THE TERRACE SCHOOL
164 Porangahau Rd,    Waipukurau,    Central Hawke's Bay,    New Zealand

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The Terrace School is renowned for its “tremendous school spirit” with students and staff displaying a great sense of belonging and unity.  This is reflected in our own school waiata and haka. As quoted by an ex-student “Once a Terrace kid, always a Terrace kid.”

We have an “open door” policy and invite all prospective parents/caregivers and children to come and view our school.

The Terrace School offers a choice of mainstream or bilingual education.  We are committed to our school motto “Knowledge is Strength”.  We strive to teach our students values and how to incorporate them into their learning and everyday activities. 

We offer:

• Highly motivated, enthusiastic and committed teachers.
• Huge range of academic, cultural, and sporting opportunities.
• Step Up Tu Tonu Programme—ensuring a safe, secure and happy atmosphere throughout the school, giving maximum opportunity to learn.
• Participation in Choir, Dance, Orchestra, Kapa Haka, Mathletics, Chess Tournament, Speech Competitions, Literacy Quiz and the WETA Art Festival.
• Whaia Te Uenuku Reading Programme
• Extra curriculum activities such as Peer Mediators, Road Patrollers and Librarians.
• Tidy, attractive, stimulating learning spaces.
• Large adventure playgrounds and playing fields.
• Supportive, committed B.O.T and Parent Teacher Association.

Terrace School Achievements:
August 2008 - 1st and 3rd prize in Fine Art Supplies Uniquely New Zealand Schools Painting  competition–intermediate section
Hawke’s Bay Mathletics – Gold and silver Awards – Years 7-8 – Country district
Hawke’s Bay Science Fair – Major prize.
Most successful Maori immersion unit.

2007 E.R.O review—(Terrace has always remained on the three year cycle). A full copy of the report can be viewed on the website, http://www.ero.govt.nz.

• Teaching and learning resources in the classrooms meet the diverse range of needs and experiences of students. 
• Class routines and expectations for behaviour are clearly understood by students. 
• Interactions between students and teachers are positive and respectful. 
• Teachers actively support students to be responsible, independent learners who persevere.