Opotiki Primary School entrance

A beautiful school entrance encourages student attendance, together with a reminder of what standards were expected of nineteenth century teachers. Opotiki is a small rural town with a quiet main street. There are elements of economic deprivation with closed shops. Opotiki has to compete with Ohope beach for business as well as proximity to Whakatane. Opotiki definitely understands humour with its teacher’s instructions on good behaviour proudly displayed along with contemporary notices. The Opotiki facebook page opotikiprimary is a perfect summary of the importance of family on the Cape.