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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 July

Mon 3

Assembly

3 Aug 2026

Mon 3

Tech Yr 7 & 8

3 Aug 2026

Tue 4

Parent Teacher Conferences 2.45 - 3.30

4 Aug 2026 - 5 Aug 2026

Fri 7

Tech Yr 7 & 8

7 Aug 2026

Tue 11

Yr 7-8 Rugby 7's

11 Aug 2026

Tue 11

Parent Teacher Conferences 2.45 - 3.30

11 Aug 2026 - 12 Aug 2026

Mon 17

Tech Yr 7 & 8

17 Aug 2026

Fri 21

Yr 7-8 Football Tournament

21 Aug 2026

Wed 26

Kahui Ako Kapa Haka Festival

26 Aug 2026

Mon 31

Assembly

31 Aug 2026

Latest Notices

Yr7-8 Football Practice

31 Jul 2026

Mōrena

Thank you to Kahu Hudson who has volunteered to be the coach for the football tournament.

She will be running practices on every Tuesday 2.10pm - 3pm up until the tournament on 21st August - weather permitting

We understand some students go on the bus in the afternoons or wont be able to stay after 2.30pm, so the earlier start time will allow them to get some practice in.

Younger siblings can remain supervise at school until 3pm if need - can you please just let us know if this is required.

Any questions please reach out.

Have a great weekend.

Ngā mihi,

Amanda Savage - Office Administrator

Duffy Books

24 Jul 2026

Kia ora koutou

Duffy Books order forms are coming home with your children today. Please can we have these back by next Wednesday 29th July.

If you could please double check their order form before they bring it back to school, that would be a great help. Some books are Bilingual and others in Te Reo Māori.

Have a great weekend.

School Notices

24 Jul 2026

Kia ora koutou

Please click HERE for this week's notices.

Have a great weekend.

Taranaki Mohoao Kapa Haka Festival

23 Jul 2026

Mōrena

Please click HERE for the information notice and permission form.

Have a great day

School Photos

22 Jul 2026

Mōrena

By now you should have received an email from Photolife with a Key Code and instructions on how to view and purchase your child/ren’s photos. If you haven’t received this please let me know as I have a copy of the codes. Free delivery ends Sunday 2nd August.

Thank you

Ngā mihi,

Amanda Savage - Office Administrator

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