Who We Are
Pukekawa School has seven teaching staff in a school of approximately 95 pupils. We are located on Highway 22 in Pukekawa.
We are well-resourced, with five classrooms, two of those are a MLE (Modern Learning Environment), a library, an administration building, two resource rooms, a swimming pool, a hall, a large playground and a large field with extensive garden areas for children to play in. In addition, an ‘After School Care’ service is run in a spare classroom.
The majority of our children live within the greater Pukekawa area, with a few children coming from nearby Tuakau, Onewhero and Glen Murray. The Pukekawa school roll has remained steady over the past four years and has the potential for further growth through the southward growth of Auckland and our increasingly positive reputation within the area.
Pukekawa School has an enthusiastic and supportive Board of Trustees, a hardworking PTA and Calf Club Committee. The high-quality staff are committed to ensuring that the needs of the children are paramount in everything we do. The community is extremely supportive and fully involved in the schools’ activities.
The children of Pukekawa School take part in a wide range of annual events. The senior children compete in a number of events through the River Group Schools sports group. This includes swimming, athletics, cross country. The annual Calf Day is held in Term 4 every year and is the major fundraiser for the year and is a great community event.
About Us
The majority of our children live within the greater Pukekawa area, with a few children coming from nearby Tuakau, Onewhero and Glen Murray. The Pukekawa school roll has remained steady over the past four years.
Team
PUKEKAWA SCHOOL Staff
Our classes
We currently have five classes at Pukekawa School, three single cell classes in the Junior School and two in the Senior School which are all named after New Zealand native birds.
KIWI
Mrs. Virginia Craig.
(New Entrants)
(Year 1)
Pukeko
Ms. Karen Tait.
(Year 2-3)
PIWAKAWAKA
Miss Crystal Liddle
(Years 4-5)
KERERU
Mrs. Ashley Pillow.
(Years 5-6)
Board of trustees
Our Board of Trustees are proud to work in the best interests of all the children at our school. Elections are held every three years, with the next in 2025. If you are interested in joining the Board please talk to one the Board members or the Principal, Josie Redmond. If you wish to contact the board please do so via the office email, office@pukekawa.school.nz, subject ATTN: BOT, or via letter delivered to the school.
Presiding Member:
Cojana Spear
SECRETARY :
Brittney Ross
STAFF REPRESENTATIVE :
Virginia Craig
PRINCIPAL :
Josie Redmond
Presiding Member:
COJANA SPEAR
SECRETARY :
BRITTNEY ROSS
STAFF REPRESENTATIVE :
VIRGINIA CRAIG
PRINCIPAL :
JOSIE REDMOND
Board Members :
Gunnar Bromm
Melissa Marriner
Kate Verrall
Board meetings are open the public. Check the calendar to see when the next Board meeting is scheduled.
2023 Student Leaders:
Milly Marriner
Scarlett Cathcart
Support Staff:
SENIOR SCHOOL TEACHER AIDE:
JUNIOR SCHOOL TEACHER AIDE:
Office Administrator:
CARETAKER:
BRONWYN ROGERS-THORNE
VICKI KEMP
VIVIEN ANDERSON
RAYMIN TURNER
SENIOR SCHOOL TEACHER AIDE:
BRONWYN ROGERS-THORNE
JUNIOR SCHOOL TEACHER AIDE:
PATRICIA LEGG
TEACHER AIDE:
VICKI KEMP
OFFICE ADMINISTRATOR:
VIVIEN ANDERSON
CARETAKER:
RAYMIN TURNER
PTA (Parent Teachers Association)
The Pukekawa Parent Teacher Association runs fundraising throughout the year, to support our children to have experiences that they may not otherwise, or would cost families directly. The PTA also help out at school events throughout the year.
The PTA aims to be a social hub for the school community where new families can get to know other parents and caregivers.
Any parent, teacher, caregiver or whanau member can come along to a PTA meeting, and attending a meeting does not mean you have to join the PTA. We encourage anyone who is interested to attend our meetings, without obligation.
PTA :
CHAIRPERSON:
ELYSE PRICE
SECRETARY :
BRITTNEY ROSS
TREASURER :
CAROLYN WALKER
PTA :
chairperson:
Secretary :
TreasureR :
Calf Club Committee :
PRESIDENT :
LAUREN DEGRAAFF
VICE PRESIDENT :
BRITTNEY ROSS
SECRETARY :
SIAN MCMILLAN
TREASURER :
RAYMIN TURNER
Calf Club Committee :
President :
Vice President:
Secretary :
TreasureR :
Lauren DeGraaff
Brittney Ross
Sian McMillan
Raymin Turner
Friends of the PTA -
We realise that many parents are time-poor and can only help on an ad-hoc basis. We welcome any offers of assistance and invite you to become a Friend of the PTA. We will keep you up-to-date with Pukekawa School fundraising activities via email, no strings attached. Just send us your details using the form below (privacy assured) and we’ll be in touch soon.