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    A quiet rural school nestled in Wairakei village. Easily accessible at the junction of state highway's 1 and 5 and the Eastern Transit route, less than 10 minute drive North of Taupo. read more...

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    • Mrs Woolnough' farewell 2018
    • Year 5 Mountain Camp 2018
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Welcoming new whanau

Our powhiri are led by senior members of our school kapa haka group. These leaders are trained by our kapa haka tutor and lead teacher of Maori and change at... Read more about 'Welcoming new whanau'...

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