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 March

Thu 19

Life Education

19 Mar 2026 - 25 Mar 2026

Mon 23

Life Education

23 Mar 2026 - 25 Mar 2026

Latest Notices

Interschool Swimming Reminder

23 Mar 2026

Please be at school ready for an 8:30am departure. We do not want to be late for the first races.

Drivers providing transport, please take your license to the school office and sign your paperwork by 8:20am

Thank you all so much

Trina

Interschool Swimming - transport arrangements

20 Mar 2026

Kia ora whānau

I am attaching the transport newsletter, as I know many of our swimming students are also at Softball today. I have also attached the newsletter that went home yesterday, incase they didn't make their intended destination.

Can you please check it over and let me know if anything needs amending.

I am so looking forward to supporting our students next week, alongside you all and Marie Buchanan.

Trina

Interschool-swimming-notice-2.pdf

Swimming-transport-2026-3.pdf

Interschool Swimming Sports - Tuesday 24th March

18 Mar 2026

Kia ora Whānau,

Today the students for the Interschool Swimming team have been announced - Congratulations! There was a buzz of excitement amongst the team.

Each student has been given a permission form today. I ask that these please be returned ASAP, so that transport can be organised. The form also informs you of the event/s your children are entered into.

If you have any questions regarding the event please don't hesitate to reach out.

Ngā mihi

Trina

Winter sickness

9 Mar 2026

Hi there families of Tamure,

I am enjoying this cool class so much! What a bunch of extraordinary learners and cool kids! This has been the most incredible transition period, no tears, no drama, just getting on with their business of being school kids, AMAZING! We have had a great run with no sickness but as we head into the cooler months the many types of illness creep in.

I am just sending out a message to all our families that we have a wee Blake here who is currently in treatment receiving chemo. His parents wish to keep life normal for Blake and they are very happy for him to come to school regardless of the risks that may present. I just thought out of general concern for Blakes welfare and also others in the classroom daily, if you have a child who is presenting sick (as in dripping noses, snotty noses, serious coughs etc) it would be great if you could keep them at home. Having said that, if we have a lot of unwell children Blakes family are more than happy to keep him home too!

The major concern for Blake is measles and chickon pox in particular.

By no means do I want you to feel like this is an order (I do not work that way), I just know that as a parent of a child who could be vulnerable, it would be reassuring that everyone can help support Blake in his new school life! He's a tough nut mind you!

Thank you all for your support in this, it is so appreciated.

Jacqui xx

Communication

6 Mar 2026

Kia ora whaanau

If you need to get in touch with me, please email me at vickig@temataraglan.school.nz.

It is our school policy to not answer messages on Facebook Messenger.

Regards,

Vicki