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‘He iti te kopara ka rerere I te puhi o te kahikatea’

Though the bellbird is small, it can reach the crown of the kahikatea

Principal's Message

Nau mai, haere mai ki te kura o Makuri (Welcome to Makuri School)

Makuri School is situated between the Makuri Awa (river) and Nga maunga o Puketoi (Puketoi Range). This is a rural area between Pahiatua township and the Pongaroa community to the east. Here at Makuri the classroom meets native NZ bush and rural surroundings. The school is a full primary (years 0-8), and has 2 classrooms. A junior class and middle/senior class operate 3 days a week and one whole class for 2 days a week. The very supportive community makes this happen with annual fundraising to support the school with the staffing required. The school uses structured literacy to provide great reading foundations for our junior Akonga (learners). We have a motivated and enthusiastic staff who provide wonderful support for our Akonga. The school has worked a lot on its local curriculum recently including educational trips into our local Bush, and connecting with local environmental support services. We have active, industrious children and endeavour to provide a well balanced, varied and fun learning environment.

Join us on our journey and read more about our beautiful school.

Murray Grimmer
Principal

What's happening at Makuri School?

Upcoming Events in March

Fri 13

Minor Sports Y1 - Y2

13 Mar 2026

Fri 13

Technology

13 Mar 2026

Tue 17

Weetbix Tryathlon

17 Mar 2026

Fri 27

Technology

27 Mar 2026

Latest Notices

Homework Procedure

17 Feb 2026

Building Great Habits with Our Homework Procedure

At Makuri School, we believe homework should be about building consistency and a bridge between home and the classroom. For homework, we are implementing a "Daily Transit" policy. Every student has been issued a year-level workbook containing 40 units—one for each week of the school year.

We ask that these books live in your child’s book bag and travel to and from school every single day. Even if they aren't working on it that night, the habit of carrying their tools is a vital life skill.

Parent Tip: If an activity is tricky or doesn't suit you, don't sweat it! Just write a quick note in the book and your child can skip it. Or ask that the activity is explained in more detail at school. We value your feedback and your time.

Makuri-School-Homework-Procedure.pdf

Junior Swimming Wednesday 18th February

17 Feb 2026

Hi All,

Tomorrow we have the Junior Swimming at Alfredton School. Could all the junior Students come to school with their swimming equipment and lunch etc. There is a sausage sizzle and other food available at the event. There isn't any pre orders this year. If the students could bring some money we can help them on the day. I will be in the pool as usual. Vic Perry will be supporting the students while not in the pool.

We'll take the bus and Vic Perry will be coming with support vehicle. If you have a booster seat for your child can you leave it with us for the day. We need to leave at 9am. Event starts at 10:30 am. It will finish at 1:30pm so we should be back by 2:45pm.

Any questions please contact the school.

Mr G.

Last Day at the Domain

18 Dec 2025

Hi All,

The plan for tomorrow is to meet at school at 8:45am as usual. We have some gear to transport down to the Domain.

I'll have this ready for parents to load up to take down. We need to transport the kids down as well obviously.

If someone has a grill plate or something to cook bulk sausages on a fire it would be great.

Basic Ideas for day.

Set up gazebos and base camp for the day.

Explore potential swimming holes.

Set up a slip and slide