Riverina School was the first School in Pakuranga opening on 1 February 1961 with 134 students that day.  The first student enrolled was Lindsey Draper, Form 1, (Year 7) now sadly deceased.  There were 195 students by the end of that year.  There were five teachers, including the Headmaster, Colin Campbell.

Above: Children from the Senior School dressed up for their visit to the Howick Historical Village.

Above: We had wonderful music from the accordion as people walked into the school hall. Many people had memories of the accordion being played in the 1960s at Riverina School.

Above: Our yummy birthday cake. There were blue swirls inside!

Above: The lighting of the candles.

Above: A group of children performing a recorder item.