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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 Wednesday 16 December  

 

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

 

What's happening at Norsewood and Districts' School?

Upcoming Events in November

Wed 4

School Support AGM

4 Nov 2026

Fri 6

FLOWER SHOW

6 Nov 2026

Sat 7

Election Day

7 Nov 2026

Wed 11

Armistice Day

11 Nov 2026

Fri 13

Last day for Duffy Books

13 Nov 2026

Latest Notices

School Support AGM tomorrow
3 Nov 2026

Tomorrow at 3.15pm we will be holding the AGM for the School Support Group. Afternoon tea will be provided. Children are welcome to play at school during the meeting.

This is the AGM and we need as many parents along as possible.

🎄 Christmas Without the Crunch – Your Festive Season Starts Here!
2 Nov 2026

Is it too early to say the C word? 🎅🎄

 

Christmas will be here before we know it, and while it’s an exciting time of year, it can also put a little extra pressure on the purse strings!

 

We’ve put together a special edition Panui, (please see attached) Christmas Without the Crunch, packed with practical tips to help you enjoy the festive season without breaking the bank. From low-cost gift ideas and budget-friendly family activities to keeping the cost of Christmas dinner down, there are plenty of ways to make Christmas special without spending a fortune.

 

But remember, you don’t have to figure it all out on your own! If you’re feeling financial pressure or would like a hand sorting your budget, our friendly Budget Service team is here to help. Get in touch with Tararua REAP for a confidential chat.

 

We’ve also attached our Tiny Tots’ Christmas in the Park flyer, along with information about our upcoming parenting workshops. There’s lots happening at REAP to help you and your whānau!

For more information or to register for any of our courses or events, visit https://www.tararuareap.co.nz/

 

Ngā mihi,

Panui-Christmas-without-the-Crunch-2026.pdf

Parenting-with-REAP-2026-1.pdf

Tiny-Tots-Christmas-2026.pdf

A Victorian Christmas
2 Nov 2026

 

Please click link HERE to view

Dannevirke & Districts Lamb & Calf Day 2026
28 Oct 2026

Please find information attached regarding this year’s Dannevirke & Districts Lamb & Calf Day.

Please note: we need all children interested to pre-register. I have attached a form to be completed and emailed to reception@forhomes.co.nz or phone the office at For Homes to register on 06 374 4103.

Thank you.

Lamb-Calf-Day-Info.pdf

Registration-Form-2026.pdf

Parenting with REAP Flyer
27 Oct 2026

Please see attached

Parenting-with-REAP-2026.pdf

Supporters and Sponsors

Parents, please support our local businesses

Cafe Norsewood CHB Tank Cleaners GM Panelbeaters Whare Roto Earthmoving OfficeMax KIDOGO LTS 2022 Ltd Dannevirke Hunting & Fishing Hewitts Motorcycles Morison Building Ltd Coffee News No Drips Ian Stephenson Earthmoving Property Brokers Dannevirke Bridgestone Tyre Centre Dannevirke Vet Services Dannevirke CM Engineering, Pirtek CHB, and CM Services Tararua District Council
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