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 2026
TERM 1: 02/02/26 - 02/04/26
TERM 2: 20/04/26 - 03/07/26
TERM 3: 20/07/26 - 25/09/26
TERM 4: 12/10/26 - 16/12/26
TERM 2: 20/04/26 - 03/07/26
TERM 3: 20/07/26 - 25/09/26
TERM 4: 12/10/26 - 16/12/26
Upcoming Events Calendar
14/05/26 Year 8 Leadership Day - Adrenalin Forest 9am departure
15/05/26 Teacher Only Day - School closed for Students
18/05/26 PTA AGM Meeting Staffroom 7.00pm All Welcome
26/05/26 Whole School Cross Country
28/05/26 Year 3/4 Basketball World Cup
29/05/26 Argos Gym Year 3/4 & Year 7/8
01/06/26 King’s Birthday Public Holiday - No school
02/06/26 Cluster Cross Country
04/06/26 Year 5/6 Basketball World Cup
06/06/26 Pongakawa School Quiz Night
10/06/26 Funky Fun Day Year 2 ‘s & Seniors at Fieldays
16/06/26 WBOP Cross Country Competition
18/06/26 Funky Fun Day Year 4’s
18/06/26 Fresh Moves @ Baycourt
22/06/26 BOT Meeting Email: [email protected]
24/06/26 AWOL Mountain Biking Trip
25/06/26 Middles & Seniors Market Day
26/06/26 Argos Gym Year 5/6
30/06/26 BOP Cross Country
30/06/26 Juniors & Middles Disco
01/07/26 Disco Jiddles / Seniors
03/07/26 Last Day of Term 2
20/07/26 First Day of Term 3
29/07/26 Tauranga Music Festival Rehearsal (Bethlehem College)
14/08/26 Te Puke Gym Competition Year 5 to 8’s
01/09/26 Photolife Class Photos
15/05/26 Teacher Only Day - School closed for Students
18/05/26 PTA AGM Meeting Staffroom 7.00pm All Welcome
26/05/26 Whole School Cross Country
28/05/26 Year 3/4 Basketball World Cup
29/05/26 Argos Gym Year 3/4 & Year 7/8
01/06/26 King’s Birthday Public Holiday - No school
02/06/26 Cluster Cross Country
04/06/26 Year 5/6 Basketball World Cup
06/06/26 Pongakawa School Quiz Night
10/06/26 Funky Fun Day Year 2 ‘s & Seniors at Fieldays
16/06/26 WBOP Cross Country Competition
18/06/26 Funky Fun Day Year 4’s
18/06/26 Fresh Moves @ Baycourt
22/06/26 BOT Meeting Email: [email protected]
24/06/26 AWOL Mountain Biking Trip
25/06/26 Middles & Seniors Market Day
26/06/26 Argos Gym Year 5/6
30/06/26 BOP Cross Country
30/06/26 Juniors & Middles Disco
01/07/26 Disco Jiddles / Seniors
03/07/26 Last Day of Term 2
20/07/26 First Day of Term 3
29/07/26 Tauranga Music Festival Rehearsal (Bethlehem College)
14/08/26 Te Puke Gym Competition Year 5 to 8’s
01/09/26 Photolife Class Photos