Term Dates

Kiaora, welcome to Sherwood School

Sherwood School is an Enviroschool, we aim to create a healthy, happy, peaceful and sustainable environment by learning and working together. A student-led Enviro group make decisions about, and plan and implement actions at school to help us achieve this aim.

Vision – “Passion for Learning in a Rural Environment”

Sherwood School is located three kilometres along Makaretu Road which turns off State Highway 50 about eight kilometres from where it meets State Highway 2. The school is tucked in at the base of the Ruahine Ranges which create a stunning backdrop, it is the most beautifully situated school in Central Hawkes Bay! Students at Sherwood recognise the highest point of the Ruahine Ranges, Tiraha as their maunga/mountain and the local stream, Tukipo as their awa.

Sherwood School was opened in 1963, hence it has been providing a wonderfully rich education for Year 1 Year 8 students living in the Ashley Clinton and Makaretu districts for over 50 years. We currently have two classes; Mrs Paulton teaches the Years 1-3 in Room 2 and Mrs Kuklinski and myself share the teaching of the Years 4-8 in Room 1. Our small class sizes means we have a fantastic pupil to teacher ratio.

All students and staff at Sherwood School enjoy the friendly, nurturing, family-like atmosphere. Students are proud of who they are and where they come from. With many students living rurally, country values are a strong feature of Sherwood School, respect for self, each other and property are modelled and expected.

The school is supported by enthusiastic and willing community members, not only the families of students but members of the wider community also. We get tremendous support from a huge group of people for annual fundraising events.

A’Deane’s Bush is on our doorstep (.8 of a kilometre along the road) and students and staff at Sherwood School are privileged to be able to use it as a wonderful context for learning. We have an A’Deane’s learning focus each year and students from both classes visit twice a term.

Please give me a call if you would like more information about Sherwood School, or, better still pay us a visit and see for yourself what we have to offer.

Kind Regards
Christine Morrison, Principal

What's happening at Sherwood School Hawke's Bay?

Upcoming Events in October

Tue 21

BOT Meeting

21 Oct 2025

Wed 22

Pet Day

22 Oct 2025

Thu 23

School Closed

23 Oct 2025

Wed 29

A’Deane’s Bush Visit

29 Oct 2025

Latest Notices

SPORTS SHIRTS

10 Oct 2025

A large number of our blue sports shirts have gone home with people after the last few sporting events.

We would like to have them all returned on Monday please.

The summer hockey and miniball students can return them after their final game.

THANK YOU !!

Rugby Holiday Programmes

15 Sep 2025

Kia Ora all,

We’re excited to be bringing back our holiday programmes for the last week of the school holidays!

Here are the details:

Monday 29th September – Napier (@ Tremains Field)
Wednesday 1st October – CHB (@ Bayleys Central Park)
Thursday 2nd October – Hastings (@ Elwood Park)

All sessions run from 9am – 3pm
Cost: $40 per student

We know Ross Shield is happening the week before and Wakely Shield runs during this week, but this is a great opportunity for younger students who aren’t involved or for those who missed out, to continue developing their rugby skills in a fun and supportive environment.

As an added bonus, everyone who signs up for the programme will receive free tickets to the Magpies v Auckland match on Thursday, 25th September at 7:10pm.

For more information, I’ve attached the poster above and below the link to register.

https://www.sporty.co.nz/viewform/345651

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CHB Junior Cricket Club Holiday Programme and Kiwi Cricket skills sessions

15 Sep 2025

CHB Junior Cricket Club “Holiday Programme”

The BCD Cricket Holiday Programme is here for the Term 3 holidays! Come along for fun-filled days of cricket - learn new skills and play games with friends. Sessions are led by Matt Butcher, a NZC qualified Junior and Youth Coach.

When:

Year 3-6:
Wednesday 24 September
Thursday 25 September
Monday 29 September

Year 7-10:
Wednesday 1 October
Thursday 2 October
Friday 3 October

When: 9.30am – 2.00pm each day
Where: CHB College, Svenson Road, Waipukurau (meet by old cricket nets).
Cost: $59 per day ($150 all three days)

Any questions or to register your interest, please get in touch with Matt Butcher (Junior Cricket Development Lead) 027 906 4592 chbcricket.development@gmail.com

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CHB Junior Cricket Club “Kiwi Cricket”

Attention aspiring junior cricketers! Kiwi Cricket is a four week program designed for those Y3 and up who are new to cricket to learn the fundamental skills of the game (batting, bowling, wicket keeping and fielding) before progressing onto play in the Saturday morning primary/intermediate grade competition.

Kiwi Cricket sessions offer maximum involvement, accelerated skill development while being action packed and most importantly – lots of fun!

When: Thursday’s, 3.30-4.30pm
Where: CHB College, Svenson Road, Waipukurau (meet by old cricket nets).

First Session: Thursday 6 November
Last Session: Thursday 27 November

Cost: $30 for all four sessions.
Age: Y3 up

All playing equipment is supplied.
Players receive a FREE Kiwi Cricket set on completion.
Sessions are led by Matt Butcher, a NZC Qualified Junior and Youth Coach

Any questions or to register your interest, please get in touch with Michelle White (CHB Kiwi Cricket Co-Ordinator) 021 023 77594 waitiholdings@gmail.com

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