School hours are from 8.30 a.m. to 2.30 p.m.

Research has shown that homework is not an effective way of improving student achievement (J. Hattie). Our school has been a homework free zone for many years.

Parents sometimes have worries and concerns about what happens at school, either academically or socially.

Stationery packs can be purchased through the school office.

You can buy everything from our school office, with the exception of footwear (shoes, sandals, tights/socks).

The dental nurse is based at Arataki School in Kaimanawa Street.

Sushi (Thursdays) and Subway (Fridays) are available to order through Lunchonline - www.lunchonline.co.nz

Education Outside the Classroom is a significantly important aspect of New Zealand Education.

St.Thomas More Year 5 and 6 spend a week at the end of Term 4 every year at Ngamuwahine Lodge in the Kaimai Ranges.

What you need to know when considering the cost of schooling...it's not as expensive as you might think.

The way that the Education Review Office (Ministry of Education) report about schools has changed. The model they use now is focused on how well schools review themselves.

We have a giant lost property mountain. Sometimes it turns into a hill when we give out all the named uniforms, however these tend to come back before the end of the week!