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'Hauraki ki Uta, Hauraki ki Tai, Hauraki Kōwhao Rau'

NAU MAI, HAERE MAI WELCOME TO PAEROA CENTRAL SCHOOL

 

 

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.

 


 

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

 

'Ko te ako, ko te tupu ake'
'Together we learn, together we grow'

We have a cultural curriculum linked to our unique area - Hauraki

 

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.

 

 

What's happening at Te Kura Tuatahi o Paeroa: Paeroa Central School:?

Upcoming Events in September

Tue 1

TOD - Auraki only (Mumuhau Closed)

1 Sep 2026

Tue 1

Thames Valley Cross Country

1 Sep 2026

Thu 3

THRIVE Programme

3 Sep 2026

Fri 4

PhotoLife School Photos

4 Sep 2026

Tue 8

Auraki to Reo Rua in 2027

8 Sep 2026

Tue 8

Online Team Hui - Auraki

8 Sep 2026

Thu 10

Manu Kōrero Evening

10 Sep 2026

Thu 10

THRIVE Programme

10 Sep 2026

Mon 14

Online Auraki PLD - all day

14 Sep 2026

Wed 16

School Speeches

16 Sep 2026

Wed 16

ECE Visit - Opal

16 Sep 2026

Mon 21

Board of Trustees - Monthly Hui

21 Sep 2026

Mon 21

Ohinemuri Speeches

21 Sep 2026

Fri 25

End of Term 3

25 Sep 2026

Latest Notices

NO SCHOOL Tomorrow - Auraki Whanau
31 Aug 2026

📣 Reminder for our Auraki whānau

There will be NO kura tomorrow, Tuesday 1 September, for students in Mumuhau Teina and Mumuhau Tuakana, as our Auraki kaiako will be attending a Teacher Only Day.

Thank you for your understanding and continued support.

Ngā mihi nui

School Newsletter - 17 August 2026
17 Aug 2026

Kia ora e te whanau,


A hard copy will be in your child's bag this afternoon. Please read and return the slip to school for the newsletter draw.

Nga mihi

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📣 KURA PĀNUI - 17 August 2026
14 Aug 2026

📣 KURA PĀNUI | IMPORTANT DATES & CELEBRATIONS 📣

🏃‍♀️🏃‍♂️ OHINEMURI CROSS COUNTRY – GO TEAM!
We are incredibly proud of our 14 ākonga who have been selected to represent Te Kura Tuatahi o Paeroa at the Ohinemuri Cross Country! 🌟

Congratulations to:

⭐ __Marz____________________________
⭐ __Graeson____________________________
⭐ __Kupai____________________________
⭐ __Wetene____________________________
⭐ __Harrison____________________________
⭐ __Malia____________________________
⭐ __Reiya____________________________
⭐ __Manahau____________________________
⭐ __Braxton____________________________
⭐ __Ellina____________________________
⭐ __Tyrell____________________________
⭐ __Robert____________________________
⭐ __Harmony____________________________
⭐ __Giovanni____________________________

We know you will represent our kura with pride, determination and mana. Kia kaha, kia māia, kia manawanui! 💚🏃‍♀️🏃‍♂️
We are already so proud of you all! 👏

🌿 RUMAKI WHĀNAU – IMPORTANT REMINDER 🌿
📅 Friday 21st August
📍 Rumaki Akomanga: Teacher Only Day
⏰NO SCHOOL

Our Rumaki staff will be attending a Pangarau Wānanga in Hamilton.

🚨 THERE WILL BE NO SCHOOL FOR Ureia, Papakauri and Takareko students ON FRIDAY 21ST AUGUST.

Thank you to our whānau for your understanding and support. ❤️

🚌🌊 AURAKI CLASS TRIP – TAURANGA 🌊🚌
📅 Monday 24th August

Our Auraki akomanga, Mumuhau Teina and Mumuhau Tuakana, will be travelling to Tauranga for an end-of-term class trip! ☀️🌊

This will also be a special opportunity for our tamariki to celebrate Whaea Kelly’s final term with us this year. 💐💛

📝 Permission slips will be sent home on Monday 17th August.
Please keep an eye out for these and return them as soon as possible.

💚 Ngā mihi nui ki a koutou e te whānau for your continued support of our kura and our ākonga.

Ko te ako, ko te tipu ake 🌱

🏃‍♀️🏃‍♂️🌿 SCHOOL CROSS COUNTRY 🌿🏃‍♂️🏃‍♀️
11 Aug 2026

 

📣 A reminder for all our whānau!

Āpōpō, Wednesday 12 August, is our School Cross Country Day! 

🎉 Dress in House Colours - but remember that wearing shorts and tee-shirt is best, when running!

🕐 Starting at 1.00pm: Ka tīmata ā te 1.00pm 

🏃 Ka tīmata tuatahi ngā tamariki 5, 6 me te 7 tau.
Our 5, 6 and 7 year olds will race first.

👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Nau mai, haere mai e te whānau!
All whānau and supporters are welcome to come along, tautoko our tamariki and cheer them on! 👏📣

Kia kaha, kia māia, kia manawanui!
Give it your best, and most of all, enjoy the day! 🌟

🏃‍♀️💨🌿🏃‍♂️💨🌿🏃‍♀️💨

🩺 Health Update for Our Kura Whānau
5 Aug 2026

 

Kia ora e te whānau,

Waikato Regional Hauora has advised that there has been an increase in reported cases of scabies across the Waikato/Hauraki region. We wanted to share this information to help keep our tamariki and whānau safe and well.

What is scabies?
Scabies is a common skin condition caused by tiny mites that burrow into the skin, causing an intensely itchy rash.

How does it spread?
Scabies is usually spread through prolonged skin-to-skin contact. It can also be passed on by sharing:
• Clothing
• Towels
• Bedding
• Upholstered furniture that has recently been used by someone with scabies

What should you do?
If you or someone in your whānau develops persistent itching or a rash (especially if it becomes worse at night), please seek advice from your GP, hauora provider, or local pharmacy. Early diagnosis and treatment can help prevent it from spreading.

For more information about symptoms, treatment, and prevention, visit Healthify NZ:
👉 https://healthify.nz/health-a-z/s/scabies

Thank you for helping us keep our kura and wider community healthy.

Ngā mihi nui ki a koutou katoa.

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