Hororata Primary School PTA

25/09/2026

🍪 COOKIE DOUGH FUNDRAISER! 🍪

Our Year 4–6 ākonga along with Greendale are heading to Kaikōura for camp!

We’ve got a jam-packed schedule planned, and we’re fundraising to help keep the cost of camp as low as possible for our families.

What better way to support our camp than with some delicious cookie dough?! 😋🍪

Treat yourself, stock up the freezer, and support our tamariki at the same time!

Place your order by following the link below: collection day is 12th November.

Thank you so much!

Help us fundraise - Purchase today!

05/08/2026

Hororata Primary School PTA
🐄 Calf Appeal 🐄

We're reaching out to our amazing local farming community for a little helping hand this spring! 🌱

If you're able to donate a Friesian bull calf, you'll be helping us grow our children, our school, and our school garden...be in to win a $300 Farmlands gift voucher for the heaviest calf.

If you can help, please get in touch with Hannah on 021 151 8270.

We'd really appreciate your support—please feel free to share this post with family and friends who may be able to help. 💚

29/06/2026

You're Invited – Digital Safety Session for Families

Keeping our children safe online is more important than ever. We invite all parents and caregivers to join us for an informative Digital Safety Session here at Hororata Primary School Thursday 2nd July at 6pm.

Whether your child is just starting to use devices or is already spending time online, this session will provide valuable information for the whole family.

We'd love to see you there!

18/06/2026

COMMUNITY NOTICE - Regarding the Fire Alarm at Hororata Primary School activated Thursday Afternoon (18/06/2026). We would like to inform the community we are all well and in great hands, this was a small lighting issue that triggered the alarm. We appreciate your concern and understanding. Thank you to the Fire Brigade for responding and ensuring our safety.

10/06/2026

👕🛍️ Hororata PTA Clothing Sale – This Friday & Sunday!

Come grab some great bargains and support our school community! We have quality pre-loved clothing for children and adults, plus jewellery and accessories.

📅 Friday 12 June
📍 Tui Classroom
⏰ 12:30pm–2:45pm (or until sold out)

📅 Sunday 14 June
📍 Hororata School
⏰ 12:30pm–3:00pm

💲 Clothing: $5 each or 5 for $20
✨ Kids' handmade jewellery:
• Earrings $2
• Necklaces $3

EFTPOS and cash available.

Any leftover items will be donated to the Salvation Army. Come along, find a bargain, and help give pre-loved clothing a second life! ♻️

07/05/2026

Save the Date - PTA Working Bee...Many hands make light work 🐝

12/12/2025

An excellent end-of-year prize giving evening was held last evening. Congratulations to Mr G on his organising skills. The evening started with an International Dinner, with food supplied by the 16 nationalities attending the school. Most enjoyable. This was organised by Alice Wright.
Then the country items, e.g. Phillipines, India, Wales and more!
The prize giving ceremony broken into two parts wth the Active Culture leading the way.
Well done to all the children.
Marty (Mr G) presented Miss B (Rachel) with a beautiful bunch of flowers as she has completed her two years of teaching and is now a qualified teacher.. Miss Baynes (Ruby) has one year to go.
He also touched on the teaching staff and their wonderful abilities.
As it was the final year for Pippa T (a member of the Thwaites family) Mr G had reserved two VIP seats for the grandparents, Tony and Prue. The Thwaites family, like the Olivers, are taking a hiatus from having children at the school just now. I also received a magnificent floral tribute.
Both families have had six generations attending the school.
Thank you to Hororata Primary School and Mr G!
Penny O😊

12/11/2025

🐾Spring Festival/Pet Day Appreciation 🐾
Thank you to everyone who made today so special! 🙏
To all the amazing parents and family members – whether it was to show your support, bake or buy cakes, groom the pets, make sculptures, or get involved in the book fair – you make the difference! 🧁🐶📚
A special shoutout to our hand-picked judges and auctioneers for giving up your time and making our day extra memorable! 🎖️Thank you to the Sea Cleaners for bringing your impressive boat and inspiring us all with your passion for our oceans. 🚤🌊
Massive thanks to Marty and all of the incredible teachers and staff👏📚
Most of all, THANK YOU to our wonderful Hororata Primary School children🐾❤️

11/11/2025

📚✨ The Scholastic Book Fair is on now at Hororata Primary School! 🎉
Pop in to the Hoiho classroom between 10am–1pm (all day Wed 12 Nov for Pet Day!) and check out the amazing range of books — just in time for Christmas! 🎄❤️
There are spot prizes every day, 100's of books for all ages ready to view and purchase, and 30% of all sales support our school 🙌
Bring your family down, tell all your friends, come have a browse and enjoy the book magic! 📖💫
📩 [email protected]
| ☎️ 03 318 0803

04/11/2025

After nearly three years of dreaming, planning, and designing, our school’s nature path is finally a reality! 🌿

With incredible support from Synlait crew Sarah and Nicky Halley plus help from Ingrid and our amazing parent volunteers the Kākāpo kids planted around 100 native plants today — creating a space where birds and insects can thrive. 💚

We’ve also started upgrading our garden — and the tunnel house is next! Exciting times ahead as our nature path and gardens continue to grow! 🌱✨

In the process the old tractor tyres are looking for a new home so if you can put one to use...maybe a good old fashioned back yard sandpit let us know!