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.
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
24/06/25 BOP Cross country
26/06/25 Celebration Walk 2.15pm
27/06/25 Last day term 2 & End of Term Assembly 1.30pm Everyone welcome to attend
14/07/25 Monday—No school for students. Teacher learning day
15/07/25 Tuesday First day of Term 3 2025
16/07/25 Photolife - Class and sibling photos
05/08/25 Ag Day Meeting 7pm Rangiuru School staffroom
07/08/25 Senior Block Open Evening 5.30pm
08/08/25 Te Puke Gym Year 7/8
13/08/25 ICAS English 9.30am—10.30am
18/08/25 ICAS Science 9.30am—10.30am
18/08/25 ICAS Spelling 11.00am—12.00noon
19/08/25 to 22/08/25 Senior Snow Camp
19/08/25 Tough Guy & Girl Challenge Rotorua up to Year 6’s
27/08/25 ICAS Maths 9.30am - 10.30am
29/08/25 Te Puke Gym Year 5/6
01/09/25 to 05/09/25 AIMS Week
15/09/25 BOT Meeting
19/09/25 Last day of Term 3 & end of term assembly
06/10/25 First Day of Term 4
17/10/25 Ag Day for Pongakawa School
23/10/25 Group Day
26/06/25 Celebration Walk 2.15pm
27/06/25 Last day term 2 & End of Term Assembly 1.30pm Everyone welcome to attend
14/07/25 Monday—No school for students. Teacher learning day
15/07/25 Tuesday First day of Term 3 2025
16/07/25 Photolife - Class and sibling photos
05/08/25 Ag Day Meeting 7pm Rangiuru School staffroom
07/08/25 Senior Block Open Evening 5.30pm
08/08/25 Te Puke Gym Year 7/8
13/08/25 ICAS English 9.30am—10.30am
18/08/25 ICAS Science 9.30am—10.30am
18/08/25 ICAS Spelling 11.00am—12.00noon
19/08/25 to 22/08/25 Senior Snow Camp
19/08/25 Tough Guy & Girl Challenge Rotorua up to Year 6’s
27/08/25 ICAS Maths 9.30am - 10.30am
29/08/25 Te Puke Gym Year 5/6
01/09/25 to 05/09/25 AIMS Week
15/09/25 BOT Meeting
19/09/25 Last day of Term 3 & end of term assembly
06/10/25 First Day of Term 4
17/10/25 Ag Day for Pongakawa School
23/10/25 Group Day