Transitions

Starting Strong at Putāruru Primary

At Putāruru Primary School, we believe every child deserves a calm, welcoming, and confident start to their school journey. Our Starting School information supports whānau with everything they need to know about our transition to school process, daily routines, kai, uniform, and more.

Our commitment is for:

A smooth and supportive transition to kura with multiple classroom visits
A nurturing Year 0–1 teaching team, with deep early childhood experience
Daily learning grounded in our school values: Kindness, Honesty, Resilience, and Respect
Culturally rich learning, including explicit te reo Māori teaching and kapa haka
Practical details like provided lunches, fruit in schools, breakfast club, and school bus services

Principal Tania Morrison shares our vision of kotahitanga – working together with whānau and kaiako to ensure every tamaiti feels supported, seen, and ready to thrive from day one.

Whether you're preparing your child to start school, or simply want to understand the heart of our kura, this resource is a beautiful reflection of who we are at Putāruru Primary School.