Makahu School

01/09/2026

Last term, we visited Puke Ariki Museum to learn about the geology around Makahū and wider Taranaki. The tamariki had a great time learning about Purangi and Pakohe stone, which is found in our local rivers. The below video explains why they are taonga to the local iwi, Ngāti Maru, and the significance to our school name and new logo.
(Permission to share given by Puke Ariki and Anaru Marshall, Ngāti Maru).

29/08/2026

Our local hapū, Ahitahi, are organising a day for whānau on the first Saturday of the holidays here at Stratford High School.

Please see the flyer attached for more information.

For catering purposes, please email numbers to [email protected].

29/08/2026

The tamariki will be sharing their speeches and poems tomorrow in the hall at 1pm. All welcome.

25/08/2026

Lots of bugs circulating at the moment. If you're not sure, below is some info from Te Whatu Ora.

25/08/2026

17/08/2026

We loved participating in the National Read Along today with one of our favourite books - Dazzlehands! Read NZ Te Pou Muramura

05/08/2026

Our tamariki, along with Huiakama and Marco, are looking forward to preforming waiata and haka in few weeks time.
All welcome!

02/08/2026

Congratulations to Kelly and the rest of the Silver Ferns. Ka mau te wehi!

The Silver Ferns have secured a 56-48 victory over Jamica to conclude a seven game winning streak at the Commonwealth Games in Glasgow, Scotland.

03/07/2026

Our final pānui for term 2!
If you are going to try some stargazing during the Matariki weekend, below is a link explaining the significance of Puanga to Taranaki. Fingers crossed for fine weather! 🌟
https://matariki.co.nz/puanga-in-taranaki-the-mountains-influence/

23/06/2026

We spent a lovely morning today at Stratford Library learning about Puanga and Matariki with Marco School. We then both headed to kapa haka practice to join Huiakama, as we preparing for the kapa haka festivals in term 3&4.