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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 August

Mon 4

Ruma Kiwi (6) Library 2.30pm

4 Aug 2025

Mon 4

Ruma Karearea (5) library visit 2pm

4 Aug 2025

Mon 4

WK 4

4 Aug 2025

Tue 5

Ruma Piwakawaka (4) Library 2.30-3pm

5 Aug 2025

Tue 5

Whole School Assembly

5 Aug 2025

Thu 7

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

7 Aug 2025

Thu 7

Ruma Pukeko (3) Library 10-10.30am

7 Aug 2025

Fri 8

Year 7 & 8 Walk-a-thon

8 Aug 2025

Fri 8

Ruma Kereru (1) Library 11-11.30am

8 Aug 2025

Fri 8

Ruma Tui (2) Library 9.30am

8 Aug 2025

Mon 11

Ruma Kiwi (6) Library 2.30pm

11 Aug 2025

Mon 11

Ruma Karearea (5) library visit 2pm

11 Aug 2025

Mon 11

WK 5

11 Aug 2025

Tue 12

Ruma Piwakawaka (4) Library 2.30-3pm

12 Aug 2025

Wed 13

Matharapa Yrs 7 11.15am & Yr 8 1.15pm

13 Aug 2025

Wed 13

Fire drill

13 Aug 2025

Thu 14

Matharapa Y5-6 9.15 start

14 Aug 2025

Thu 14

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

14 Aug 2025

Thu 14

Ruma Pukeko (3) Library 10-10.30am

14 Aug 2025

Fri 15

Ruma Kereru (1) Library 11-11.30am

15 Aug 2025

Fri 15

Ruma Tui (2) Library 9.30am

15 Aug 2025

Fri 15

Kohunui Marae Visit for whole school - TBC

15 Aug 2025

Mon 18

Ruma Kiwi (6) Library 2.30pm

18 Aug 2025

Mon 18

Ruma Karearea (5) library visit 2pm

18 Aug 2025

Mon 18

WK 6

18 Aug 2025

Tue 19

Ruma Piwakawaka (4) Library 2.30-3pm

19 Aug 2025

Tue 19

Whole School Assembly

19 Aug 2025

Thu 21

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

21 Aug 2025

Thu 21

Ruma Pukeko (3) Library 10-10.30am

21 Aug 2025

Fri 22

Ruma Kereru (1) Library 11-11.30am

22 Aug 2025

Fri 22

Ruma Tui (2) Library 9.30am

22 Aug 2025

Mon 25

Ruma Kiwi (6) Library 2.30pm

25 Aug 2025

Mon 25

Ruma Karearea (5) library visit 2pm

25 Aug 2025

Mon 25

WK 7

25 Aug 2025

Tue 26

Ruma Piwakawaka (4) Library 2.30-3pm

26 Aug 2025

Wed 27

Board of Trustee Meeting

27 Aug 2025

Thu 28

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

28 Aug 2025

Thu 28

Ruma Pukeko (3) Library 10-10.30am

28 Aug 2025

Fri 29

Ruma Kereru (1) Library 11-11.30am

29 Aug 2025

Fri 29

Ruma Tui (2) Library 9.30am

29 Aug 2025

Latest Notices

Permission slip for Kohunui Marae Visit
29 Jul 2025

Kia ora e te whanau

There is an online permission form on Skool-Loop for our up and coming marae visit in August

Please fill this in, and it will automatically be sent to the school office. Quick & Easy!

A paper copy will be sent out soon.

Thank you.

Tara

 

Have Your Say, School Uniform Survey
28 Jul 2025

Kia ora e te whānau,

We’re currently reviewing parts of our school uniform and would love to hear your thoughts. We’ve put together a quick survey to gather feedback from our whānau and wider school community.

Please take a few minutes to complete the survey and share your views. Your input will help us make sure our uniform reflects what’s important to our school and our community.

Click here to complete the survey: Whānau Survey - Uniform Policy    https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSe4vyBKF0j_Dak08ySkaN-jKUjInHDCVP_INPwPQmMqtfOV7g/viewform
Survey closes: Tuesday 12 August

Thank you for your support and for being part of this important kōrero.

 

Ngā mihi
Vanessa Phillips
Tumuaki | Featherston School Te Kura o Paetūmokai


 

Nominations are open for School Board Parent Representative
15 Jul 2025

Nominations are open for the election of 5 parent representatives to the School Board

We have paper copies of the School Board Parent Elections Form and the Nomination Form if you require extra copies at any time.

Nominations close at noon on 6 August 2025.

We would love to have you on our school board.

Sandra Walters - Returning Officer

walters.rands@gmail.com

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Hal Jones Building Ltd - Featherston School HM Electrical - Featherston School
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