Welcome to
TE AROHA
PRIMARY SCHOOL
Educating children for their futures, today
Welcome to Te Aroha Primary School where children from Year 1 to 8 are challenged to be the best that they can be in an inclusive learning environment.
Situated in the heart of Te Aroha and nestled under the mountain on a 4.6 hectare campus, our children have a sense of belonging, pride and are valued in their cultural heritage.
We always encourage our children “To Accept The Challenge” which is our school motto. This is the challenge to learn, to explore, to have a go at new opportunities and to have fun.
We invite you to join us on this journey.
Latest Notifications
PTA Grocery Raffle
Fri Dec 09 08:07amREMINDERS:
Thanks to all those who have donated grocery items already. Any last minute grocery items can be dropped off to the school office today.
All tickets and money need to be returned on Monday. The draw will take place at Prize-giving (Wednesday next week).
PTA Grocery Raffle
Thu Dec 08 04:42pmREMINDERS:
Thanks to all those who have donated grocery items already. Any last minute grocery items can be dropped off to the school office tomorrow.
All tickets and money need to be returned on Monday. The draw will take place at Prize-giving (Wednesday next week).
PTA Raffle Reminder
Mon Dec 05 01:05pmThank you so much for all the wonderful grocery items that have been sent in so far – please keep them coming in. All items need to be in by this Friday so they can be sorted.
Ticket sales are doing amazing! All tickets and money need to be returned by Monday 12th 🤗
Thank you from the PTA
Lunch Menu Term 4 Week 8 2022
Sun Dec 04 01:23pm
Basketball Draw
Fri Dec 02 07:14pm
REMINDER: All library books are due back tomorrow ready for stocktake.
Thu Dec 01 04:25pmStudents whose books have not been returned or are deemed to be missing at the completion of the stocktake will receive an invoice to cover purchase costs for a replacement book.
Kapa haka performance
Mon Nov 28 01:06pmTena koutou – we are very excited to invite Parents and Whānau to our kapa haka performance this WEDNESDAY, 30 November at 9.45am. This will be in the hall, with seating in the hall extension. We are excited about this performace and look forward to seeing you. Nau mai, haere mai.
Calling all new 5 year olds…
Mon Nov 28 11:09amKia ora parents and whānau,
We are currently working on classes for 2023 and would greatly appreciate knowing who is coming to join the Te Aroha Primary whānau next year.
If you have children joining us in 2023 can you please email
principal@tearohaprimary.school.nz
Thank you in advance, this information makes our planning much more accurate.
Ngā mihi,
Basketball Draw Y7/8 28/11/2022
Sun Nov 27 09:02pm
Lunch Menu Term 4 Week 7 2022
Sun Nov 27 08:53pm
Basketball Draw 30/11/2022
Sun Nov 27 08:51pm
Rainbows End *Update* – Estimated time of arrival 4:30pm
Fri Nov 25 03:56pmRainbows End *Update*
Fri Nov 25 03:14pmWe were late leaving Rainbows End due to the fact some people didn’t manage to find their way back on time. We are still on the motorway in Auckland. If your child has a 5 or 5:30 touch game you may need to have their gear ready to go.
Updated Touch Draw
Thu Nov 24 01:48pm
Touch Rugby
Wed Nov 23 05:54pmFinal week for touch…the same draw, as we missed out on last week.
Lunch Menu Term 4 Week 6 2022
Mon Nov 21 08:07am
Basketball Draw 21/11/2022
Sun Nov 20 06:01pm
Touch Rugby is off tonight.
Fri Nov 18 04:04pmTouch Draw *UPDATED*
Thu Nov 17 05:25pm
Amazing Race – Sausage Sizzle
Thu Nov 17 04:15pm
District Athletics – Tomorrow!
Tue Nov 15 04:58pmA reminder that anyone going to District Athletics tomorrow needs sunscreen, their hat, lots of food and a drink. Please be at school at 8.30am.
Grandparents and Special persons day + Sausage sizzle
Tue Nov 15 09:45amKia ora parents and whānau, Next Wednesday 23 November is our Grandparents and Special persons day. We are expecting a large turnout for this event, which is GREAT!!! The PTA are providing morning tea for this event, however due to the potentially large turnout they have asked that if anyone is willing and able to help provide something for the morning tea they would be very grateful for the help. If this is you, can you please drop off contributions at the office Wednesday morning. Thank you (in advance) 😊 I have also attached the flyer for this weeks sausage sizzle on Friday – this will follow the Amazing Race
Basketball Draw Year 7/8 14/11/2022
Mon Nov 14 04:31pm
Lunch Menu Term 4 Week 5 2022
Sun Nov 13 07:30pm
Touch Rugby – Time Changes
Sun Nov 13 01:49pmChanges for times tonight:
4.00pm
TAPS Tigers v SA Dragons (Field 1)
TAPS Demons V TAPS Devils (Field 5)
4.30pm
TAPS Terrors v EWS Ninjas (Field 4)
TAPS Rebels v TAPS Rockets (Field 6)
5.00pm
TAPS Tornados v Untouchables (Field 4)
TAPS Devils v EWS WorldBeaters (Field 5)
5.30pm
TAPS Rockets v SA Tigers (Field 4)
TAPS Demons v SA Eels (Field 5)
6.00pm
TAPS Demons v SJ Dragons (Field 3)
Touch Rugby Notice from Mrs Paul
Sat Nov 12 11:05amAs we did not hear of anyone who couldn’t play touch tomorrow by the given time, we have assumed you are all playing and have not withdrawn any teams. See you all tomorrow… please don’t let your team down.
NO ROAD CROSSING TODAY
Fri Nov 11 01:56pmKia ora parents and whānau,
Due to the extremely high winds we are unable to safely operate Road Patrol today. Please come to school/ kura and collect your children if possible.
Thank you.
Justin
Parent/ whānau consultation and Grandparents and Special persons day.
Fri Nov 11 01:02pmKia ora parents and whānau, Thank you to the people who have already taken the time to complete our quick consultation survey…a few more would be great please. I have reattached the link and also attached a flyer giving information about our upcoming Grandparents and Special persons day. Stay dry everyone and have a great day
Touch Rubgy has been called off for tonight!
Fri Nov 11 09:20amGames will be played on Sunday from 4pm. Please contact the school office before 2:30pm today to let them know if this suits.
Touch Rugby Draw
Thu Nov 10 03:29pm
NZEI – paid union meeting
Thu Nov 10 02:01pmKia ora parents and whānau,
Next Tuesday 15 November there is a paid union meeting for our Te Aroha Primary School staff to attend in our school hall. Our hall is hosting teachers and kaiako from all around our area. The meeting is 1:30pm – 2:30pm.
Your children are allowed to come home after lunch if you are able to come and collect them. If not, there will be myself (the Principal) and the learning assistants here to supervise the students while teachers attend this important meeting.
We apologise for any inconvenience this may cause but it is important that we support our hard working teachers.
Thank you
Justin Bertrand – on behalf of the BOT
Te Aroha AP&H Show – This Weekend!
Thu Nov 10 09:40amThe show is happening this Saturday 12th November at Boyd Park.
Our students have entered many great art and craft items in the ‘Junior Section’ of the show. These will be on display in the foyer of the Event Centre. If you are headed to Boyd Park this weekend, don’t forget to check it out.
Junior Athletics
Wed Nov 09 08:27pmREMINDER: Junior Athletics will be starting at 9:15am tomorrow, weather permitting. Students need to have sunscreen on, be wearing their school hats and have a named drink bottle. Please bring shorts to compete in.
Junior Athletcs has been postponed until tomorrow.
Wed Nov 09 08:27amTouch Rugby Notice
Mon Nov 07 08:21pmIt has come to my attention that there was an incident at touch on Friday night, which involved some of our children and an ex pupil. I have 2 very different sides to this story but as I was not there, it is very difficult to deal with.
Can I ask please that you do not let your children go over to play on the swing. If you as a parent are willing to go over there and stand and supervise YOUR child, then that is fine – but otherwise let’s stay away and avoid trouble.
Thanks,
Megan Paul
Parent consultation
Mon Nov 07 07:01pmAs mentioned in today’s newsletter, here is the link to our short survey. Your time taken to complete this (around 5 minutes) is greatly appreciated.
Thank you,
Justin
Foot bridge closed for movie filming – TODAY (afternoon)
Mon Nov 07 08:47amKia ora parents and whānau.
The producers of the movie being made in town have asked us to pass on to you that the foot bridge will be closed Monday afternoon (today) for filming. They apologise for any inconvenience this causes.
Thank you for your understanding.
Justin
REMINDER: PTA Meeting Tonight!
Mon Nov 07 08:20amDate: Monday 7th November 2022 (today)
Time: 6:30pm
Venue: TAPS Staffroom
Everyone welcome!
Week 4 Lunch Menu Term 4 2022
Sun Nov 06 07:21pm
Ice Blocks at Athletics days
Sun Nov 06 05:17pmKia ora parents and whānau,
Ice blocks will be available for $1 at the completion of the Athletics days this Tuesday and Wednesday. Teachers will collect the money and distribute the Ice Blocks
Basketball Draw Year 5/6 for the Next 3 Weeks
Sun Nov 06 11:39am
Basketball Draw Year 7/8 7/11/2022
Sun Nov 06 11:30am
Foot bridge closed for movie filming
Fri Nov 04 05:00pmKia ora parents and whānau.
The producers of the movie being made in town have asked us to pass on to you that the foot bridge will be closed Monday afternoon for filming. They apologise for any inconvenience this causes.
Thank you for your understanding
Justin
Ice Block Friday to support Gumboot Day 2023
Thu Nov 03 05:32pm
Fancy digging a hole to help put up a shade sail?
Thu Nov 03 01:06pmKia ora parents and whānau,
Our property person on the Board of Trustees, Dave, is looking for 3 – 4 helpers to dig some post holes on Sunday between 9:00am – 12:00pm (approximate time, could be shorter).
Dave needs help with 4 holes. The holes are for the poles that will hold up a shade sail above the sandpit beside the middle hub.
Dave’s number is 0274937107. Please give him a call or flick him a text if you can help.
Many thanks,
Justin
Touch Rugby Draw
Thu Nov 03 10:00am
Basketball
Wed Nov 02 09:04amREMINDERS
Even though there is no school at TAPS today, basketball is still on tonight.
MOUTH GUARDS ARE COMPULSORY.
Reminder TOD tomorrow – Wednesday
Tue Nov 01 03:32pmJust a reminder that tomorrow is a Teacher Only Day. See you Thursday
Basketball Draw for Year 5/6
Mon Oct 31 02:59pm
Basketball Update
Mon Oct 31 08:47amPlease check the new basketball draw. Queens now finish at 6.40pm so earlier than the draw they bought home.
Week 3 Lunch Menu Term 4 2022
Sun Oct 30 05:34pm
Teacher only Day – Wednesday 2nd November
Fri Oct 28 03:49pmJust a reminder please that we need to know which children will be at school on Wednesday so we can prepare for them. Please let your child’s teacher or Lucy know by Tuesday.
Thank you
Basketball Draw
Fri Oct 28 03:26pm
Ice Block Friday
Fri Oct 28 07:16am
Basketball Draw Year 7/8
Thu Oct 27 03:42pmREMINDER: MOUTHGUARDS ARE COMPULSORY.
PTA Calendar Art Orders
Wed Oct 26 04:48pmLAST CHANCE TO ORDER
Any last minute orders can be taken to the office tomorrow morning.
Ice Block Friday
Wed Oct 26 03:30pm
Year 5/6 Basketball Draw
Tue Oct 25 03:55pm
Reminder: last day tomorrow for calendar art orders.
Tue Oct 25 03:50pmHat wearing
Tue Oct 25 02:53pmKia ora parents and whānau,
We ask you to please support our duty of care by ensuring your child has a hat to wear this term. We had far too many students under trees today. Please come and see Lucy in the office if you need to purchase a hat. We can even help spread the cost if needed. We cannot move on this one, it is a health and safety requirement.
Year 8 students can wear a non-branded bucket hat but must still have a hat.
We thank you for your support on this.
Justin and the team
Touch Rugby Draw
Tue Oct 25 12:48pm
HATS – Term 4
Mon Oct 24 05:30pmKia ora parents and whānau,
Hats MUST be worn during term 4. This is NOT optional, it is a health and safety requirement. Year 8 students are allowed to have a dark coloured bucket hat (no advertising on it), everyone else is required to have our school hat on.
Any student without a hat will be placed in a shady area to play. The statistics on skin cancer are very high in New Zealand and we wouldn’t be meeting our duty of care if we allowed your precious children to run around without hats.
We thank you for your support on this matter.
Justin and the TAPS team
Week 2 Lunch Menu Term 4 2022
Mon Oct 24 09:01am
Uniform Reminder – School Hats
Sun Oct 23 08:00pmKia ora parents and whānau,
Hats MUST be worn during term 4. This is NOT optional, it is a health and safety requirement. Year 8 students are allowed to have a dark coloured bucket hat (no advertising on it), everyone else is required to have our school hat on. Any student without a hat will be placed in a shady area to play. The statistics on skin cancer are very high in New Zealand and we wouldn’t be meeting our duty of care if we allowed your precious children to run around without hats. We thank you for your support on this matter.
Justin and the TAPS team
Touch Information for Tonight
Fri Oct 21 10:45amFor those who havent read the letters that have gone home… the children wear their school shirt and either black or navy shorts.
Ice Blocks for sale Friday afternoon
Fri Oct 21 07:30am
Touch Rugby Team Lists
Thu Oct 20 03:40pm
Ice Blocks for sale Friday afternoon
Thu Oct 20 02:14pm
Touch Draw – UPDATE! Change of time for u11 Rockets
Mon Oct 17 06:32pmTouch Draw for this week Friday 22nd October
TAPS TIGERS (U7)
5.00pm Field 2
5.30pm Field 1
TAPS TORNADOS (U9)
6.00pm Field 4
6.30pm Field 3
TAPS TERRORS (U9)
5.00pm Field 4
6.00pm Field 2
TAPS REBELS (U11)
6.00pm Field 6
7.00pm Field 3
TAPS ROCKETS (U11)
TAKE NOTE OF TIME CHANGE PLEASE
6.30pm Field 6
7.00pm Field 2
TAPS DEVILS (U13)
7.00pm Field 6
7.30pm Field 4
TAPS DEMONS (U13)
6.00pm Field 5
7.00pm Field 5
For more information (and to keep an eye on updates) please check the Waihou Junior Touch Rugby Facebook Page.
Tennis information
Mon Oct 17 05:31pm
Youth Drama Classes
Mon Oct 17 10:06am
Touch Draw – UPDATED and then UPDATED again!
Sun Oct 16 08:51pmManagers please note this draw has been updated…again!
PTA Calendar Art information – *CORRECTION*
Sun Oct 16 12:42pmAll Calendar art should be sent home Monday (parents, please check students bags). Orders need to be returned (art work as well as forms) by *Wednesday 26th October*.
PTA News
Sat Oct 15 02:41pmPTA Bank Details
The PTA bank account has changed. Please use our new account number which is:
TAPS Fundraising Club
12-3171-0212757-03
PTA Calendar Art information – *CORRECTION*
All Calendar art should be sent home Monday (parents, please check students bags). Orders need to be returned (art work as well as forms) by *Wednesday 26th October*.
Week 1 Lunch Menu Term 4 2022
Sat Oct 15 02:08pm
Year 8 Immunisations
Wed Oct 12 08:45amFor the Year 8’s having their second round of immunisations this will be happening on Monday 17th October.
Teacher Only Day – Wednesday 2 November
Tue Oct 04 11:47am
Basketball Registration
Sat Oct 01 07:30amRegistrations for Basketball are now open. Students need to register online.
https://membership.mygameday.app/regoform.cgi?formID=102072&fbclid=IwAR30Hlia9rQcdA-tycVYAQ2_CscPZns1yYBjajLAY4XQKc2ZqU3XH30dmrQ
Touch Rugby
Fri Sep 30 02:33pmTouch Teams for under 7, 9 and 11 went home today. If your child returned a form to play please check their bag.
Tikapa Moana Hub 2 – Reminder: Pyjama Day is TODAY!!
Fri Sep 30 07:11amWaihou Hub Pool Trip – Postponed!
Thu Sep 29 03:11pmDue to unforeseen circumstances the Waihou / junior hub trip to the pools has been postponed until Term 4. A notice will be sent out when a new date has been confirmed.
Fundraiser for the Te Aroha Fire Service
Tue Sep 27 03:50pm
Better version of parent survey results
Tue Sep 27 11:56am
Week 10 Lunch Menu Term 3 2022
Mon Sep 26 01:54pm
Duck Day 2022 – TODAY!!
Sat Sep 24 09:00amThe Great Duck Race is happening today!
Race starts at 12:30pm, from by the firehouse and finish line is at Herries park by the athletics room. Everyone welcome to come and watch.
TAPS PTA
Parent survey – results
Fri Sep 23 03:28pmDentist
Thu Sep 22 03:53pm
Parent survey
Wed Sep 21 06:46pm
Hockey Big Day Out – Tomorrow!
Tue Sep 20 09:06pmHockey Big Day out kids need to be at school at 8.15am.
Also, as we are low on numbers, contact me now via email if you have a sick child not likely to be there: mpaul@tearohaprimary.school.nz
Parent survey
Tue Sep 20 06:30pmViewThank you so much to everyone who has completed the parent survey, we are getting great results. Please take the time to complete the survey, it only takes a few minutes.
Many thanks,
Justin
Parent survey link
Day Camp Information for School Holidays
Mon Sep 19 01:15pm
Duck day
Mon Sep 19 11:48am
Duck day
Thu Sep 15 07:00pm
Te Aroha Angling Club – Take A Kid Fishing Day
Tue Sep 13 01:10pm
Please take a few minutes to complete the survey (even if you did it last term). If you need access to wifi, pop in here and you can use our
Tue Sep 13 07:34amParent survey
Tue Sep 13 07:32am
Parent survey
Mon Sep 12 04:37pm
Kia ora parents and whānau, some of you will remember that I attempted to conduct a parent survey with you in early Term 2. However the survey didn’t work on a phone and only a small number of you were able to complete it. I have been working on it and I am happy to report that I now have a version that is easy to do and is completely mobile friendly. Please take a few minutes to complete the survey (even if you did it last term). If you need access to wifi, pop in here and you can use our guest wifi. We would like 100% return on this if possible. It is easy and quick…thank you for your time and cooperation on this…very much appreciated.
https://form.jotform.com/222537272692864
View
PTA – Duck Day Information
Sun Sep 11 10:01pmThis is the last week for duck day tickets. Forms and money to be handed in by Friday.
Remember Ninja Valley vouchers are up for grabs for the most tickets sold.
Forms are available from office if you need them.
Week 8 Lunch Menu Term 3 2022
Sun Sep 11 09:49pm
