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Welcome to Puketapu School, our happy and friendly school in Bell Block, New Plymouth.

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Recent Newsletters

NEWSROOM – Latest News

  • A New Bike Track
    A New Bike Track
    We love being outdoors and active and we love our new bike track! With the help of Bikes in Schools who helped organise...
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  • Students Become Teachers!
    Students Become Teachers!
    This year we are delighted to welcome 7 new faces to our teaching team, including two who were once students at Puketapu School....
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  • Year 7&8 Summer Camp
    Year 7&8 Summer Camp
    There were physical challenges, activities never tried before, team activities and a whole lot of fun. Thank you so much to the many...
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    Teacher Strike
    Over the past few months our union, NZEI – Te Riu Roa has been negotiating with the government for our primary teachers and...
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School Calendar

April 2019

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  • League: Tony Kemp Cup @ Clifton Park Waitara
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  • Interschool Swimming Competition
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  • Student Showcase 9.15 (Kauri)
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  • League: Howie Tamati Cup (venue TBC)
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  • Kowhai Ranui Out & About (Times TBC)
  • Last Day of Term 1
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