'To Be the Best We Can Be   - Whaia Te Iti Kahurangi'

NAU MAI, HAERE MAI - WELCOME TO HĀWEA FLAT SCHOOL

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 for yourself.


Nō reira


Tēnā koutou, tēnā koutou, tēnā tātou katoa.


Tania Pringle 

Principal                                                                                                                                                                                                                       

Hāwea Flat School

Office Hours

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 Timetable

School Begins: 9.00am
Morning Interval: 10:40am - 11:00am
Lunch Break: 12:30pm - 1:15pm
Classes Finish: 2.45pm

2025 Term Dates

Term One         

Monday 3rd February - Friday 11 April 2025       

Thursday 6 February - Waitangi Day Observed - School Closed

Friday 7 February - School Closed

Monday 24 February - Teacher only day - School Closed


Term Two         

Monday 28 April to Friday 27 June 2025

Monday 2 June - Kings Birthday - School Closed

Friday 20 June - Matariki - School Closed


Term Three

Monday 14 July to Friday 19 September 2025


Term Four          

Monday 6 October to no later than Friday 19 December 2025

Monday 27 October - Labour Day - School Closed