Principal's Message

Nau Mai, Haere Mai. Welcome to Kairanga School

Richard Lawton, Kairanga School Principal

Kairanga School is a well resourced rural school just minutes from Palmerston North City. Our country school culture is something that families find attractive and is consistently recognised as a driving factor in their choice to join our community.

With seven vibrant and recently refurbished classrooms our tamariki love to come to school each day. We understand that the relationship between the students and teacher (kaiako) is essential in developing lifelong learners (akonga) who have the tools and knowledge to be successful in education and life. For this reason our modern curriculum is designed around one class and a key teacher.

Our experienced teaching staff are well supported with the Board actively funding resources and professional development opportunities, along with a focus on staff wellbeing.  This means our staff are highly trained and love doing their job!  The Board also funds six highly skilled and experienced Teaching Assistants who support our learning program across the school.  

Our school is also fortunate to have a range of additional resources such as a large playing field, cycle path, trees to climb, large fort, sealed playing court, large library and media space, access to tennis courts and well planted nature reserve. Many of these resources are provided through a productive partnership between the Board and the Home and School fundraising committee.

With our managed school enrolment zone we aspire to ensure that all class ratios are kept optimal, where strong relationships and a sense of belonging will flourish.  With around 165 students we can still ensure there are enough students for us to participate at a high level in a wide range of sporting and cultural activities.

Our school prides itself on its strong community partnerships and family focused atmosphere. We look forward to making a connection with you and your whanau.

Please take a look through this website to find out more.  And check out our facebook page, which includes a weekly 1 minute video blog / reel - from me, explaining all about what is happening at our school.

For further enquiries about our school please contact us through the office. office@kairanga.school.nz or phone 06 3290824

Kia pai to rā
Richard Lawton
Proud Principal
Kairanga School