Term Dates

WE ARE ELSTHORPE AND WE ARE THE FUTURE

Welcome To Elsthorpe School

Elsthorpe is a rural school situated in an incredibly beautiful bush setting. We have a proud history of over 120 years and provide numerous unique learning opportunities for all our children from new entrants to Year 8.

We nurture the development of all our learners by building a partnership with our families to get to know the whole child, and how they learn best.

We are a PB4L school who promote a positive attitude to learning and life through our values of BRAVERY, RESPECT, TOGETHERNESS and RESPONSIBILTY!

What's happening at Elsthorpe School?

Latest Notices

Term 3 Dates

27 Jul 2025

Term 3 at Elsthorpe School

July

30th - Onga 7’s

August

15th - Elsthorpe/Omakere Cross Country

19th - Technology (Year ⅞)

21st - Interschool Cross Country

27th - Sports Academy

28th - Daffodil Day

29th - School Photos

September

10th - Our People, Our Place Day

12th - Maths PD

16th - HB Cross Country

17th - Immunisations & Small School Mathletics

18th - Rippa Rugby

Regarding Pet Day:
At the moment, our school facilities are not ideal for hosting Pet Day. We are dealing with limited parking, a muddy site, and a large part of the field is currently unavailable.

That said, I am still committed to holding a Pet Day this term. For that to happen, we will need better site conditions.

If you have ideas, solutions, or are willing to help make the day a success, please get in touch: principal@elsthorpe.school.nz.

Ngā mihi,

Tim Waite

Absences

14 Jul 2025

Absences

Winter cold and flu season is among us. Please note we have several ways to inform the school of your child's absence.

- Call the office 858 4228
- Leave an absence on Skool Loop
- Email your child's teacher
- PM Principal Elsthorpe

Thank you and take care!

Ngā mihi,
Tim