What parents & whānau have to say?

Listening to Our Whānau
At Putāruru Primary School, we believe that listening to our whānau is an important part of growing as a kura. We regularly send out surveys to hear how we're doing, what’s working well, and where we can improve.

Your voices help guide our decisions and strengthen the way we support our tamariki. We’re proud to share some of the feedback we've received from our whānau — thank you for your honesty, encouragement, and continued support.

Here’s what some of our whānau have to say about us:

2024 Survey Results- Whānau Statements

• Understanding and patience
• The children are happy and confident in who they are
• Inclusivity
• Respect.. The fact teachers and staff are easy to approach if an issue rises. I've seen a change in the way things are run & it all seems alot more positive.
• Approachable, happy healthy kids
• Whanaungatanga
• It's a wonderful community environment
• Kids are happy when leaving school
• Understanding the individual learning of our children staff are really understanding of needs of whanau it's an amazing school
• They are so welcoming. It was an amazing school for my son to settle into NZ.
• I love how the school teaches kindness and community spirit
• Manaakitanga
• All the staff are AWESOME!! I also love green days, making school exciting, taking a step back and putting fun in school!!
• Small community
• Being welcoming, supporting the children with their individual needs.
• The kura main strengths are working collaboratively with whaanau, being open and honest.
• Respect ,others and environment ... A journey of learning.
• Community feel, teachers that acknowledge children as individuals.
• Respect, kindness, resilience and honesty
• Being there to teach our children
• Definitely the admin/office ladies are amazing, they greet us in the best way, which makes my daughters start to her day awesome!
• My girls teachers are all amazing and really cater to her differences which aids her learning and schooling.
• Tight community, everyone gets involved and show school spirit
• Appreciation and understanding.
• I love your administration team as I have dealt with these guys the most and they have been most reliable for communication.
• The support and learning opportunities being provided to date
• Great individualised learning, happy environment
• Respect, honour
• Inclusiveness
• So friendly and welcoming. The principal and vice principal at the gate. The office staff are so nice. Learnt mine and my younger children’s names by end of first term
• Whakawhanaungatanga....good relationships
• Having a welcoming/family environment
• Welcoming new families. Supporting families with difficulties.
• Teachers are caring and listen
• Community , teachers. Class size.
• All are great, but strengths is the interaction between staff and students is amazing, big family feel
• Very on time for everything and very friendly

2025 Whānau Voice