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At Te Waka Kura o Mohua students prepare for the future by learning skills and knowledge, and developing the personal resources that are needed to live satisfying, balanced and responsible lives.
We cater for all students, whatever their needs. Part of our philosophy is to take into account the interests and abilities of each student. We devise individual programs to support maximum learning where necessary. Please contact us if you need any further assistance - we would love to hear from you. Ake Ake Kia Kaha. 
31 July 2026 - From the Principal, Jono Hay
Tēnā koutou katoa, Welcome back to Term 3 It has been a really positive and settled start to Term 3. This time of the year is always interesting and exciting as senior students focus in on the end of the year and exams, a wide variety of events are occurring such as year 11 camp, winter tournament week and the school ball. In addition, we start to turn an eye to planning for 2027 with course information evening and course selection interviews supporting students with forward planning and subject choices for the year to come. I look forward to all that the term ahead brings as the days draw out and we get nearer to spring. Property Development Over the school holiday break, a number of property projects were undertaken. These projects bring us to a point where every classroom and teaching space has been rebuilt, redeveloped or substantially improved over the past six years. We are incredibly fortunate with the facilities that we have. They make for a beautiful and comfortable environment for students and staff and mean we are well placed going forward for teaching and learning. Work over the holiday included new lighting in some of the science laboratories along with new acoustic wall lining. New hot water cylinders have been installed in a number of areas along with improved ventilation in the hospitality block - Nga Iwa o Matariki. The student support building - Te Hoe Tere o Te Waka has new heat pumps and upgraded electrical infrastructure. An outside canopy to enable covered access to the Technology block in all weather has been installed and an old Tractor Shed set in the heart of the school has been demolished to make way for future landscaping. We picked up a new covered trailer in the holidays from Canterbury Fabrication. This trailer will be used for a variety of school trips to carry gear and equipment. It is signwritten with the school logo thanks to Bay Creative so will be recognisable if you see it driving down the road. Thank you very much to sponsors Rural Service Centre and NBS for their generous support towards funding for this new resource. On the field, the new football goals are well utilised by the students and the rugby posts are now installed and in use. The inevitable question ‘why one set of rugby posts’ is answered by the fact that the primary use is for practice kicking. By placing the posts in the middle of the field, students can kick as far as they like without the ongoing risk to neighbouring property and school buildings. We are well catered for with rugby fields, when needed, at the recreation park. Future Property Projects Over the coming months, three more major property projects are planned and will continue to enhance the school facilities. These are a redevelopment of the Hall foyer toilets, resurfacing of the driveway, footpath and netball court on the Waitapu Rd entrance and pool shade structure. I hope that you get an opportunity to enjoy these improvements in due course. Ake ake kia kaha Jono Hay |
TERM THREE 2026 CALENDAR
August 14 ........... Goldie August 18 ........... Uniform Shop open August 24 ........... Board Meeting August 28 ........... Daffodil Day August 28 ........... Goldie August 31– Sept 4.......NZSS Winter Tournament Sept 1 .................Uniform Shop open Sept 7–18......CAA– Reading, Writing, Numeracy Sept 10- 16......... Yr 11– 13 School Exams Sept 11 .............. Goldie Sept 15 .............. Uniform Shop open Sept 18 .............. Senior School Ball Sept 25 .............. Goldie Sept 25 .............. End of Term Three Oct 12 ................ Term Four Begins Uniform Shop The uniform shop will be open in Term 3 2026 on August 18th, Sept 1st & 15th from 1-1.40pm (lunch break). Ask office staff for directions. You will need either cash, or phone internet banking and to show us the transaction before you may take the uniform. Uniform Acc: 03 1354 0370134 000 and use student’s name as reference, please. Any uniform returns must still have tags on the clothing, and not have been worn, thank you. Any enquiries please speak to the new uniform co-ordinator Pip Giblin, email [email protected] 
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