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Welcome to all new and existing families to Tauhoa School

Tauhoa School has a long history of educating children in this area for over 140 years. It was rebuilt in 2010. Our multi-purpose room and new library, Atuanui, were completed in 2017.

Our school operates an open-door policy and has a warm, approachable staff.

It is our firm belief that working with families enables us to provide an opportunity for children to develop into happy, well educated, lifelong learners.

Our school promotes the demonstration of Tauhoa Citizenship through “Doing your Tauhoa BEST”. Students are explicitly taught expectations and how to Be Respectful, Empathic, Self-aware, and Trustworthy.

Tauhoa School promotes learning with our learning tools or learner dispositions. We want all our learners to be: Resilient, Responsible, Inquisitive, Self-motivated and Collaborative.

Our school enjoys a supportive community with spirit and a passion to do the best for our tamariki, our children. Our school relishes the environment in which we live in and promotes the care of our land.

Whilst continuing to celebrate our traditional rural background, we also seek to create a 21st century learning environment. We want our students to be prepared for the future whilst celebrating their history.

I look forward to working and learning alongside you, and your family, at Tauhoa.

Vivienne Goldsmith,
Principal

What's happening at Tauhoa School?

Upcoming Events in August

Mon 17

Senior Camp

17 Aug 2026 - 21 Aug 2026

Mon 31

Dental Van visit till Friday 11th Sept

31 Aug 2026

Latest Notices

Rodney college open day this Friday

11 Aug 2026

RODNEY COLLEGE OPEN DAY – FRIDAY 14 AUGUST

Kia Ora Year 8 Wellsford, Tapora, Tomarata and Tauhoa Students and Whānau

Rodney College warmly invites Year 8 students and their families to our Open Day on Friday, 14 August. This is an opportunity to better understand the wide range of opportunities we offer in academics, arts, sport, music, and leadership, all focused on preparing our students for success.

From 9.30am – 12.45pm, students will take part in four workshops built around our core values - Manaakitanga (respect), Ako (learning), Hauora (wellbeing), and Whanaungatanga (connection). Workshops will be led by our staff, with support from current Rodney students, including former Mangawhai Beach students and our Head Student Council leaders.

Parents are able to take a tour of the school during the workshops. After this there will be an opportunity to visit to the Learning Centre where parents can learn more about how the diverse needs of students can be met at Rodney College. There will be some light refreshments provided in the Library and an opportunity to meet the Senior leadership team.

Students should bring their usual morning tea and a water bottle. We will finish just at 12.45pm to ensure students can return to school on the bus as usual.

We look forward to meeting you and giving you a clear sense of what Rodney College has to offer.

Dental Van visit

11 Aug 2026

The dental van will be parked at school from Monday 31st August till Friday 11th September.

Scabies Information

6 Aug 2026

Please see the attached information about the scabies outbreak.

Scabbies-outbreak.docx

Classroom Change

5 Aug 2026

It took a lot to make the decision, but I have moved Atiu and Te Pahi classes.

There were only 11 Year 3/4 students and 19 Year 7/8 students in the tiniest class.

Although the idea of having a special space for our intermediate year was a good one. It worked when numbers were lower, and other classes were high in numbers too, but it comes down to usable space and student management. The size of the class, the size of our 13-year-old boys and girls, and the number of them have made the decision for me.

The new Atiu looks fantastic; the space works well for this little class, and I am sure the Seniors will enjoy the bigger area to move around in.

The name is travelling with the class for this year. Te Pahi is now the middle class in the main block.

Regards

Mrs G

Baby chicks are arriving today

4 Aug 2026

Chicks are arriving today. Please bring a small box to transport them in.