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MISSION STATEMENT

"Preparing our children for their future.

Children preparing themselves for their future."

Rawhitiroa School, situated on the outskirts of Eltham in Taranaki, caters for students from Years 1 to 8. They enjoy education in a safe, aesthetically pleasing, inclusive learning and play spaces. Students experience an environment conducive to successful learning and develop with teachers respectful, responsive and reciprocal relationships.

We strive for our children to be strong in Literacy and Numeracy, to expand their knowledge and skills across the curriculum, celebrate their successes and others, and to be positive active members of their community.

Strong relationships and partnerships connect home, school and the community. Families have many opportunities to engage in and support school activities and direction. Students in the past have been highly involved in the maintenance and beautification of nearby Lake Rotokare, a community-led project to create a pest-free sanctuary for bird life. Children learned in an atmosphere of mutual respect where being a member of the school's community and making a contribution is valued.

"He WAKA eke noa." - We are all on this journey together.

Whanaungatanga, Aroha, Kaitiakitanga, and Ahuatanga.

What's happening at Rawhitiroa School?

Upcoming Events in October

Mon 20

Assembly

20 Oct 2025

Fri 24

Yr 7-8 Tech

24 Oct 2025

Wed 29

Puanga Festival

29 Oct 2025

Latest Notices

In-School Athletics

16 Oct 2025

Kia ora koutou

Thank you everyone for your support of pet day last week. What a great day.

Due to this being a big ask for parents to be at school especially so soon after the holidays, we have not put a lot of pressure on tomorrow. We were also waiting to see what the weather was going to be like.

Tomorrow between 11am - 12.45pm we will be holding an in-school athletics event for all students. Thank you to Melissa from Sports Taranaki for your support and Debroa Watkins who has organised for us to borrow the Eltham Athletics high jump equipment.

Please feel free to join in if you wish.

Any questions please don't hesitate to contact Jan.

Puanga Festival

13 Oct 2025

Mōrena

Please click HERE for the information notice and permission form.

Have a great week.

Yes it's Pet Day

10 Oct 2025

Morena

yes it is pet day today.

Judging will start at 11am sharp.

Order is as follows:

· Lambs and Small Pets - Junior then Senior

· Calves, Big Pets & Pet Rocks - Junior then Senior

· Dress Up Competition

The dress up competition is not compulsory, but all our tamariki are welcome to dress up with their animals (including pet rocks). There will be four winners picked and they will all receive a recycled ribbon.

Please note no animals are to be at school before 10.30am. Animals are only permitted on the school grounds whilst being judged. All animals not being judged must be in the pool paddock at all times.

Could students please be supported by an adult whilst their pet/animal is on the school grounds. All students bringing a dog MUST be accompanied by an adult at all times including whilst being judged. All animals are to be on a lead or in a cage.

We may give out some highly commended awards on the day, and these will be recycled ribbons

Raffles:

Grocery raffle

Scratchy Raffle

Decorated cake raffle

Tickets all $2 each

The Home & School will be running a BBQ on the day. Costs are as follows:

· Sausage & Bread $3

· Steak Sandwiches $5

· Drinks $2

· Lollies $1

· Chocolate Bars $2