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Welcome to Norsewood & Districts' School

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.

2026 TERM DATES & PUBLIC HOLIDAYS

TERM DATES PUBLIC HOLIDAYS

Term One Waitangi Day Friday 6 February

Wednesday 4 February to Thursday 2 April Anzac Day Monday 27 April

Term Two King's Birthday Monday 1 June

Monday 20 April to Friday 3 July Labour Day Monday 26 October

Term Three

Monday 20 July to Friday 25 September

Term Four

Monday 12 October to TBC

(Note: All other public holidays fall within school holidays)

What's happening at Norsewood and Districts' School?

Upcoming Events in June

Thu 11

William Pike (Years 7 & 8)

11 Jun 2026

Mon 22

BOT meeting at 5.15pm

22 Jun 2026

Wed 24

WHANAU MEETINGS

24 Jun 2026 - 25 Jun 2026

Latest Notices

Beauty and the Beast Jr. - On @ The Globe

10 Jun 2026

🌹 Beauty and the Beast Jr. is coming to the Globe Theatre, Palmerston North from 8–17 July!

Presented by Manawatū Youth Theatre, this beloved Disney classic features an incredible cast of talented local young performers bringing the timeless tale of Belle, the Beast, and their enchanted friends to life on stage. Perfect for the whole family! Don't miss this magical production filled with unforgettable songs, dazzling costumes, and plenty of Disney magic.

8–17 July | Globe Theatre, Palmerston North | Tickets $18

School Photos

8 Jun 2026

Just a reminder that we have school photos tomorrow - Tuesday 9th.

Office Closed Friday morning

5 Jun 2026

Good Morning. Our office is closed this morning. We will check phones at morning tea and lunch time.

Elsthorpe 5 aside tournament

20 May 2026

Next Friday, 15th May, the whole school will be travelling to Waipukurau to take part in this tournament for small schools.

Thank you to all those who have returned their permission slips and offerd to take cars. We really appreciate your support.

For those of you who haven't signed the consent form, please check your child's bag today for a new form and make sure it is returned to school tomorrow.

Interschool Cross Country - Thursday 21st May

20 May 2026

Tomorrow we have a team of 6 students attending the Interschool Cross Country in town. If your child is running please ensure they are at school by 8.50am and have a drink bottle and snack.