Our Mission
Pukehou School aims to provide an environment that inspires curiosity, creativity, and wonder in our lifelong learners.
To help students reach their full potential, Pukehou School will:
- Provide an excellent education in a happy and stimulating learning environment.
- Encourage kindness, integrity and respect of individual and community values.
- Develop active, healthy children and give them freedom to explore.
- Care for our environment.
Who We Are
Pukehou School is a tranquil rural school situated on State Highway 2, fifteen minutes south of Hastings and fifteen minutes north of Waipukurau. With approximately 50 pupils ranging in age from 5 to 13 years, and with such good accessible routes, Pukehou is an attractive place for your child’s education in Central Hawke’s Bay.
Pukehou School is proud to be an Enviroschool.
The school is headed up by School Principal Rob Pratt with Deputy Principal Rachael Strong accompanied by Fleur McDowell, two Teacher Aides and an office administrator.
It was a fantastic, warm day at Gum Tree Park with our Year 7-8s as they tackled another William Pike Challenge Outdoor Activity. We again joined up with Omakere and Elsthorpe, which was a load of fun. Those who were a wee but nervous quickly developed in confidence and skill.
As always, thanks to Marian and the CHB WPC Trust for your mahi. I'd also like to thank our parent crew of Ben, Franek, Laura, Pixie, and Liz. It was great to have your support out on the trails. Also, a big thanks to Blue Light for the use of their Mountain Bikes.
Gum Tree Park is a great resource, and it was awesome to see our kids enjoying it! Support it and the Tuki Tuki Trail if you can.
Looks like a fun day for everyone.
Pukehou Whanau and Friends (PWF)
Pukehou Whanau and Friends (PWF) encompass all school families, teachers & staff of Pukehou School and people of the Pukehou community that want to contribute to the welfare of Pukehou School.
