In 2026, Sumner School / Te Kura o Matuku Takotako turns 150.

From Tuesday 13 to Saturday 17 October we are opening the gates for a week of celebrations, and we want every single person with a Sumner connection there.

Past students. Parents and grandparents. Teachers, principals, board members, PTA volunteers, caretakers, office staff. Whether you left in 1958 or you are dropping your kids off tomorrow morning, this is yours.

How to book

Click 'Get Tickets' and select a ticket for every event you are coming to, then check out. It takes two minutes.

Most of the week is free to attend but the only way we know how many chairs to put out, how much kai to order and how many name tags to prepare is if you select the options. Coming to three events? Select three tickets.

One ticket per person, including tamariki.

Not sure yet? Book now and let us know if your plans change. Far easier for us than finding a hundred extra chairs on the day.

Coming from out of town?

Six generations of Sumner families are now scattered from Christchurch to London, Sydney to Vancouver. If you are travelling, book flights and accommodation early. October is a busy month in Ōtautahi Christchurch.

Know someone who should be here?

Forward this on. The best way we find people is through the people who already know them. If you have old photos, class lists or a story worth keeping, bring them or get in touch.

Come back. Reconnect. Share your story.

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