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 November

Tue 3

HPV - Years 7 & 8

3 Nov 2026

Thu 12

Athletics

12 Nov 2026

Fri 20

Interschool Athletics

20 Nov 2026

Latest Notices

Campers are beginning to return

30 Oct 2026

The first car load of troops has arrived! We cannot guarantee that students will be here in time for the first round of school buses, so best to come down and collect your children.

School camp return - arrival delayed

30 Oct 2026

Kia ora whaanau,

I have had a message through that our teachers and parents have been delayed by heavy traffic through Karapiro. They are safe and happy, but their arrival time to school could be later than 3pm. I will communicate any updates I receive.

Ngaa mihi

Trina

Tummy Bug Info

21 Oct 2026

Kia ora Te Mata Whaanau

There is a tummy bug going through our school at the moment.

The New Zealand Ministry of Education (MOE) and Health NZ advise parents to keep sick children at home to aid recovery and stop illness from spreading. Key rules include a mandatory 48-hour exclusion after vomiting.

Thanks for your co-operation,

The Te Mata Team

Tabloids

21 Oct 2026

Hello everyone

Tabloids sports is here this Friday. Things you might need to know.

If you are meeting there, the time is 9.30am at Te Uku School.

Collection time is 1pm.

If your child is going in someone's car could you please make sure they have a car seat.

Also if you are transporting children, please be ready with your current drivers licence, current wof and registration as well.

See you all Friday for a fun day.

Make sure you pack a big lunch, big water bottle, sunblock and a hat. Thank you.