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Our Values

Māia • Atawhaitanga • Manaakitanga

CourageCourtesyKindness

Our Vision

“Riverina School develops resilient, creative, and connected learners who are prepared to succeed in life and lead with heart.”

 


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Principals Welcome

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 MillsPrincipal

Principals Welcome
2027 School Term Dates 

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 

 
2026 School Term Dates

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

 

Our News & Events

Events

Notices

Latest Notices

Father’s Day Breakfast - Friday 4 September Dear Riverina Families, We would like to apologise for an error...
31 Aug 2026

Dear Riverina Families,

We would like to apologise for an error in our school calendar, which listed a Father’s Day Assembly at 9.00am this Friday.

Please note that there will not be a Father’s Day Assembly. Instead, we warmly invite all Fathers and Father Figures in our school community to join us for our Father’s Day Breakfast from 8.00am in the Hall.

Come along and enjoy a hot breakfast as we celebrate and acknowledge the important role Fathers and Father Figures play in the lives of our students.

We will also have some special performances from students in our Music Programme during the breakfast, so there will be plenty to enjoy while you eat.

We are very sorry for any disappointment or inconvenience caused by the incorrect calendar listing, and we appreciate your understanding.

We look forward to seeing you on Friday morning!

Riverina School

Free Online GP Care for Children Under 14 Dear Riverina Families, With high levels of sickness across our communities...
28 Aug 2026

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:

  • Provide medical advice and assessment
  • Prescribe medication where appropriate
  • Send prescriptions to your nearest pharmacy

Cost for young people:

  • 0–13 years: FREE, with or without a Community Services Card
  • 14–17 years: Up to $13.50 with a Community Services Card, or up to $45 without one

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

Wheels Day - Tuesday 25 August Dear Riverina families, Get ready to roll! Our first Wheels Day...
21 Aug 2026

Dear Riverina families,

Get ready to roll! Our first Wheels Day of Term 3 is happening on Tuesday 25 August, and with the weather looking good, we can’t wait to see the students enjoying our bike track again.

To make things easier for families, we are trialling an opt-out permission process this term. This means all students will be considered permitted to take part unless we hear otherwise from parents/caregivers.

If your child is not allowed take part, please email their class teacher before Tuesday to let them know.

Important: Any student bringing wheels must also bring a helmet to be able to participate.

We’re looking forward to seeing everyone enjoying the bike track and making the most of what looks set to be a fantastic day!

Riverina School

Enrolments for Term 4 and Term 1 Dear Riverina Families, A friendly reminder for families with younger children...
18 Aug 2026

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

Riverina Runner - Term 3 Week 4 Dear Riverina Families, Here is the Riverina Runner for Week 4. A...
14 Aug 2026

Dear Riverina Families,

Here is the Riverina Runner for Week 4.

A reminder that our school photo day is this Monday, 17 August.

Please ensure your child arrives at school on time and is ready for the school day at 8.45am.

Riverina School

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