General Information
Here at Pukete School we endeavour to keep our parents informed of all important information needed to keep our school running smoothly.
School Times
School starts at 8.55 a.m. each weekday morning and finishes at 3.00 p.m. Unless involved in Before School Programmes, we encourage children not to arrive at school prior to 8.30 a.m. Students are to wait at the main entrance before the 8.30 a.m. bell rings.
Term Dates 2026
Term 1 2026: 2nd February - 2nd April
Term 2 2026: 20th April - 3rd July
Term 3 2026: 20th July - 25th September
Term 4 2026: 12th October - 15th December
Term Dates 2027
To be confirmed
Absences
In the interest of child safety, if a child should not be able to attend school then please use our HERO app, phone 0800 PUKETE (0800 785 383) or 849 4352 and leave an absence message on the school answerphone.
You can also email us via office@pukete.school.nz or
text 021 0206 2046