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We have a proud history of achievement, sporting success and community involvement. We have a strong focus on Literacy and Mathematics, as well as providing many opportunities for our children to participate in sporting and cultural activities.
Norsewood and Districts is a rural, co-educational, full primary school with students drawn from the catchment area of Te Uri, Ormondville, Whetukura, Makotuku, Matamau and Norsewood districts. We are situated approximately 20 kilometres North of Dannevirke in a dairy, beef and sheep farming area.
Norsewood School was established in 1873 and became a merged school in 2004. The school has a proud Scandinavian heritage and participates in Norway Constitution Day celebrations each year.
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2026 TERM DATES & PUBLIC HOLIDAYS
| TERM DATES | PUBLIC HOLIDAYS |
| Term One | Waitangi Day Friday 6 February |
| Wednesday 4 February to Thursday 2 April | |
| Term Two | Anzac Day Monday 27 April |
| Monday 20 April to Friday 3 July | |
| Term Three | King's Birthday Monday 1 June |
| Monday 20 July to Friday 25 September | |
| Term Four | Labour Day Monday 26 October |
| Monday 12 October to TBC |
(Note: All other public holidays fall within school holidays)
On Wednesday, the board have agreed for the whole school to travel into Wai Splash for a swim. We will leave at 9.30am and travel by bus into Dannevirke. Could you please ensure your child/ren have their togs and towels at school.
To give your permission, please go to "forms" on this Skool Loop app and submit your response.
This is a trial for using the app for permissions.
A reminder that the whole school is going into Wai Splash in Dannevirke tomorrow for a swim. Please ensure your child has their togs and a towel in their bags. We also need permission for them to travel with us on the bus. We can not take them without your permission and there will be no one at school to look after them. They will be back to school in time for lunch
On Wednesday, the board have agreed for the whole school to travel into Wai Splash for a swim. We will leave at 9.30am and travel by bus into Dannevirke. Could you please ensure your child/ren have their togs and towels at school.
To give your permission, please go to "forms" on this Skool Loop app and submit your response.
This is a trial for using the app for permissions.
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