WELCOME TO PONGAKAWA SCHOOL
kuhu mai ki te ako, haere ki te awhi
enter to learn, go forth to serve
enter to learn, go forth to serve
Nau mai, haere mai ki Te Kura o Pongakawa.
Pongakawa School is more than a place of learning - it’s a second home where students, staff and whānau feel a deep sense of belonging.
As a full primary school (Years 1–8), we nurture, motivate and challenge our learners to engage in meaningful learning and develop the skills they need to thrive in an ever-changing world.
At Pongakawa, students experience success, build confidence, and have a lot of fun along the way.
Whether you're current whānau, a prospective parent, or a visitor wanting to learn more, we invite you to explore our website and discover what makes Pongakawa School such a special place to be.
Pongakawa School is more than a place of learning - it’s a second home where students, staff and whānau feel a deep sense of belonging.
As a full primary school (Years 1–8), we nurture, motivate and challenge our learners to engage in meaningful learning and develop the skills they need to thrive in an ever-changing world.
At Pongakawa, students experience success, build confidence, and have a lot of fun along the way.
Whether you're current whānau, a prospective parent, or a visitor wanting to learn more, we invite you to explore our website and discover what makes Pongakawa School such a special place to be.
Check out our latest community event:
Term Dates For 2025
TERM 1: 03/02/25 - 11/04/25
TERM 2: 28/04/25 - 27/06/25
TERM 3: 15/07/25 - 19/09/25
TERM 4: 06/10/25 - 16/12/25
TERM 2: 28/04/25 - 27/06/25
TERM 3: 15/07/25 - 19/09/25
TERM 4: 06/10/25 - 16/12/25
Upcoming Events Calendar
24/11/25 to 03/12/25 Water Safety Programme Whole School
26/11/25 Year 5/6 WBOP Athletics
27/11/25 AWOL Trip 12 noon Thursday
28/11/25 WBOP Surf Competition Yr 5/8 Tay St Mt Maunganui
08/12/25 End of Term 4 assembly Action Centre 1.30pm
08/12/25 BOT Meeting Email [email protected] for details. (Please note change of date)
09/12/25 Senior Social
10/12/25 Middles Disco $5.00 entry incl grazing table
10/12/25 Believe Morning Tea
10/12/25 Junior Christmas Party 1pm to 3pm Back Field
12/12/25 Final End of Year Assembly
16/12/25 Last day of term 4, half day only until noon
16/12/25 Canteen closed due to school finishing at 12 noon
02/02/26 First day of school Term 1 2026
26/11/25 Year 5/6 WBOP Athletics
27/11/25 AWOL Trip 12 noon Thursday
28/11/25 WBOP Surf Competition Yr 5/8 Tay St Mt Maunganui
08/12/25 End of Term 4 assembly Action Centre 1.30pm
08/12/25 BOT Meeting Email [email protected] for details. (Please note change of date)
09/12/25 Senior Social
10/12/25 Middles Disco $5.00 entry incl grazing table
10/12/25 Believe Morning Tea
10/12/25 Junior Christmas Party 1pm to 3pm Back Field
12/12/25 Final End of Year Assembly
16/12/25 Last day of term 4, half day only until noon
16/12/25 Canteen closed due to school finishing at 12 noon
02/02/26 First day of school Term 1 2026