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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.
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Kia ora e te whānau,
We’re getting ready for our Tombola Stall at this year’s Featherston School Night Market, and we need your help to make it a hit!
We’re asking each whānau to donate a bottle or jar of something fun, useful, or tasty that we can wrap up and sell at the market.
Ideas for donations:
Please make sure all items are new and unopened.
We’ll wrap them up ready for the Tombola!
Every bottle helps us raise funds for our kura while spreading a bit of community joy.
Ngā mihi nui for your generosity and support!
This Friday, our school is proud to take part in Gumboot Friday — a fun and meaningful event supporting youth mental health across Aotearoa.
Facing mental health challenges can feel like walking through mud every day. Put on your gumboots and stand with us as we raise funds for free counselling for New Zealand’s tamariki and rangatahi (aged 5–25) through I Am Hope.
???? When: This Friday
???? What to do: Wear your gumboots to school (this is not a non-uniform day - just a gumboot day)
???? Donation: Gold coin
By wearing your gumboots and donating, you’re helping young people in distress get the support they need, when they need it most. Your generosity isn’t just appreciated — it’s life-changing.
Tuesday 28 October 2025Kia ora e te whānau,
We have made the decision to postpone our Year 4–8 Cluster Athletics Day originally planned for tomorrow (Wednesday 29 October) to the following day, Thursday 30 October.
The grounds up at Card Reserve (Rugby Grounds) are currently extremely wet, and we are making a judgement call that Thursday will be a much better day for weather, with less wind and no rain forecasted.
Please note:
● All tamariki will need to bring their own lunch on Wednesday 29 October, as we have already cancelled our lunch providers for tomorrow.
● Tamariki will also need to bring their own lunch on Thursday for Athletics Day.
● On Thursday, sausages, baking, juicies, and water will be available for purchase as part of a fundraiser for our kura.
Ngā mihi nui for your understanding and support, we look forward to a fantastic Athletics Day on Thursday!
Ngā manaakitanga
Vanessa Phillips Tumuaki | Principal Featherston School Te Kura o Paetūmokai
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