About & Description

Hatea A Rangi School is a Full State Primary School situated in the picturesque coastal setting of Tokomaru Bay.

Hatea A Rangi School is a Full State Primary School, situated approximately 95km’s north east of Gisborne in the picturesque coastal setting of Tokomaru Bay. The tranquil waters of Tangaroa echo throughout the school on a daily basis. Our school and community history is rich in both Maori and European traditions. The current Tokomaru Bay population stands at around 400 people. Our community culture is predominantly Maori. There are 4 Marae located within the Bay and most families represented in the school affiliate to one or a number of those marae. Marae activities are an integral part of our students’ lives. The school provides a level three bilingual programme, which aims to develop competency in both the English and Māori languages. Students are supported to become self-managing, high achievers with high expectations for their future. There are two classrooms in the school. The teina classroom educates students from years 1–4. The tuakana classroom educates students from years 5-8. The school is well equipped technologically with all students having regular access to computers, laptops, and I-Pads to support their learning. Each of the two classrooms also has an Interactive Whiteboard and up to date digital cameras. E-portfolios are kept by all children to document and support their learning journeys and to inform student lead conferences four times a year. We are also an enviro school and include surfing and horse sports in our exciting curriculum. We have an active school whānau who help out on a daily a basis. Our current Board of Trustees are: Hana Tihore - Chair Claudia Maaka - Selected Parent rep. Cara-Lee Pewhairangi-Lawton - Elected Parent rep. Flora Kururangi - Staff rep. Pembroke Chambers - Principal For our ERO reports please visit: http://www.ero.govt.nz/ Noreira Nau Mai Haere Mai ki to tātou kura.