Bay of Plenty / Rotorua School Showcase March 2025 by NZME.

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Ithasbeenanexciting startto2025.

BeingMinisterofEducationisahuge privilege,andIamembracingthe opportunitytoensureeveryyoungNew Zealanderreceivesthebestpossiblestartto life.

Butthemostimportantworkhappens inclassroomsacrossthecountry.Iwant tosincerelythanktheteachers,principals, andteacheraideswhoareonthefrontline, shapingthefutureofourchildreneveryday. Theirdedicationtopreparingouryoung peoplefortheirfuturesisinvaluable.

Aworld-leadingeducationsystemis akeydriverofeconomicgrowth,and wewantallchildrentobeproficientand confidentinreading,writing,andmathsso theycanlivethelivestheychoose.From ourfutureplaywrightsandsongwritersto ourmechanicalengineers,doctors,and electricians—strongliteracyandnumeracy skillsarethefoundationforsuccess.

Fromthestartofthisterm,allstateschools arenowbenefittingfromaclear,detailed,and knowledge-richcurriculumgroundedinthe scienceoflearning.Studentsareexperiencing explicit,structuredteachinginliteracyand mathematics,toensuretheirlearningisn’tleft tochance.

Wearebackingourteacherswith professionallearning,development,and high-qualityresourcestoensuretheyhave theconfidencetoteachthenewcurriculum effectively.Our$30millioninvestmentwill providemorethan433,000studentswith mathsworkbooks,tactileresources,and onlinesupports,helpingteachersandparents trackstudentprogress.

Nomatterwhereyouareinthecountry, parentscanhaveconfidencethatthis Governmentislayingthestrongestpossible foundationsfortheirchild’seducation.

Toalleducators,students,andwhānau—I wishyoutheverybestforthestartofthenew schoolyear.

-HonEricaStanford,MinisterofEducation

Whatmakesyourschoolspecial? Ourschool hasarichhistoryanddeepconnectionstothe localcommunity,iwiandwhenuadatingback to1883.Weareanurbanschoolthatdelivers modernlearningprogrammeswitharural heartandspirit.Ourstafffocusondeveloping nurturingrelationshipswhichempowerour learnerstoreachtheirfullpotential.Weofferboth mainstreamclassesandafullimmersionRumaki programme.Wehaveexcellentfacilitieswithtwo highperformanceturfcourts,aswimmingpool andavarietyoflearningspaces.Atourschool youwillfeelthecaringatmosphereandseeour studentsconsistentlydemonstrateourthree schoolvaluesofbeingRespectful,Responsible andResilient.

Whereareyoulocatedandhowmanystudents doyouhave? Wearelocatedinthebeautiful communityofBethlehem,Tauranga.Ourschool rollisapproximately400studentsandwecater forstudentsinYears1-6.Wealsooffereducational programmesforinternationalstudents. Whatisyourschool’sfocus? Westriveto createasafeenvironmentwhereourstudents developasolidfoundationinEnglishandMaths whileexploringotherareasoftheNewZealand CurriculumandTeMarautangaoAotearoa. Webelievethatitisimportanttofocusonour learnersholisticallyandstudentsareencouraged totryawiderangeofnewactivitiesand experiencesthroughouttheiryearswithus.

Whatextraactivitiesand learningopportunities doyouoffer? Wehave astrongextracurricular SportsProgrammewhere ourstudentscanexplore awiderangeofsporting activitiesandcompetitions. Wealsoofferstudentsthe opportunitytoexplorethe PerformingArtsthrough ouramazingKapaHaka programmeandschoolwideproductions.We haveaGreeniesProgrammethatprovidesour tamarikiwiththechancetolearnaboutthelocal environmentwithourgardenthatproducesfood forourstudentsandcommunity.TheColourRun andSchoolGalahavebecomefavouritesamongst ourstudentsandcommunity! Whatkindoflearningenvironmentandvalues canstudentsandparentslookforwardto? Weofferaschoolexperiencewhereourstudents andtheirwhānauareknown,seenandheardas partofawell-resourcedlearningcommunity.We havepassionateresponsiveeducatorswhoare committedtodevelopingtheircraftandproviding excitinglearningexperiencesforourstudents. Pleasecomealongforavisitandgetasenseof ourspecialplaceforyourselfandyourfamily.

66CarmichaelRoad, Bethlehem,Tauranga (07)5764726 office@bethlehemschool.ac.nz bethlehemschool.ac.nz

Schoolplaysahugerolein shapingwhowebecomeas individuals,bothacademically andpersonally.

Itinfluencesmanyaspectsofour developmentincludingourskills,values, socialbehaviours,andhowweviewthe world.

Knowledge&Skills: Schoolequipsuswith foundationalknowledge(math,reading, science,history,etc.)andhelpsdevelopcritical thinking,problem-solving,andanalyticalskills. Theseabilitiesstaywithusthroughoutlife, influencingthewayweapproachchallenges andmakedecisions.Beyondthecoresubjects, schoolteachesushowtomanageinformation, studyeffectively,andadapttonewthings.

PeopleSkills: Schooliswheremostofus firstlearntointeractwithawiderangeof people,fromdiversebackgrounds,ages,and personalities.Ithelpsbuildcommunication skills,teamwork,empathy,andconflict resolutionabilities.

Friendships&Relationships: Friendships madeinschoolcanhavealastingimpact onoursociallivesandemotionalwell-being. Learninghowtonavigategroupdynamics, peerpressure,anddifferentpersonalitiesisa majorpartofgrowingup.

Resilience&Perseverance: Facingchallenges liketoughsubjects,exams,andsocialstruggles buildsresilience.Overcomingobstaclesin schoolteachesushowtobouncebackfrom setbacksandkeepgoing,evenwhenthings gettough.

Confidence&Self-Image: Schoolprovides opportunitiestosucceed,butalsotofail. Thisbalancehelpsusdevelopconfidencein

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ourstrengthsandlearnfromourmistakes, ultimatelybuildingasenseofself-worth.

TimeManagement: Schoolteachesushow tojuggleresponsibilities,meetdeadlines, andprioritisetasks.Thesehabitsformthe backboneoftimemanagementandpersonal discipline.

WorkEthic&Accountability: Through assignments,exams,andgroupprojects, welearnabouttheimportanceofeffort, responsibility,andintegrityinourwork.

ExposuretoDiversity: Whetherthrough literature,history,orworkinginteams,school exposesustodiverseperspectivesandvalues, whichshapesourattitudestowardequality, respect,andfairness.

DiscoveringInterests: Through extracurricularactivities,projects,orspecific classes,schooloftenhelpsusdiscoverwhat we’retrulyenthusiasticabout,whetherit’sin thearts,sciences,sports,orleadership.

CareerPathways: Highschool,inparticular, playsaroleinexposingustodifferentcareer optionsandhelpsusthinkaboutwhatwe wanttopursueinthefuture,sometimes influencingourcollegeorcareerchoices.

ForOurselves&Others: Aswegrowolder andmovethroughschool,weoftentake onmoreresponsibilities—suchashelping classmates,managingourownassignments, oreventakingpartinleadershiproles.This teachesusaccountabilityandhowouractions canaffectothers.

Schoolismorethanjustaplacefor academiclearning;it’saspacewherewe growasindividuals,learntoadapttonew challenges,andformconnectionsthathelp definewhoweare.It’sanongoingprocess, withlessonsthatextendfarbeyondthe classroom.

Weconsiderournametobeaprivilegeandare committedtoensuringallwedobringsourname tolife.AratakiSchoolopenedin1963andsits intheheartoftheAratakiCommunity.Weare fiercelyproudofwhoweareandtherichhistory thathasmadeustheschoolwearetoday.

Ourvaluesareembeddedthroughoutthe kura,fromteacherrelationshipstoclassroom environmentstoplaygrounds.

Everydaywearegrowingtheheartsandminds ofourtamarikibyliving,learningandleading withourvaluesofkawenga(responsible learner),whakaute(respect),manaaki(caring) andwhakahii(pride).

Howdoesschool mouldyouasa person?

Aratakimeanstoleadortoguide.

AratakiSchoolisresponsivetoour community.Wehaveavarietyofeducational choicesavailablewithReorua(bilingual), Rumaki(Full-immersionMāori),Montessori andEnglishMediumclasses.

Wehavegrownwitheachotheroverthe yearsandareacohesiveschoolthatvalues andembracesdiversity.

Wewouldlovetodiscusshowwecanoffer yourchildthebest.

Pleasecontacttheofficeaboutavisitand welookforwardtoshowingyouaroundour wonderfulschool.

Gettingthe bestoutof school

Naumaihaeremai

OtongaSchoolTeKuraoTihiōtongaisa vibrantlearningcommunity,recognised foritsengagedandwell-roundedstudents. guidedbyourcorevalues—Manaakitanga, Kaitiakitanga,Manawanui,and Whanaungatanga—wefosteracultureof respect,care,andexcellence.OurLearning Dispositions—Curiosity,Collaboration, CriticalThinking,andCreativity—are embeddedineverythingwedo.Wetakea balancedapproachtolearning,integrating bothteacher-directedandstudentledexperienceswithastrongfocuson DevelopmentallyAppropriatePedagogy. Thisensuresarich,dynamic,andengaging environmentforallstudents.

Whenitcomestoyourschool experience,itisaboutmore thanjustgrades.

It’saboutmakingthemostofthe opportunities,learningnewskills,and growingasaperson.Bytakingupthe opportunitiesofferedtoyou,youcanmake yourtimeatschoolbothexcitingand educational.

StayOrganised

Byusingaplannerororganisertokeep trackofassignments,tests,andimportant deadlines,youwillstayontopofyourwork helpingreducestressandensureyoudon’t fallbehind.Setgoalsforbothshort-termand long-termachievementsandbybreaking largertasksintosmallersteps,youcanhelp yourselfstayfocusedandmotivated.

EngageinClass

Activelyparticipateinclassdiscussions,ask questionswhenyoudon’tunderstand,and engagewiththematerial.Bywritingdown keypointsnotonlyhelpswithremembering materialbutalsoencouragesdeeper understanding.Byengagingwithyour teacher,theycanbeavaluableresourcefor advice,mentorship,andextrahelpwhen needed.

GetInvolvedinExtracurricularActivities

Spreadyourwingsandjoinactivitiesthat interestyou,whetherit’ssports,music,drama, art,oracademicclubs.Extracurricularsare greatforpersonalgrowthandcanhelpyou

AtTeKurao Tihiōtonga,learningis fun,meaningful,and inspiring—creatingaplace wherestudentsthrive, grow,andenjoytheir journey.

developskillsthatgobeyondacademics. Schoolisaplacewhereyoucanexplore newinterestsandhobbiessodon’tbeafraid tostepoutsideyourcomfortzoneandtry somethingnew.

BuildStrongFriendships

Schooliswhereyouaregoingtomakesome ofyourlifelongfriendships.Surroundyourself withpositivepeopleandbuildacircleof friendswhosupportandencourageyou.

Goodfriendshelpyoustaygroundedand motivated.Networkwithclassmatesbecause bycollaboratingwithpeersonprojectsor studyingtogethercanenhanceyourlearning experience.

TakeCareofYourHealth

Beingwell-restedhelpsyouconcentrate betterinclassandimprovesoverallwellbeing.Ahealthybodysupportsahealthy mindandregularphysicalactivityandeating nutritiousfoodscanboostenergylevelsand improvefocus.Bylearninghealthycoping strategieslikedeepbreathing,meditation,or talkingtosomeoneyoutrustwhenthings getoverwhelmingcanhelpyougetthrough stressfultimes,likeexams.

BeOpentoFeedback

Acceptconstructivecriticismasfeedback fromteachersorpeerscanhelpyougrow andimprove.Don’ttakeitpersonally;instead, useittolearnandrefineyourskills.

Reflectonyourprogressandperiodically evaluatehowyou’redoing,both academicallyandpersonally.Recognising areaswhereyou’reexcellingandwhereyou couldimprovewillhelpyoustayfocusedon yourgoals.

DevelopGoodStudyHabits

Findastudyroutinethatworksforyou:Some peopleworkbestinthemornings,others atnight.Experimentwithdifferentstudy

MISSION:

Toprovidean outstandingCatholic educationthat challengesstudents tobethebestthat theycanbe,whilst walkinginthelight ofChrist.

VISION: Wewillbeconﬁdent, activelearnerswho striveforexcellence while“doing ordinarythings, extraordinarilywell” -CatherineMcAuley

AtStMichael’s CatholicSchool,we provideanurturing, faith-basededucation wherestudents growacademically, spiritually,andsocially. Guidedbyourcore values-Service,Tika (Justice),Aroha(Love), andRespect-we fosteracommunityof kindness,excellence, andinclusion.

methodstoseewhathelpsyoufocusand retaininformationbest.

Insteadofcramming,breakyourstudying intomanageablechunkswithregular breakstoimprovefocusandretention. Takeadvantageofstudygroups,tutoring services,oronlineresourcestoreinforceyour understandingofchallengingsubjects.

SeekHelpWhenNeeded Ifyou’restrugglingwithasubjectora personalissue,reachouttoteachers,school counsellors,orfamilymembersforsupport anddon’tbeafraidtoask!Ifyourschool offerstutoringorextraresources,take advantageofthem.Don’twaituntilthingsget toooverwhelming.

BeProactivewithYourEducation-Stay PositiveandResilient

Don’tjustwaitforlessonstocometoyou— takeanactiveroleinyoureducation.Read ahead,researchtopicsthatinterestyou,and staycurious.Whetherit’sacareeryou’re aimingfororpersonalgrowth,keepingthe biggerpictureinmindcanhelpyoustay motivatedanddisciplined.

Don’tbediscouragedbysetbacks.Instead, seethemasachancetogrowandlearn. Overcomingobstaclescanbuildresilience andconfidenceandacheerfuloutlookcan helpyoustaymotivatedandhandlestress moreeffectively.

MakeUseofSchoolResources

Schoolshavesomegreatresources,andthe libraryandstudyareasarewonderfulplaces tofocus,getsomequiet,andhaveaccess toacademicmaterialsyoumightneed.

Manyschoolsoffercareeradvice,internship opportunities,andguidanceonfuturepaths. It’sworthtakingadvantageoftheseservices toprepareforlifeafterschool.

Whetherit’smentalhealthsupport,

High-Quality Education –Strongacademic foundations,moderntechnology, andcreativelearning.

Safe&SupportiveEnvironment –APositiveBehaviourPolicythat promotesrespectandwellbeing.

Sports&Arts –Encouraging teamwork,creativity,and conﬁdence.

FaithinAction –Prayer, Mass,andcommunityservice thatteachcompassionand leadership.

academiccoaching,orsocialservices,make sureyou’reawareoftheresourcesyour schoolofferstosupportyouroverallwellbeing.

GiveBack

Givingbacktoyourschoolorcommunity cannotonlymakeapositiveimpactbutalso helpyougrowasapersonandbuildvaluable skills.Workingontheschoolmagazineor helpingtoorganisetheschoolballcanbe fun!

EnjoytheJourney

Whileit’simportanttofocusonacademics andpersonalgrowth,alsotaketimeto enjoytheschoolexperience—whetherthat’s hangingoutwithfriends,attendingschool events,orexploringinterestsoutsideofclass. Gettingthebestoutofyourschool experienceisaboutbalancinghardwork,selfcare,andbuildingmeaningfulconnections. It’sajourneyofgrowth,andeverypartofit offerssomethingvaluable.

AtStMichael’s, everychildisvalued,supported, andencouragedtoreachtheirfullpotential.

Contactusatadmin@stmichaelsrotorua.school.nzorvisitwww.stmichaelsrotorua.school.nztolearnmore.

STMICHAEL’SCATHOLICSCHOOL:Faith,Learning&Community 76LisaCrescent,Mangakakahi,Rotorua073481362www.stmichaelsrotorua.school.nz/

Whatisan Enviroschool?

Enviroschoolsisan environmentalaction-based programmewhereyoung peopleareencouragedto designandleadsustainability projectsintheirschools, earlylearningcentres,and communitiesandcansee theoutcomeofsomeofthe projectsthattheyimplement

Itisaboutcreatingahealthy,peaceful, sustainableworldthroughlearningand actingtogether.

Enviroschoolsisanationwidesustainability programinNewZealandthataimstoengage andempowerschoolsandtheircommunities toactonenvironmentalissues.Theprogram providesschoolswiththetools,resources, andsupporttointegrateenvironmental educationandsustainablepracticesintotheir dailyoperationsandcurriculum.

Witheveryearlychildhoodcentreand schoolacrossthecountrybeingunique, withitsownecology,history,culture,and community,Enviroschoolslooksdifferentin everysetting.Thejourneyofconnectingthe placeanditspeopleisdesignedandledby eachschoolorcentre.

Studentslearnabouttheenvironment, sustainability,andtheimpactofhuman activitiesontheplanet.Thisincludes understandingtopicssuchaswaste reduction,energyefficiency,biodiversity,and climatechange.Theschoolsareencouraged togetinvolvedinpracticalprojects,like creatingvegetablegardens,reducingwaste, implementingwater-savinginitiatives, creatingeco-friendlyspaces,havingchooks andevenakaishedwheresurplusfood grownbythestudentscanbeavailablefor justaKoha.

Enviroschoolspromotessustainabilityas awhole-schoolactivity,involvingnotjust students,butalsoteachers,staff,parents,and localcommunities.Theprogramencourages studentstotakeleadershiprolesinmaking decisionsandimplementingenvironmental changes,helpingtofosterasenseof responsibilityandempowerment.

Schoolscanreceiverecognitionfortheir environmentalefforts,andtherearelevelsof certificationbasedonhowdeeplytheyhave embeddedsustainabilitypracticesintheir operations.

Enviroschoolsiswidelysupportedbylocal councils,environmentalorganisations,and theMinistryfortheEnvironmentinNew Zealand,andithasgrownsignificantlysince itsinceptionintheearly2000s.

Whyitisgoodfor childrentoplay sportatschool?

Itiseasywhenyouhavea childthatlovessport,but ifyourchildisnotkeenon sportitcanbeahardroadto encouragethem.

Playingsportsatschooloffersawide rangeofbenefitsforchildren,both physicallyandmentally,helping childrendevelopstrength,coordination, andoverallfitness.Regularphysicalactivity reducestheriskofobesity,promotesheart health,andhelpswithboneandmuscle development.

Sportteacheschildrenhowtoworkas partofateam,communicateeffectively,and resolveconflicts.Itencouragescooperation, empathy,andunderstandingothers’roles, whicharevitalsocialskills.

Aspartofyourchild’swellbeing,itcan boostself-esteemandconfidence,aschildren learnnewskillsandachievepersonalgoals. Itcanalsohelpreducestressandanxietyby providingapositiveoutletforenergyand emotions.

Sportsteachchildrenthevalueofhard

Naumai,haeremaikitekuraHataMeri Hōhepa-teKuraKatorikaoPāpāmoa.

WelcometoSuzanneAubertCatholic School.Weareveryexcitedtoinviteyou tobecomepartofourfaith-basedlearning community.

SuzanneAubertCatholicSchoolisan integratedYear1-6Catholicprimaryschoolthat openedinPāpāmoainFebruary2021.Ourbeautiful coastalschoolcurrentlyhasarollofcloseto200 learnersandwillcontinuetogrowtoacapped rollof250by2026.Ourfoundationschoolserves alarge,diverse,emergingcommunityandispart oftheAllSaintsbytheSeaCatholicParish.The catchmentareaforourschoolincludesPāpāmoa CentralandPāpāmoaEastandstretchesthrough toTePuke.

Ourschoolprovidesafuture-focused, faith-basedCatholiceducationthatplaces learningatthecentre.Wepromoteinnovative, collaborativeandauthenticlearninggrounded incurrentcognitivesciencetheories.Weprovide opportunitiesforourchildrentoconnect withpeople,placeandpurpose.Ourlearning environmentbringslifetotheschoolvision:to engage,inspireandempowerthroughChrist.

Ourschoolvalues(the7Cs)arethedispositions ourākongaaspiretointheirlearningand relationships.AtSuzanneAubert,weaimtobe:

AtSuzanneAubert,ourchildrenareimmersed inawidevarietyofengagingcross-curricular learningopportunitiesbothinandoutofthe classroom.Wehaveathrivinggardeningprogram whereourstudentsexploreenvironmentalscience andamusicspecialistteachingtheoryand practice.Ourperformingartsprogramempowers

work,timemanagement,andresponsibility andtheylearnhowtofollowrules,respect authority,andstaycommittedtotheirgoals.

Playingsportssharpensconcentration, strategicthinking,andproblem-solving abilitiesandhelpschildrendevelopresilience, astheylearnhowtomanagebothsuccess andfailureinahealthyway.

TeamworkandLeadershipcancome fromplayingsport.Schoolsportsprovide opportunitiesforchildrentopractice leadershipandlearntheimportanceof collaboration.Beingpartofateamcaninstil asenseofbelongingandhelpthembuild relationshipswiththeirpeers.

Whenchildrenexperiencethejoyof sportsatanearlyage,theyaremorelikelyto developahabitofstayingactivethroughout theirlivesanditisthenthattheywill appreciatebeingencouragedtobeinvolved insport.

Sporthasawayofhelpingchildrento developintowell-roundedindividualswith traitsthatoftencomefromplayinginateam, beingdependableandattendingpractice, respectforthecoachandyourpeersand learningtoplayfair.

ourtamarikitogrowincreativityandconﬁdence throughschoolchoir,dance,concertbandand drama.Weofferavarietyofactivelearningand sportingopportunities,andourlearnersfrequently representourschoolwithprideandahighlevel ofachievementinlocalcompetitions.Oursenior learnershaveopportunitiestodevelopleadership skillsandcompassionateserviceintheirpositions asKaiarahistudentleaders.

Ourschoolconsistsofthreelearningteams: Hikurangi (Year0-1),Mangatawa (Year2-3)and Kopukairoa (Year4-6),whicharenamedafterour localmaungaandtheculturalnarrativeofNgā MaungaTohora(LegendoftheThreeWhales). Ourteamsarespreadacrosstwocollaborative andﬂexiblelearningenvironmentsKawakawaand Harakeke,whicharenamedafternativeplants thatSuzanneAubertusedinherherbalrongoa (medicines).Weareveryexcitedtobeopening ournewPōhutukawalearninghubinApriland oursoontobeconstructedmulti-purposecentre, whichwillbeagreatassetforourschool,parish andwidercommunity.

Ourschoolpatron,SuzanneAubert(Meri Hōhepa),wasaFrenchSisterwhocametoNew Zealandin1860andestablishedthereligiousorder, theSistersofCompassion.MotherAubertison thejourneytobecomingcanonisedasaSaint intheCatholicChurch.Inourschool,weaimto continuehervisionandmissiontoservethosein needwithfaith,loveandcompassion.

Asourschoolgrows,weareexcitedabout theprospectofwelcomingnewmemberstoour SuzanneAubertlearningcommunity.Weare currentlytakingenrolmentsfor2025and2026. Ifyouareinterestedinenrolmentorwouldliketo learnmoreaboutourschool,pleasecontactthe officeorcheckoutourwebsite: office@suzanneaubert.school.nz www.suzanneaubert.school.nz (07)7770438

RANGIURUSCHOOL

TuckedawayinthebeautifulTePukecountryside,RangiuruSchoolisalittleschoolwithabigheart.It’saplace wheretamarikiarenurtured,encouraged,andgiventhebeststarttotheirlearningjourney.Withastrongfocuson whanaungatanga,studentwell-being,andacademicsuccess,Rangiuruoffersauniqueblendoftradition,community, andforward-thinkingeducation.Ourcampusfeaturesclassroomsledbyexceptional,experiencedteachers,a multipurposeroom/arthub,alibrary,anadministrationblock,andourveryownswimmingpool.Wearefortunateto haveexpansiveoutdoorspaces,includingtenniscourts,alargeﬁeld,aplayground,anativebusharea,andanoutdoor classroomcompletewithgardensandchickens.Weloveourlearningtobehands-onandrelevantwhilealsobeingfun. Whenyoucometovisitourschool,youwillbesurroundedbyhappykids,havingfun.Ifyouwanttobeapartofoursmall schoolandcommunity,pleasegetincontact.Newfamiliesarealwayswelcome! s

Meetthe Principal

Itismyabsolute privilegetointroduce myselfasthenew principalofRangiuru School.Fromthe momentIarrived, Ifeltthewarmth, pride,andstrong senseofcommunity thatmakethisschool suchaspecialplace. Iamhonouredtobe leadingakurawith suchdedicatedstaff,supportivewhānau,and enthusiastictamarikiwhoembodythevalues ofkindness,self-management,andaloveof learning.

RangiuruSchooloffersthebestofboth worlds—aruralcharmthatprovidesstudents withspacetoexplore,play,andengagewith nature,alongsideafuture-focusedapproach toeducation.Wearecommittedtoensuring thateverychildreachestheirfullpotentialin asafe,nurturing,andstimulatinglearning environment.Oursmallclasssizesallowus toknoweachchildasanindividual,tailoring learningexperiencestotheirneedsand strengths.

Weareincrediblyproudofourschooland theopportunitiesitprovides.Ourtamariki

enjoyarangeofenrichingexperiences,from hands-onlearninginourschoolgardento excitingoutdooradventuresinourbusharea. Whetherclimbingtrees,buildinghuts,feeding thechickens,orswimminginourpool,our studentsthriveinanenvironmentthatvalues curiosity,creativity,andactiveengagement.

Ourpassionateteachingteambringsa wealthofexpertiseandexperience,working collaborativelytoprovideawell-rounded educationthatpreparesourstudentstobe conﬁdent,capable,andlifelonglearners.We believethatstrongpartnershipsbetween homeandschoolareessentialforstudent success,andwewarmlywelcomeparentsand caregiverstobeactivelyinvolvedinschoollife— whetherintheclassroom,atsportsevents,on schooltrips,orduringourmanycelebrations andassemblies.

ChoosingRangiuruSchoolmeansbecoming partofacaring,supportivecommunitywhere everychildisvaluedandencouragedtoshine.I inviteyoutovisitus,seeourkurainaction,and experienceﬁrsthandthevibrant,inclusive,and high-qualitylearningenvironmentweprovide.

FullPrimary(Year0-8)withNoEnrolment Zone

AtRangiuruSchool,wecatertoYears0 rightthroughtoYear8-sobothPrimary andIntermediatestudents!Wedon’thave anenrolmentzoneeither,whichmeansany familieslookingforasmall,friendlyschoolwith biglearningopportunitiescanjoinourwhānau. Locatedjust10kmoutsideofTePuke,we

offerthebestofbothworlds—aclose-knit, supportivecommunityinabeautifulrural setting,whilestillbeinganeasydrivefrom town.Whetheryou’refromnearbyorfurther aﬁeld,ifyou’relookingforacaring,vibrant schoolwhereyourchildwillthrive,we’dloveto hearfromyou!

Comeandvisit—we’dlovetoshowyou around!

Ngāmihinui, HannahMortimore Principal,RangiuruSchool

SpecialFeatures

•OwnBusService

•SmallClassSizes,BigLearning

•Abushclassroomlikenoother

•Spacestomove,toplay,tohave FUN

•GardentoTable,Learning throughGrowing

•AgDay-ACelebrationwiththe wholecommunity

•SportsOpportunities

•LeadershipfromSenior Students