Mō Mātou | About Us
Learn about who we are, what we stand for, and the people who make TWAR a special place to learn.
Ō Mātou Kura | About
Te Kura o Te Wainui-ā-Rua (TWAR) has been serving the Whanganui community for many years. We are a Māori primary school that sits proudly within the rohe of [IWI], and our connection to this place shapes everything we do.
Our name, Te Wainui-ā-Rua, reflects our deep relationship with the Whanganui River and the people of this region. We believe that knowing where you come from gives you the confidence to go anywhere.
We are a school that prides itself on knowing every child by name, face, and story — and on making sure each one of them knows they belong here.
Wawata me Uara | Vision & Values
Our vision is to nurture confident, curious, and culturally grounded tamariki who are well-equipped for the future and proud of who they are.
We build strong, caring relationships between tamariki, whānau, and kaiako. Connection and belonging come first.
We look after each other with kindness and respect — our own wellbeing, the wellbeing of others, and the environment around us.
We believe that learning flows both ways. Our kaiako are learners too, and we grow together every day.
We are rooted in this rohe. Our connection to the Whanganui River and the land shapes our identity and our learning.
We encourage every tamariki to strive for their personal best — academically, creatively, and as a person.
Te reo Māori is a taonga. We nurture its use and celebrate it as a living, everyday language in our kura.
Ngā Kaiārahi | Our Team
Our kura is led by a dedicated team of educators and administrators who are passionate about tamariki and their whānau. To get in touch with any member of our team, please contact the school office.
To contact a staff member, please call the school office on 06 3428123 or email office@twar.school.nz.
Ngā Wāhi | Facilities
Our kura offers a warm, well-resourced learning environment with spaces designed to support both structured and self-directed learning. We are proud of our facilities and work hard to ensure they are safe, clean, and welcoming for all tamariki and whānau.
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Ūnifōmu | Uniform
Te Kura o Te Wainui-ā-Rua has a school uniform that reflects our identity and values. All students are expected to wear the uniform during school hours.
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Akoranga | Learning & Culture
At TWAR, learning happens in both te reo Māori and English. Our Māori programme is carefully designed to give tamariki the skills and confidence to thrive in both languages and both worlds.
Our kaupapa is grounded in the values and traditions of the tangata whenua of this rohe, and we weave te ao Māori — the Māori world view — through all that we do, from the way we greet each other in the morning to the stories and ideas we explore in class.
This doesn't mean you need to speak te reo Māori to be part of our community. It means we welcome all whānau into a space where our language and culture are celebrated, not hidden.