Dawson School

Dawson Primary is a state multi-cultural contributing school catering for students from Year 1-6. It is located with entrances from both Dawson Road and Haumia Way in Otara, Manukau, Auckland, New Zealand.

We do have an enrolment scheme in place although we can accept a number of out of zone students from within our immediate area.

Enrolment:

If you wish to enrol your child at Dawson Primary the office is open from 8.30 a.m - 2.45 p.m each day. There are several forms to be filled out and you will need either a birth certificate or passport at the time of enrolment. 

2026 Term dates:

Term 1

Number of weeks - 10

Term start and end dates - Tuesday 27th January to Thursday 2nd April (94 half days)

Public holidays

• Auckland Anniversary 26th January

• Waitangi Day – Friday 6th February

School holidays

Friday 3rd April to Sunday19th April

This includes: Good Friday 3rd April, Easter Monday 6th April, Easter Tuesday 7th April (a school holiday)

Term 2

Number of weeks - 11

Term start and end dates - Monday 20th April to Friday 3rd July (104 half days)

Public holidays

• Anzac Day (observed)  – Monday 27th April

• King’s Birthday – Monday 1st June

• Teacher Only Day - Friday 3rd July (TBC)

School holidays

Saturday 4th July to Sunday 19th July

This includes Matariki Friday – 10th July 

Term 3

Number of weeks -10

Term start and end dates - Monday 20th July to Friday 25th September (98 half days)

Public holidays - None

• Teacher Only Day - Friday 25th September (TBC)

School holidays

Saturday 26th September to Sunday 11th October

Term 4

Number of weeks - 9

Term start and end dates - Monday 12th October to Tuesday 8th December (82 half days)

Public holidays

• Labour Day – Monday 26th October

School holidays 

Wednesday 9th Dec 5 to 6 weeks (from school's closing date until opening date of school the following year)