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
24/08/26 to 28/08/26 Life Education
26/08/26 Tough Guy & Girl Rotorua
31/08/26 Tga Primary School Musical Festival Years 5/8 Performance
01/09/26 Photolife Class and sibling photos
01/09/26 Group Day Meeting at Otamarakau School 7.00pm
02/09/26 School speeches Year 4/8
03/09/26 Left to Our Own Devices Evening Action Centre 7.00-9.00pm
07/09/26 to 11/09/26 AIMS Week
14/09/26 BOT Meeting email [email protected]
16/09/26 Te Puke Speech Finals
17/09/26 to 18/09/26 AWOL Tramp - Whaitawheta
23/09/26 WBOP Speech Finals
25/09/26 Last day of Term 3. End of Term Assembly at 1.30pm
27/09/26 Daylight savings begins
21/09/26 Ag Day Pet diaries to be handed in to class teachers
12/10/26 First day of Term 4 8.45am
16/10/26 Ag Day
20/10/26 Second dose HPV
22/10/26 Group Day
03/11/26 to 06/11/26 Senior Camp
12/11/26 Te Puke Kapa Haka Festival (Orchard Church)
26/08/26 Tough Guy & Girl Rotorua
31/08/26 Tga Primary School Musical Festival Years 5/8 Performance
01/09/26 Photolife Class and sibling photos
01/09/26 Group Day Meeting at Otamarakau School 7.00pm
02/09/26 School speeches Year 4/8
03/09/26 Left to Our Own Devices Evening Action Centre 7.00-9.00pm
07/09/26 to 11/09/26 AIMS Week
14/09/26 BOT Meeting email [email protected]
16/09/26 Te Puke Speech Finals
17/09/26 to 18/09/26 AWOL Tramp - Whaitawheta
23/09/26 WBOP Speech Finals
25/09/26 Last day of Term 3. End of Term Assembly at 1.30pm
27/09/26 Daylight savings begins
21/09/26 Ag Day Pet diaries to be handed in to class teachers
12/10/26 First day of Term 4 8.45am
16/10/26 Ag Day
20/10/26 Second dose HPV
22/10/26 Group Day
03/11/26 to 06/11/26 Senior Camp
12/11/26 Te Puke Kapa Haka Festival (Orchard Church)