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Built on respect, driven by growth, and grounded in our rural place.

Welcome to Horahora School.

Horahora School has proudly been part of the Horahora community for 115 years.

Our school is nestled beneath Mt Maungatautari, in the heart of rural Waikato. We have a current roll of 44 students from Years 1-8 and operate three classrooms.

Our learning programmes have a strong emphasis on literacy and numeracy (with specific attention to the curriculum refresh - Te Mātaiaho). We also provide programmes with a local context, focussing on the environment, history, and education outside the classroom.

Our vision for all ākonga entering Horahora School at age 5, and leaving in Year 8, is that they will develop skills and dispositions that will enable them to transition seamlessly into High School and beyond.

Horahora School will support children to become confident and capable, life-long learners who can achieve their potential.

We treasure our community partnership and recognise that this is integral to our students’ success, as we strive to provide the best possible education for each and every child.

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News & Events

What's happening at Horahora School?

Upcoming Events in February

Fri 6

Waitangi Day

6 Feb 2026

Mon 9

Week Two

9 Feb 2026

Wed 11

Community Picnic

11 Feb 2026

Mon 16

Week Three

16 Feb 2026

Mon 23

Week Four

23 Feb 2026

Latest Notices

Community Picnic

2 Feb 2026

Please see the details about next week's Community Picnic attached. RSVP by Friday.

Community-Picnic.pdf

Newsflash W0 T1

30 Jan 2026

Kia ora,

I hope you’ve all had a fantastic break and enjoyed some quality family time over the holidays.

We are looking forward to seeing everyone back at school this Monday (2nd Feb)! This week’s Newsflash is a bit more detailed than usual, as it includes our Term One class letters and a full overview of what’s coming up this term.

To our five new families: A very warm welcome to our community! You’ll receive this Newsflash every Friday afternoon. It’s designed to be a quick, one-page brief on the week ahead.

Pro-tip: Please make sure to download the SkoolLoop app. It is our primary way of staying in touch, and you’ll find all our updates and the weekly Newsflash there as well.

See you all on Monday!

2026-Newsflash-W0-T1pdf-1.pdf

Newsflash - Week Ten Term Four

12 Dec 2025

Kia ora!

Fabulous day for a zoo trip! Our kids were fantastic and I suspect they will sleep well after their BIG day. Please see our final newsflash for 2025 attached.

Have a wonderful weekend.

Shannon

Newsflash-Week-Ten-Term-Four-2025pdf.pdf