Haere Mai - Welcome to Parklands School
Haere Mai - Welcome to Parklands School
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First day of school
First day of school
First day back for students is Monday 9th February. We start the day with a Pōwhiri which all new whānau are invited to attend.
Stationery
Stationery
Our stationery lists for 2026 are available here on our website:
Parklands School Stationery Lists 2026
Please make sure your children has all the required stationery ready for the start of term so they can hit the ground running with their learning (if applicable).
Other helpful info
Other helpful info
School day runs from 8.55am – 3pm
If your child is ever absent, please notify the office via a phone message on 03 5288978 or our absence google form https://www.parklands.school.nz/absent-form
For updates and notices, keep an eye on our Facebook page
Kia ora and welcome to the Parklands School website. We are a multi cultural, community based school in central Motueka.
'Kia kotahi tātou katoa'
'Kia kotahi tātou katoa'
‘In the heart of the community, with the community at heart‛
‘In the heart of the community, with the community at heart‛
At Parklands School we celebrate the close links we have with our whanau and the community. Our aim at Parklands School is to prepare all our tamariki for their future by providing a balanced education that enables their development within a caring environment and in partnership with the community.
Andrea Smith
Parklands School Principal / Tumuaki
andreas@parklands.school.nz
Prospective families are invited to call Sequoya in the school office on (03) 5288978 to arrange a visit to our kura
Parklands School / Te Kura o Pakarana provides:
Quality education for all students
A caring and supportive environment, with wellbeing being our number one priority!
Friendly and approachable staff
English or Māori medium classes
Free and healthy school lunches for all students
Duffy Books in Home (free choice of books to take home for our tamariki!)
Targeted student support programmes
A wide range of sporting opportunities
Stunning swimming pool
Fully fenced, extensive school grounds with a wide variety of activities and play equipment, including a bike track and bikes (with helmets of course!)
Fruit in schools
Well established Kapa Haka and music groups
PMP - Perceptual Motor Programme for Juniors
Performing Arts opportunities (eg. School Productions)
Successful Transition to School Programme
SWiS (Family Whanau Worker)
MoTEC onsite (Motueka Technology Centre)
Dental Clinic onsite
Situated in the centre of town and in walking distance of many amenities including the Motueka Public Library
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