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Learning and thriving in the place of light

Ki te Whei Ao, Ki te Ao Mārama e!

Welcome to Omarama School

Omarama School caters for new entrants to Year 8 children. Omarama Schools number one priority is your child, and their education. We are fully focused on providing your child with the skills they require to be active learners, who have strong social competencies to carry them into their future lives.

Omarama School was first established north of Omarama on Buscot Station in the 1930’s. It was moved to its present site during the 1940’s and grew to a four teacher school in the late 1980’s, as a result of local hydro electricity development.

Our Vision

To provide a well-rounded education, which encourages children to be confident, connected, actively involved lifelong learners. In partnership with parents we are committed to providing a caring, safe, school that promotes each child’ academic, social and emotional development within a high quality learning community. We live our mission and vision by exploring and encouraging our school values which are regularly engaged with in our school.

What's happening at Omarama School?

Upcoming Events in November

Fri 6

Pet Day

6 Nov 2026

Fri 20

Teacher Only Day - school closed

20 Nov 2026

Latest Notices

Pat Day

2 Nov 2026

Pet Day – Friday 6 November

Dear parents and whānau,

Pet Day is on Friday 6 November and everyone is welcome to come along.

Programme

10:30 – A vet will talk to the students about their career
11:00–12:00 – McSkimming will be shearing a sheep or two
12:00–1:00 – Judging of animals
1:00 – Prizegiving
1:30–3:00 – Omarama Volunteer Fire Department running drills
There will also be a bouncy castle and a BBQ running throughout the day.

Animals

Farm animals go in the Pratley gates
Dogs are to be tied to the fence on the court
Cats are to be in crates in the Clay Cliffs classroom
Student work will be on display in the assembly room for judging. There will be spot prizes and trophies for Top Dog, Cat, Sheep, Calf and Miscellaneous.

Fundraising
Money raised from the BBQ will go towards more EPro8 STEM kits. If you would like to donate baked items, jams or similar, please bring them along on the day.

We look forward to seeing you there.

Guitars

30 Oct 2026

Reminder: Guitarist, please bring your guitar to school today for music lessons.

School Working Bee - Sat 31st Oct

29 Oct 2026

Omarama School urgently needs a working bee to tidy up our overgrown grounds.

Please come along on Sat at 10am for just a couple of hours to show your support - many hands make light work! There will be weed eating, spraying & some garden maintenance to be done.

Let's get these grounds tidied up before pet day.

Thank you

Omarama school board

Senior Athletics today 27/10

27 Oct 2026

Senior athletics at Twizel is going ahead today.

Please remember Kay's bus will not be running today (morning or afternoon)

Please advise Jennie if you are not on her bus today

School Photos today 23/10

23 Oct 2026

Reminder: School photos today.

Please ensure correct uniform is worn.