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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 October

Mon 19

BOT meeting at 5.15

19 Oct 2026

Tue 20

William Pike camp Y7/8

20 Oct 2026 - 22 Oct 2026

Fri 23

HB Anniversary

23 Oct 2026

Tue 27

Teacher Only Day

27 Oct 2026

Latest Notices

SURVEY

19 Oct 2026

Good Morning

At this stage we only have 4 surveys back at school. If possible, can you please either fill out the one that was emailed with the newsletter and send it back, or take a photo of your answers and send it in.

The Board of Trustees is meeting tonight to start our strategic plan for the next two years. Your voice is important for this.

office@norsewood.school.nz

Thank you

SURVEY

18 Oct 2026

PLEASE send your survey back tomorrow.

PACK CHECK

18 Oct 2026

Please remember pack check tomorrow ready for camp on Tuesday. Year 7/8's. Bring all gear to school so you only need to worry about a day pack on Tuesday. We will sort bed rolls tomorrow.

TEACHER ONLY DAY

14 Oct 2026

A reminder that Tuesday 27th October is a Teacher Only Day. This means that school will be closed for five days from Friday 23rd (Hawkes Bay Anniversary) through to Tuesday 27th.

School will open again on Wednesday 28th October

PET DAY TOMORROW

12 Oct 2026

Just a reminder that we are having our Pet Day at school tomorrow.

Arrive at 9am on the school field (gate next to school house leads straight onto field).

Judging will start at 9.30am. Should be finished by 11.30am approx.

Please ensure your child/ren have drink bottles, sunscreen and sun hats as it is going to be a beautiful day.