Tākaka Primary School/Te Kura Tuatahi ō Tākaka

18/06/2026

On Tuesday, our Year 5 & 6 students travelled to Trafalgar Park as part of the winning Golden Bay Rippa Rugby team, proudly representing Mohua against 10 schools in the Regional Rippa Tournament.

The team played some fantastic rugby throughout the day, showing great teamwork, determination, and sportsmanship. With a mix of wins, draws, and losses, the children gave it their all and had an amazing experience.

A huge thank you to Ryan, Mickayla, and Ashley for supporting the team, and to Joe from Tasman Rugby Union for organising the event, running a training session beforehand, and continuing to support rugby in Mohua.

We are incredibly proud of how our tamariki represented our community. Ka pai, team

16/06/2026

15/06/2026

Thank you to Whānau Tōtara for hosting our Values Assembly. We loved hearing about your learning of Kia Mataara / Open to Learning from a Te Ao Māori perspective. I must say, you had us worried as Jake prepared to somersault into the net blindfolded; we were glad to see Reeve intervene. The learning journey you shared taking us from the nothingness (Te Kore) to the darkness (Te Pō) and towards the light (Te Ao Marāma) was a beautiful way of reflecting on the learning pit. Congratulations to all our Cross Country place getters.

12/06/2026

Another fantastic Tākaka Primary School cross-country!
We are so proud of all our tamariki for their outstanding effort on the day. They showed amazing attitude, supported each other, and truly demonstrated what it means to be a KIA ORA Kid.
A huge thank you to our whānau for the awesome support and great turnout, to our staff for all their hard work, and to Strange Contracting, Angus and Sam for generously allowing us to use their land — we really appreciate it.
Also a huge thank you to April-Rose, Ryan and Jason for collecting in all the flags at the end of the day.
Check out some of the action from the day!

02/06/2026

🔥 Wednesdays Taste Better at TPS! 🔥
Hot Pies, Sausage Rolls & Delicious Cookies available.
Place your order at the office in the morning.

01/06/2026

NEW UPDATE: 9:30 re MOHUA SCHOOLING & EC

Central Tākaka School, Tākaka Primary School & Motupipi Schools - Open from 11am for students who NEED to be at school. We all have reduced staffing & are offering supervision only (your child may not have their normal teacher).

Could you please let us know through Hero if your child will not be attending today.

Golden Bay High School - Open from 11am, with reduced staffing. No classes running today. Limited supervision is available.

Collingwood Area School - OPEN AS USUAL.

Golden Bay Kindergarten - CLOSED as per Nelson/Marlborough Kindergarten Association.

Golden Kids Early Learning Centre - Open for children of essential workers.

Netball: Primary Netball is cancelled today.

Buses should be running as usual in the afternoon (pending confirmation by Go Bus).

Thank you for your support.

Kāhui Ako ki Mohua (Central Tākaka, Tākaka Primary, Motupipi and Golden Bay High Schools, Collingwood Area School, Golden Bay Kindergarten & Golden Kids ELC.

01/06/2026

UPDATE re Mohua ECE & Schools today (Tuesday 2nd June) - Late start to school & morning buses

With the current weather situation, Mohua ECE & Schools have made the decision to go with a late start of 11.00am today.
We are waiting for further clarity to confirm this late start, and will let you know by 9.00am.
Golden Kids Early Learning Centre will be available for children of essential workers only today (normal hours apply).
This late start (11am TBC) applies to: Central Tākaka, Tākaka Primary, Motupipi and Golden Bay High Schools as well as Golden Bay Kindergarten.
Note that Collingwood School is OPEN as usual.

With the current weather situation, Go Bus have made the decision to NOT run the school buses this morning for the following schools: Central Tākaka, Tākaka Primary, Motupipi and Golden Bay High Schools. This change does not include Collingwood Area School who has buses running as normal this morning & school for normal hours.
At this stage, our schools plans to open at 11.00am, and we will confirm this by 9.00am.

Thank you for your support.
Kāhui Ako ki Mohua (Central Tākaka, Tākaka Primary, Motupipi and Golden Bay High Schools, Collingwood Area School, Golden Bay Kindergarten & Golden Kids ELC.

31/05/2026

Thank you Whānau Pikopiko for hosting our Celebration Assembly. We loved hearing about your learning with our value focus of Aroha / Empathy. Congratulations to all our Value Certificate recipients.