Thank you to everyone who has submitted a nomination form for our Board in the upcoming elections.

Our Board plays an important role in the ongoing success of our school. Their primary role is to support our leadership, teaching and support teams to ensure that each one of our aakonga (learners) reaches their full learning potential. This includes working with our team to set the strategic direction of our school, including annual goals. 

The board is also the employer of our Matangi team and allocates the budget each year. Ongoing policy review is another important facet of the Board’s work, providing the framework for all of our school’s operations. While the day to day running of the school is delegated to me as principal with the support of our senior leadership team, the board works to ensure that our school is well resourced and is an outstanding place to learn and to work.

Applications closed yesterday and we are very happy to say there have been 13 nominations received.  It won't be long now until we get to hear what skills they could bring to the governance of our school.  What an exciting time for Matangi School.  Please take the time to vote.  Invitation to Vote has been sent via email.

Have a wonderful day.

Thursday 14th August - Whole School Trip to see Berkley production, Camp Rock see info below

We are thrilled to let you know that our whole school has been invited to attend the Berkley Normal Middle School production of Camp Rock at Clarence Street Theatre!

This is an exciting opportunity for our students to see a live musical performance, celebrate the talents of past Matangi students, and make connections to their own recent experience performing on stage in our school production.

Trip Details:
Where: Clarence Street Theatre
When: Thursday, August 14th, 10.30am (Matinee Performance)
Travel: All students will travel to and from the theatre by bus. Departing at 9.30am and returning to school approximately 1.00pm
Cost: $17 per student (includes ticket and bus transport)

To support us in organising this experience, please:

1. Complete the permission form by Friday, August 1st by clicking the link below: 
   Permission Slip

2. Make a payment of $17 to the school bank account 12-3122-0203336-00, referencing your child's name.

We’re really looking forward to this fantastic experience and can’t wait to see our tamariki inspired by the performing arts!

Ngā mihi,
Matangi Leadership Team

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.

Matangi School will be looking to appoint 5 trustees as parent representatives, through the upcoming election processes.

We are very fortunate to have 13 nominations, please make your vote count.

• 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 via email.
• 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

The Matangi School Cross Country will be held on Wednesday 20th August (postponement date Friday 22nd August). The cross country will begin at 9:00am with a welcome assembly and house chants. The first race (Year 6 boys) will start at 9:20am. Girls' and boys' starts will be staggered to ease congestion through the narrow places. The approximate timetable is as follows:

Shoes are needed for the event, as they will be running on gravel, in farm paddocks, and on grass, which could have prickles. Bring a substantial lunch and drink bottle to keep hydrated during the day. WEAR HOUSE COLOURS on the day - talk to your classroom teacher if you are unsure which house you are in. Have warm clothes/a jacket for after the event.

Parents/caregivers are welcome to attend and take photos, but they must stay off the course during each event. Teachers will be available to provide students with assistance if required.

Part of the cross country course is through the reserve. Due to this, there will be no access to the reserve on the morning of Wednesday 20th August, until the cross country has finished. If you are coming to watch your child participate, parking is available on Matangi Road. 

We need parent help to run this event, and hay bales for the course. If you are available to volunteer or provide hay bales, please contact Lauren Dawber.

If you have any further questions regarding the day, please feel free to contact me.

Lauren Dawber
ldawber@matangi.school.nz

Please be advised that school will close for instruction on Wednesday, 20th August from 12:45pm to allow teaching staff to attend a Paid Union Meeting in Cambridge.

We kindly ask that you make arrangements for students to be collected from school at 12:45pm on that day.

Tui House will be available for those that can not collect their children, please make sure you book in so we can staff Tui House in advance.

Please click here to register your child for care from 12.45pm until 2.50pm. From 2.50pm onwards normal after school care resumes at your cost.

Thank you for your support and understanding.

Grandparents/Special Person Day & Book Character Dress Up Day is on Wednesday 27th August - 9.00am 

This is a special time when all grandparents or special people are invited to come along and watch the dress-up parade, have the opportunity to view students' learning environments and enjoy morning tea.

Children can dress up in any character from a book, movie or comic… get your thinking caps on!

Book Fair is back and will be held in the Kowhai hub. 

We are looking forward to seeing you.

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.