Kia ora whānau, We’re excited to welcome everyone back to school for Term T3 tomorrow! We hope you’ve had a manageable break and the kids have not driven you completely up the wall! 😂 We are ready for another great term of learning back here at school so you can get back to some normality too. As we return to school, please note that building works are still underway across parts of the school, mainly focused around the admin building. We have temporary offices in place — these are clearly marked and shown in the photos below. For everyone’s safety, please follow all signage and fencing around the construction areas. As always we ask that you do not park in the staff car parks, both on Dickson and Parton Roads. These are clearly sign posted for you. We’re looking forward to seeing all our tamariki back tomorrow and kicking off Term 3 together! Ngā mihi nui, Matt Simeon Principal – Pāpāmoa Primary School

If you want to collect your children EARLY TODAY due to this weather, please go to their class and collect them - you dont need to sign them out. ALSO, we have moved office already! Please don't go to the old office. Have a great holiday

We are looking for somewhere to dump 35m3 of Papamoa Sand coming off our school site. Does anyone know anyone or anywhere that will take this for FREE for us? It will happen next week... Local would be even better. Please email Matt [email protected]

Another huge day courtside — this time for the Year 5/6 Basketball World Cup, the final event on the WBOP calendar for the term! Seven intense games (that’s over 140 minutes of basketball!) in what could only be described as the "pool of death", stacked with top Friday night A-grade schools. Our team narrowly lost to Mount Maunganui, who went on to win the entire tournament — a testament to the level of competition! We finished 9th out of 24 teams, wrapping up with a nail-biting, super fun final against Tauranga Primary to claim the spot — an awesome way to end an action-packed day! What made it even more impressive? Four of our players backed up after playing 8 games of rugby yesterday, and one ran the BOP Cross Country on Tuesday. These kids have absolutely earned their holidays. They played with heart, determination, and real team spirit — we couldn’t be prouder. Huge thanks to our supportive parents, and especially to our phenomenal coach Shinae. Without her, basketball at Papamoa Primary wouldn’t be what it is. We are so lucky to have her expertise, passion, and dedication leading the way. 🏀💛💙

So proud of these two teams — so much heart, resilience, and pride in every game. The way they represented themselves, their whānau, and their school was nothing short of commendable. The boys faced some tough moments and real intensity, both on and off the field, but the way they kept their cool and stayed focused on their game was something to be proud of — we sure are! 6th in the Chiefs Region — which includes King Country, Thames Valley, Taupō and Eastern Bay of Plenty — is a result to celebrate. Our Girls Team proved once again that when they believe in themselves, they are truly unstoppable. Massive thanks to Coach Layton for the time, energy and heart you’ve poured into these teams. To our parents and supporters — thank you for being there every step of the way. From early starts to late finishes, your encouragement, cheering and commitment makes all the difference. And a special shoutout to Charlie, Payton and Maggie — you were in our hearts all day and remain an important part of this team. What a way to finish at the Chiefs Region Rugby 7s Finals in Rotorua. 🖤🏉 16 Games of rugby betweenn them, there’s going to be some tired bodies to end the school term! 💪🏽 💥

Kia ora e te whānau, Our latest newsletter is out now! Ngā mihi nui, The Pāpāmoa Primary Team

These four incredible wee athletes represented our school proudly today at the BOP Cross Country Champs in Rotorua, alongside students from 91 schools across the Bay. They tackled a true rural cross country course—through farmland, bush, and plenty of those old-school hills that many of our 80s–90s parents will remember (either fondly or not-so-fondly!). With all four achieving top 15 finishes, we couldn’t be prouder of the grit, determination, and heart these kids showed today. Ka pai team!

🎉🏆 They’ve done it again! 🏆🎉 We’re bringing the trophy back home! A huge congratulations to Team H — Hollie, Hazel, Honor, and Hayley — for winning the Inter-School Book Quiz! 📚✨ Your hard work, teamwork, and book smarts have made us all so proud. Go Team H! 🙌🎉