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Welcome to Kadimah School

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We are a family.

Kadimah School is an inclusive primary school (Year 0 – 8) with a strong tradition of academic excellence and a focus on community values. Underpinned by its special Jewish character, Kadimah welcomes children from all backgrounds.

Who are we?

A word from our Principal

Kadimah lives by its living values. Our school song states:

If I am not for myself,

Who will be for me?

And If I am only for myself

What am I?

And if not now, When?

Rabbi Hillel

These living values are felt and actioned throughout the school. Kadimah celebrates and promotes the joy of learning and achievement of every child. We are a STEAM based school and this develops a learner that is resilient, a problem solver and well prepared for the future world. Every child is valued as an individual, we foster a culture which promotes knowledge, fulfilment and creativity. Underlying all that we do are our Jewish values. Kadimah is for and of its community.

Sue Meltzer, Principal of Kadimah School

Watch our 2019 Kadimah Recap

88.0%

At or above curriculum level

Mathematics (2022)

93.3%

At or above curriculum level

Reading (2022)

85.3%

At or above curriculum level

Writing (2022)

S.T.E.A.M

Forward-thinking education. Extended learning in science, technology, engineering, arts and maths within the standard NZ curriculum. Encourages collaboration, critical thinking and an innovative mindset.

Our STEAM Program

Classes

Kadimah provides a stable, calm environment for learning and development. Each class has one main classroom teacher in a format that allows teachers to dedicate time and attention to each student based on their individual needs.

Our classes

Leadership

At Kadimah, our students gain the skills and confidence to become supportive team members and considerate, community-minded leaders.

Our leadership programme

Our Values

Kadimah’s values are underpinned by traditional Jewish values and include social responsibility, tolerance, inquiry, community and family.

Our Kadimah values

Our Culture

Kadimah places a strong emphasis on inclusivity, diversity and community. We are a small school with a big heart.

Our Kadimah culture

What our parents are saying

“My middle child was very anxious and negative about starting school. She settled better than I could ever have imagined under the care of the junior teachers. She is happy, confident and learning so much.”

— R. Gluckman

“As a computer science engineer, I was eager to find a school with a strong focus on technology for my girls. Kadimah is the one! The STEAM program is stimulating, future-focused learning, and will set them up with key skills for life.”

— A. Shenkin

“There are many things to love about Kadimah: committed long-term teaching staff, smaller classes, an emphasis on academic support and leadership, celebration of success, an ethnic makeup that reflects the diversity of Aotearoa. What really moved us as a non-Jewish family were the Jewish values instilled in the children, and the powerful sense of community that runs through every school activity.”