Friday 18th July –  Mihi Whakatau at 9:50am, all welcome

Thursday 24th July - Community Governance Workshop 7pm School Staffroom

Are you interested in being on our school board or just want to know how boards work?

Please come along to this Governance Workshop held by Robert Naumann. 

Friday 25th July – Assembly at 2pm, all welcome

● School starts at 8:55am, and the students are allowed into the classroom at 8:30am after the bell goes, prior to this students must be booked into before school care.

● If your child arrives late to school please sign them in at the school office.

● School finishes at 2:50pm.

● If your child is going to be absent from school for any reason. You can use Hero to report absences or please phone the office by 9.15am - 829 5735.

● The School Office is open from 8:30am to 3:00pm.   Term time only

● We are a “nut free” school as a few students are highly allergic to any of these products. Therefore, we ask that children do not bring whole nuts to school.

● A friendly reminder that we are a rubbish-free school, and we encourage the use of reusable containers.

● There is a Before and After School Care Programme. More information is at the School Office.  Tui House Before & After School Care link

● Please label all clothing and shoes.

● Please ensure that your child has a named drink bottle every day at school.

● Each and every Friday our senior students sell ice blocks to the whole school at lunchtime for $1.00.

● Wheels day is every Friday, so students can bring their bikes or scooters to school, but they must have helmets.

● We use HERO as our main platform of communication with families.

Please follow these instructions so you have access to Hero for Matangi School

Parent Guide to Accessing HERO

• Please follow this link for a step by step guide to signing up to LINC-ED Hero. 
• We recommend having the LINC-ED Hero app on your home device/s and your phone, so that you can easily access any notifications or information sent out from school. 
• Financial information: You can view and pay any invoices from the school once you upload the app onto your phone or home device.

If you have any questions please feel free to contact the office.

Our School Board triennial election will take place in September 2025.  This year, the process will be conducted fully online, this includes both the nomination and election processes.  Please watch out for emails from the returning officer to check that your contact details are correct and Call for Nominations.

Matangi School will be looking to appoint five trustees as parent representatives, through the upcoming election processes. Please start thinking about whether this is a role you may be interested in, or if you know of someone who you could nominate, that would be suitable and has skills that could positively support the school.  

• Call for Nominations via email Friday 18th July
• Nominations Close at 12 noon on Wednesday 6th August
• If there are more nominations than vacancies for parent representatives, a electronic voting election will be held. Eligible voters will be issued voting papers and candidate statements, on or before Wednesday 13^th August.
• Election Day Wednesday 10th September
• Board Takes Office on Wednesday 17th September

More information about the role of Boards in schools can be found here or you can email office@matangi.school.nz with any questions

https://www. myschoolelection.nz/mynomination

Returning Officer - Janelle Bailey office@matangi.school.nz

This is a meeting between you and the teacher to discuss goals for your child.

We have arranged 10-minute time slots for the parent/teacher interviews. If you have more than one child, you might like to have a break between interviews. We would be grateful if all our parents/caregivers kept to the timetable to ensure smooth running.

The booking link is in Hero under School Bookings.  All Caregivers were sent a notification from Hero when it opened.  If you are having trouble booking please contact the Office.

What do I need to do to prepare for this?

Before the meeting:

• Book a time and put it in your diary.

On the day:

• Your child’s teacher will discuss their school report and mid year reflection

Your job:

• Please arrive at the scheduled time - we want to best utilise our time with you. Unfortunately we won’t be able to make up for lost time at the end of your time slot.
• Enjoy the opportunity to see your child’s learning environment and meet with their teacher/s.
• Celebrate your child's progress to date.
• If you require more time with the teacher, make another appointment that best suits you both.
• We would encourage you to make arrangements for the care of any pre-schoolers in your family please..

After the Parent/Teacher Interview:

• Continue to celebrate your child's successes and support their goals.
• Keep in contact with your child’s teacher.

Important things to remember:

We really value these Parent/Teacher meetings. If you are not able to make the allocated times, please contact your child’s teacher to find a time that suits you both best.

HOW: Order online at www.yourlunchbox.co.nz

• Lunches are delivered to the office prior to the morning tea break.

• The hot lunch option available on Wednesdays will be delivered just before lunch break.

• There are different sizes for different appetites and ordering is easy peasy. Simply order before 8.00pm the night before you would like the lunch box delivered. 

• Choose from either a subscription or one off order.

Join the Institute of Institute of Directors in New Zealand Waikato for an enlightening lunchtime event on July 23rd. Explore the crucial role of school governance in the Waikato region, especially if you're considering becoming a School Board Trustee in the upcoming 2025 Triennial Elections.

Gain valuable insights into school governance at this engaging panel and networking session. Delve into the evolving landscape of school governance with seasoned education leaders and governance experts Jackie Talbot (MInstD), Phil Cowie, Roger Laxon, and Carissa Posimani McCay in a panel discussion facilitated by Natasha Harvey.

Whether you're already involved in governance, aiming for a governance position, or simply passionate about education, seize this opportunity to acquire practical knowledge and fresh perspectives.

Connect with peers who share your interests, discover effective strategies, and contribute to discussions crucial for the future of education in our area.

Don't miss out on this chance to expand your understanding, exchange ideas, and make a difference.

Register and find out more about the event by clicking the here.

Institute of Directors in New Zealand is proudly supported by ASB Bank