Paroa School 150th Reunion

1876 – 2026

This year, Paroa School marks an incredible milestone — 150 years of education, community, and pride in Greymouth.

Join us to celebrate 150 years of Paroa School. Friendship, fun, sport, music, memories and re-connecting.

Spread the word and gather your friends for a fantastic weekend - Easter weekend, 3rd-5th April 2026.

Closing date for registrations is 28 February 2026. Partners are welcome to register for all events.

Venues: Paroa School and Shantytown
Cost Registration $30 - attendee must register before the option is available to add events to attend. Registration includes Reunion Book and Memorabilia. Entry to the Saturday Open Day is available for you and your partner (if attending).
Saturday Dinner/Dance: $90 per person
Sunday Brunch includes whitebait: $40 per person

Programme - Friday, 3 April 2026 (Good Friday)
3.00pm - 7.00pm - Pick up registration pack from Paroa Hotel. Tea and coffee available.

Saturday, 4 April - Paroa School Open Day 10.00am-2.00pm
10.15am - Official Welcome - Kapa Haka, Cutting of Reunion Cake
11.00am - Reunion Photographs start
- Whole Group
- Staff
- Board of Trustees
- Parent Teachers Association / Parent Support Group
- Student photos by decade
Classrooms open with displays throughout until 2.00pm.
A light luncheon and tea/coffee will be available 11.30am - 1.30pm

Saturday, 4 April - Evening Dinner and Dance at Shantytown
5.00pm - Drinks and refreshments (cash bar)
5.30pm - Seated for dinner
- Ex-staff and students sharing memories
- Dinner
- Dance - Music by Chris Elley
12 midnight - Event finishes

Tickets are limited for this event - first in, first served.

Sunday, 5th April (Easter Sunday) - Brunch and Farewell
10.30am - Farewell Brunch and Whitebait

Tickets are limited for this event - first in, first served.

Registration here: https://shorturl.at/4hTku