It is our absolute pleasure to welcome you to Hāwea Flat School.
Established in 1882, Hāwea Flat School is located amongst farmland 8km from Lake Hāwea and 15km from Wānaka. It is our own "slice of paradise". Hāwea Flat School has a long history in education and plays a central role in bringing our wider community together - from Queensberry in the south to the neck of Lake Hāwea in the north.
We are focused on providing a wide variety of creative and rich learning experiences for our tamariki. As a learning community we work together so everyone can be "the best they can be". The local climate and environment encourages outdoor living and a strong connection to nature. There is a family feel to the school and it is common to see children of all ages and stages playing and learning together during the school day.
Hāwea Flat School is a very special place. Please come and see it for yourself.
Nō reira
Tēnā koutou, tēnā koutou, tēnā tātou katoa.
Tania Pringle
Principal
Hāwea Flat School
The school office is open:
Monday : 8.30am - 3.30pm
Tuesday : 8.30am - 3.30pm
Wednesday : 8.30am - 3.30pm
Thursday : 8.30am - 3.30pm
Friday : 8.30am - 3.30pm
School Begins: 9.00am
Morning Interval: 10:40am - 11:00am
Lunch Break: 12:30pm - 1:15pm
Classes Finish: 2.45pm
2026 Term Dates
Term One
Tuesday 3rd February - Thursday 2 April 2026
Friday 6 February - Waitangi Day - School Closed
Monday 23 February - Otago Anniversary - School Closed
Friday 3 April - Good Friday
Sunday 5 April - Easter Sunday
Monday 6 April - Easter Monday
Term Two
Monday 20 April to Friday 3 July 2026
Monday 27 April - ANZAC Day Observed
Monday 1 June - Kings Birthday - School Closed
Friday 10 July - Matariki
Term Three
Monday 20 July to Friday 25 September 2026
Term Four
Monday 12 October to no later than Thursday 17 December 2026
Monday 26 October - Labour Day - School Closed