Te Kura o Tawatawa - Ridgway School are a leading provider of innovative technology education within a full primary setting, offering students the best of both worlds: continuity, strong relationships, and specialist learning.

One School, One Journey

• Students stay settled, confident, and connected without unnecessary and disruptive transitions between schools

• Teachers already know each learner well

• Friendships continue and wellbeing is protected

• Learning flows seamlessly from Year 6 to Year 8

Leading Technology Programme (Delivered In-House)

Our specialist technology programme is taught on site by expert teachers and community practitioners:

• Sound & Vision (Film and Content Creation)
  Led by staff with a degree in Film Making and a Masters in Sound Engineering

• Hard Materials
  Taught by a Māori carver and an expert builder

• Digital Technology & Engineering
  Focused on design thinking, coding, and future skills (with opportunities for taking part in the e-pro8 engineering competition)

• Garden to Table
  Run by experienced cooks and gardeners.

Drama & Performance
Our main Year 7 & 8 teacher has a Master’s in Theatre Direction, and there are opportunities that include Shakespeare in Schools and Tournament of Minds.

Learning Grounded in Values

• Strong school values already embedded

• Students are known, supported, and challenged

• Leadership opportunities for senior students

• Real-world learning through community expertise

 A Strong Foundation for College

Our Year 8 students leave:

• Confident and independent learners

• Equipped with practical and digital skills

• Ready socially and academically for secondary school.