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 August

Wed 12

Bandquest

12 Aug 2026 - 13 Aug 2026

Mon 17

Teacher Only Day - School Closed

17 Aug 2026

Mon 17

Teacher Only Day - school closure

17 Aug 2026

Thu 20

Rippa Rugby

20 Aug 2026

Fri 28

Book Battle

28 Aug 2026

Mon 31

ERO Visit

31 Aug 2026 - 2 Sep 2026

Latest Notices

Kapa haka team announcement

7 Aug 2026

Kia ora whānau,

This week, Mark and Vicki have been working hard behind the scenes conducting kapa haka trials for our students. We had a huge response and so many fantastic tamariki step forward—far more than we are allowed to select. For the upcoming Interschool festival, our team is strictly capped at 40 students.

The final team will be announced today.

With so much interest and limited spots, we know there will inevitably be some disappointed children, and parents, when the list comes out. Please know that making these choices is never easy for our team.

If your child was absent this week, please rest assured that teachers still included them in the decision-making process. Trials are just one part of the picture, and teachers consider many different factors when forming the final team.

We are so proud of every student who had the courage to give it a go and put their heart into trialling this week!

Ngaa mihi nui

The Te Mata Team

School Bus Travel - Cross Country

6 Aug 2026

If your child is attending cross country today and will not be requiring their usual bus travel this afternoon please inform the school ASAP.

The taxi bus is still under repairs so if we can confirm requirements for bus use early on that would be appreciated.

Please inform us by completing the form click here: Bus travel today, leave a voicemail at the school office or via the taxi group 'WhatsApp' group chat.

Many Thanks

Interschool Cross Country Transport Shortage - Thursday

4 Aug 2026

Kia ora anō whānau,

Mark has completed his transport forms that he has received to date. We are currently short on transport for this event.

If you are able to take your child to the event by 9am, and then return to pick them by 2pm, we would be very grateful. You are not required to stay at the event if you are not able to. If we do not have sufficient transport, priority will be given to place getters.

If there is another offer to support the marshalling role, please can you let us know.

All communication is best sent directly to Mark Macleod,

markm@temataraglan.school.nz

Thank you so much

The Te Mata Team

Cross-country Permission Forms

4 Aug 2026

Kia ora whānau,

To support Mark in his organisation of the event, could you please return the permission forms by tomorrow.

Please email Mark - if you need have any queries,

Thanks heaps

Te Mata Team