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Tēnā koutou katoa, Haere mai! 

Welcome to Featherston School – Te Kura o Paetūmokai


Nestled in the heart of Featherston, the southern gateway to the Wairarapa, we are a full primary school serving approximately 150 tamariki, from new entrants to intermediate. Guided by our vision, Te Whakakitenga, we nurture resilient learners with strong cultural and whānau identities, proud to contribute to their community. Our mission, Ko te Uaratanga, reflects our pride in who we are and where we come from.

The name Paetūmokai carries rich pūrākau (stories) from Rangitāne and Ngāti Kahungunu iwi, reflecting the dual heritage of many of our students. These stories connect us to the legendary navigator Kupe, who left his mokai Tauira to guard his people, and to the hunting traditions of a local chief. Together, these narratives weave a tapestry of identity and connection, grounding our kura in the deep cultural history of our whenua.

If you would like to know more please read This is Our Story - Our School Name and Our Logo.

What's happening at Featherston School Te Kura O Paetūmokai?

Upcoming Events in June

Mon 16

Matariki Activity Fun Day

16 Jun 2025

Mon 16

Ruma Karearea (5) library visit 2pm

16 Jun 2025

Mon 16

Ruma Kiwi (6) Library 2.30pm

16 Jun 2025

Tue 17

School Assembly

17 Jun 2025

Tue 17

Ruma Piwakawaka (4) Library 2.30-3pm

17 Jun 2025

Wed 18

Matariki Hangi

18 Jun 2025

Wed 18

Y7&8 Basketball Kuranui College

18 Jun 2025

Thu 19

Official Matariki Days for 2025

19 Jun 2025 - 22 Jun 2025

Thu 19

Ruma Pukeko (3) Library 10-10.30am

19 Jun 2025

Thu 19

Ruma Kokako (1a) - Library 11-11.30am

19 Jun 2025

Fri 20

Matariki - School Closed

20 Jun 2025

Fri 20

Ruma Tui (2) Library 9.30am

20 Jun 2025

Fri 20

Ruma Kereru (1) Library 11-11.30am

20 Jun 2025

Mon 23

Sth Wairarapa Speech Competition

23 Jun 2025

Mon 23

Ruma Karearea (5) library visit 2pm

23 Jun 2025

Mon 23

Ruma Kiwi (6) Library 2.30pm

23 Jun 2025

Tue 24

Regional Speech Competition

24 Jun 2025

Tue 24

Abby - Rachel with Niko 0272224600

24 Jun 2025

Tue 24

School Assembly

24 Jun 2025

Tue 24

Ruma Piwakawaka (4) Library 2.30-3pm

24 Jun 2025

Wed 25

Y7&8 Basketball Kuranui College

25 Jun 2025

Thu 26

Ruma Pukeko (3) Library 10-10.30am

26 Jun 2025

Thu 26

Ruma Kokako (1a) - Library 11-11.30am

26 Jun 2025

Fri 27

End of term 2 - school closes at 3pm

27 Jun 2025

Fri 27

Ruma Tui (2) Library 9.30am

27 Jun 2025

Fri 27

Ruma Kereru (1) Library 11-11.30am

27 Jun 2025

Mon 30

Ruma Karearea (5) library visit 2pm

30 Jun 2025

Mon 30

Ruma Kiwi (6) Library 2.30pm

30 Jun 2025

Latest Notices

Term 2 - Holiday Program at St Teresa's School
12 Jun 2025

Please see attached

Te Kura o Paetumokai Matariki Celebration
10 Jun 2025

 

Monday 16th June - Matariki Activity Morning
●     Students will choose their activities this week.

●     First activity begins 9:05am

●     Each activity runs for 40 minutes

●     Whānau welcome to join the fun!
 

Wednesday 18th June - School Hangi
●     Food donations needed by Monday 16th June so we can prepare on Tuesday.  We will ask for help prepping the kai closer to the day. You will need to bring a knife or peeler & a cutting board.

●     Please send: potatoes, kumara, carrots, pumpkin, cabbage (leaves needed to line the baskets and bread - on Monday 16th.

●     For meat donations, please contact Michelle in advance through school.

●     Boys will dig the hangi pit for steam pudding and stuffing from Tuesday.

●     The Hangi will be cooked in multi kai cookers and served for lunch in the hall.  The Hangi pit will be lit by 6am and steam pudding and stuffing will go in.  Multi kai cookers will be turned on at 6.30am.  We are hoping this will be cooked by 11.50am.

●     Food will be served & eaten in the hall.
 

Awesome school holiday activities at Wairarapa Events Centre, Carterton
9 Jun 2025

Psst…school holidays are coming!


Kitchen Chaos: Wednesday 2nd July 11am & 2pm sessions

Spray and Wipe are messy magicians, and they’ve been invited to a surprise party. But after a terrible cake squishing accident, magic is let loose in the kitchen! Circus, slapstick and magic combine in this very special adventure for children aged 3 to 8. Tickets at https://www.cartertonec.co.nz/kitchen-chaos-wednesday-2-july-11am-2pm/

The Home Inside: Tuesday 8th July 1pm & 2:30pm sessions

A language-lean work to empower children’s emotional resilience aimed at 4-8 year olds! Winnie is a homebody. She finds joy and escape in drawing, and playing with her soft-toy, Afi the monkey, often staying up into the early hours of the morning absorbed in her creativity. One morning struggling with tiredness, frustration at her parents, and anxiety about going to school, Winnie’s emotions erupt into a tantrum, transforming her bedroom into a fantastical natural world.  Underscored by music, puppetry, and striking visual design, The Home Inside is a heartwarming tale of emotional growth, self-discovery, and the power of nature to heal. Tickets at https://www.cartertonec.co.nz/the-home-inside-tuesday-8-july-1pm-230pm/

The Pantoloons Present Red Riding Hood: Sunday 13th July 1:00pm

Gran’s cottage in Fairytale Woods is under threat, the Wolf wants to build Wolfie Towers, and the trees are shaking in their roots! But sassy Red, eco-friendly Charlie (pretending to be a lumberjack), and his chaotic pet moa Murray aren’t letting go without a fight. Tickets at https://www.cartertonec.co.nz/the-pantoloons-present-red-riding-hood-sunday-13-july-1pm/

If you’ve made it this far, thanks for reading my email and hope to see some of your students at these fantastic events!

Ngā mihi,

Ashleigh Macleod

 

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