Nau Mai Haere Mai, Welcome!
Distance Learning
Oranga School was established in February 1949 and currently has a roll of approximately 350 year 1–6 students and has a combined staff of approximately 40.
We are a diverse community-focused school located in the heart of One Tree Hill. We promote a collaborative and engaging learning environment which fosters a love for learning whilst upholding our school values of Hiringa, Aroha, Manaakitanga.
Oranga means wellbeing and at Oranga School we believe in nurturing the whole child. We are passionate about education and making a difference in the lives of our students.
At Oranga School we place the child at the centre of the learning process, ensuring that they feel connected, are motivated to learn, do their best and experience progress and success. It is important for students to have a sense of belonging and confidence in themselves, their place in the world and be life-long learners.
We have high expectations of our students and we have an expectation that all our children will succeed. We are proud to celebrate the diversity within our community and we value the uniqueness that this brings to our school.
Bridget Lummis
Principal
Why choose Oranga School for my child?
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Our students are caring and feel a sense of belonging to our school.
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We value partnerships between children, whānau, teachers, and the wider community.
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We celebrate diversity. Students bring a diverse range of perspectives to our classes.
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We provide the foundation skills for the future with an emphasis on literacy, numeracy and inquiry learning.
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Learning is about the growth of the whole child – culturally, emotionally, academically, socially, and physically.
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We encourage all children to rise to their full potential and happiness in learning and life.
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We have a warm and safe learning environment with dedicated, caring staff.
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We have high behaviour standards and expectations of achievement.
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Student wellbeing is supported and promoted.
Term Dates 2024
Term 1
Tuesday 30 January - Friday 12 April
Term 2
Monday 29 April - Friday 5 July
Term 3
Monday 22 July - Friday 27 September
Term 4
Monday 14 October - Friday 20 December
Public Holidays 2024
Term 1
Tuesday 6 February - Waitangi Day Observed
Friday 29 March - Good Friday
Monday 1 April - Easter Monday
Tuesday 2 April - Easter Tuesday
Term 2
Monday 3 June - King's Birthday
Friday 28 June - Matariki
Term 4
Monday 28 October - Labour Day
Oranga's Online Library
Term Dates 2025
Term 1
Monday 3 February - Friday 11 April
Term 2
Monday 28 April - Friday 27 June
Term 3
Monday 14 July - Friday 19 September
Term 4
Monday 6 October - Wednesday 17 December
Public Holidays 2025
Term 1
Thursday 6 February - Waitangi Day Observed
Term 2
Monday 2 June - King's Birthday
Friday 20 June - Matariki
Term 4
Monday 27 October - Labour Day