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.

Trina Regnier, Acting 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 October

Fri 16

Group Day Te Uku School

16 Oct 2026

Sun 18

Tennis Club Opening

18 Oct 2026

Thu 22

Kapa Haka Festival

22 Oct 2026

Fri 23

Tabloids Years 0-2

23 Oct 2026

Wed 28

Totara Springs Camp Trip - Years 5-8

28 Oct 2026 - 30 Oct 2026

Latest Notices

Final info for Group Day tomorrow

15 Oct 2026

Hello everyone,
Thanks for registering for our first ever time hosting Group Day, here's some information for the day.
8:30am — 9:20am Arrival & Set-Up
Arrival

Entry Gate: We are lucky to be able to use Peart Farm for parking - entry gate located closest to the school parking exit past the school hall (mural wall).

Once parked (Look for Black Wooden gate) on the fence line closest to the school field to enter the school.
We ask that everyone have their animals unloaded and at their designated areas on the school field by 9:10am this year. This is to give the animals time to settle and due to weather give us time to set up all marquees (due to weather won't be put over night beforehand unfortunately)
Head to the admin tent in the middle of the field to get given all the things you'll need for the day.
We would really appreciate any help with setting up the Gazebos and placing of chairs prior to 9am, and help packing up at the end of the day.

This year we are excited to have competing:

Lambs: 34

Calves: 20

Goats: 2

9:20am — Welcome & Introduction
We’ll officially welcome everyone to Group Day

General Info:

Toilets (See Map at admin tent)

Children toilets are located between class rooms closest to the school field.

Adult toilets are located in the school office. Quicker access is via paddock fence line where parking took place/back of class rooms.

Food

Please pack your children food and drink for the day as it can be a long day for them.

Bake Sale & BBQ will be open all day from 10:30am and no pre orders

Located in the Green and White Tent.

CASH ONLY

Baking $3.00

Burgers $10.00

Juice box $3.00

Sausage $3.00

Chip Bag $3.00

Juice (real fruit iceblock) $2.00

9:30am — Let the Fun Begin!
Group Day judging will get underway.

Please Note: No parents are to go between or behind the calf/lamb/goat pens on the day unless as a delegated helper. No coaching the children while they are in the pens competing.

STARTING with the most obvious pet for Lambs — please be sure to keep the noise down at this stage to allow our contestants’ animals to put their best foot forward.

10:30ish — Morning Tea
Depending on how timing for judging in the pens goes, morning tea could be later or a turn into a rolling kids eat when not competing.

1:00pm - 2:00pm — Wrap-Up & Prize-Giving
Weather permitting

CheersTe Uku Ag Day Team.

Junior Tabloids Notice

15 Oct 2026

Please send back book bags tomorrow with permission slips completed for Tabloids next Friday.

This gives us plenty of time to sort our transport.

I will be taking the class, and it should be a great day!

Thanks,

Amy

Te Mata Rangers - after school programme

15 Oct 2026

Please click on the link below and register if you want to take up this amazing opportunity.

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Group Day Competitors - please complete this form for tomorrow asap

15 Oct 2026

Reminder: please fill in this form if you are attending Group Day tomorrow at Te Uku school

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSccPp5G6PRquImaW11XD1IXK7fhjVQIcAYqz1u7S4A7cNhYTg/viewform

Important Group Day message

14 Oct 2026

Hello Te Mata,

If you feel like your up for another round and want to compete against other schools (Same Age groups, categories, but a bit more stricter and slightly more competitive than school Ag Day, Te Uku School is Hosting - GROUP DAY (interschool version)

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSccPp5G6PRquImaW11XD1IXK7fhjVQIcAYqz1u7S4A7cNhYTg/viewform?usp=send_form

Registrations must be completed by 12:00pm Thursday 15th October

Further information will be sent to those after registering.

BBQ will be open all day from 10:30am and no pre orders

Located in the Green and White Tent.

CASH ONLY

Baking $3.00

Burgers $10.00

Juice box $3.00

Sausage $3.00

Chip Bag $3.00

Juice (real fruit iceblock) $2.00

In prep for the day if you have any photos you’re happy to share, please flick them through to my email: Rachels@teuku.school.nz.

That way I’ve got a better chance of keeping track of them all.

Also, if your child participated and you’d prefer their photos not to be shared in the school newsletter or on the school Facebook page, just let me know.

We’ll have a little presentation at our school assembly (Wednesday 21/10/26) with a slideshow! Raffle winner for the limited edition NZ Monopoly will be drawn then too.

Hope to see you friday,

Te Uku School Ag Day Committee