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Friday 5th - Saturday 6thDecember 2025Click here for details!We look forward to celebrating with you all! |
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Tēnā koutou katoa Ko Tainui te waka Ko Pare Hauraki te rohe Ko Tīkapakapa te moana Ko Te Waitangi ō Hinemuri me Waihou ngā awa Ko Tui Kairangi te maunga Ko Te-Paeroa-o-Toi-te-Huatahi te wāhi Ko Karanga te Tūī te pā Ko Te Kura Tuatahi o Paeroa te kura No reira, Tēnā koutou, tēnā koutou, tēnā koutou katoa.
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Behind our school stands an old pa site “Karanga e Tūī.” TūīKairangi, Primrose Hill is our maunga. |
Ko Hauraki te Iwi
Our school acknowledges and recognises all Hauraki Iwi. When establishing the school’s Rūmaki Unit, the following iwi were identified as strongly represented within our school – Ngāti Maru, Ngāti Tamaterā, Ngāti Hako, Ngāti Tara Tokanui, Ngāti Paoa and the hapū Ngāti Tawhaki. Within our school charter, guided by the school’s vision we will show our commitment to the revitalisation of Haurakitanga |
Paeroa Central School is a dual medium primary school located in the rural town of Paeroa.
The school is 140 years old and currently operates 4 classrooms with a roll of approximately 80 students. We have two English Medium classes and two Māori Medium Level 1 Rūmaki classes. In the Rūmaki classes, Te Ara Hou o te Reo, 80-100% of learning is in Te Reo Māori. Auraki (English) Medium students also have lessons in Te Reo Māori working within Level 4 Te Reo Māori. All students have the opportunity to join Kapa Haka and work towards performing at the Hauraki Festival in Term 4.
Each class has a teacher aide or kaiawhina. Some support staff also run small group learning programmes. All children are supported with their learning. We have a school wide focus on literacy: te reo Matatini and numeracy: Pāngarau. We have a cultural curriculum linked to our unique area Hauraki. This includes hītori (history), pūrākau (traditional stories) and kawa me ngā tikanga (rules that are set).
We are an Enviro school and in Term 2 and 3, learning is student driven where practical activities are tied to learning about sustainability. Students may cook, work in the school vegetable gardens and orchard, make ointments using rongoā, design and paint murals, and/or work with local community. Our students strive to be excellent Kaitiaki (Guardians).
We strongly promote Sport and Education Outside the Classroom programmes.
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Kia ora whānau and community members,
Te Kura Tuatahi o Paeroa wishes to advise that asbestos testing and possible asbestos removal works will be taking place at the school on:
📅 Saturday 6 June
📅 Sunday 7 June
The area affected is the Shaw Block, located alongside Wood Street and adjacent to the Paeroa Baptist Church.
🚫 For health and safety reasons, please do not enter the school grounds during this time.
The area will be secured, and all work will be undertaken by licensed asbestos specialists following strict WorkSafe and Ministry requirements.
Please help us keep everyone safe by:
✔ Staying off school grounds during the works
✔ Keeping children away from the site
✔ Respecting any barriers and signage in place
We appreciate the support and understanding of our whānau, neighbours, and wider community while this important work is completed.
Mona Hingston
Principal
Te Kura Tuatahi o Paeroa: Paeroa Central School
A reminder that school is closed tomorrow for Teachers Only Day. Nga mihi
A quick reminder that next Monday 25th May the school will be CLOSED. Nga mihi
🌿 Blue Springs Learning Adventure – Friday 22nd May 🌿
On Friday 22nd May, students from Te Kura Tuatahi o Paeroa in Takareko, Ureia (Year 4–5 only) and Mumuhau Seniors will be exploring our river system at the beautiful Blue Springs (Waihou Awa) near Putāruru. 💧
This exciting educational trip connects directly to our Marau ā-Kura, helping to localise learning and strengthen meaningful connections for our tamariki through hands-on experiences in our natural environment.
We are looking forward to learning alongside Waikato environmentalist Whaea Jo and our own Enviroschools expert Whaea Beccy. 🌱
🚌 Transport: Bus – $3 per student
🎒 Students will need to bring:
• A day bag
• Good walking shoes
• Morning tea
• A water bottle
👕 NB: Full school uniform must be worn
⏰ Programme for the Day
8.30 am – Leave school
10.15am – Arrive at Stream Study Location
10.30am
• Takareko head to Blue Springs with Whaea Beccy
• Rotation 1 begins – Mumuhau stream study with Whaea Jo & Whaea Rachael
11.45am – Lunch for Mumuhau & Takareko
12.15pm
• Mumuhau head to Blue Springs with Whaea Beccy
• Rotation 2 begins – Takareko stream study with Whaea Jo & Whaea Rachael
1.30pm – Depart Blue Springs
🌊 Learning Activities
🔍 Macroinvertebrate testing – Whaea Beccy
🌡️ Clarity tube & temperature testing – Whaea Jo
💨 Velocity of the river – Whaea Rachael
🎨 Habitat assessment through observational drawing – Teacher Led
We can’t wait for a day of exploration, science, learning, and connection with our awa! 💙 #TeKuraTuatahioPaeroa #EnviroSchools #BlueSprings #WaihouAwa #LearningOutsideTheClassroom #KoTeAkoKoTeTipuAke
Korero Mai, Korero Atu
Mauri Tu, Mauri Ora
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