100th Centenary 22-24 October 2027

Mihi Whakatau - 10.00am Friday, 22 October Raukura
Come together as we officially welcome our Raukura whānau back to the kura with a mihi whakatau, marking the beginning of our Centennial celebrations. Cost: Free

School Tours - 11.00am Friday, 22 October Raukura
Take a walk down memory lane and reconnect with your kura on a guided tour led by our school prefects. Wander
through familiar spaces, see how the school has grown and changed and relive some favourite school memories.

Past Staff Morning Tea - 11.00am Friday, 22 October Raukura Staff Room 
Reconnect with former colleagues and friends over morning tea, and enjoy the chance to reminisce, catch up, and celebrate your time at our kura. 

Cultural Celebration - 12.30pm Friday, 22 October War Memorial Hall
Celebrate the culture and spirit of our kura with a special gathering in our War Memorial Hall. Enjoy performances, shared memories, and the traditions that bring our school community together. 

Beers and Burgers - 5.30pm Friday, 22 October Millenium Centre 
Catch up with old friends and familiar faces over beers and burgers. A relaxed evening to reconnect, share a few stories, and reminisce about your days at our kura.

Tai Mitchell Hostel Reunion - 5.00pm Friday, 22 October Tai Mitchell Hostel
Reconnect with old friends and hostel whānau at the Tai Mitchell Hostel Reunion. Share stories, revisit memories, and celebrate the friendships and experiences that made hostel life so special.

Tuakana - Teina Breakfast - 7.30am Saturday, 23 October Millenium Centre
Come together for our Teina–Tuakana Breakfast, celebrating the connections, friendships and shared experiences across generations of our kura.

Old Boys VS Prefects Debate - 10.00am Saturday, 23 October Colman Theatre
Watch generations of our kura go head-to-head as the Old Boys take on our current Prefects in the Great Debate. Expect plenty of laughs, quick wit, and friendly rivalry! 

100th Centennial - Decade Photographs - 12.00pm Saturday, 23 October Nga Pae o Kahukura
Mark 100 years of our kura and capture your place in its history with our Centennial Decade Photographs.

Raukura VS TBC Rugby Fixture - 1.00pm Saturday, 23 October No.1 Field
Get behind Raukura as we take on local rivals TBC in a special Centennial rugby fixture. Enjoy the action, school spirit, and sideline atmosphere as we celebrate 100 years of our kura.

After Match Catch Up - 3.00pm Saturday, 23 October Millenium Centre
Keep the celebrations going after the final whistle. Catch up with old friends, players and whānau, share a few stories, and enjoy the final moments of a memorable Centennial weekend.

Celebration Dinner - 7.00pm Saturday, 23 October Rotorua Energy Events Centre
Celebrate 100 years of Raukura at our formal Gala Dinner. A special evening of celebration, connection and reflection, honouring the people, stories and legacy of our kura.

Celebration Dinner - 7.00pm Sunday, 24 October Rotorua Energy Events Centre
Celebrate 100 years of Raukura at our formal Gala Dinner. A special evening of celebration, connection and reflection, honouring the people, stories and legacy of our kura.

St Faiths Service - 9.00am Sunday, 24 October Ohinemutu
Come together at St Faith’s for a special Centennial service, as we reflect, remember and give thanks for the people, history and legacy of our kura. 

Danny Lee Invitational Golf Tournament - 10.00am Sunday, 24 October Location TBC
Tee off as part of our Centennial celebrations at the Danny Lee Invitational Golf Tournament. Enjoy a day on the course reconnecting with Raukura whānau, sharing a few laughs and a little friendly competition.

Raukura Brunch Our Vision & Foundation Launch - 11.00am Sunday, 24 October Coleman Theatre
Come together for the Raukura Brunch as we look to the future of our kura, share our vision, and celebrate the launch of the Ruakura Foundation

Single bed in a twin-share room at our Tai Mitchell Hostel, including breakfast. Cost $130 per person.

As we come together to celebrate 100 years of Raukura, we are pleased to offer centenary guests the opportunity to stay right here on our school grounds at the Tai Mitchell Hostel. For many Old Boys and members of our Raukura community, the Hostel holds plenty of memories, making it a fitting place to stay while reconnecting and celebrating this milestone with us.

Bedding will be supplied; however you will need to bring your own towels.  

Check in: From 5.00pm, Friday 22 October 2027

Check out: By 10.00am, Sunday 24 October 2027

Enjoy your own room with a single bed at our Tai Mitchell Hostel, including breakfast.

As we come together to celebrate 100 years of Raukura, we are pleased to offer centenary guests the opportunity to stay right here on our school grounds at the Tai Mitchell Hostel. For many Old Boys and members of our Raukura community, the Hostel holds plenty of memories, making it a fitting place to stay while reconnecting and celebrating this milestone with us.

Bedding will be supplied; however you will need to bring your own towels.

Check in: From 5.00pm, Friday 22 October 2027

Check out: By 10.00am, Sunday 24 October 2027