Mangaroa School

26/08/2026

Badminton was back in full swing today. The students have learnt how to do a back hand serve and started hitting over the net.

The hand-eye co-ordination skills are improving every session🙂🏸🏸🏸

25/08/2026

Bring your Ooshies .... last day of trading Ooshies is TOMORROW .... in the Library at morning tea.

25/08/2026

It’s been a week of science at Mangaroa. From floating sinking to rockets and the start of the ice cream challenge! We are developing our questioning skills as well as having great discussions.

The students really enjoy participating in science experiments and learning about the world around us!

24/08/2026

Heartfelt thanks to our amazing community! ❤️

We have sold 25 yo-yos - a total of $588.00- allowing us to support The NED Show and pay it forward so another school can experience this show.

🚨 Friendly reminder: Last sales close this Wednesday!

Thank you again for your incredible support! 🪀✨

Mangaroa School

23/08/2026

Thanks Stella for bringing in Jake and Lipstick. It was great to bottle feed them this morning 😀🥰🐑🐑🐑

20/08/2026

Morena Whanau, Just a reminder ...

16/08/2026

Kia ora Whanau

Ooshies trading will take place tomorrow and Tuesday during morning tea. If your child has Ooshies to swap, please send them along—I will be there to supervise and manage the trading.

Mangaroa School

14/08/2026

A huge well done to our amazing gymnasts who represented our group at the Rimutaka Gymnastics Festival! They’ve been working so hard on their routines, and it was fantastic to see all that practice pay off. Everyone performed with confidence, great sportsmanship, and huge smiles.

Thank you to all the parents and to Jo (Peyton's mum) for helping us with our preparations.

04/08/2026

28/07/2026

Happy Te Rā o Tumeke Tumuaki / Principal’s Day! 🌟📚

Today across Aotearoa, we are celebrating our amazing Tumuaki—and here at our kura, we want to shine a massive spotlight on our very own John Steere!

The role of a principal is no easy feat, especially as our education sector navigates big shifts and rapid curriculum changes. He waka eke noa—we are all in this together, and John leads our waka with unwavering purpose, integrity, and optimism.

From knowing every student and whānau by name, John’s dedication to our school community is unmatched. Whether his door is open for a supportive chat, he’s putting whānau first, or he’s bringing his signature sense of humour to lighten up the day, he creates a culture where everyone feels valued, respected, and ready to learn.

Thank you, John, for the endless hours, hard work, and heart you pour into our school every single day. We are so grateful for your leadership! 💚