“Riverina School develops resilient, creative, and connected learners who are prepared to succeed in life and lead with heart.”
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Kia Ora, Talofa Lava, Ni Hao, Malo e lelei, Fakalofa Lahi Atu, Kia Orana, Salaam, Bula Vinaka, Sabai de, Namaste, Dia Dhaoibh.
Welcome to our learning community here at Riverina School. We are a Primary School located in the heart of Pakuranga. As one of the oldest Primary Schools in the area, we have a rich history of success in the areas of sporting, academic, cultural and the arts. We are so proud of the young people that leave our school as they go on to do great things!
As the Principal, I am privileged to lead a dedicated staff and community who put learners at the heart of all we do. The children here at Riverina School are our greatest asset, and our vision, "Every Child, Every Opportunity" speaks to the potential for greatness we see in every young person that walks through our doors.
We are committed to working in partnership with parents and caregivers to continue to strive for the highest standards and offer rich, diverse learning opportunities that engage and inspire every child to realise their potential.
Ka kite anō au i a koutou,
Bryce Mills | Principal
Term One: 2nd February to 9th April
Term Two: 27th April to 2nd July
Term Three: 19th July to 24th September
Term Four: 11th October to 14 December
Teacher Only Day (TOD): 4th June and 22nd October
Term One: 29th January to 2nd April
Term Two: 20th April to 3rd July
Term Three: 20th July to 25th September
Term Four: 12th October to 11th December
Teacher Only Day (TOD): 3rd July and 23rd October
Dear Riverina Families,
We hope you are all enjoying the sunshine today. Here is the latest Riverina Runner.
Please check the upcoming events section as there have been some date changes.
Riverina School
Dear Riverina Families,
A friendly reminder that tomorrow, Friday 23 October, is a Teacher Only Day. Our staff will be taking part in professional development focused on Maths, led by the Ministry of Education. There will be no school for students, and OSCAR will also be closed tomorrow.
Monday, 26 October, is Labour Day, so school will be closed for the public holiday as well.
We hope all our families enjoy the long weekend and have a lovely, relaxing break!
We look forward to welcoming all our students back to school on Tuesday, 27 October, at 8:45am.
Enjoy the long weekend!
Riverina School
Dear Parents and Whānau,
As we welcome the warmer weather, we are excited to mark the beginning of our summer hat-wearing season on Friday, 16 October.
To celebrate, we are asking all children to create a fun, colourful and creative hat to wear during our hat parade at 2:15pm on the day. We encourage children to use their imagination and design a hat that reflects their personality. It could be decorated with bright colours, patterns, flowers, animals or any other creative ideas.
As the weather gets warmer, protecting our children from the sun is extremely important. Wearing a sun-safe school hat helps protect their faces, ears and necks from harmful UV rays and reduces the risk of sunburn.
Please remember our school rule: “No Hat, No Play!” All children must wear our Riverina School sun-safe hat when playing outside during break times. Children who do not have a hat will need to remain in a shaded area rather than playing outside in the sun.
We appreciate your support in helping us keep our children safe, healthy and sun-smart throughout the summer months.
We look forward to seeing all the wonderful and imaginative creations our children come up with!
Thank you for your continued support.
Ngā mihi nui
Leadership Team
Dear Riverina Families,
With high levels of sickness across our communities at the moment, health services are experiencing increased demand. We wanted to share information about an additional care option available to our Riverina School community.
Online GP care is now FREE for all children under 14.
Online GP is available anywhere in New Zealand, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, making it a useful option if you are unable to see your usual GP or need medical advice outside of normal hours.
Appointments are usually via video or phone, and the service can:
Cost for young people:
For more information about Online GP care, visit:
https://www.healthnz.govt.nz/online-gp-care
You can also find guidance on which health service to use when your child is unwell here:
https://www.healthnz.govt.nz/which-health-service-should-i-use
For advice on whether your child is well enough to attend school, please visit:
https://www.healthnz.govt.nz/knowing-if-your-child-is-well-enough-to-go-to-school-guidance-for-parents
Please remember that students do require a medical certificate to be provided to the school if they are absent for more than 3 consecutive days due to illness.
Thank you for helping us keep our school community healthy by keeping children at home when they are unwell.
Riverina School
Dear Riverina Families,
A friendly reminder for families with younger children who are due to start school in Term 4 2026 or Term 1 2027.
If you have a younger sibling of a current Riverina student who will be starting school, please come into the school office to collect an enrolment pack and begin the pre-enrolment process.
Getting the paperwork completed early allows us to plan our class numbers and gives us plenty of time to arrange transition visits, helping your child become familiar with Riverina, meet their teacher and classmates, and feel comfortable and confident before they start.
If you have any questions or would like to discuss the enrolment process, please contact the school office. We are always happy to help!
Riverina School
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