Mihi School 70th Reunion

09/06/2026

What an incredible reunion it was! We would like to extend a heartfelt thank you to everyone who attended and helped make the Mihi School Reunion such a special and memorable occasion. We hope you had a great time catching up with old friends.

01/05/2026

Prizes galore! 🎉
We have heaps of raffle and auction prizes up for grabs this weekend, so be ready to part with a little cash 😉
Some of the highlights include:
✨ An original artwork by Lianne Maxwell
🌊 A Mount Maunganui family getaway including accommodation, Baywave and Marshalls Animal Park
💑 A Rotorua couples’ date night with Chapman’s Restaurant, Secret Spot and champagne
☕ A Nespresso coffee machine
🌋 A local family adventure package with Waiotapu Thermal Wonderland and Rapids Jet
🗺️ A framed historic map of the Mihi and surrounding district
🖼️ A handcrafted wooden photo frame with gift cards and a Prezzy card
🧊 A Coleman extreme chilly bin prize pack
🧸 Raffle highlight: a beautiful wooden toy box stuffed full of toys, valued at $800
Plus loads more raffle goodies on the night!
Come along, have some fun, and support Mihi School 💙

29/04/2026

🌄 What to Expect: Sunday Morning (Valley Tour & Farewell)
📍 Mihi School | 🕘 9.00am – 12.00pm

Sunday morning is a slower, relaxed way to wrap up the reunion and enjoy some final time together.

Here’s what the morning includes:
⭐ Opening karakia at 9.00am
⭐ Departing from Mihi School for a guided valley tour
⭐ Morning tea back at the school
⭐ Final karakia to officially close the reunion

A special opportunity to share a final catch‑up, reflect on the weekend, and farewell one another before heading home.

28/04/2026

🌿 A Message from the Mihi Reunion Committee 🌿

We are so looking forward to welcoming you all to the Mihi School Reunion weekend. It means so much to see familiar faces returning and to share this special celebration together.

Throughout the weekend, please feel free to come and see any of us if you have questions, need directions, or are unsure about anything at all. We’ll be around and very happy to help.

We’d also like to respectfully ask that everyone help where they can. As a committee we’ll be run off our feet, so if you see us shifting chairs, picking up rubbish, setting up, or packing down, please feel free to jump in and lend a hand if you’re able. Many hands make light work, and it all helps the weekend run smoothly for everyone.

📢 If there are any locals who are available to help with set‑up prior to the reunion, or pack‑down afterwards, we would really appreciate the support. Please message us and let us know if you’re able to help.

Thank you for being here, thank you for your support, and most of all, thank you for being part of the Mihi School whānau. We can’t wait to celebrate with you.

📸 From left in the photo:
Lisa Forrest (née Schumacher), Evelyn Forrest (née Skudder), Jane Martelli (née Schumacher), Pam Vincent (née Anderson), Jenna Foley (Current Principal), Lesley Handcock (née Norris), Shirley Donelley (née Phillips), and Carissa Wills (née Neville)

28/04/2026

✨ What to Expect: Saturday Evening (Celebration Dinner)
📍 Reporoa College Hall | 🕠 5.30pm – 11.30pm

Saturday night is your chance to dress up, let your hair down, and celebrate 70 years of Mihi memories in style.

Here’s what the evening includes:
⭐ Doors open from 5.30pm to find your table and enjoy a catch‑up
⭐ Bar open from 6.00pm
⭐ Welcome, karakia, and a delicious buffet dinner by the very talented Kylie and Sione Lafaele
⭐ Guest speakers including former principals Lyn Burrell and Katie McIndoe
⭐ Dessert served and raffle winners announced
⭐ Fundraising auction
⭐ Live entertainment by Albert Groot, followed by music and dancing to finish the night

Expect great food, plenty of laughs, a few stories worth retelling, and a dance floor that won’t stay empty for long. It’s a night to celebrate friendships, memories, and the Mihi School whānau old and new.

27/04/2026

🌿 What to Expect: Saturday Day (School Celebrations)
📍 Mihi School | 🕘 9.30am – 3.30pm
Saturday daytime is the heart of the reunion, filled with shared moments, memories, and whānau connection.

Here’s what the day includes:
⭐Continued registrations from 9.30am
⭐Morning tea and whānau native tree planting
⭐Formalities in the school hall
⭐A school BBQ fundraiser lunch (bring cash)
⭐Coffee cart, bake sale, and Mr Whippy treats
⭐Group photos
⭐Time to walk the grounds, revisit classrooms, and reconnect

The tree planting is a special opportunity to leave a living legacy at Mihi School for generations to come.

Come prepared for a meaningful, and memory‑filled day.

26/04/2026

What to Expect: Friday Night (Informal Welcome)
📍 Mihi School Hall | 🕖 From 7.00pm
Friday night is all about reconnecting and easing into the weekend.

Expect a relaxed, informal evening where you can:
🌟 Check in and complete registration
🌟 Catch up with old friends and familiar faces
🌟 Enjoy platter‑style nibbles throughout the evening
🌟 Wander in and out at your own pace

There’s no formal programme — just time to mix, mingle, laugh, and reminisce in the place where so many memories were made. Whether you stay for half an hour or the whole evening, you’re very welcome.
💛 A perfect way to kick off the reunion weekend.

18/04/2026

The present day students have been writing letters to the foundation students. 🤩

This is what a school reunion is all about. Connections between Mihi students of all ages!

14/04/2026

Thank you to everyone who has registered so far. We've had an awesome response and are expecting a big crowd.

Everyone who has registered has been sent an email letting them know the remaining cost of their registration. We require payments to be made by this Friday the 17th April in order for your registration to be confirmed.

We look forward to seeing you all soon!

31/03/2026

Great news! We are still able to accept registrations, however, we are approaching our limits. If you're thinking about registering, please do so sooner rather than later so you don't miss out.

Register via our website:

We’re excited to invite past pupils, staff, and whānau to celebrate 70 years of Mihi School! Join us from May 1-3, 2026 for a weekend of connection, memories, and celebration. Please complete the registration form below to help us plan catering and events. Details of the event are as per