Bethlehem School celebrated its 125th birthday in 2008. When the school opened in 1883, it was a native school, which means it was a Māori school. Bethlehem School is in Tauranga, in the Bay of Plenty. There are three marae connected with our school, they are called Ngati Kahu, Hangarau and Huria.
The school now has over 400 kids. We have three syndicates, Senior, Middle and Junior, which include two Māori immersion classes. Around our school we have two playgrounds and one adventure playground. We also have a huge field, with a pool on the fence line. The school has a library, and in the library we have a computer suite.
Our school motto is Taku rourou Tau rourou Ka ora ai tatou, which means With your contribution and mine we will flourish.
(A message from our Tech Kids)