Greenacres School is located in Raroa Terrace, Tawa, and opened in 1972. It is the only Tawa school located on the eastern side of State Highway One. Many of our children live within easy walking distance of the school, with the majority living in the Greenacres or local area. We have extensive grounds including a modern adventure playground, a school field and a variety of grass and court areas where children can play. There has been extensive investment in modernisng our classrooms in recent years with four newly refurbished classrooms opening in February 2015. With significant planting, trees and grass areas the school has a predominately country feel that promotes a welcoming environment for our children, families and community. Our Greenacres School community values the smaller size of our school, its country feel, strong foundations of family values and fostering of community connections. Greenacres School has a proud history in our community with many past pupils continuing to contribute and support our school and often returning to enrol their own children. "Together we encourage, challenge and inspire while fostering a love of learning."