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 October

Tue 21

Ag Day Te Mata

21 Oct 2025

Fri 24

Ag Day Group Day - Waitetuna

24 Oct 2025

Mon 27

Labour Day

27 Oct 2025

Fri 31

Kapa Haka Trip

31 Oct 2025

Fri 31

Junior Tabloids Year 1 & 2

31 Oct 2025

Fri 31

Tabloids

31 Oct 2025

Latest Notices

A message from your Board of Trustees - Strike Notice

13 Oct 2025

Board of Trustees Update – Industrial Action

Kia ora Te Mata School whānau,
You may be aware that the New Zealand Educational Institute (NZEI) has announced a potential full-day strike for Thursday 23 October. This action involves many primary school teachers, principals, school support staff, and Ministry of Education specialist staff.
The majority of our staff are NZEI members, and therefore, the school would be closed on Thursday 23 October for health and safety reasons should the strike go ahead.
Unions are only required to give three days’ formal notice of strike action (including weekends), so confirmation may not arrive until the week of the strike. We’ll share further updates as soon as we have them.
We understand that school closure can be challenging for our Te Mata whānau, and we thank you for your understanding. Our staff do not take the decision to strike lightly. They are deeply committed to the wellbeing and future of our tamariki, and this action reflects their dedication to achieving fair and sustainable conditions that support quality teaching and learning. The Board fully supports our teaching and support staff in their right to take industrial action as part of the collective bargaining process.
Ngā mihi nui,

Te Mata School Board of Trustees

Tabloids Sports Te Uku

8 Oct 2025

Hi everyone,

Tamure and Kahawai will be attending the Te Uku School's Tabloid sports day on Friday 31st October.

This is a really fun, easy and relaxed day for our junior school to attend. We welcome all parents to join our day as we will require transport to get our children to and from school. A permission and transport form will come home shortly, but just pop this date in your calendar.

Also if you are able to transport but must leave until pick up that is fine too. The drop off time is 9.30am and pick up is 1pm.

Thanks so much, Whaea Trina and Mrs Clarke

Wheels Day reminder

16 Sep 2025

Wheels Day - Friday

Hi everyone, just a reminder we are having wheels day this Friday to celebrate the last day of term. It will also be the last day for sausages as well. Thank you so much for your continued support with our fundraisers.

Team Te Mata