Current focus

Termly working bees and practical projects that keep the school grounds looking great.

Working bees

Ongoing termly projects to maintain and beautify school grounds — planting, painting, small fixes, tidy-ups.

Typical timing: Week 7 (Saturday 10am–1pm)

Practical projects

Small repairs, rubbish collection, garden and grounds enhancement.

Status: Ongoing

Projects (planning stage)

Preparing to support future larger projects, subject to Ministry of Education and Board approvals.

Playground Upgrade (Proposed)

Planning and preparing to support a future playground upgrade at Whangamatā Area School, subject to Ministry of Education and Board approvals.

Status: Awaiting approvals / planning stage
Estimated cost: Pending confirmation
More details will be shared once school approvals and project scope are confirmed.

Future Projects & Ideas

Potential projects to support Whangamatā Area School over time — such as murals, landscaping, outdoor learning spaces, equipment support, or classroom improvements (subject to school priorities and approvals).

Have an idea or want to sponsor a project? We’d love to hear from you.

Community support

Sharing skills, ideas, and experiences to benefit students, staff, and the wider school community.

FOTS is committed to working alongside the school and ensuring all communication and fundraising activity is aligned and approved.