Maungatapere School

Principal Post

School Term Dates

22-30 Jun 2026 Life Education

26 Jun 2026 Mid Winter Matariki Disco

3 Jul 2026 Year 7/8 Tech

3 Jul 2026 Last Day Term 2

20 Jul 2026 Teacher Only Day

21 Jul 2026 First Day Term 3

21 Jul 2026 Term 3 New Entrant First Intake

22 Jul 2026 WGHS Year 8 Presentation

28-29 Jul 2026 Parent Teacher Interviews

29 Jul 2026 WGHS Open Evening (Yr 8 Girls) 5.30 to 7.30pm

30 Jul 2026 Tauraroa School Open Day for Year 8 students

31 Jul 2026 Year 7/8 Tech

5 Aug 2026 WBHS Open Evening

12 Aug 2026 Te Horo Cross Country

12-14 Aug 2026 WBHS Enrollment Interviews (at WBHS)

13 Aug 2026 Mathex

14 Aug 2026 Year 7/8 Tech

18 Aug 2026 Cross Country (from 1pm)

24 Aug 2026 Term 3 New Entrant Second Intake

26 Aug 2026 WGHS Enrollments (at Maungatapere School)

27 Aug 2026 Positive Puberty Parent Information Evening

28 Aug 2026 Year 7/8 Tech

6-11 Sep 2026 Aims Games

11 Sep 2026 Year 7/8 Tech

25 Sep 2026 Year 7/8 Tech

25 Sep 2026 Last Day Term 3

Whats happening in our classrooms???

Our junior students have been diving into the science of buoyancy! As part of their learning, they designed and built their very own miniature boats. The school pool has transformed into a testing ground, hosting some highly successful maiden voyages—and a few dramatic sinkings! We definitely have some talented young naval architects in the making.

We are thrilled to welcome Aroha, a literacy whiz who is joining forces with a group of our talented writers here at Maungatapere School to each create their very own novel! This exciting project kicks off next week and will run through Term 3. We can't wait to watch these students unleash their creativity and see what masterpieces they produce. Once finished, their books will be printed and placed in our school library for everyone to enjoy!

A massive congratulations to our chosen students:

Samuel, Finn, Khali, Evie, Rosa, Rosie, Austin, Venia, Ruby, Connor and Violet

Whangarei Boys High Enrolments

As we head into the second half of the year, we are beginning to prepare for welcoming our next cohort of young men to Whangārei Boys' High School. We are excited about the opportunity to become part of their educational journey and to build on the strong foundations you have helped establish. We would love to connect with your current Year 8 boys who may be intending to enrol at Whangārei Boys' High School for next year.

To help us with our planning, could you please let us know:

Prospective Enrolments: Do you have any Year 8 boys who are intending to enrol at Whangārei Boys' High School next year? If so, an approximate number would be greatly appreciated.
School Visit: We would love to visit your school during Week 1 or Week 2 of Term 3 to meet with your Year 8 students, answer any questions they may have, and begin supporting their transition to secondary school. Could you please reply with a few dates and times during those weeks that would work well for your school? Once we have heard back from everyone, we will coordinate a timetable and confirm our visit with you.

For your students and whānau, the key enrolment dates are:

Online enrolments open: Beginning of Term 3
Open Day and Open Evening: Wednesday 5 August
Enrolment Interviews: Wednesday 12 August, Thursday 13 August and Friday 14 August

Thank you for your continued support and for the important role you play in preparing these young men for the next stage of their education. We value the partnership we have with your school and look forward to working alongside you and your whānau to ensure each student experiences a smooth and successful transition to Whangārei Boys' High School.

School Docs

SchoolDocs takes care of our policies, making sure they are regularly reviewed, accessible and strengthened through collaborative practice. If you want more information on our policies or input into what they include please sign into: https://www.schooldocs.co.nz/

User Name: maungatapere

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Term 2 reviews are:

Daily School Bus
School Swimming Pool
Education Outside of the Classroom
EOTC Governance Roles & Responsibilities
EOTC Risk Assessment & Mangement

Smoke and Vape Free School

Our school is smoke and vape free at all times. 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

Maths Buddy

Last year, a large number of our school community participated in an online maths programme called Maths Buddy. It is a programme to use for homework and to consolidate learning that is happening at school. Its availability, curriculum focus, and presentation provide immediate, independent, and encouraging feedback. The programme does not replace classroom teaching; rather, it offers children the opportunity to practise taught concepts with support at home.

The link between parents and teachers to support your child’s learning is also very important. Maths Buddy could be used in a variety of ways:

As part of the daily maths programme within the class, and/or
As part of the class homework programme.
Independent of school as a home support programme.

Please discuss with your child’s teacher how they intend to use the programme this year.

If you have not already done so, you can explore the programme at www.mathsbuddy.co.nz.

To continue using the site please purchase your students 2026 subscription here

An individual login will be promptly given to your child, giving them access to the entire Maths Buddy programme and its improvements until the end of January 2027.

Those who have already brought the 2026 subscription will receive the login by Monday 23 March.

Kind regards.
Daniel Cotton

@school Caregiver App

If you have not been able to set the new app up on your phone, give the office a call or pop in and we will help. The app will be used for all communications with parents.