Sherwood School is celebrating an incredible 50 years in 2026, and we’re inviting our whole community – past and present – to be part of it.

Since opening in 1976, Sherwood has been at the heart of so many families’ lives. From lifelong friendships to generations of learners, the school has built a rich and special history, and now we’d love your help to tell it.
As part of the celebrations, our PTA is creating a Memory Wall, and we’re looking for photos, stories, and connections from across the decades. Whether you were a student, parent, teacher or supporter, your memories are part of what makes Sherwood so special. 
We’re especially keen to hear from families with long-standing ties to the school; those whose children, parents, or even grandparents attended Sherwood, anyone involved in the original planning or building of the school, and past or present staff and parent helpers.

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Join us for our 50th Celebration Day
We’d also love you to come along and celebrate with us on Wednesday 23 September 2026 – a day for past and present pupils and staff to reconnect and share memories.

Programme highlights include:

• Block Tahi: Pōwhiri and Assembly
• Morning Tea: A chance to welcome our manuhiri, share kōrero, and enjoy kai together
• Block Rua: Outdoor hīkoi led by Enviro Leader Karla Anderson and students
• Block Toru: Classroom walk-throughs
• Afternoon: '50 Years of Song and Dance' – a special matinee performance for our past staff and students
• Evening: Memory Wall reminiscing with drinks and canapés
• This is a wonderful opportunity to reconnect, reflect, and celebrate the people and stories that have shaped Sherwood over the past 50 years.

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If you have a story, photo or connection to share, or if you are thinking you may attend we would absolutely love to hear from you: pta@sws.school.nz
Let’s celebrate 50 years of Sherwood together, and the many more memories still to come.