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
23/10/25 Primary Teacher Strike Day
24/10/25 Group Day
27/10/25 Labour Day - Public Holiday
03/11/25 Year 5-8 School Athletics
03/11/25 BOT Meeting
05/11/25 to 07/11/25 AWOL Camp
10/11/25 Year 2 Beach Education Programme
11/11/25 Te Puke Year 5/6 Cluster Athletics
11/11/25 Year 3/4 Beach Education Programme
12/11/25 Year 5/6 Beach Education Programme
13/11/25 Year 7/8 Beach Education Programme
13/11/25 Year 4 Camp sleep over at school
14/11/25 Year 3/4 Jiddles camp day at Mount Maunganui
14/11/25 Year 0/1 Beach Education Programme
21/11/25 Grandparents Day / Dance in Action / Book Fair
08/12/25 End of Term 4 assembly
24/10/25 Group Day
27/10/25 Labour Day - Public Holiday
03/11/25 Year 5-8 School Athletics
03/11/25 BOT Meeting
05/11/25 to 07/11/25 AWOL Camp
10/11/25 Year 2 Beach Education Programme
11/11/25 Te Puke Year 5/6 Cluster Athletics
11/11/25 Year 3/4 Beach Education Programme
12/11/25 Year 5/6 Beach Education Programme
13/11/25 Year 7/8 Beach Education Programme
13/11/25 Year 4 Camp sleep over at school
14/11/25 Year 3/4 Jiddles camp day at Mount Maunganui
14/11/25 Year 0/1 Beach Education Programme
21/11/25 Grandparents Day / Dance in Action / Book Fair
08/12/25 End of Term 4 assembly