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Welcome to Hinuera School!

Since 1892 Hinuera School has been the heart of our rural community, nurturing generations of “Hinni Kids” and building a proud reputation for rich, future-focused learning.

Our Vision

“Te tipu me tō akona – Learning and Growing.”
Everything we do is driven by the belief that every child can flourish academically, socially, and emotionally when learning is purposeful, inclusive, and inspiring.

Our Values – The 3 Rs

Whakaute/Respect • Aumangea/Resilience • Haepapa/Responsibility

These guiding principles shape daily life at Hinuera and prepare our learners to “be the best they can be” long after they leave our gates.

Why families choose Hinuera:

Personalised teaching: Small class sizes (Years 0-6) mean every learner’s progress is known and celebrated.
Expert staff: Highly capable teachers deliver structured, aspirational programmes aligned with Te Mātaiaho, focusing on each child’s next steps.
Expansive grounds & modern facilities: Two playgrounds, swimming pool, turfed court, refurbished classrooms, and spacious green fields invite active play and exploration.
Vibrant culture: Strong relationships, an energetic PTA, and wide-ranging extracurricular opportunities enrich school life.
Easy access: Located at 636 Hinuera Road (SH 29), 10 minutes from Matamata, with government-funded buses and convenient parent drop-off.

Come and see the difference:
We’re proud of our heritage and excited about the future we’re crafting for today’s Hinni Kids. Book a visit, meet our team, and discover how your child can thrive—learning and growing—at Hinuera School.

We’re proud of our heritage and excited about the future we’re crafting for today’s Hinni Kids.

Book a visit, meet our team, and discover how your child can thrive—learning and growing—at Hinuera School.

“Hinuera School: where confident, connected ākonga write their own future.”

What's happening at Hinuera School?

Upcoming Events in February

Fri 27

Teacher Only Day

27 Feb 2026

Latest Notices

Mihi whakatau

4 Feb 2026

Bus Notice

3 Feb 2026

Kia ora whānau,

We had a fantastic visit today from Constable Tash, who spoke with our bus students about staying safe on their journeys. Our Hinni Kids did us proud—they already have a great handle on the rules and showed excellent respect during the session.

To keep everyone safe, here is a quick refresher of our bus expectations:

High-Vis: Every child must wear a high-vis vest to and from school.
Stay Seated: Students must remain seated until the bus comes to a complete stop.
Food & Drink: No eating or drinking unless specifically approved by the driver.
The "Two Pole" Rule: When exiting, wait until the bus is two power poles away before attempting to cross the road.
Inside Voices: No shouting or loud noises that might distract the driver.
Important Reminders:

Registrations: If your child needs to use the bus, please alert the office immediately so we can update the Matamata bus network controller.
Queries: Mrs. Williams is our lead kaiako for bus transport. If you have questions or concerns regarding behaviour on the bus, please contact the school office directly so we can follow the correct procedures.
Let’s work together to ensure every Hinni Kid gets to school and home safely every day!

Ngā mihi nui.

Sport Term 1

3 Feb 2026

Touch Term 1- 2026
The tournament will run as a short 4-week module commencing on Wednesday 11 February.
Cost: $7.50 registration fee per player
Each team will play two games per week
If your child is interested in playing touch this term, please complete the google form no later than this Friday 6th Feb.
Touch form- Term 1 2026

Afterschool team sports Term 1, 2026.
Futsal
Futsal is available for students in years 3&4 and in years 5&6. This is played on a Monday afternoon at Headon Stadium. The day and times of the games will be confirmed once all entries have been received. Games start Monday 16th February. The cost for the term is $15 per player. Fees must be paid before the first game. No pay, no play. I will inform you when the teams are confirmed, then you can arrange payment at the office. All Hinuera School players will be supplied a Hinuera sports shirt for the term.
If your child is interested in Futsal please complete the following Google Form.
Entries close Monday 9th February.
Primary Futsal Competition- Term 1 2026 Google Form

Primary Basketball Competition
Miniball is back this year but now full court at the new stadium! It will now go under the name ‘Primary Basketball Competition.’ Games will be played on Fridays, the competition will run for 5 weeks and the first game will be on Friday 27th February starting from 3.40pm. The cost for the term is $20 per player. Fees must be paid before the first game. No pay, no play. I will inform you when the teams are confirmed, then you can arrange payment at the office. All Hinuera School players will be supplied a Hinuera sports shirt for the term.
If your child is interested in this, please complete the following Google Form.
Entries close Monday 16th February.
Primary Basketball Competition- Term 1 2026 Google Form

If you have any questions regarding the above please contact maegen.hammond@hinuera.school.nz