AKO @ Tīrau

At Tīrau Primary School we have three ako groups. In 2021 we updated the names of these. See the explanations about these below.

Kākano Ako

Our Kākano Ako is situated in the former Learning Centre RumaTūī  has the expertise of  Mrs Nesta Baigent and Mrs Bobbie Basalaj. This class generally caters for New Entrant and Year 1 and 2.


Māhuri Ako

Māhuri Ako is situated in the block at the south end of the school. Mrs Richelle White is teaching in Ruma Kākāpō. This class is for  Year 3 & 4 students.

Ms Tania Ryan is teaching in Ruma Kiwi. This class will be Year 2 & 3.


Puawai Team

Our Puāwai team is situated in the block at the north end of the school

Mrs Cheryl Montgomery is teaching in Ruma Kererū. This class is made up of Year 5 & 6 students.

Miss Anna Hatton is teaching in Ruma Pukeko. This class is made up of Year 4 & 5 students.