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Learning - Today, Tomorrow, Always

Hei akoranga - Inaianei Apopo, Mo ake tonu atu!

Lichfield School is situated within the beautiful rural village of Lichfield and surrounded by verdant farmland. It is approximately 8km south of Putāruru and 15km north of Tokoroa, on State Highway 1.

We are in a district known as the South Waikato, near the Central North Island of NZ. Residents enjoy the centrality of the position, being less than an hours drive from major shopping and tourist spots, such as Rotorua, Taupo, Hamilton, and Tauranga.

MORAL PURPOSE

To provide opportunities for all learners to identify and develop personal strengths and talents… so that they can be successful members of our society. 

Every minute of every day we are learning, no matter if we are one day old or 90 years old. 

Our vision points out that all members of our school learning community are life long learners.

Lichfield School has been serving the local community since 1884.

Lichfield School is situated within the beautiful rural village of Lichfield and surrounded by verdant farmland. It is approximately 8km south of Putaruru and 15km north of Tokoroa, on State Highway 1.

We are in a district known as the South Waikato, near the Central North Island of NZ. Residents enjoy the centrality of the position, being less than an hours drive from major shopping and tourist spots, such as Rotorua, Taupo, Hamilton, and Tauranga.

Our Values

 

  • RESPECT  Whakauta
  • INTEGRITY  Pono
  • RESILIENCE  Aumangea
  • CONFIDENCE  Maia
  • STRIVING FOR EXCELLENCE  Whaia Te Hiranga
 
Key Competencies

 

  • COMMUNICATORS  Korero Maia
  • SELF MANAGERS  Kaiwhakahaere Whaiaro
  • THINKERS  Whakaro Maia
  • PARTICIPATORS & CONTRIBUTORS  Mahi Tahi
  • RELATING TO OTHERS Whakawhanaungatanga

What's happening at Lichfield School?

Upcoming Events in June

Wed 24

Gymnastics - Combined Schools - Training

24 Jun 2026

Thu 25

Ezlunch by Kindo - Dominos Pizza

25 Jun 2026

Fri 26

Scholastic Book Fair Open (8.15am - 8.45am & 2.30pm - 3.15pm)

26 Jun 2026

Fri 26

Assembly 2.00 pm Today

26 Jun 2026

Mon 29

Scholastic Book Fair Open (8.15am - 8.45am & 2.30pm - 3.15pm)

29 Jun 2026 - 1 Jul 2026

Latest Notices

Important Health Notice: Scabies Infestation
24 Jun 2026

Dear Parents and Whānau,

We have been notified of a case of scabies within our school community. Scabies is a very common skin condition caused by tiny mites that burrow under the skin. It causes an intense, itchy rash that is often worse at night.

Because scabies is highly contagious, it spreads easily through close physical contact, shared clothing, or shared bedding. Anyone can get scabies, and it is not a sign of poor hygiene.

What you need to do:

· Check your child: Look for an intense itch or small red bumps, especially between fingers, on wrists, or around the waist.

· See a doctor or pharmacist: If you suspect scabies, visit a clinic or pharmacy immediately for treatment lotions.

· Treat the whole household: If one person has scabies, every single person living in the home must be treated at the exact same time, even if they do not have symptoms.

· Stay home: Children with scabies must stay home from school until 24 hours after their first treatment has been completed.

· Wash linen: Wash all bedding, towels, and recently worn clothes in hot water on the day of treatment.

Please let the school know if your child is affected so we can monitor the situation and protect our school whānau. All notifications are kept strictly confidential.

Thank you for your quick cooperation in keeping our tamariki safe and healthy.

Any queries or concerns please let us know.

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Putāruru Netball Draw - Friday 26th June + Important Prize Giving Information
24 Jun 2026

Mōrena Koutou Katoa,

Please find attached the draw for this Friday 26th June.

DUTY TEAMS:
TOILETS - Te Waotu
COURTS - Putāruru Primary
SENIORS - Sinners
COMMITTEE - Kirby

LOST PROPERTY - PLEASE COME IN AND LOOK AT THE LOST PROPERTY. THESE ARE ALL ITEMS LEFT FROM NETBALL. SO PLEASE COME AND COLLECT.

This is the last night for our FIRST STEPS tamariki and they will receive their treats/certificates straight after their game.
Please Note:
Sausages will be handed out to each First Step Player after their game. 
Certificates & Treats will be given to each Coach. (The Coach is to complete the player names or take back to schools to hand out)

The last night of Netball and Junior & Senior Prizegiving will be Week 2 of Term 3 - Friday
July 31st. (Weather Permitting)
Netball June 26th, July 3rd, July 24th and Last Night Friday July 31st.
(Apologies for any inconvenience)

Prizegiving will be again a FUN Dress Up night, each team will play 1 game each some will have 2 and there will be lots of Spot Prizes for the BEST Dressed Kids and Best Dressed Teams, along with Free Sausages and Treats for all players.  

This Year we are asking each School to please nominate 1 of their school teams as their MOST IMPROVED team for the year. Please email names before end of term.
We are also asking all schools to send in names of Volunteers who have helped their schools throughout the Season so they can be recognized for their efforts. Please email these names in before end if term also.

Upcoming Netball Tournament for School Teams Year 5&6 and Year 7&8 Early next Term - Please watch this space for further Information.

Any Netball queries please email.

 

On Another Note - This is a HUGE shout out to Jess Mardell :) this is her last year overlooking the Fun Ferns/First Steps.

Ngā mihinui Jess, from all of us...For all your Hardwork, Time and Effort with our Fun Ferns/First Steps program. You will be missed.

Jess will also need some PARENT HELP on Friday with Sausages etc for the kids, Please show up and make her last night the BEST :)

Ngā mihi
PNC

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Dominos EzLunch this Thursday 25th June
22 Jun 2026

Place your orders now! Orders need to be made before 9am Thursday morning.

To order lunch, you can log in through the myKindo app or at shop.kindo.co.nz/app/shop - whichever works best for you.

 

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Football (Soccer) Draw - Saturday 27th June
Putāruru Junior Basketball Year 5/6 FINALS Night Tomorrow!
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Parents, please support our local businesses

Putaruru Veterinary Services Woodsy Engineering CVT New Zealand Habraken Builders Laser Electrical Putaruru South Waikato Refrigeration & Air Conditioning Hopkins Joinery Kiwi Iti Early Learning Centre Limited Lichfield Lifestyle Sheds CVT New Zealand TotalSpan East Waikato OfficeMax Morgan Spreading Ltd KIDOGO
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