Hauroko Valley Primary School

17/09/2026

Kia ora Team,

A reminder for tomorrow – no school uniforms or sneakers, please.

All students need to come dressed for a day outdoors in warm, waterproof clothing, warm hats and gumboots, as we will be visiting the farm.

The bus will depart HVP by 8.45 am, ready for our farm visit to begin at 9.00 am.

Our Year 8 students will remain at school, with a productive day planned. They will also need to wear old clothes rather than school uniform.

Following the farm visit, and weather permitting, all Year 0–7 students will head into Tuatapere for our “Making Our Mark” activities. Each class will be giving back to our local community by delivering goodies, helping out and visiting local people and organisations.

Kowhai will visit the Friday Playgroup and Tuatapere Library before making deliveries to people and organisations around the garage end of town.

Matai will start at the playground for lunch and a play, before heading to the Medical Centre and completing their community activities.

Totara will begin at Tui Base Camp, then visit people and places from there towards PGG. They will also spend some time weeding around the Humpridge Track sign.

Rata – Year 7 will enjoy lunch at Tui Base Camp, which is being provided, before joining Kowhai to help with their community deliveries.

It will be a busy day with plenty of opportunities for our students to learn, connect with our community and make their mark by giving back.

13/09/2026

-NZ Y O U N G F A R M E R S. A G R I K I D S N Z -
10am, 12th October 2026
Registrations Open
Compete in teams of three
Registrations are open to primary school students between the age of 8 and 13
Registrations close 11:59 pm the Sunday before the event.

13/09/2026

- T E R M 3, W E E K 9. N O T E S -

10/09/2026

- G O L F. T O U R N A M E N T -
Join our Year 7&8 students as they fundraise for their school Camp in Term 4 for the Humpridge Track.

Hauroko Valley School Camp Fundraiser. We are raising money towards our school camp along the Humpridge Track. This is a nine hole Ambrose style tournament on Friday the 23rd October 2026. There are to be a maximum of four people in each team. Please pay and enter as a team. Entries are limited to t...

09/09/2026

- D I S C O V E R Y -
A problem solving focus for learners today. Great to see key capabilities and school values in action!

09/09/2026

- T R E E. P L A N T I N G -
Thanks to the Naylor family for providing our Year 5&6’s with a tree planting fundraiser for their Bannockburn Camp.

Weather was perfect and kids were awesome! Great teamwork and effort put in by all.

06/09/2026

03/09/2026

- P A L S -
The Physical Activity Leaders at HVP are amazing! These students are Making Their Mark through their leadership, energy, and encouragement.

Most weekdays, our PALs organise and lead games and activities for classes across the school. They prepare the equipment and confidently guide students through physical exercises, movement activities, and games to get everyone active at the start of the day and during fruit break.

As positive role models, our PALs encourage everyone to get involved, bringing students of all ages together. They lead by example, promoting fair play, teamwork, inclusion, and positive interactions.

Through their enthusiasm and leadership, our PALs are creating a more active, connected, and positive school environment. They are not just leading activities — they are Making Their Mark at HVP!

02/09/2026

- DISCOVERY -
Today our Year 4’s joined our Year 0-3’s and assisted in the set up and pack down sharing awesome leadership. Students engaged in a range of activities involving taking turns, and supporting others as part of our village. Thanks to Teacher Regina for photos.

02/09/2026

- EIS TECHNOLOGY-
Today was the Marie Murphy Technology Challenge at Waianiwa School. We were very fortunate to send two teams for Years 7&8 to participate today.

The Year 7&8 teams had to design and build a water tower structure - with enough strength to hold up a 1.5l water bottle - using newspaper, tape, and string. A mystery challenge for the Year 7&8's included building a marble run track with 4 changes in direction.

Although unplaced both teams showed brilliant problem solving skills, teamwork, and our school values in action. Ka pai te mahi to our amazing students.