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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 May

Thu 21

Behaviour Management

21 May 2026

Fri 22

RRS Junior tabloid sports years 1-4

22 May 2026

Thu 28

School Board Meeting

28 May 2026

Latest Notices

Positive behaviour for learning meeting this Thursday

18 May 2026

Positive Behaviour for Learning: PB4L Meeting

This was postponed due to a lack of interested parents.

We hold this event on 21st May, 6-30pm in the Atunui Room.

On this night, we will together unpack Positive Behaviour for Learning and look at other issues related to behaviour management in our school. Please join us this evening to learn how we solve issues and problems here at Tauhoa.

See you all there.

Menu #2 Week 5-8

18 May 2026

Please find attached a copy of the menu for the next 4 weeks.

Regards

Jody Otway

MONTHLY-MEAL-PLANNER-1.docx

Rodney Rural Sports permission needed

13 May 2026

We send out a blanket permission slip for ALL sports activities throughout the year. This form needs to be signed so your children can attend. I have a few forms outstanding.

Please check that you have done this over in the forms section.

Juniors have their first RRS trip (Tabloid sports day) coming up on the 22nd May, and seniors have Soccer and Hockey on 12th June

Thanks

Jody Otway

Marae Trip tomorrow Wednesday 13th May (Cleasby and Te Pahi students)

12 May 2026

Hi families,

This trip to the marae is taking place tomorrow for all Cleasby and Te Pahi students.

Students will need:

Please ensure all tamariki have suitable nonslip, closed shoes, wear sun block/hat and bring a rain jacket and warm clothes

A morning tea and lunch will be provided for adults and tamariki. Please note the marae are not able to cater for special dietary needs or food allergies (please ensure tamariki and adults bring their own packed morning tea and lunch as needed)

Tamariki will need to bring their own water bottles

Students will be back at school by 2.30

PINK SHIRT DAY!

12 May 2026

It's pink shirt day this Friday, 15th May. Students are asked to come dressed in pink!

Pink Shirt Day is about working together to stop bullying by celebrating diversity and promoting kindness and inclusiveness.

As usual, we will hold a short parade/dance party and invite students to make a gold coin donation that will go directly to the mental health foundation.

Looking forward to painting Tauhoa PINK!