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COURAGE TO BE YOURSELF

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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

Principal's Welcome

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

Wed 14

Ag Day

14 Oct 2026

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

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) 

REGISTER HERE for Group Day

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

 

Ag Day information
13 Oct 2026

Kia ora team!

It’s Ag Day tomorrow, which is exciting. It is looking a little wet but that won't slow us down!

Judging begins at 10am, so it is best for all children with animals to be at school by 9am, to settle them and get them brushed and clean.

Children - please go to the red tent when you arrive at school to get your red number tag.

We will have the gate open on the field for you to drive in. Please park on the outer edges of the field; but not as far down as the animal rings.

We have carefully managed our staffing for the day, so our Ag Day students need to remain down on the field with their animals and parents, and can leave for the day once the event is finished.

See you all tomorrow,

Trina

Ag Day - Entries
12 Oct 2026

Kia ora whaanau, 

Our incredible Toni is working hard to finalise the programme for Ag Day. We are wanting to get it off to the printer tomorrow, so if you have had any changes to your animal entries, please let Toni know asap using the email linked to this notice. 

We are looking forward to our day!

Trina 

Term 4 - Sunsmart
11 Oct 2026

With Term 4 beginning tomorrow, it’s time to get our tamariki ready for the warmer months and pop that sunhat into their school bag.

A reminder that all tamariki are required to wear a sunhat when outside during Term 4. Please ensure your child brings their sunhat to school each day and has their sunblock already applied.

We are looking forward to seeing all of our tamariki at school tomorrow.

The Te Mata Team

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Parents, please support our local businesses

Webb Gould Law Stephen O'Byrne - Bayleys Direct tech Ltd Raglan Holiday Park The Reno Guys O.T.S. Roofing Ltd OfficeMax KIDOGO Three Streams Raglan Retreat
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