Takapau School
Takapau School
We are small rural kura with a big heart, at the centre of our community. We value strong partnerships with our whānau and create a place where every child is known, supported, and encouraged to thrive.
Our kaupapa guides all we do, underpinned by our core values - Respect, Relationships, Responsibility, and Resilience - which are explicitly taught, modelled, and celebrated every day.
Our Vision: A Community of Confident, Connected, Active Learners
We acknowledge Ngāti Kahungunu as the iwi of the wider Hawke’s Bay region and the hapū associated with Rākautātahi Marae, including Ngāi Tahu.
Mātaitinuku – We nurture confident learners who are secure in who they are. We respect and celebrate diversity and hold firmly to the belief that every student can achieve.
Mātaitipu – We grow capable, resilient learners who are equipped with the knowledge, skills, and values to flourish now and into the future.
Mātairangi – We honour the principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi. We are committed to partnership, protection, and participation, ensuring te ao Māori is valued and visible within our kura.
Mātairea – We are proud of our high-quality staff who are dedicated, reflective, and committed to continual growth to ensure the best outcomes for our learners.
Mātaiahika – We embrace our rural identity and the strong connections that come with it. Our community is part of who we are, and those relationships enrich learning and belonging.
Mātaioho – We deliver a rich, localised curriculum alongside the national curriculum, ensuring learning is meaningful, relevant, and connected to both our place and the wider world.
Terms Dates for 2026
Term 1: 4th February - 2nd April
Term 2: 20th April – 3rd July
Term 3: 20th July – 25th September
Term 4: 12th October – 17th December
Public Holidays -
Term 1: Waitangi Day 6th Feb
Term 2: Anzac Day observed 27th April, Kings Birthday 1st June
Term 4: HB Anniversary Day 23rd October, Labour Day 26th October
Teacher Only Day/School Closed -
TBC