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Welcome Te Kura o Whāngārā
Whāngārā School is situated 33 km north-east of Gisborne City.
Whāngārā School is a State funded, full primary school (to Intermediate level). We have Total Immersion and Mainstream classes here.
Our school role typically stands at around 90 – 100 children, with more new entrants enrolling throughout the year as they turn 5. We are currently taking no new enrolments from any new whanau who reside out of zone, but you can complete an Expression of Interest form for the future.
Term Dates
Term One
Wednesday 4 February to Thursday 2nd April
Public holidays – 3rd April Easter Friday, Friday 6th February Waitangi Day
Term Two
Monday 20th April to Friday 3rd July
Public holidays – 27th April – Anzac Day Observed, Monday 1st June – King’s Birthday
Term Three
Monday 20th July to Friday 25th September
Teacher Only Day TBC
Term Four
Monday 12th October to Wednesday 16 December
Public holidays – 26th October – Labour Day
Teacher Only Day TBC
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