Newsletter
Kia ora i te iwi
Welcome to Mangakino School!
Nau Mai, Haere Mai ki te Kura o Mangakino!
A very warm welcome to Mangakino School!
At Mangakino School, we’re more than just a place of learning—we’re a whānau. We take pride in living by our MANA values every single day, and this guides everything we do. We believe in creating an environment where our students, their whānau, and our community can thrive, with well-being and education at the heart of it all. Everything we offer is meaningful, connected, and designed to reflect who we are, what we stand for, and where we’re headed together as a school.
Here, we’re all about honesty, openness, and building strong relationships. We invite all whānau to be part of our journey because we truly believe it takes a village to raise a child. Building these strong, supportive partnerships is something we do with intention, as we know that the best outcomes come when we work together.
Our Localised Curriculum is designed to support not just academic growth but also the well-being of our students. We’re lucky enough to have a stunning natural environment to learn from, and we’re committed to strengthening our foundations through the rich history and traditions that define us as people.
Take your time exploring our website, and if you’d like to connect or learn more, we’d love to hear from you.
Mauri Ora!
'Creating a learning community through genuine partnerships'
'To Grow Me is To Know Me' Taking the time to connect with me, to respect my identity and culture, and to help me to become the best learner I can be.
Term Dates 2026
Term 1: 28th January - 2nd April
Term 2: 20th April- 3rd July
Term 3: 20th July- 25th September
Term 4: 12th October- 8th December
Public Holidays (school closed)
Waitangi Day
Friday 6th February
Anzac Day
Monday 27th April
King's Birthday
Monday 1st June
Labour Day
Monday 26th October
SCHOOL HOURS
Monday-Friday
8:15am-8:30am: Breakfast Club
8:45am-9:00am: Karakia, Pae & Panui
9:00am- 11:00am: Morning Block
11:00am- 11:45am: Morning Tea
11:45am- 12:50pm: Middle Block
12:50pm- 1:30pm: Lunch
1:30pm- 2:45pm: Afternoon Block
2:45pm-3:00pm Clean up, Review, Karakia
3:00pm: End of school day
OFFICE HOURS
Monday- Friday 8:30am-3:00pm
After hours contact- 027 8828 149 or 027 235 5454
Classrooms:
Rūma Kōwhai - Year 0-2
Teacher: Faye Harris - faye@mangakino.school.nz
Learning Assistant: Lois Shelton
Rūma Kauri - Year 3-5
Teachers: Jenni Knight - jennik@mangakino.school.nz
Learning Assistant: Sonia Polastek
Rūma Tōtara- Year 5-8
Teacher: Alannah Gordge - alannah@mangakino.school.nz
Learning Assistant: Sam Harris