Cust is a Full Primary School located between Rangiora and Oxford and approximately 40 kms Northwest of Christchurch. The school has an approximate roll of 140 pupils and staffing of six teachers.
The school community is made up of a mix of families who have long historical connections to the area and to the school, and a growing number of new residents to the area. The school is the hub of the community and enjoys active support from attending families and the wider community.
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“Me mahi tahi tātou mō te oranga o te katoa” / We all benefit when we work together
SCHOOL MOTTO: "BE YOUR BEST" / Kia Rawa Pai
SCHOOL THEME: "GROW" / Tupu to see their greatness, to notice their strengths, to value their gifts, to believe in their worth, to grow their potential, is to grow their Mana.
Piko's TIPS for Success
Piko is our school mascot. Piko's TIPS are a focus for learning - they enable learning. They help our children grow, work and participate in our community and society. PIKO's TIPS are:
TERM 1 - Wednesday 31 January to Friday 12 April Public holidays: Waitangi Day Tuesday 6 February; Easter: Good Friday 29 March, Easter Monday 1 April and Easter Tuesday 2 April School holidays: Saturday 13 April to Sunday 28 April (includes Anzac Day 25 April)
TERM 2 - Monday 29 April to Friday 5 July Public holidays: TOD Friday 31 May; King’s Birthday Monday 3 June; Matariki Friday 28 June School holidays: Saturday 6 July to Sunday 21 July
TERM 3 - Monday 22 July to Friday 27 September Public holidays: None School holidays: Saturday 28 September to Sunday 13 October
TERM 4 - Monday 14 October to Tuesday 17 December Public holidays: Labour Day Monday 28 October; TOD Thursday 14 November, Canterbury Anniversary Friday 15 November School holidays: Wednesday 18 December 2024 to TBC 2025