Ka Manaaki, Ka Rapu, Ka Whakamanawa tahi ai tātou.

Caring, Exploring and Inspiring Together.

Houghton Valley School is nestled in the hills above Houghton Bay on the beautiful, wild south coast of Te Whanganui-a-Tara.

We enjoy all that Wellington city has to offer, whilst sharing a warm sense of small school community and whānau. With our extensive grassed playing areas, bike track and adventure playgrounds, our tamariki enjoy the best of all worlds.

“I like that our school has a flying fox and lots of fun places to play with my friends.”

— Harrison, Year 4 ākonga at HVS

Nau mai ki Te Kura o Haewai. Welcome to Houghton Valley School.

Our unique and special kura is at the centre of our valley and our community.

The vision for our learners is Ka Manaaki, Ka Rapu, Ka Whakamanawa, tahi ai tātou/Caring, Exploring and Inspiring Together.

This focus is woven through our Local Curriculum and infuses many facets of school life for our year 0-6 learners.

We are immersed in a beautiful green environment which features strongly in our learning. Houghton Valley School is proud to be a Green Gold EnviroSchool.

Our kura is lead by talented, highly skilled teachers and support staff who are committed to ensuring our learners thrive and are provided with the best environment.

We also know that school isn’t solely about academic and curriculum achievements. It is also about having fun, belonging, and creating lifelong learners who are emotionally and socially equipped for life.

We are focussed on helping and supporting our tamariki to be creative, confident, and caring people who can relate with anyone and make good decisions. This is demonstrated through our high behaviour expectations, our focus on student hauora/wellbeing, and our restorative approach when they face difficulties and challenges in their relationships.

At HVS we strongly value and love working together with whānau. We place a big emphasis on getting to know you, as well as your child. We foster an inclusive community and welcome all children and whānau. We look forward to you joining us here at HVS and being part of our amazing community.

Ngā mihi

Luana Carroll
PRINCIPAL/TUMUAKI

  • 3- Way Conferences

    Wednesday Or Thursday 22 or 23 July 2026

    Please book online CODE te2xv

    www.schoolinterviews.co.nz

  • BOT Meeting

    Monday 27 July

    @ 7pm in the staffroom

  • HVS Out of Zone Enrolments Close

    Monday 3 August 2026 at Noon

  • Year 6 visiting SWIS

    Wednesday 5 August 2026

  • Home and School Hui

    Thursday 6 August 2026

    7-8:30pm in the staffroom

  • Te Haruru o te Kāhui Tonga Kapa Haka Event 2026

    Friday 7 August at Wgtn High School - HVS performance is scheduled for 11.15amescription goes here

  • H&S Bake Sale

    Friday 14 August 2026

    Year 5/6 Whanau - fundraise for Camp

  • HVS School FAIR

    Term 4

    Saturday 14 November 2026

    10am 2pm - See you there!

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