Putaruru College

02/06/2026

Last week the Year 9s went on a field trip. As part of the new curriculum students were collecting data on the distribution on trees in the Jim Barnett Reserve.

It was an experience for all. From seeing NZs "fat pigeon", to being quiet for bird counts, to experiencing a long drop and figuring out different native plants.

Big thanks to our Year 13s who helped on the trip!

29/05/2026

Happy Kings Birthday! Here is this weeks panui. Have a great long weekend.
Go the chiefs.

27/05/2026

Kia ora,

Just a quick reminder that Monday is King's Birthday, and school will be closed for the long weekend.

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27/05/2026

Our Y7-8 students are kicking off their fundraising to help get them to Aims Games next term.
This time they're selling dumplings & steamed buns 🥟🤤 (I have taste tested them & they are gooood, especially the chocolate buns!)

Click on the link to take you to our group fundraising page. Please note: any sales via this page will go towards the whole group. You can support individual students via their sales pages. Any support is hugely appreciated 😊

Help us fundraise - Purchase today!

26/05/2026

Kia ora whānau,

If your child is in Years 9–13, you should have received an email from PhotoLife letting you know that additional group photos have been added to your child’s unique ordering code.

If the email hasn’t come through, please check your junk, spam, or promotions folders first. If you still can’t find it, you can contact PhotoLife directly at [email protected].

Orders can be placed online using your child’s unique code via the PhotoLife website: www.photolife.co.nz

Please remember that the free delivery option is only available until Sunday 7 June 2026. 😊

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25/05/2026

Fantastic opportunity for students to learn about career pathways and opportunities within the NZ Defence Force. Join us for an information session on Tuesday 27 May from 9.30am–10.30am, presented by SSGT Tom Robertson.

Come along to hear firsthand about training, life in the Defence Force, and future career options. To RSVP, please email [email protected].

22/05/2026

Kia ora e te whanau,
Here is this week's edition.
Go the chiefs.
Have a good weekend.

22/05/2026

Reminder for Showquest this weekend!

20/05/2026

🏀🏀🏀Both Basketball teams for the WIN again 🌟🌟🌟

Shot out to the MVP's - Jordan Ward & Thomas Stratton

19/05/2026

Check out our Head Students talking about Youth Week!

Watch this space, because our team of student leaders have been running activities for youth week!