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Arataki Friends of the School (AFOS)

Your child is an important part of our school community,  and we’d love to get to know you too!​​​​​​​

Join our awesome Arataki Friends of the School Team to stay connected with our kura, meet other whānau and staff, and help support our school in fun and meaningful ways. 

AFOS meet 3 times a term on a Wednesday evening, 6-7pm to discuss and organise events.  We come together in small groups to prepare for events at times and days that suit everyone.

When joining the AFOS you do not have to commit to everything. You are welcome to come along to as much or as little as you like. Whatever works for you.

📧 If you are keen to find out more, please email Janelle or Jo at

afos@arataki.school.nz

📱 Also, visit our Facebook group to stay updated and involved.

https://www.facebook.com/share/g/1BRykocvfw/

Arataki Friends of the School Events

The Arataki Friends of the School Team fundraise throughout the school year. Here are some of the fundraising events that have taken place over the past year.

  • Themed Lunches and raffles (whole community)
  • Mufti Days (children only)
  • Disco (children only)
  • Matariki Community breakfast (whole community)
  • Bingo night/Auction (Parents only)
  • Christmas on the field (whole community)

Arataki Friends of the School (AFOS) Projects

    2025

    The Playground Project

    Arataki Friends of the School are currently raising funds to replenish our playgrounds and purchase new fun equipment for our tamariki to enjoy at kura. So far, we have replaced the monkey bars on the junior playground.  We are now looking to raise money for some large spider web swings.

    The Front Garden Project

    Arataki Friends of the School are transforming the front garden at the front of the school. This includes adding new waka seating, wooden fencing, a whare and, new native plants. 

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    2024 

    In 2024 Arataki Friends of the School raised $60,000 towards the cost of our first school van.