Kia ora koutou,

I want to give a big shout-out to our fantastic PTA team! On Saturday night, we held Beats by Bingo, where hundreds of Matua parents brought their creativity and passion for community together to enjoy an evening of bingo, dancing, music, auctions, and competitions. Pulling a night like this together is no easy task, but the team rallied and made it a fantastic event for everyone involved. If you see one of the PTA team around the school, please take a moment to express your thanks for the significant effort they put in — it truly made a difference.

A special thank you also goes to the sponsors who supported the PTA. A number of local businesses were promoted on the night and on the PTA Facebook page — your support is greatly appreciated.

Finally, if you attended the event, bought tickets, had a drink, or made a bid in the silent auctions — thank you for being part of the Matua School community. We hope you had a great time!

NZEI TEACHER AND SUPPORT STAFF STRIKE

NZEI Te Riu Roa, the teacher and support staff union, have announced a full-day strike to take place on Thursday 23 October 2025. This action involves primary school teachers, support staff, and Ministry of Education specialists. Many of our staff will be participating, so Matua School and other primary schools in the Ōtūmoetai cluster will be closed for the day.

We therefore ask that you make alternative arrangements for the care of your child/children on this date.

We understand that this closure may cause inconvenience for families, and we appreciate your support and understanding. Please be assured that student safety remains our top priority.

Limited supervision will be available for children where parents are unable to make other arrangements. To register a place in this programme, please complete THIS FORM before the end of Sunday, 19th October.

Should there be any further updates regarding the strike, we will communicate these with you as soon as possible.

SCHOOL INFORMATION