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Mission Statement

At Tarras School we strive to create a calm, safe place to be. We celebrate kanorau (diversity); accepting and respecting each other’s uniqueness and work to develop a sense of belonging. We create opportunities for all tamariki to learn and excel. We encourage all to show manira (curiosity) by asking questions, being excited and engaged and enjoying shared learning experiences. Our hapori (community) is active and supportive in our place; we are the hub and feel privileged to be so. We encourage whānau to be fully involved in life at Tarras. Whakauka (sustainability) guides us to ensure we are upholding and protecting our mana, kura and whenua.

 

Principal's Message

Kia ora and Welcome to Tarras School. We’re delighted you have found our page and hope that it provides a little insight into our special place.


It is a privilege to work at Tarras School - we are in a speculator part of the country and we have a very generous and supportive whānau and wider community - we’re fortunate to have such great people around us. We strive to create a calm, safe place to be. Our tamariki are fantastic: hardworking, resilient, motivated and enthusiastic problem solvers who are creative and artistic. They love to lend a helping hand, are incredibly kind and include everyone.  They love a challenge and work to meet high expectations, they all strive to be successful, which looks different for everyone. Our staff are passionate, hardworking and have the tamariki at the center of all they do - we’re fortunate to have such a team!


We celebrate kanorau (diversity); accepting and respecting each other’s uniqueness and work to develop a sense of belonging. We create opportunities for all tamariki to learn and excel. We encourage all to show manira (curiosity) by asking questions, being excited and engaged and enjoying shared learning experiences. Our hapori (community) is active and supportive in our place; we are the hub and feel privileged to be so. We encourage whānau to be fully involved in life at Tarras. Whakauka (sustainability) guides us to ensure we are upholding and protecting our mana, kura and whenua.


We’d love to have you visit us - call in and see how special our place is.

 

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What's happening at Tarras School?

Upcoming Events in October

Mon 27

Labour Day Observed

27 Oct 2025

Fri 31

Kids Can Handball Comp

31 Oct 2025

Latest Notices

Hero - new school app
19 Sep 2025

Mōrena,
Just a reminder to please sign up to 'Hero' our new school app. Today is the last day we will have access to 'SkoolLoop'. I've attached the notice sent out in August with the instructions on how to access. Any issues, please let me know.

We've posted a message on 'Hero' about a refund for skiing. Hopefully you can see this?

Thanks heaps,
Alice

 

Parent-Letter-re-Hero-Implementation-1.pdf

Dunstan Junior Golf Club Free lessons
8 Sep 2025

Junior Golf programme is in the area and the season is about to start next week.  There is no cost for the programme which is run on a voluntary basis and prizes are provided by sponsors. Although this is based in Clyde, it caters for all of the juniors in the region aged  4 - 18. They are providing free tuition from a British PGA Golf professional and also have loan clubs available.

Please see attached advertisement with contact details to book.

Dunstan-Junior-Golf-Club.pdf

Managing Rural Waste Webinar Seminar
3 Sep 2025

CODC are supporting the “Managing Rural Waste Webinar” on 8 October. Please see attached poster.

Managing-Rural-Waste-1.png

Supporters and Sponsors

Parents, please support our local businesses

Andrew Tall Electrical Ltd Stroud Homes Southern Lakes ITM Cromwell Versatile Cromwell Gallaway Cook Allan Lawyers Barrett Homes Tessa Silcok - Harcourts Wanaka Trevor Norman - PGG Wrightson Real Estate Wanaka Helicopters OPR Solar Otago Fencing Services Ltd HBH Joinery Green to Gold Limited Upper Clutha Transport Aspiring Glass Attention to Detail Roofing Bike it now!
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