We are very proud of the way we celebrate the bicultural nature of New Zealand. A very large Kapa Haka group participates in the local festival each year.

Staff participate in professional development to ensure they are kept abreast of current research. Resources are maintained to a high level to support learning.

The story of our mural: our school pepeha is represented in our mural

Ko Ohuirangi te maunga - Pigeon mountian in the moutain

Ko Owairoa te moana - Owairoa is the sea

Ko Tainui te waka - Tianui is the canoe

Ko Mellons Bay te kura -  Mellons Bay is the school

The school provides a range of extra activities that change from year to year depending on staff and community support. These activities include chess, Trees for Survival, gardening and bush support (Eco Warriors).

School assemblies are an opportunity for celebrating student learning and successes. The merit cups are awarded each week, and are highly valued by students, staff and families.

Part of the EOTC (Education Outside the Classroom) programme has year 5 students camping on the school field.

The staff is committed to provide a wide range of experiences both within the classroom environment and as extra-curricular activities.

Students are encouraged to participate in sporting activities with their class during PE time as well as being involved in school sports days, teams and events.