Horahora School - Cambridge

27/08/2026

25/08/2026

A huge congratulations to our Year 7–8 students who represented Horahora School with outstanding responsibility, integrity, and courage yesterday at the NIWA Waikato Science Fair in Hamilton!

Stepping up to present high-level scientific inquiries at a regional event takes true courage, and our intermediate learners shone brightly. Guided by our core value of Kia Ako (Be a Learner), they showed remarkable perseverance and initiative as they shared their hypotheses, research, and discoveries with the judges.

At Horahora School, our curriculum is designed to deliver both strong academic foundations and practical, real-world skills. Grounded in our unique rural context near Maungatautari, we pride ourselves on giving our Year 7–8 students the confidence, independence, and leadership opportunities needed to thrive in high school and beyond.

Seeing them represent our school community with such pride proves that big achievements happen in close-knit schools!

19/08/2026

Reminder that our first Assembly for Term Three is next Friday...see you there :)

17/08/2026

Brrr! ❄️ It might be a frosty start to the week, but our kids haven't let the chilly weather slow them down one bit!

We are so lucky to have a school where winter days are still packed with adventure—and the cheerful songs of tūī filling the trees around us. From soaring across the flying fox and playing in the trees to energetic football matches and non-stop action on the playground, our grounds are buzzing with energy, laughter, and nature.

Whether they’re listening to native birds, challenging themselves outdoors, or cozying up in the classroom, our Years 1–8 students have endless opportunities to learn, play, and grow every single day. We love watching this amazing, supportive community thrive no matter the weather! ⚽️🇳🇿✨

11/08/2026

🌿 Celebrating Our New Outdoor Classroom! 🌿

Yesterday, our school community gathered for the official opening and blessing of our new Outdoor Classroom!

This special space began as a dream by our past principal, Joanne Synge, whose original vision planted the seeds for the incredible space we see today. It was wonderful to have past and present school families, staff, colleagues and community members join us to celebrate alongside her.

A heartfelt thank you to everyone who brought this vision to life:
* Joanne Synge - for the vision.
* Mana whenua - Wina, Poto, Joe and Leonie for joining us, with a special thank you to Wina for guiding the whakawātea and blessing this peaceful foundation for our tamariki.
* Our Board & PTA - for funding much of the setup of this space.
* MS Civil - for installing our waharoa and signage.
* Hodderville Farms - for generously donating plants for the area.
* Maria Mortby - for her green thumb and hard work getting the space ready.
* Chantal & Ash - for organising such a smooth and meaningful afternoon.

It was a day to remember. This space is officially ready for our amazing tamariki to explore, care for and enjoy for years to come! ❤️✨

10/08/2026

See you all at 1.45 today!

08/08/2026

See you on Monday from 1.45pm 😀

06/08/2026

Reminder: Tomorrow is both Book Character Day and Special Person’s Day! We can’t wait to see our students’ creativity and enthusiasm on display. 📚✨

Tomorrow is also the final day of our Book Fair! If you haven't had a chance to visit the library to grab a book or two, please drop by. We’d love to see you there!

05/08/2026

🌟 What an incredible night at Horahora School! 🌟

Our student-led conferences last night were a massive success. The kids were absolute superstars—on point, articulate, and beaming with pride as they took the lead in sharing their hard work and learning journeys. Seeing so many huge smiles across the rooms was the absolute highlight!

A massive thank you to all the families who came along to support, listen, and share in their children's achievements. We truly value the strong home-school partnership we have here at Horahora School—working together makes all the difference! 💙👏

03/08/2026

Have you seen your child's Wish List for our Book Fair yet? Some will be coming home tonight. The doors to our Book Fair open at 8.30am tomorrow. We look forward to seeing everyone this week!