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

Sat 17

Pet Day

17 Oct 2026

Latest Notices

Popcorn Fundraiser

25 Sep 2026

Mōrena

Due to no fault of ourselves or Dr Bugs Popcorn, ordered popcorn will unfortunately not be available to be picked up today.

Half our order has been lost in the mail, and whilst the company has resent a new batch urgently, sadly it hasn't arrived in time.

Thank you for your patience, and orders will be available to be picked up the first week back to school.

Thank you.

End of Term 3 Whānau Celebration

23 Sep 2026

Mōrena

Just a reminder that numbers for lunch need to be in by the end of today please. Thank you to our families that have already replied. Please see below for details:

To celebrate the student's learning throughout Term 3, you are invited to join us on Friday 25th September from 12.30pm.

Program for the Day

9am - School Starts for Students as normal

12.30pm - Lunch - Sausage Sizzle thanks to the Home & School

- one sausage per person - school lunches will be available

1.00pm - House Quiz

1.30pm - End of Term Assembly

- Sharing of Student Learning Journey

2.30pm - School Finishes

If we finish early, children may go home early with whānau.

Could you please click HERE and complete the form for lunch numbers by Tuesday 22nd September.

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