School Values

Term 3 No. 3

Kia ora

We have had another busy few weeks.  It was great to see the Kāhui pod at their swimming sports day last Friday.  Everyone gave it their best and participated in several events.

Our Kapa Haka festival is on Monday, 21st September 2026.  Everyone is busy practicing and tickets are now on sale from the school office for $5 each. 

Next week is our school cross country which is being held at Park Island.  We would love to see you come and support your tamariki.  Races start at 9.30am and will run youngest to oldest. 

Have a great weekend.

Irmie Johansen
Deputy Principal

Upcoming Events

Term 3

Wednesday, 9 September - School Cross Country at Park Island

Tuesday, 15 September - Interschool Cross Country at Park Island

Monday, 21 September - Kapa Haka Festival at Pettigrew Arena

Wednesday, 23 September - School Photos

Friday, 25 September - Last Day of Term 3

 

Term 4

Monday, 12th October - First Day of Term 4

We would like to welcome  to Himara Hettiarachchi and Kypree Shelford to Tamatea Primary School.  We hope you and your family enjoy being part of our lovely school.

If you or anyone you know has any five year old's ready to start school this year or next year please let us know as soon as possible.  We have some spaces available and would love to meet you.

The Home and School Association are selling Juicies on Thursdays at morning tea time (10.35am – 10.55am) and they will cost $2.

The next Board of Trustees meeting will take place at 5.45pm on Tuesday,
8 September 2026 in Room 9.  Parents and Caregivers are most welcome to attend this meeting to see what we do on the Board for Tamatea Primary School.

Tamatea After School Programme 

To register please contact  Beyond the Bell directly on 027 289 4010, or application forms are available at the Office.  

Please see the next school holiday programme below. 

The Society of St Vincent de Paul

Economic times are pretty tough out there for whānau at the moment and we are fortunate to be able to offer support where we can.  The Society of St Vincent de Paul is a fantastic charitable organisation that is offering hardship support.  If you need support with any of the following, please contact Dan Sussmilch (dansvdp@outlook.com)

  • Extra bed covering and pyjamas
  • Clothing
  • Crippling power bills (there are limits on this)
  • Firewood
  • Assistance with school uniforms
  • Home food parcel assistance