Welcome to
Westmere Primary School in Whanganui

Kia ora,

Thank you for considering, our kura, Westmere School for your child's education.

We are a caring School community with awesome facilities required for an excellent education. Our skilled and supportive staff provide interesting and challenging programmes. The emphasis is on the individual, building their skills and self esteem so that they will be empowered to take responsibility for their own learning.

Situated as we are on the outskirts of Whanganui, we have a rural environment with the facilities of town and enjoy the best of both worlds. Our Board of Trustees and PTA work diligently to provide us with our needs - in the classroom , on the sports field and culturally.

If you require any further information or would like to discuss enrolment at Westmere, please call to make an appointment. We look forward to welcoming you into our school community.

Phil Walker,

Tumuaki/Principal.

Term Dates for 2026

Term 1: Tuesday 3rd Feb Thursday 2nd April

Term 2: Monday 20 April Friday 3 July

Term 3: Monday 20 July Friday 25 September

Term 4: Monday 12 October Tuesday 15th December

Teacher only Days (all in School Breaks)

Monday 2nd Feb

Friday 17th April

Friday 17th July

Friday 9th October

Public Holidays

Waitangi Day 2026: Friday 6 February 2026

Easter Good Friday 2026: Friday 3 April 2026

Easter Monday 2026: Monday 6 April 2026

ANZAC Day 2026: Saturday 25 April 2026

ANZAC Day Holiday 2026: Monday 27 April 2026

Kings Birthday Weekend 2026: Monday 1 June 2026

Matariki 2026: Friday 10 July 2026

Labour Day 2026: Monday 26 October 2026