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Welcome to Te Kura Tuatahi o Ohakune

"Young People who will be confident, connected, contributing, life long learners"

Our vision highlights the importance we place on enabling our learners to feel connected and active contributors to our community, confident in, seeing themselves as lifelong learners who have the skills and support to reach their potential.

Check out more here in our Strategic Plan

About Us

At Ohakune Primary school we are committed to provide high-quality engaging education to foster development of the whole child.

We offer a wide range of opportunities unique to our area and programmes to expose learners to a wide range of sporting, academic and cultural experiences.
Ohakune Primary School is located at the base of Mt Ruapehu, which creates a school with one of the most breathtaking backdrops in New Zealand.

The school is well resourced and prides itself in providing an innovative approach to teaching and learning.

Snowsports is a large part of our Term 3 curriculum with every child learning how to ski or snowboard. As well as this opportunity, the school has a snowsports race team that compete at the North Island Primary School Championships.

Being part of a small community, as a school we pride ourselves in our connection to the community and the iwi.

We invite you to peruse this site to learn more about our school. However, if you would like additional information we invite you to contact us.

Please contact us if you would like more information

Our Values

Our Values "PRIDE: Participation, Respect, Integrity, Determination, Environment" are the foundation for creating an environment where our learners can feel connected and confident. We embrace the Tuakana Teina philosophy through our House and School-wide Ambassador, House Captains and Mediator opportunities, which alongside our learning programmes, actively nurture our younger learners while simultaneously cultivating a sense of working in teams, taking responsibility, growing leadership and community among our senior learners (Matoiahiko). The PB4L approach guides our behavioural expectations within the school. We have a desire to create a sense of Hauoro in all our learners, ensuring they feel connected and confident.

What's happening at Ohakune Primary School?

Upcoming Events in March

Thu 12

Yr 7 Immunisations

12 Mar 2026

Fri 13

Teacher Only Day - Maths (School closed)

13 Mar 2026

Fri 13

Teacher Only Day School Closed

13 Mar 2026

Tue 17

Weetbix Try (Palmerston North)

17 Mar 2026

Thu 19

Interschool Touch - Waiouru

19 Mar 2026

Mon 23

Board Meeting

23 Mar 2026

Tue 24

Year 4-6 Rippa Rugby - Whanganui

24 Mar 2026

Mon 30

William Pike Visit

30 Mar 2026

Mon 30

Celebration Assembly

30 Mar 2026

Mon 30

William Pike Visit

30 Mar 2026

Latest Notices

School Closure - Friday 13 March

8 Mar 2026

School Closure Reminder

A reminder that school will be closed this Friday (13 March) to allow our teachers to participate in Day 3 of professional learning for the new Mathematics curriculum, supported by the Ministry of Education. This time supports our staff to strengthen their understanding of the refreshed curriculum and continue improving learning outcomes for our students.

Another date for your calendar — we will also be closed in Term 2 on Friday 12 June for the final Mathematics curriculum professional learning day.

Thank you for your continued support.

Lisa and the team at OPS

Room 6 Kereru 3WC Goal Setting Interviews

8 Mar 2026

Kia ora whanau,

If your child is in Room 6 Kereru with Mrs Couch the Interview times are live!

PLease book yourself and your child in for these important 3WC meetings

Ngā mihi nui

Netball Training 2026

8 Mar 2026

Dear Parents,

Netball training will begin this week, with our first practice is on Tuesday, 10 March.

Training times for all players are as follows:

Tuesdays: 3:00pm – 4:30pm
Wednesdays: School Lunchtime

I am aware that some players are also involved in Rippa Rugby at break times. An arrangement has been made for those students to attend netball training on Wednesdays.

Training is an important part of player development, so it would be greatly appreciated if all players attend the Tuesday sessions. If your child is unable to attend for any reason, please let me know via email at mary-ann@ohakune.school.nz. As we move closer to the start of the season I may look to have specific Year 5/6 and Year 7/8 trainings, however I will be in touch if this is the case.

For safety reasons, all players must wear appropriate trainers to training. Crocs, gumboots, and bare feet are not permitted. Please can you assist in ensuring they have them at school for both trainings.

If your child has not yet registered for netball but would like to play, please complete the Expression of Interest form on Skool Loop and have them come to practices.

Any questions please let me know.

Kind Regards

Mary-Ann

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