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 a 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 a 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
12/05/25 BOT Meeting Please contact Craig Haggo by email for more information Email: [email protected]
13/05/25 AWOL Otanewainuku Rima Loop to Whataroa Falls
27/05/25 School Cross Country Yrs 0-8
02/06/25 Kings Birthday Public Holiday
03/06/25 Te Puke Cluster Cross Country Yr 4-8 Pongakawa
04/06/25 Boostrix Immunisation Year 7
07/06/25 Quiz Night 2025 — Theme is ”Once Upon A Legend”
10/06/25 WBOP Cross Country Yr 4-8
11/06/25 Fresh Moves Baycourt Theatre
12/06/25 Seniors Students at Field day
17/06/25 to 20/06/25 Hong Kong Students here at Pongakawa
20/06/25 Matarkiki Public Holiday
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 15/07/25 Tuesday First day of Term 3 2025
16/07/25 Photolife
08/08/25 Te Puke Gym Year 7/8
29/08/25 Te Puke Gym Year 5/6
13/05/25 AWOL Otanewainuku Rima Loop to Whataroa Falls
27/05/25 School Cross Country Yrs 0-8
02/06/25 Kings Birthday Public Holiday
03/06/25 Te Puke Cluster Cross Country Yr 4-8 Pongakawa
04/06/25 Boostrix Immunisation Year 7
07/06/25 Quiz Night 2025 — Theme is ”Once Upon A Legend”
10/06/25 WBOP Cross Country Yr 4-8
11/06/25 Fresh Moves Baycourt Theatre
12/06/25 Seniors Students at Field day
17/06/25 to 20/06/25 Hong Kong Students here at Pongakawa
20/06/25 Matarkiki Public Holiday
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 15/07/25 Tuesday First day of Term 3 2025
16/07/25 Photolife
08/08/25 Te Puke Gym Year 7/8
29/08/25 Te Puke Gym Year 5/6