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Nestled beneath Mt Maungatautari in the heart of rural Waikato. We have a current roll of 41 from year 0-8 operating 3 classrooms. Programmes have a strong emphasis on literacy and numeracy. We also provide programmes with a local flavour focussing on the environment, history, and Outdoor Education.
Hora Hora School's annual agricultural day is a cherished event that exemplifies the deep connection between the school and its community. This special day, held each year in the heart of the picturesque countryside, brings together students, teachers, parents, and local residents in a celebration of rural life and the importance of agriculture.
The Hora Hora School community wholeheartedly embraces this event, with families and teachers working tirelessly to prepare their children's animals and projects for display. This event not only fosters a sense of togetherness but also imparts vital life lessons about sustainability, responsibility, and the significance of agriculture in their lives.
The Hora Hora School agricultural day serves as a living testament to the enduring bond between the school and its community, where traditions are upheld, knowledge is shared, and a love for the land is passed down through the generations.
Horahora School Agricultural Day from Horahora School on Vimeo.
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18 Dec 2024
Well the weeks are certainly flying by. There are not too many days left in the school calendar, but still so much to do!
All classroom placements should have been received for 2024. We will be moving classrooms in the final week of school.
This coming week we will be farewelling four students early as they are heading away early. For this reason we have brought forward our end of year Fun Day to Wednesday to ensure we can celebrate our year with all students. There has been high demand for a 'wheels day'. Students can bring along something with wheels for our fun day - rollerblades, scooters, bikes etc, and we will have all of the school bikes here for use too. There will be pool fun, a waterslide and hopefully a visit from Santa. Please send along a plate of kai for a shared morning tea.
On December 17th, our PTA is holding a Softball and Carols night. See the flyer attached - all welcome!
A huge thank you to Maria, Bridget, Michelle, Kate, Simon and Ash for completing even more hours in our outdoor classroom, it's looking great!
Please begin returning all library books before the end of year,
Thank you!
Monday - December 9th
Tuesday - December 10th
Wednesday - December 11th
End of Year Fun Day!
* Shared morning tea (Bring a plate to share)
* Santa visit!
* Wheels Day (Bring your helmet)
* Pool
* Waterslide
BOT meeting 5.30pm
Thursday - December 12th
Final Music Lessons for 2024
Friday - December 13th
Upcoming:
Monday - December 16th
Moving Day - Moving Classroom Spaces
Tuesday - December 17th
End of year assembly 10am
Sample Books and reports go out.
Softball and carols night 6pm
Wednesday - December 18th
Last day, school closes at 12pm
Thank you,
Kirsty Steeghs.
Kia Ora Parents,
Welcome to Layla and Taylor who are starting with us on Monday. Layla will be in Karaka and Taylor will be in Rimu. It is lovely to welcome another set of new faces into the school.
Remember to keep packing those togs and towels, we are swimming most days for the remainder of the year.
We have had to postpone our outdoor classroom opening date. There are still lots of pieces of the puzzle to come together and it has become clear that we will not quite have this ready in time. Please keep an eye out for the new date when it is advertised!
Is anyone looking for 3 chicks to add to their backyard? At the end of the term, our chicks will be looking to spread their wings to a new home. At this stage, I am still not sure if they will be hens and roosters. Let me know if you are interested.
The end of the year is coming up quickly, and there is a lot of work happening behind the scenes to set 2025 up to be a good one! If you haven't already, please remember to send through a photo of your child as a toddler/5 year old to add to our prizegiving slides.
Week 8
Monday 2 Dec
Working Bee: Alex from Enviroschools is doing a small working bee from 2 - 5pm - if you are willing to help in the outdoor classroom, please come and join us!
An Olympic visitor coming to school
Tuesday 3 Dec
Wednesday 4 Dec
All classroom placements will be emailed to parents for 2025.
Thursday 5 Dec
Music
Friday 6 Dec
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Thank you!
Have a great week ahead!
Kia Ora,
A few notes about the week ahead...
Term 1
Starts: 3 February
Ends: 11 April
No School:
All Cambridge Schools are closed Feb 7, this day is made up in Term 4.
Term 2
Starts: 28 April
Ends: 27 June
Teacher Only Day:
June 13th (Cambridge wide teacher development day).
Term 3
Starts:
14 July
Ends: 19 September
Term 4
Starts:
6 October
Ends:
18 December
And here is the plan for the week ahead! Don't forget to dust off your swimmers and pack a towel
Monday - 25th November
Working Bee 4pm
Lunch orders are due - Forms have been sent home. Orders to the office please. Mince & Cheese Pie $3, Bacon and Egg Pie $3.
Tuesday - 26th November
Final Athletics Practise - Dress Suitably
Mrs Jones in Tawa
Miss Forkitt in Karaka
Mrs Steeghs in Rimu
Wednesday - 27th November
School Athletics Day - Starts at 11.10am
Mrs Jones in Tawa
Thursday - 28th November
Swimming Starts - Please pack your swimming gear!
Friday - 29th November
Interschool Athletics - You will be notified if your child has qualified for the Rural School Team once the results are finalised.
Miss Forkitt in Karaka
Thank you!
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