Term Dates
Latest News
Report Absence
Official Documents
We are a vibrant country primary school located in the heart of the Roto-o-Rangi district, just a short drive from Cambridge.
Roto-o-Rangi means Lake of the Sky due to the very large, shallow roto/lake that existed here pre-European settlement. The large, flat surface of the roto reflected te rangi/the sky.
Our school is a mix of rural and town students from Years 1 to 6. As a school, we have a clear and strong Vision: Tuurangawaewae/Belonging, Mahi Tahi/Co-operation and Rerekeetanga/Innovation. A kura where tauira/students find a sense of belonging, work together and prepare for success in their future. We are a PB4L School, with a focus on positive behaviour centred around our three school values of Respect/Whakaute, Resilience/Manawaroa and Responsibility/Takohanga.
A school bus runs daily from Leamington Rugby Sports Club and a rural bus collects students from around the Roto-o-Rangi and Kairangi areas. We have ample parking available for families who drop off and collect their children, with Before and After School Care programmes operating daily.
At Roto-o-Rangi School, we combine country values with modern learning. We are committed to providing a positive, stimulating, enjoyable learning environment where your child is encouraged to 'Tuumanako Teitei Aim High' and reach their full potential. Our smaller size allows the relationships between students, teachers/ngaa kaiako, ngaa whaanau/families and peers to flourish. Kaiako can truly know the individual and get the best out of them.
Our high quality teaching staff provide stimulating, challenging and learner-centred teaching practices. They incorporate traditional, proven techniques with modern, innovative approaches to develop the strong foundations needed for our tamariki to thrive in an ever-changing future.
To find out more about us, please take your time to explore our site, visit our Facebook page or call in for a visit.
I look forward to personally meeting you and having you and your child/ren join our school community.
Ngaa mihi,
Wayne Donnellon - Principal
22 Sep 2026
23 Sep 2026
23 Sep 2026
23 Sep 2026
24 Sep 2026
24 Sep 2026
24 Sep 2026
24 Sep 2026
25 Sep 2026
25 Sep 2026
Ahiahi maarie e te whaanau,
It's our final week of what has been a busy Term 3, and it's not slowing up yet!
Today there has been a buzz of excitement from the children, wanting to know who purchased their artwork on Friday night! Thank you to our PTA and Teachers for a successful event!
Today was also the last Milo Monday of the year, and as our year 6s reminded us - their last one FOREVER! Thank you to those who have taken time out to make milo for our children, they really do love it.
Please take care at pickup this afternoon - it's cone-city outside our school, with roadworks of some description going on!
Tuesday
- Performance by CMS Drama Llamas
Wednesday
- Final hot food day of the year
- PTA Pizza orders to be in by today with cash
- Cambridge Interschools Cross Country (those who made it have been contacted)
Thursday
- Te Oko Horoi Celebration morning 7.30am Te Koo Utu
- Te Ohu Kaiaarahi o te Kapua Iti 9.30am - 2pm Ngaa Hau e Whaa
- Elgregoe the Magician 9.15am
Friday
- PTA Pizza lunch
- Assembly 2.10pm all welcome
- 3pm Term 3 ends.
Kia ora Roto-o-Rangi,
A huge thank you to everyone who supported our Silent Art Auction & Dinner by Numbers! The event was a fantastic success, and we appreciate all the generous bids that helped us raise funds for our new interactive classroom TV screens.
Artwork Collection Locations
Student artwork is ready to be collected directly from your child's classroom. Each room's featured art theme is listed below:
Room 1: Gumboot Art
Room 2: Astronauts
Room 3: Birch Trees
Room 4: Abstract Art
Room 5: Landscape Art
Payment & Pickup Instructions
If you know you won an art piece and remember your winning bid, you are welcome to put through your online transfer right away! Once paid, you can pick up your piece directly from the classroom.
If you have yet to pay, please drop into the classroom to verify your winning bid on the sheet, make your online bank transfer, and then collect your artwork.
Bank Transfer Details:
Account Name: Roto-o-Rangi School PTA
Account Number: 12 3268 0077520 000
Reference Format: Artwork - [Name]
Thank you again for celebrating our students' incredible creativity and supporting our school!
Kindest regards,
Zach Mercer-Bootten
Deputy Principal/ Room 5 Teacher
Roto-o-Rangi School
Our Silent Art Auction is officially open at the Roto-o-Rangi Hall!
Doors are open from just before 9:00 am, and you are warmly invited to pop in anytime throughout the day to admire our students' incredible creations alongside featured artwork from local artists.
We will be keeping the silent auction open after school today, so make sure to pop into the hall during pick-up to view the display and place your bids on these amazing masterpieces!
Come along, support our talented young artists, and place a bid to help us raise funds for our new classroom interactive TV screens!
We look forward to seeing you there!
This is your official FINAL CALL for tickets to our Dinner by Numbers & Silent Art Auction!
Ticket sales will close at 3:00 pm TODAY.
If you haven't secured yours yet, this is your last chance to come along, celebrate our students' incredible artwork, enjoy a hilarious mystery dinner, and support our school fundraiser for new classroom interactive TV screens!
How to buy before 3:00 pm: Pop into the school office to drop off your slip/payment, or scan the QR code on the flyer to purchase online right now.
Thank you so much to everyone who has already bought tickets and supported our PTA. We can't wait for a fantastic night on Friday!
Well that was fast - thanks to my technical support (Mr D) the phone is back on!
Kia ora koutou,
Unfortunately the office phone is not working at the moment. If you need to contact the office please text the mobile on 0272 779 351 or email office@rotoorangi.school.nz
I will notify you when calls are able to get through again.
Parents, please support our local businesses
Call Direct
Send Email
Visit Website
Call Direct
Send Email
Visit Website
Call Direct
Send Email
Visit Website
Call Direct
Send Email
Visit Website
Call Direct
Send Email
Visit Website
Visit Website
Visit Website
Call Direct
Send Email
Visit Website
Call Direct
Send Email
Visit Website
Scan this code to download the app
Download our Skool Loop App, a simple and free download. In Google Play & App Store search ‘Skool Loop’ and choose our school once installed.