Author: Matua Admin

FROM THE PRINCIPAL’S LAPTOP Kia ora koutou, Last week we had our ‘Teacher Only Day’ where staff attended a conference run by our Kahui Ako - ‘Community of Learning’.  It is certainly a challenge for families when school is closed and so we appreciate your support, as it allows teachers time to focus on professional...

FROM THE PRINCIPAL’S LAPTOP Kia ora koutou, This week our Senior Team camps have kicked off with classes heading out to Waihi Beach for a two-night stay.  We are so thrilled the camps have been able to run while we are at Alert Level 2, with many of our students having missed out last year. ...

FROM THE PRINCIPAL’S LAPTOP Kia ora koutou, Earlier this week we held a morning tea at school for our International parents. It was a pleasure to spend time sharing about Matua School and getting to know this special part of our community a little better. For these families the impact of COVID-19 has been significant....

FROM THE PRINCIPAL’S LAPTOP Kia ora koutou,   Welcome to Matua School for 2021.  We have had a wonderful start at school with children and classes jumping into the year with enthusiasm.  We trust that you had a restful summer break and were able to create valuable memories with your children. Mihi Whakatau We love...

FROM THE PRINCIPAL’S LAPTOP Kia ora koutou, There has been plenty of action around Matua School over the last couple of weeks. Our Senior Team has been enjoying ‘EOTC Week’, with so many exciting activities on offer. It’s wonderful to see parents being willing to support and children out trying new things, taking risks, and...

FROM THE PRINCIPAL’S LAPTOP Kia ora koutou, Over the last month, nominations have been open for those interested in taking on a role on the School Board of Trustees.  We can be thankful for the high-quality trustees we have on the Board, and for those who have served in the past.  There are two vacancies...

FROM THE PRINCIPAL’S LAPTOP Kia ora koutou, Thank you to families for supporting the school by keeping children home on our Teacher Only Day this week.  The Ministry of Education provided the day to allow time for teachers to engage in professional learning and managed growing workloads.  We attached our day to the end of...

FROM THE PRINCIPAL’S LAPTOP Kia ora koutou, I would like to begin Term 4 by welcoming the new students and families that have arrived at Matua School.  While some students have moved into the area, others are beginning school for the very first time.  This is such an exciting time in life, and we trust...

FROM THE PRINCIPAL’S LAPTOP Kia ora koutou, It’s Te Wiki o te Reo Māori – Māori Language Week!  Throughout the week we have explored te reo and tikanga in a range of ways.  We started with a whole school visit to Otumoetai Pa on Levers Road where the school engaged in a pōwhiri welcoming new...

FROM THE PRINCIPAL’S LAPTOP Kia ora koutou, We have loved seeing the large range of outdoor play that children have been engaged in over the last couple of weeks. With the amazing weather we are seeing children get involved in lots of lunchtime sport, tree climbing activities and social games. Classrooms are also keeping active...