Term Dates

MISSION STATEMENT

"Preparing our children for their future.

Children preparing themselves for their future."

Rawhitiroa School, situated on the outskirts of Eltham in Taranaki, caters for students from Years 1 to 8. They enjoy education in a safe, aesthetically pleasing, inclusive learning and play spaces. Students experience an environment conducive to successful learning and develop with teachers respectful, responsive and reciprocal relationships.

We strive for our children to be strong in Literacy and Numeracy, to expand their knowledge and skills across the curriculum, celebrate their successes and others, and to be positive active members of their community.

Strong relationships and partnerships connect home, school and the community. Families have many opportunities to engage in and support school activities and direction. Students in the past have been highly involved in the maintenance and beautification of nearby Lake Rotokare, a community-led project to create a pest-free sanctuary for bird life. Children learned in an atmosphere of mutual respect where being a member of the school's community and making a contribution is valued.

"He WAKA eke noa." - We are all on this journey together.

Whanaungatanga, Aroha, Kaitiakitanga, and Ahuatanga.

What's happening at Rawhitiroa School?

Upcoming Events in October

Wed 28

Puanga

28 Oct 2026

Thu 29

Assembly

29 Oct 2026

Fri 30

Yr 7-8 Tech

30 Oct 2026

Latest Notices

Puanga Tomorrow - Wednesday 28th October

27 Oct 2026

Mōrena

Confirmation of organisation for this event is as follows:

The bus will be leaving school at 11.30am and will return by 3pm.

Carline Edwards is the teacher in charge for this event. Ajay & Kauby will be attending and Amanda Savage will also go on the bus to ensure a good ratio of adults to students.

Kapa Haka Uniform:

Girls

- School Sports Top

- Black skirts (provided by school)
- Hair tied back in one pony tail or plait

Boys

- School Sports Top

- PLAIN black shorts

Can all students that have their own sports top please wear them to school tomorrow, all those that don't have been issued one.

Students will need their own morning tea & lunch and a drink bottle on the day.

For parents & whānau attending it is recommended that you arrive 15 minutes prior to pay entry and be seated in time for the 1.30pm performance. It is a gold coin koha. For those who are unable to attend, Te Korimako o Taranaki 94.8FM will live stream the entire event on their facebook page.

If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to ask.

Have a great day

Ngā mihi,

Amanda Savage - Office Administrator

Rawhitiroa School Assembly

23 Oct 2026

Kia ora

As you know next week is a short week with Labour Day on Monday. Our Puanga Festival performance is on Wednesday 28th October. To allow practices for this with the short week our first assembly for this term will now be on Thursday afternoon at 2.30pm. I apologise for any inconvenience this may cause.

regards

Jan

Pet Day Results

23 Oct 2026

Kia ora koutou

Please click HERE for Pet Day results.

Have a fantastic long weekend.

Puanga Festival - Seats on Bus Available

21 Oct 2026

Mōrena

As you are aware, our kapa haka students are traveling to Waitara for their Puanga performance on Wednesday 28th October by bus.

We have 5 seats available for whanau on this bus, leaving school at 11.30am. These are on a first in first served basis.