving Excellence through Aroha, Endeavour and Resolution” is actively promoted and alive.
James Cook School is situated beside an Early Childhood Centre, Mill Street Kindergarten. This close proximity allows for quality learning relationships to be fostered and encouraged.
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Vision - Building an interdependent community of engaged learners who go forth to influence the world around them.
School Hours
School starts 8.55 am
Working Session 9.00-10.40 am
Morning Tea Break 10.40-11.00 am
Working Session 11.00-12.30 pm
Lunch Break 12.30-1.15 pm
Working Session 1.15-2.45 pm
2020 SCHOOL TERM DATES AND HOLIDAYS
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Term 1: Monday 4th February to Friday 12 April
Term 2: Monday 29th April to Friday 5th July
Term 3: Monday 22 July to Friday 27th September
Term 4: Monday 14th October to Wednesday 9th December
Public Holidays:
Waitangi Day - Wednesday 6th February
Good Friday - Friday 19th April
Easter Monday - Monday 22nd April
Easter Tuesday - Tuesday 23rd April
ANZAC Day - Thursday 25th April
Queen’s Birthday - Monday 3rd June
Labour Day - Monday 28th October
Show Day - Friday 15th November
Mission Statement - “Achieving Excellence through Aroha, Endeavour and Resolution”
R - Respect
I - Inclusion
C - Cooperation
H - Honesty
E - Endeavour
R - Resolution
Our aim is:
To nurture learners in their journey towards becoming…
i. Effective communicators
ii. Confident in demonstrating a RICHER sense and
iii. Community connected.
To create an environment that reflects
-our core culture and enhances learning.
Find Us
2368_2019 Annual Report.pdf