20 May 2026

Tēnā koutou,
 

Over the next few weeks Ōtorohanga District Council will be hosting a couple of events for our communities –

 

Sip & Sew Workshop Sunday 24th May in Ōtorohanga and Kāwhia: get expert help to repair your clothes and fabric items or learn how to make sturdy tote bags perfect for grubby winter sports gear! All equipment, materials provided and refreshments too!
 

Household Chemical & Electrical Item Collection Event Saturday 6th  June in Ōtorohanga and Kāwhia: get rid of old household chemicals, paints and electrical items for free, booking essential. We can accept any household chemicals and also electrical items that have a plug up to the size of a microwave (a large whiteware collection event is planned for later this year)

ODC-Household-Drop-Off-A4-Poster-May26-1.pdf

ODC-Sip-Sew-A4-Flyer-2-1.pdf

19 May 2026

Pirongia Rugby & Sports Club – 150th Jubilee (King’s Birthday Weekend)

Our club is turning 150 and we’d love to see our whole school community there. From 29–31 May, it’s a full weekend festival with rugby, food vans, live music and plenty for all ages.

There’ll be plenty of great rugby viewing across the weekend. It all kicks off Friday night with TA College vs Cambridge High in the Waipā Cup, followed by the Pirongia Presidents taking on the Waikato Presidents – always a highly entertaining match with plenty of familiar faces (keep an eye out for a few school dads out there!). Up and coming band Echoes of Yesterday will also be playing, featuring Pirongia School ex-pupil Finn Reymer.

Saturday (30/05) is perfect for families – all grades of junior rugby run throughout the morning, followed by an epic kids zone running from 10am with bouncy castles, face painting, and a special visit from Waikato Rugby mascot Mooloo, plus heaps to do throughout the day, including the senior derby against Ōhaupō for the A’s and B’s.

There’s also a kids colouring competition (prizes for each age group). Entries can be dropped to the school office by 25 May, with all artwork displayed at the club over the weekend.

While there are lots of free activities to enjoy, there is also a ticket option which gives access to the marquee and activities within it, including the Saturday night function. Sunday features a sofa session and legacy match that will bring some star-studded players into the village.

For full details, schedule and tickets, check the club Facebook page or website 
https://pirongiarugbysportsclub.co.nz/150th/

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11 May 2026

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26 Apr 2026

A reminder that there will be no school tomorrow, Monday, April 27th, as we observe ANZAC Day.

We resume as usual on Tuesday, April 28th. We hope you enjoy the long weekend and have had a meaningful ANZAC Day.

1 Apr 2026