NAU MAI, HAERE MAI - WELCOME TO WHAREPAPA SOUTH SCHOOL

'A positive tone permeates the school. Respectful, responsive, reciprocal relationships between students, families and staff contribute to a positive platform for learning.' 

Wharepapa South School is a small rural, full primary school, for students ranging from Years 1 to 8.

It is in a small farming community about 25 minutes south east of Te Awamutu. 

The school’s overarching vision is, ‘Happy Successful Learners’. 


The mission statement encourages students ‘to make the most of opportunities available to them and have the courage to work hard and achieve individual success’. 


‘The Wharepapa South School Way’ is underpinned by competencies and values encouraged and fostered in students.

A positive tone permeates the school. Respectful, responsive, reciprocal relationships between students, families and staff contribute to a positive platform for learning.

Students enthusiastically engage in well-considered learning experiences within the school and local community. They develop attitudes and attributes for self-led learning through the breadth of curriculum experiences provided. There are plentiful opportunities for students to learn with and alongside their peers through authentic and meaningful contexts of high interest to them.

Learners’ wellbeing and sense of belonging are evident as they actively participate in an inclusive environment conducive to learning. This is particularly noticeable for students who have complex learning or health needs who are well supported to engage in learning. Their holistic development is nurtured.

The strategic vision has been reaffirmed in collaboration with the school’s community. The school board and staff work together to enact the school’s vision for students’ success. Strategies are in place to genuinely involve families and whānau in decision-making about the developing curriculum. Strategic and annual plans suitably reflect relevant priorities and guide developments that are improving outcomes for students.   From E.R.O Report 2019 & 2023


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Office Hours  

Our school office is open Tuesdays and Fridays from 9:30am - 2:30pm.

Nika Bentley is our office administrator.  

You are able to contact Nika on 07 8722826 or via email: office@wharepapa.school.nz

School Hours 

8.50am - School starts 

11.00am to 11.20am - Morning tea

12.30pm to 1.25pm - Lunch break 

2.45pm - School finishes 

School pick up and drop off 

You are welcome to pick your child up from their classroom or from the school grounds. For safety, children are not permitted to exit the school grounds without an adult. 

Signing your child in/out of school 

There is a sheet in the school office for you to sign your child in/out of school for the following reasons:

- Late arrival 

- Leaving early 

- Leaving/returning for appointments 

- All visitors