Term Dates

COURAGE TO BE YOURSELF

Daily Bus Messages -

Please Call the School and Leave a Bus Message by 2.30pm.

Principal's Welcome

Kia Ora, Talofa Lava, Malo e lelei, Kia Orana, Greetings,

Te Mata School is a full primary school situated in a stunning rural location at the heart of the Te Mata community. Our personalised learning programs and teaching strategies are especially tailored to cater for the academic, social and physical development needs of each unique student at our school.

“Courage to be Yourself”.

We have a whanau style approach where our whole learning community supports the academic, physical and emotional development of everyone at Te Mata School. The vibrant and committed teachers provide a range of programs and activities to support this approach.

We have our “Fish Philosophy” that underpins the values of Te Mata School and weaves it way through all aspects of our children’s day.

Like parents, the staff and Board of Trustees at Te Mata School want the best for all our students. This is achieved in an atmosphere of friendly co-operation which involves the school, the students and their families.

If you would like more information about Te Mata School or to arrange a visit, please feel free to contact the office to make an appointment, it would be our pleasure to show you around.

Fiona Gott, Principal

OUR MISSION

Fish Philosophy

In 2006, Te Mata School explored many educational and business models when trying to define Te Mata School’s Culture. We decided that we would adopt John Yokoyama’s business model of his ‘World Famous Pike Place Fish Market in Seattle’.

Our school mission is learning together to achieve. We embrace the FISH philosophy from Seattle:

Play
Make their Day
Be Present
Choose your Attitude

	ABOUT TE MATA What makes us unique?
	Te Mata School is a full primary, co-educational facility located at the base of Mt Karioi between the Raglan and Aotea Harbours on the West Coast of the North Island. The school is 135 years old and has a rich history.
	Te Mata consists of six permanent classrooms, an adventure playground and extensive, park – like grounds which feature large mature trees and spacious areas for students to play and to enjoy the peace and shade. The school is proud of its large swimming pool and tennis courts.
	It is our people that make Te Mata School unique, our students, parents, staff, Board of Trustees & our wider community. Our people are committed to making Te Mata School the best learning environment. We care about past experiences & care about creating new learning opportunities.
	Our weekly Whanau Newsletter promotes our caring culture & fosters a strong communication link for our families. When developing policies and practices for our school every endeavor is made to reflect New Zealand’s cultural diversity & the unique position of Maori culture.

What's happening at Te Mata School (Raglan)?

Upcoming Events in June

Fri 20

Matariki Public Holiday

20 Jun 2025

Mon 23

Book Week

23 Jun 2025 - 27 Jun 2025

Thu 26

Teacher Parent Conferences - starting at 1pm

26 Jun 2025

Fri 27

Character Day - Dress Up Day

27 Jun 2025

Latest Notices

Student Conferences

9 Jun 2025

You can now book your Student Conferences via skooloop

Thursday 26th June 2025 - 1pm to 7pm, 10 minute slots available

Select 'bookings' and schedule, then select your child's teacher/s and the available date and times.

Kaataha has availability over two days - 25th (3 - 5pm) and 26th June.

Science Board/Cardboard Due

4 Jun 2025

Kia ora whaanau

As you are all aware, we are coming toward the end of our science work.

Can you please help out by making sure all experiment photos have been sent to the kids' emails. The photos need to be added into a google document on their school account, so if you can help them with this it would be even better!

Photos are now overdue.

Also, the cardboard for display is due this Friday. We will be starting on our boards next week.

Please disregard to those who are up to date on all of this.

Thanks,

Vicki

Fundraiser is GO!

9 May 2025

To all our Te Mata families,

Our Cups and Rocky Road fundraiser has launched and we need you to sign up and help us fundraise. It is super easy to take part as it is all done online - no cash and no paper order forms!

All your sales will be tracked online and at the end you will receive a report showing who get's what.

Please head to our Fundraising Hub page here to sign up and share your fundraising page:

https://temataptacupsrockyroad.raiseit.co.nz/

This year we will have a running prize: