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MATAPU SCHOOL
Matapu School is situated in a prominent dairy farming area, which draws a diverse mix of students and supportive whanau. The school was established in 1888 and celebrated its 125th jubilee in 2014. Matapu School enjoys tremendous bicultural community support, the nature of which allows us to enrich our learning programmes with a wide variety of experience and skills from our community.


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Pyjama Day
Thu Jun 30 12:09pmTomorrow, Friday the 1st of July, we are raising funds for Ronald McDonald House by having a Pyjama Day at school. This is a very worthy cause so please show your support by coming to school in PJs, dressing gowns and/or a onesie and bringing a gold coin donation.
Please wear uniform if not wearing Pyjamas.
Carmen Sandiego
Fri Jun 24 09:56amKia ora,
Please click on the link below to view Matapu School’s Production – Carmen Sandiego. Please note this video is private and has only been shared with the parents/caregivers of Matapu School. It will be available for one week.
Have a great weekend and well done to all of our students!
Ngå mihi nui
James Willson
Principal Matapu School
Matapu School Newsletter
Thu Jun 23 03:06pmClick link below:
Matapu School Newsletter
Term 2, Week 8
School Production Reminder
Tue Jun 21 11:24amClick link below to view:
School Production Reminder
Tuesday 21st June 2022
Matapu School Newsletter
Fri Jun 17 03:24pmClick link below to view:
Matapu School Newsletter
Term 2, Week 7
Raffle Tickets
Fri Jun 17 03:00pmReminder: Please return ALL raffle tickets to school on Monday.
SOLD OUT!!!
Fri Jun 17 10:05amOur night shows are sold out.
Tickets still available for the matinee shows
Production Tickets
Thu Jun 16 03:02pmReminder that we have our Carmen Sandiego shows on next week, there will be no door sales so please get your tickets from the school office.
Our night shows are selling fast, with only 19 tickets left for each show.
Reminder: Early finish time
Wed Jun 15 10:37amReminder: school finishes at 2pm today, 15th June and tomorrow 16th June due to Whanau Learning Conferences.
The bus will be running from the earlier time so please ensure you are at your child/ren’s bus stop otherwise they will be brought back to school.
IMPORTANT NOTICE: Rippa Tournament
Tue Jun 14 09:04pmKia ora,
We have just received some great news regarding the year 4/5/6 rippa comp tomorrow. The TRFU and Hawera Primary have now included us in the draw so please disregard the notice that was sent home earlier today. We will presume the same parents who indicated on the initial permission slip are taking their children to and from the venue or providing transport. Please email me at principal@matapu.school.nz if you have any questions. Otherwise we’ll see you tomorrow, please be at school by 8:45 am at the latest.
If your child is playing tomorrow and you have read this notice, can you please click on the below facebook link and give a thumbs up in the comment section so that I know you have received it.
Kind regards,
James Willson
Absentees
Mon Jun 13 10:25amReminder: With the winter chills starting to do the rounds please remember to let us know if your child is absent from school, this can be done via the school app or by leaving a message on the absentee line on 062726764.
Matapu School Newsletter
Fri Jun 10 03:37pmClick link below to view:
Matapu School Newsletter
Term 2, Week 6
Whanau Learning Conferences
Wed Jun 08 06:01pmPlease click on the below link for to view an important notice regarding our upcoming Whanau Learning Conferences.
Matapu School Newsletter
Thu Jun 02 05:17pmClick the link below to view:
Matapu School Newsletter
Term 2, Week 5
Teachers Only Day
Thu Jun 02 11:56amReminder: School is closed tomorrow for a Teachers Only Day, there will be no staff onsite.
Front Gate
Wed Jun 01 03:08pmUpdate: the gates are now fully functioning.
Our main front gates are currently being replaced, if you are coming to school or picking your child up in the next few hours please use the side gate by the tennis shed.
Thursday Pie Day
Tue May 31 03:03pmWith Friday being a Teachers Only Day this week we are moving Pie Day to Thursday.
This means that all orders need to be in tomorrow morning.
School Production Notice
Mon May 30 05:31pmAttached via the below link is a notice for parents/caregivers regarding the production nights being held on Tuesday 21st June and Wednesday 22nd June.
Matapu School Newsletter
Fri May 27 03:23pmClick link below to view:
Matapu School Newsletter
Term 2, Week 4
Where in the world is Carmen Sandiego?
Thu May 26 05:31pmTickets go on sale Monday 30th May, available from the school office.
Wheels Day – Bus students
Thu May 26 02:56pmBus students are allowed to bring scooters, skates and skateboards on the bus tomorrow on the condition that they hold them securely whilst on the bus, they are not to be left on the floor.
All larger wheels such as bikes and e-scooters etc will not be allowed on the bus.
Wheels Day
Thu May 26 11:01amReminder: The School Leaders are hosting a wheels day tomorrow to fundraise in support of More FM’s, Ken and Anna’s 12 Hours of Airtime for the Taranaki Community Rescue Helicopter.
Matapu School Newsletter
Fri May 20 01:37pmClick link below to view:
Matapu School Newsletter
Term 2, Week 3
Pink Shirt Day
Thu May 19 10:34amAs most of you will know, we are holding pink shirt day tomorrow to raise awareness for anti-bullying. (see notice below)
To anyone who is currently in isolation and would still like to join in with pink shirt day we would love to see and share photos and videos.
Please send any photos or videos to your child/ren’s class teacher or admin@matapu.school.nz
Matapu School Newsletter
Fri May 06 03:04pmClick link below to view:
Matapu School Newsletter
Term 2, Week 1
Reminders
Tue May 03 06:07pmFriday Pie Day is starting up again this week, all orders need to be in by Thursday morning. All orders (including term orders) must be paid for otherwise your child will not receive a pie.
Family statements were sent home at the end of last term. Can all outstanding uniform and sports invoices please be paid in full asap. If you have any questions or issues please contact the office.
Covid Update
Thu Apr 28 05:30pmClick link below to view:
Covid Update
Term 2, 2022
Matapu School Newsletter
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Matapu School Newsletter
Term 1, Week 11
Covid Update
Wed Apr 13 05:32pmClick link below to view:
Covid Update
Term 1, Week 11
Thursday Pie Day
Tue Apr 12 11:57amDue to Good Friday we will be doing Pie Day on Thursday this week.
All orders need to be in by Wednesday morning.
Hawera Basketball 2022
Mon Apr 11 06:31pmReminder: Registrations need to be completed this week. Currently we do not have enough numbers to form teams in any age group.
If your child would like to play basketball for Matapu School, please fill in the below form before Thursday 14th April. Details for all age groups are included in the form. Basketball is held at The Hub during Term 2 and 3.
Matapu School Newsletter
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Matapu School Newsletter
Term 1, Week 10
Hawera Basketball 2022
Thu Apr 07 12:14pmIf your child would like to play basketball for Matapu School, please fill in the below form before Thursday 14th April. Details for all age groups are included in the form. Basketball is held at The Hub during Term 2 and 3.