Maniototo Area School

Welcome to Maniototo Area School

By learning we live

Principal's Welcome

I’m excited to join Maniototo Area School as the interim Principal.

I have been a Principal for 32 years spanning rural Primary through to urban Intermediate, most recently finishing after 25 years as Principal at Balmacewen Intermediate.

I’m a life-long learner. I love learning about people and culture through travel and reading. I’m passionate about the important role teaching and learning has in building kind, resilient and capable communities. I have a general interest in all sports and have enjoyed coaching rugby at club and provincial level.

My connection to Maniototo goes back several generations to the Blackstone Hill and Hills Creek area. I’m also a part time Naseby resident and love everything our amazing environment has to offer!

It is a privilege to join this wonderful school and I’m looking forward to supporting staff, students and families.

Andy Hunter
Principal

Principal's Pepeha

Ko Te Kohurau te mauka e rū nei tuhu ngākau
Ko Taieri te awa e mahea aku mahara
Nō Otepoti ahau
E mihi ana ki ngātohu o nehe
O Maniototo e noho nei au
Ko Hunter toku whanau
Ko Andrew toku ingoa
No reira tēnā koutou katoa

"Big Sky - Fly High”

The Maniototo is sometimes referred to as ‘big sky country’. We are framed by stunning mountain ranges, and enjoy vast open plains. Our landscape is stunning and stretches for miles.

We use this geography as a metaphor for our vision for learning. In this big sky country we want our students to dream big, and fly high. We believe in nurturing high aspirations and about building determination and resilience in our learners. We are driven by a shared belief that all students can succeed and they are encouraged to set ambitious goals, challenge themselves, and develop a strong work ethic. Success is not only measured by academic achievement but also by the development of character, leadership, and a commitment to lifelong learning.

We want our students to know that anything is possible – the sky is the limit.

Mā te huruhuru, ka rere te manu

Adorn the bird with feathers so it can fly!

S.O.A.R

Small family like environment
Opportunities abound
Academically robust
Responsive & personalised teaching

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Events

Saturday, July 25

Formal
All Day

Monday, July 27

Ice Week - Primary School Y1 - Y8
All Day

Tuesday, July 28

Ice Week - Primary School Y1 - Y8
All Day

Wednesday, July 29

Ice Week - Primary School Y1 - Y8
All Day

Thursday, July 30

Ice Week - Primary School Y1 - Y8
All Day