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 April

Thu 23

Dog Smart Programme

23 Apr 2026

Thu 23

Dog Smart Programme

23 Apr 2026

Latest Notices

Tuesday and Wednesday

30 Mar 2026

Hi families,

Just letting you all know, we are having repairs done all around our classroom this week and the concrete outside will be lifted and repaired.

The children in this room will be learning alongside Kahawail for two days. Also there will be relievers for those 2 days as I continue doing maths and phonics testing. I will be in the school working with the children still.

Thanks everyone! Have a great week.

Jacqui x

Wheels Day

30 Mar 2026

Hi families

The last day of term will be wheels day.

For the new families here at Te Mata, that means we have a day of zooming around on bikes, scooters, skateboard and roller skates. Children HAVE to have a helmet to ride, so don't forget your child's helmet as well.

See you Thursday for some wheels fun!

Team Te Mata

Subscriptions

27 Mar 2026

Please make sure that you are subscibed to your child's specific class group as well as the General Group.

To do this go to:-

Settings

Subscribe to groups

Select "General' and the classes you children are in.

*Please note Trina's Students are the childern that are working with Trina specifically on their Structured Literacy*

If you have any questions please contact the office.

Brick Fundraiser ending soon

27 Mar 2026

Kia Ora Te Mata Families,

We are on the last few days of our Brick Fundraiser and would not want anybody to miss out on ordering a memorable brick for our new pathway.

You can place a direct order onthe link below and make payment directly to the PTA account detailed:-

https://forms.gle/tTLRaafajAUk5BNq8

All funds raised will go directly into much needed resources for our classrooms and students.

We appreciate all who have so far supported us with this campaign and can't wait to see the finished walkway.

Have a wonderful weekend.

Interschool Swimming Certificates

26 Mar 2026

Kia ora whānau

I wanted to let you now that due to Technology yesterday, we did not want to hand out the certificates. The weather today will also put this on hold, as I really want the children to be celebrated in front of the whole school.

Let's hope for fine weather and a full crowd on Monday at Karakia.

Trina