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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 September

Mon 14

Maori Language Week

14 Sep 2026 - 20 Sep 2026

Thu 17

School Production

17 Sep 2026

Mon 21

Ag Day entry forms closing day

21 Sep 2026

Latest Notices

Illness is hitting us hard...

3 Sep 2026

Kia ora Te Mata Whānau,

I wanted to acknowledge that our school community is currently being hit hard by illness, affecting both staff and students.

Thanks to our amazing regular relievers, we are currently able to staff all classes as normal. However, please remain vigilant and keep your children at home until they have fully recovered to help prevent further spread.

Thank you so much for your ongoing support and cooperation.

Trina Regnier

Parent permission to use photos

28 Aug 2026

Kia ora Whaanau,

The Te Mata Tennis Club are publishing an article in the Chronicle and want to use photos of our senior students on the court. These photos are taken from the rooftop of the neighbouring house, and the students are all in their playing together (or posing together in the middle of the courts).

The students in the photos are from Taketonga and Mangō only.

If you for any reason you do not want the image used, please email me.

Ngā mihi nui

Trina

Keeping Te Mata healthy this winter - a quick guide

25 Aug 2026

Kia ora koutou,

As you will know, communities across New Zealand are experiencing high rates of winter illnesses. We understand that some parents have been finding it tricky to know when their child is well enough to attend school and when an unwell child should be at home. The Ministry of Education have put together some helpful information provided by Health New Zealand.

Noho ora mai, stay well,

The Te Mata Team

Should-I-keep-my-child-home-from-school-or-childcare-leaflet.pdf

Week 6 Newsletter

24 Aug 2026