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Welcome to Norsewood & Districts' School

We have a proud history of achievement, sporting success and community involvement. We have a strong focus on Literacy and Mathematics, as well as providing many opportunities for our children to participate in sporting and cultural activities.

Norsewood and Districts is a rural, co-educational, full primary school with students drawn from the catchment area of Te Uri, Ormondville, Whetukura, Makotuku, Matamau and Norsewood districts. We are situated approximately 20 kilometres North of Dannevirke in a dairy, beef and sheep farming area.

Norsewood School was established in 1873 and became a merged school in 2004. The school has a proud Scandinavian heritage and participates in Norway Constitution Day celebrations each year.

2026 TERM DATES & PUBLIC HOLIDAYS

TERM DATES	PUBLIC HOLIDAYS
Term One	Waitangi Day Friday 6 February
Wednesday 4 February to Thursday 2 April
Term Two	Anzac Day Monday 27 April
Monday 20 April to Friday 3 July
Term Three	King's Birthday Monday 1 June
Monday 20 July to Friday 25 September
Term Four	Labour Day Monday 26 October
Monday 12 October to TBC

(Note: All other public holidays fall within school holidays)

What's happening at Norsewood and Districts' School?

Latest Notices

Swimming

29 Jun 2026

On Wednesday, the board have agreed for the whole school to travel into Wai Splash for a swim. We will leave at 9.30am and travel by bus into Dannevirke. Could you please ensure your child/ren have their togs and towels at school.

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This is a trial for using the app for permissions.

Matariki and School Holiday Fun at Ngā Manu

24 Jun 2026