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.
SPOT PRIZE & Artist Spotlight - Neil Foxcroft Photography
We’re thrilled that photographer Neil Foxcroft has generously donated a $200 photography voucher to be won on the evening.
Whether you’ve been meaning to organise family photos, celebrate a milestone, or simply create some beautiful new memories, it’s a fantastic prize.
We’re also delighted to have Neil exhibiting his work as part of Art Assembly.
“Someone once told me that we do not see the world as it is, but rather as we are. Through photography, I aim to present moments, people and places as I see them, capturing the beauty, personality and life within.
I am a self-taught photographer, inspired by the passion and expertise of my sister, a professional photographer based in Wellington. I bring a unique style to my imagery that reflects my desire to connect photographs with a message or emotion. To truly value an image, I believe there needs to be a connection to something within us.”
The photography voucher will be drawn on the night, so make sure you buy a ticket for the evening and you will automatically go into the draw for the chance to take home this generous prize.
Check out our Art Assembly event page on FB for more artist spotlights www.facebook.com/share/1JohTYPxMj/
neilfoxcroftphotog.wixsite.com/website
www.eventfinda.co.nz/2026/art-assembly/central-hawkes-bay
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.
