Matawai ‘s relative isolation enriches students’ experiences. Cycle trips, bush craft, water safety, and other outdoor activities are incorporated into the curriculum. We’ve got students playing team sports including hockey, soccer, cricket, rugby, and more. Each year our swimming, athletics and cross country days in conjunction with Motu School are hotly contested, and we take every opportunity we can to get to The Mind Lab in Gisborne. We love the stage too! Every odd year our school puts on a production. Differentiated learning opportunities provide students the ability to develop leadership skills and contribute to community projects. As a school also take part in: Enviroschools (Green Gold Award), Kapa Haka, Regional Speech Competitions, Sporting Challenges, Science Fair... plus much more to connect us with our region, New Zealand and the global community.