Yesterday some of our Year 5 & 6's participated in the Howie Tamati League Tournament. We came away with second…
READ MORE >>Information for anyone wishing to attend on Saturday. Parking: there will be additional parking available at the back of the…
READ MORE >>Last Wednesday 7 tamariki from Puketapu School participated in the Weet-Bix Kids TRYathlon Unfortunately there was no swim so they…
READ MORE >>Happy Easter from these cool bunnies & Makaia Enjoy your extra long weekend with whānau & loved ones
READ MORE >>Thank you to The Lab for their donation of basketballs We loved having Ben Carlile-Smith and Aled Jones come to…
READ MORE >>If you hadn't already heard the Puketapu Fluro Fun Run fundraiser launched today and we have officially started our journey…
READ MORE >>Join our SUPERSTAR team Are you a dynamic, fun-loving individual with a passion for making a positive impact on young…
READ MORE >>Some of our Mako Values, Duffy Book and Students of the Day so far this year. https://www.facebook.com/reel/1352328438780133
READ MORE >> Meet Rocky We've got some paws-itively awesome news to share with you! Meet Rocky, Mrs Pascoe's dog. Rocky is a…
READ MORE >>We trust our Puketapu whānau had a wonderful Waitangi Day. Whether you spent time with your whānau at home, explored…
READ MORE >>Kia ora Welcome to 2024 at our kura. I’m really looking forward to working with you and your precious tamariki…
READ MORE >>Welcome Back to 2024! OFFICE HOURS: The school office will be open the below days between 10am-2pm: Thursday 25 Jan…
READ MORE >>Check out this mural designed by one of our Year 8’s Iona Den-McKay and painted by Iona and her friends…
READ MORE >>Farewell to a legend... We all know Mr Walker loves a good dad joke: Why did the scarecrow win an…
READ MORE >>We have made it to the end of 2023! Please see link below for our end of year Newsletter: https://www.smore.com/jzt2u6…
READ MORE >>To make the week fun and go out with a BANG, our staff dressed up for the week. Starting the…
READ MORE >>We began singing our national anthem as a school, setting the tone for an incredible assembly. Our Kapa Haka Whakataetae…
READ MORE >>Tuesday night was a special one as we celebrated the graduation of our fantastic Year 8 students! A huge thank…
READ MORE >>SOMADD 2023 - What a night! SOMADD 2023 was held last Friday and was an absolute blast! Check out this…
READ MORE >>After an incredible 28 years of dedication and hard work, it's time to say goodbye to a remarkable member of…
READ MORE >>Todays Assembly & Te Mako Matawhero Awards Rimu: Jack Dudley, Aria Marshall, Ahkira Takarei-Holswich, Jahkarta Hoeta & Lucas Stewart. Tōtara:…
READ MORE >>Watch till the end and you will see some of the teachers running!
READ MORE >>Good morning, everyone! What a beautiful start to the week with the sun shining bright
READ MORE >>What a beautiful day for a quick assembly in the quad Today, we celebrated the achievements of our Te Mako…
READ MORE >>THANK YOU to Mitre 10 MEGA New Plymouth for donating some of your buckets for our end of year SOMADD…
READ MORE >>Thanks Netball Taranaki, we hope you enjoyed our new turf!!!
READ MORE >>There is a lot going on around school at the moment Turf down - just waiting on the sand to…
READ MORE >>Incase you missed the news The Hurricanes Poua have in their coaching group for Super Rugby Aupiki 2024! - https://www.hurricanes.co.nz/news/article/hurricanes-poua-confirm-coaching-group-for-super-rugby-aupiki-2024?fbclid=IwAR1mUWIN1Ssg6ewnTOT3Gs8vlGrnavLlC0eQfKYyux01Qu9TQTdYUXv3kfU
READ MORE >>Parihaka was the centre of a peaceful resistance movement led by Te Whiti-o-Rongomai and Tohu Kākahi. The protesters tried to…
READ MORE >>Thanks to the amazing efforts of our students, families, and friends, we've successfully raised over $1200 to support our upcoming…
READ MORE >>Today at Puketapu School, we participated in the national earthquake drill - New Zealand ShakeOut! Our tamariki showed our school…
READ MORE >>Farewell Announcement for Anya It is with mixed emotions that we announce the departure of our beloved Anya from Puketapu…
READ MORE >>The Puketapu board is thrilled to announce the appointment of Katherine Pascoe (Ngāti Porou) to the role of Principal of…
READ MORE >>First day of term 4 It it great to see so many sun hats out in the playground today. We…
READ MORE >>That's a Wrap on Term 3! Today, our school came alive with the magic of books as we held our…
READ MORE >>Wig Wednesday / Wacky Hair Day @ Puketapu School 2023! We raised just over $200 for Child Cancer Foundation. Ka…
READ MORE >>We have the whānau points counted and the winning whānau group for 2023 Cross Country was Kākāpō! 1st- Kākāpō 2nd-…
READ MORE >>Enrolment at our school is governed by an enrolment scheme, details of which are available from the school office. In…
READ MORE >>On Thursday 24 August, 40 year 7 & 8 students headed to Hāwera to participate in Intercschool Rugby, Football and…
READ MORE >>Duffy Stars Congratulations to some of our Duffy Award winners from the last couple of weeks. And a BIG SHOUT…
READ MORE >>Each year we ask students to design a cover for our Learning @ Home books for the following year. This…
READ MORE >>This term's learning is all about my magnificent machine - my body: how it works, how to keep it healthy,…
READ MORE >>DAFFODIL DAY This year we raised just under $200 for Daffodil day, to be donated to The Cancer Society.
READ MORE >>Once again we have teamed up with Game Changer to provide quality Puketapu branded clothing. Order directly through Game Changer…
READ MORE >>Cross Country - Fun Run / Walk Talk is coming… Save the date: Thursday 31 August (with a postponement date of Friday…
READ MORE >> Meet Our School Leaders! Kaitiaki Tama Kingston Benton Hey everyone! I'm Kingston, and I'm excited to be your Kaitiaki Tama this…
READ MORE >>Introducing a Dynamic Duo of Teachers in Kōwhai 1! We are thrilled to introduce the fantastic teaching team in Kōwhai…
READ MORE >>Raewyn and Rodney We are thrilled to introduce you to the newest members of our caretaking team, Raewyn and Rodney!…
READ MORE >>We would like to welcome: Vicki Pihama An accomplished educator with over 30 years of teaching experience, Vicki has recently…
READ MORE >>This week we will be introducing some of our new staff to our whānau and community. We would like to…
READ MORE >>From now, rather than saving everything for one weekly roundup newsletter, we will have one big newsletter at the start…
READ MORE >>In this issue: Week 10 @ Puketapu School was a big one; Farewell to three of the best; PJ day…
READ MORE >>In this issue: Celebrate the end of Term 2 with us next week; Information on Mid Year Reports and Learning…
READ MORE >>In this issue: Celebrate the end of Term 2 with us; School Values with Mako Awards, Te Mako Matawhero Awards…
READ MORE >>In this issue: Manu Tukutuku Day - Save the date; School Values to celebrate; What's on the menu for next…
READ MORE >>In this issue: Week 6 at school from our tamariki; School values to celebrate; Lucky Book Club Issue #4 is…
READ MORE >>In this issue: National Young Leaders Day 2023; Changes to our Leadership Team; Get your Puketapu Hoodies and Crews from…
READ MORE >>In this issue: PINK SHIRT DAY; School Values everywhere with Mako Value Awards, Te Mako Matawhero Awards, Duffy Awards &…
READ MORE >>In this issue: Week 3 through the eyes of two Kōwhai students; Before & Afterschool Care announcement; Help keep our…
READ MORE >>In this issue: New Zealand Curriculum Refresh; Staff Announcements; Te Mako Matawhero Awards; Duffy Theatre Show @ Puketapu; Check out…
READ MORE >>In this issue: Term 2 starts off with a BANG; ANZAC Day; Before & After School Care; Learn about how…
READ MORE >>In this issue: Puketapu Museum; Mrs Perry goes on Maternity leave; School values to celebrate; Did you know the fruit…
READ MORE >>In this issue: Out of School Care - A Message from the Puketapu School Board; Puketapu Museum is here next…
READ MORE >>In this issue: Week 8 @ Puketapu with Pare & Marlia; How we show School Values at school; Te Mako Matawhero…
READ MORE >>In this issue: Did you hear our Fire Alarm?; School Photos update, get your orders in for free delivery; Have…
READ MORE >>In this issue: Thank You from Matua Ngatai; Photos from our Community Picnic and a message from Miss Sowman; Puketapu…
READ MORE >>In this issue: Tonight is the night for our Community Picnic; Working Bee tomorrow; School values & Mako awards; Winter Sport…
READ MORE >>We are seeking an inclusive, professional, hard working and creative teacher to deliver an innovative design technology programme.
READ MORE >>In this issue: Kapa Haka in 2023; NZEI Union Meeting Wednesday next week; Picnic by the Pool & Farewell to…
READ MORE >>In this issue: Some questions you can ask your tamariki after school; Community Picnic & Farewell for Miss Sowman: SAVE…
READ MORE >>In this issue: A message from our Kaitiaki Tama & Kaitiaki Kotiro; School Values all round at Puketapu; An update…
READ MORE >>In this issue: A message from our Kaitiaki Tama & Kaitiaki Kotiro; School Values all round at Puketapu; An update…
READ MORE >>In this issue: A message from the Board & from our Principal; Farewell to those who are leaving; Thank you,…
READ MORE >>In this issue: Check out all you need to know for SOMADD this evening; Kaitiaki Leadership Day out; Year 8's…
READ MORE >>In this issue: Mrs Sattler heads out to visit our year 6's at camp; School management in 2023; Keep being…
READ MORE >>In this issue: Ex-Principal Mr Smith comes to visit; Save the date for SOMADD; Superstars & Duffy Award winners for…
READ MORE >>We are seeking a new member of our teaching team for 2023.
READ MORE >>In this issue: Student Showcase & Te Mako Matawhero Awards; Be Sun Smart; An important message for the Croc lovers;…
READ MORE >>In this issue: Tātarakihi Festival photos and stories; GUMBOOT FRIDAY; Tо̄tara take on Govett Brewster, Puke Ariki & the Library; Dates for…
READ MORE >>In this issue: Te Roopu o Puketapu attends the Tātarakihi Festival today; Planning for 2023 is under way; Te Mako…
READ MORE >>We are seeking three teachers to be part of our team, starting Term 1 2023.
READ MORE >>In this issue: Welcome back to Term 4; Check out our new sandpit & Basketball hoops; This weekend is a…
READ MORE >>In this issue: Term 3 is done!; Student Showcase celebrating our learning along with our Te Mako Matawhero award winners;…
READ MORE >>In this issue: A message from our Principal; Farewell to Mrs Benton; Thank you to our wonderful Home & School…
READ MORE >>In this issue: Kia Kaha Te Reo Māori; Maakete Puketapu coming up on Wednesday 28 September; Te Mako Matawhero & Superstar…
READ MORE >>We are delighted to announce the results of our Board of Trustees Election
READ MORE >>In this issue: Kia Ora - Be Well; Next week is Maori Language week; We got Wiggy with it on…
READ MORE >>In this issue: We love Spring and Fathers' Day; Time to enrol younger siblings for 2023; Safety at school and…
READ MORE >>Up to five students from out of zone may be able to enrol for Term 4
READ MORE >>In this issue: CROSS COUNTRY, CROSS COUNTRY, CROSS COUNTRY; Whānau winners KAKAPO; Cross Country results; NO SCHOOL TOMORROW - Teacher only day;…
READ MORE >>In this issue: Don't forget to vote for Board of Trustees; Safety at our gate & driveway; Te Mako Matawhero Award…
READ MORE >>In this issue: Thank you to our outgoing Board of Trustees and a reminder to all to vote; Learning is…
READ MORE >>In this issue: Student Showcase; Living our School Values with Te Mako Matawhero Awards & Superstar awards; Board of Trustee…
READ MORE >>In this issue: Welcome back to Term 3; Living our School Values; HOT LUNCHES for Term 3; Mid Year Learning…
READ MORE >>Nominations for our school Board of Trustees are now open
READ MORE >> In this issue: Tumuaki appreciation week; Student Showcase; Kapa Haka photos; Tōtara at Pukeiti; Kowhai @ Rotokare; Lots of Mako Award winners and…
READ MORE >>n this issue: DONT FORGET NO SCHOOL TOMORROW (Learning & Wellbeing Conferences); Changes in Kauri 3; Superstars for week 9;…
READ MORE >>They were a little bit like Masterchef judges, testing the menu! A small group of students from all across our…
READ MORE >>These are our 'Let's Go' leaders. You will see them promoting the importance of being safe when traveling to school.…
READ MORE >>We would like to say a HUGE thank you to Bunnings New Plymouth who have donated heaps of stuff to…
READ MORE >>We are excited to announce that in 2022 we are introducing a fourth School Value: Kia Ora - Be Well…
READ MORE >>To celebrate the end of Term 1 our Totara ākonga (and kaiako) dressed up as superheroes! Up up and away!
READ MORE >>For students seeking enrolment within the first enrolment period in 2021, the deadline for receipt of applications for out-of-zone places…
READ MORE >>Recently our Year 7&8 students went for a walk to Bell Block beach and took photos of our local environment,…
READ MORE >>Puketapu School has launched Empower - Learn - Belong, our approach to home learning.
READ MORE >>Bell Block is growing fast and to make sure Puketapu School continues to be able to provide for tamariki in…
READ MORE >>Bell Block is growing fast and to make sure Puketapu School continues to be able to provide for tamariki in…
READ MORE >>We are delighted to announce our new Board of Trustees
READ MORE >>2019 BOARD OF TRUSTEE PARENT ELECTIONS Puketapu School School profile number: 2223 Nominations are invited for the election of five…
READ MORE >>We love being outdoors and active and we love our new bike track! With the help of Bikes in Schools…
READ MORE >>This year we are delighted to welcome 7 new faces to our teaching team, including two who were once students…
READ MORE >>There were physical challenges, activities never tried before, team activities and a whole lot of fun. Thank you so much…
READ MORE >>In 2016 we had a conversation with our Puketapu community around these three questions: What are the aspirations for your…
READ MORE >> We all love to scooter and after a little help from the Scooter Skills team from Sport Taranaki,…
READ MORE >>We were going to be heading up the mountain, but the road to the Visitor Centre was closed! Instead, we…
READ MORE >>Heaps of rugby talent on display at Puketapu School as we begin term two. We have had a really strong start…
READ MORE >>Rimu 3 have been learning about different shapes. They had a go at recreating Paul Klee's "Castle and…
READ MORE >>It's fast, it's physical... and you can get pretty wet! Our Puketapu Piranhas played a great first game of Canoe…
READ MORE >>We have had some pretty cold and wet weather, but it won't stop us! As soon as the rain eases,…
READ MORE >> Two teams took part in this year's PCT Challenge at the TSB Stadium. It;'s a tough course, with plenty…
READ MORE >> What do you get if you have a bouncy castle, a slide, bump-it balls, face painting, games, food…
READ MORE >>Our Vision is to Empower All People to be Healthy, Lifelong Learners. We are really stoked with having our maunga…
READ MORE >>Tena koutou nga hapori o Puketapu, It is with great sadness that I have to tell you that on Sunday…
READ MORE >>We are so excited to have the first of our new uniforms!
READ MORE >>Following the water contamination and restrictions last week, Puketapu School is opening tomorrow (Monday) with the following measures: - Children…
READ MORE >>After plenty of community consultation, we have changed our values. Our new values are Kia kaha – Do your best…
READ MORE >>We celebrated many special achievements at our final assembly of 2017. As well as recognising achievements from tamariki from all…
READ MORE >>There was singing, dancing and a whole lot of celebrating! Tonight our hapori gathered in the quad on a beautiful…
READ MORE >>Rimu 4 had an adventure out to Stoney Oaks Wildlife Park near Inglewood. We saw all kinds of animals: horses…
READ MORE >>Our Year 5 & 6 students joined hundreds of other Taranaki tamariki to take part in this year's Tough Kid…
READ MORE >>Rimu 1 went to visit Mrs Paterson's farm. She has lots of interesting things to learn about! Mrs Paterson is…
READ MORE >>In November, our Year 7 & 8 students visited our nation's capital for a week of experiences. Wellington harbour,…
READ MORE >>The Year 5 & 6 students were away on camp, so the Year 4s had some adventures of their own.…
READ MORE >>This year our Year 5 & 6 students went to Te Wera. What an adventure! Challenges, teamwork, water, mud, hills...…
READ MORE >>Our kapa haka roopu took part in Puanga 2017. Huge thanks to Mrs Gotz, Matapaepae Urwin and to all the…
READ MORE >>We have researched, designed, manufactured and marketed... From our concepts for a business, right through to selling our end products,…
READ MORE >>We had an awesome team from Puketapu School this year - 31 students took part in the Weetbix Tryathlon at…
READ MORE >>Mrs Gotz and these amazing Year 8s (and siblings) stuck with it for the long haul, walking from 10am-10pm in…
READ MORE >>Puketapu School will be holding a Car Boot Stall and Market Day on Saturday 1 April 2017. This event is…
READ MORE >>This morning two groups of our children took part in creative dance workshops run by Pagan from the Royal New…
READ MORE >> Next week the whole school will be going to visit Muru Raupatu Marae. We have all been learning…
READ MORE >>We celebrated the re-opening of our school pool with a family picnic and pool party. The pool has been re-surfaced,…
READ MORE >>We had some very special visitors to our Assembly today, who brought the Rugby League World Cup with them! We…
READ MORE >>Issue 7 of the Puketapu Press is being delivered to every letterbox in Bell Block over the next two weeks.…
READ MORE >>Our Production this year was "Gold Rush!" What an amazing show! Well done to all our performers and huge thanks…
READ MORE >>Wow what great racing we saw this year! The weather may have not played well, but the competition, spirit, friendship and…
READ MORE >>On Thursday 1 September we had a great day of professional learning for our staff and community with Nathan Mikaere…
READ MORE >>Puketapu School was delighted to host the Connected Learning Advisory regional support day in New Plymouth on Thursday 25th August. 40…
READ MORE >>We were pleased to say a big Puketapu welcome to Mr Walker, who officially started at Puketapu at the start…
READ MORE >>We are delighted to present Issue 5 of our Community Newsletter, the Puketapu Press. Puketapu Press ISSUE 6 (Term 2,…
READ MORE >>We are delighted to announce the results of our Board of Trustees election
READ MORE >>Puketapu School is delighted to confirm the appointment of Ngatai Walker as our new Principal.
READ MORE >>After 43 years teaching and more than 10 years at Puketapu School, Mr J is retiring.
READ MORE >>The weather looked like it wasn't going to play ball, but we went ahead anyway and it was great fun!…
READ MORE >>On Friday 5 February, Year 7 & 8 students walked the White Cliffs Walkway, in the far north of Taranaki. We walked…
READ MORE >>It was with great pride that we said farewell to our graduating Year 8 students at a beautiful shared dinner…
READ MORE >>We are delighted to present Issue 5 of our Community Newsletter, the Puketapu Press. Puketapu Press ISSUE 5 (Term 4,…
READ MORE >>Wow, what an amazing week! Our Year 5 and Year 6 students attended a week long camp in Te Wera…
READ MORE >>We kept the Cup! Our Year 7/8 Interschool Rugby team retained the Linkhorne Cup.
READ MORE >>Our new purpose-built Junior Playground is open for business! Designed with features to help development of our younger children, the…
READ MORE >>Our Roopu did very well when they performed at the Tatarakihi Festival recently.
READ MORE >>We had a special guest at our Assembly, inspiring us all to be happier and healthier ... future leaders of…
READ MORE >>This week we have baked, iced, decorated and sold lots of Gingerbread Horses to help raise money for NZ Riding…
READ MORE >>For the last two weeks of Term 2 we celebrated Book Carnival, and wow! what a great time we have…
READ MORE >>We know our new murals are gorgeous - now so do all the Daily News readers too! Check out the…
READ MORE >>We are delighted to present Issue 4 of our Community Newsletter, the Puketapu Press. Puketapu Press ISSUE 4 (Term 2,…
READ MORE >>Our Report to the Community 2014, a summary of the activities and achievements of Puketapu School during the 2014 year,…
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