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Welcome to Featherston School – Te Kura o Paetūmokai


Nestled in the heart of Featherston, the southern gateway to the Wairarapa, we are a full primary school serving approximately 150 tamariki, from new entrants to intermediate. Guided by our vision, Te Whakakitenga, we nurture resilient learners with strong cultural and whānau identities, proud to contribute to their community. Our mission, Ko te Uaratanga, reflects our pride in who we are and where we come from.

The name Paetūmokai carries rich pūrākau (stories) from Rangitāne and Ngāti Kahungunu iwi, reflecting the dual heritage of many of our students. These stories connect us to the legendary navigator Kupe, who left his mokai Tauira to guard his people, and to the hunting traditions of a local chief. Together, these narratives weave a tapestry of identity and connection, grounding our kura in the deep cultural history of our whenua.

If you would like to know more please read This is Our Story - Our School Name and Our Logo.

What's happening at Featherston School Te Kura O Paetūmokai?

Upcoming Events in June

Tue 1

School Assembly

1 Jul 2025

Tue 1

School Assembly

1 Jul 2025

Tue 1

Ruma Piwakawaka (4) Library 2.30-3pm

1 Jul 2025

Thu 3

Ruma Pukeko (3) Library 10-10.30am

3 Jul 2025

Thu 3

Ruma Kokako (1a) - Library 11-11.30am

3 Jul 2025

Fri 4

Ruma Tui (2) Library 9.30am

4 Jul 2025

Fri 4

Ruma Kereru (1) Library 11-11.30am

4 Jul 2025

Mon 7

Ruma Karearea (5) library visit 2pm

7 Jul 2025

Mon 7

Ruma Kiwi (6) Library 2.30pm

7 Jul 2025

Tue 8

School Assembly

8 Jul 2025

Tue 8

School Assembly

8 Jul 2025

Tue 8

Ruma Piwakawaka (4) Library 2.30-3pm

8 Jul 2025

Thu 10

Ruma Pukeko (3) Library 10-10.30am

10 Jul 2025

Thu 10

Ruma Kokako (1a) - Library 11-11.30am

10 Jul 2025

Fri 11

Ruma Tui (2) Library 9.30am

11 Jul 2025

Fri 11

Ruma Kereru (1) Library 11-11.30am

11 Jul 2025

Mon 14

Mihi Whakatau 9:15

14 Jul 2025

Mon 14

Welcome to term 3

14 Jul 2025

Mon 14

WK 1

14 Jul 2025

Mon 14

Welcome to term 3

14 Jul 2025

Mon 14

Ruma Karearea (5) library visit 2pm

14 Jul 2025

Mon 14

Ruma Kiwi (6) Library 2.30pm

14 Jul 2025

Tue 15

School Assembly

15 Jul 2025

Tue 15

Ruma Piwakawaka (4) Library 2.30-3pm

15 Jul 2025

Thu 17

Ruma Pukeko (3) Library 10-10.30am

17 Jul 2025

Thu 17

Ruma Kokako (1a) - Library 11-11.30am

17 Jul 2025

Fri 18

Ruma Tui (2) Library 9.30am

18 Jul 2025

Fri 18

Ruma Kereru (1) Library 11-11.30am

18 Jul 2025

Mon 21

WK 2

21 Jul 2025

Mon 21

Ruma Karearea (5) library visit 2pm

21 Jul 2025

Mon 21

Ruma Kiwi (6) Library 2.30pm

21 Jul 2025

Tue 22

Whole School Assembly

22 Jul 2025

Tue 22

School Assembly

22 Jul 2025

Tue 22

Ruma Piwakawaka (4) Library 2.30-3pm

22 Jul 2025

Wed 23

School Board Meeting - Staffroom

23 Jul 2025

Thu 24

Ruma Pukeko (3) Library 10-10.30am

24 Jul 2025

Thu 24

Ruma Kokako (1a) - Library 11-11.30am

24 Jul 2025

Fri 25

Ruma Tui (2) Library 9.30am

25 Jul 2025

Fri 25

Ruma Kereru (1) Library 11-11.30am

25 Jul 2025

Mon 28

WK 3

28 Jul 2025

Mon 28

Ruma Karearea (5) library visit 2pm

28 Jul 2025

Mon 28

Ruma Kiwi (6) Library 2.30pm

28 Jul 2025

Tue 29

School Assembly

29 Jul 2025

Tue 29

Ruma Piwakawaka (4) Library 2.30-3pm

29 Jul 2025

Thu 31

Ruma Pukeko (3) Library 10-10.30am

31 Jul 2025

Thu 31

Ruma Kokako (1a) - Library 11-11.30am

31 Jul 2025

Latest Notices

Survey on our End of Year Prizegiving
27 Jun 2025

Kia ora whānau,

As we start to look ahead to the end of the year, we’d love to hear your thoughts on how we celebrate this important time together.

We’re currently reviewing our end-of-year prizegiving and celebrations, and your input is incredibly valuable to us. Please take a few minutes to complete the attached survey. Whether you’ve got suggestions, feedback, or just a preference, we’d really appreciate hearing from you.

Your voice helps shape an event that reflects and honours our whole school community.

https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/95BXW9N 

Thank you for taking the time, we value your whakaaro.

Ngā mihi nui,
Vanessa Phillips
Tumuaki | Principal

Featherston School Holiday Programmes
Greytown festival of Christmas - 28 spaces left
23 Jun 2025

Kia ora Featherston School Te Kura o Paetūmokai Whānau


You're Invited: Featherston Whānau Trip to the Greytown Festival of Christmas!


Thanks to the generous support of Pub Charity, Tranzit Coachlines, and the team at Because who are curating the Festival we’re thrilled to offer a special winter evening out for our kura community!


We have 33 spaces available for tamariki and their caregivers to attend this magical night. First in, first served so get in quick!


✨ What’s On Offer:
● Witness Greytown’s famous winter lights and snow
● Enjoy a large bag of fresh, hot donuts from Donut Express
● Bounce and play with a free voucher for the bouncy castle
● Explore food trucks, market stalls, carnival games and more
When: Friday 27 June Pick-up: 4.30pm from Featherston School Te Kura o Paetūmokai Bus stop outside the front gate Return: Departing Greytown at 7.00pm, back around 7.15pm
Important Info:
● Children must be accompanied by a parent or caregiver.
● Places are limited to the first 33 students and their caregiver(s) who respond.
To register, contact the school office by email ASAP, confirming the names of the students and adults wishing to attend.
Names must be confirmed by Monday 23 June.
Ngā mihi nui,
Vanessa Phillips

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