Bridge Pa School
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Ko Kahuranaki te maunga
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Ko Ngāti Kahungunu te iwi
Bridge Pa School is a semi-rural primary school located in the heart of Hawke’s Bay, serving the hāpori of Bridge Pa and providing education for learners from Years 1–8.
Our kura is proud of its strong connection to the local community and whenua. Bridge Pa School has whānau and hapū affiliations to Ngāti Poporo and Ngāti Rahunga i te Rangi, and we acknowledge the wider iwi of the region, Ngāti Kahungunu. These connections help shape the culture of our school and the learning experiences we provide for our tamariki.
Surrounded by the orchards, farms, and vineyards of Hawke’s Bay, our students learn in an environment that values community, culture, and the natural landscape of the region.
At Bridge Pa School, we believe in creating a learning environment where high-quality teaching and strong relationships help every student succeed.
The guiding tauparapara for Bridge Pa School is:
E anga whakamua ai, me ata titiro whakamuri
I walk into the future, carefully looking to the past.
This whakataukī reflects the importance of learning from the past while preparing our tamariki for the future.
Our school values support this vision and guide how we learn and interact as a kura community:
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Kia Ngāwari – Be kind
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Kia Maia – Be confident
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Kia Manahou – Be resilient
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Kia Pukumahi – Be hardworking
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Kia Whakaute – Be respectful
These values help create a positive learning environment where students feel supported, valued, and proud of who they are.
Our Vision & Values
Learning at Bridge Pa
At Bridge Pa School, we are committed to improving outcomes for all learners. Our strategic priorities focus on:
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Learners and their whānau at the centre of education
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Ensuring great education opportunities and outcomes are within reach for every learner
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Providing quality teaching and leadership that make a difference for learners and their whānau
Through strong relationships, effective teaching, and a
supportive school community, we aim to help every student grow into a confident and capable learner.
Our Community
Bridge Pa School values the strong partnership between the school and its whānau and wider hapori. Families play an important role in supporting student learning and contributing to school life.
Together we create a kura where students feel supported, respected, and proud to be part of the Bridge Pa School community.