Kia ora koutou katoa, talofa lava, bula vinaka, malo e lelei, kia orana, namaste, sat sri akaal, kumusta, asalaamu alaikum and warm greetings to you all.

Takaanini School is a place where children are known, valued, and supported to grow as confident, future-ready learners. We are a Year 0–8 school in South Auckland, with around 570 students learning together each day.

Learning is central to everything we do. We focus on building strong foundations in knowledge and skills, while also helping students develop curiosity, resilience, and independence. We value learning and thinking, working together, and showing care and respect for ourselves, others, and our environment.

He tīna ki runga, he tamore ki raro — to flourish, one must be firmly rooted. By grounding our learners in strong foundations, we prepare them to face the future with confidence.

Ngā mihi nui,

Margaret Aikman
Tumuaki | Principal