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)?

Latest Notices

Assembly Friday 19th December

18 Dec 2025

Te Mata School Tees must be worn for tomorrow final assembly.

10am start

Reminders for end of term 4

17 Dec 2025

Kia Ora Families,

Just a few reminders as we are finishing the term.

End of year assembly is Friday @ 10am - school closes @ 1pm. Buses are available and will run at this time only.
To be in to win one of our amazing hampers all raffle tickets and payments must be back Thursday - you are welcome to email admin@temataraglan.school.nz for ticket requests and pay online to PTA account Te Mata School PTA 03-1563-0408071-000

$2 per ticket all funds raised will go back into school resources

Students school accounts must be settled, please check your emails for term end statements and pay at your soonest convenience.

We supply the students with stationery at the start of term 1 and invoice @ $65 per student .This supplies the children with all necessary items throughout the year at no extra cost.

Last Day to get a pool key is Thursday 18th, please make all payments in full to our school account:-

Te Mata School Board of Trustees
03-1563-0029645-000

If you have changes that you would like updating to the details we hold for your child please pop into the school office. These details include medical, address / correspondance changes, caregivers, etc

We appreciate your support, Happy Holidays!

Cheryl & Toni