http://www.matamata.school.nz/blog/ The latest Blog feeds from www.matamata.school.nz en-us Sun, 01 Nov 2026 18:02:40 +1300 Rocketspark http://www.matamata.school.nz/blog/post/171552/friends--founders-day-dinner-2026-followed-by-agm/ Come along on Thursday 29th October 2026 at 6.00PM and enjoy a meal and fellowship with our school family. The food is on us, and please stay for the AGM. Please note that children will be supervised during the AGM.If you haven't already ordered on School Loop please do so, or you can order your family dinner now on this link, so no one misses out.... Thu, 22 Oct 2026 00:00:00 +1300 http://www.matamata.school.nz/blog/#post171552 http://www.matamata.school.nz/blog/post/171723/the-peria-christian-education-inc-annual-proprietor-board-election-is-under-way/ Being a Proprietor Board Trustee is an important role that needs people with a range of skills and experiences, to oversee the provision and major maintenance of the school property, and to monitor the delivery of the school’s Special Christian Character.  This is an exciting role, and you are asked to consider who, including yourself, should become part of this team, which is at the heart of the school.Nominations are being called to fill two vacancies on the Board. and close a... Mon, 19 Oct 2026 08:47:44 +1300 http://www.matamata.school.nz/blog/#post171723 http://www.matamata.school.nz/blog/post/134521/what-is-a-state-integrated-school/ New Zealand parents enjoy the choice of sending their children to a State school, (including Maori-medium/Maori language schools), a State integrated school, a Charter school or a Private school.State school properties are owned and funded by the Government, however State Integrated and Private school properties are privately owned or leased, and to supplement Government funding, parents make contributions towards property development and upkeep.State and State Integrated schools recei... Tue, 22 Sep 2026 00:00:00 +1200 http://www.matamata.school.nz/blog/#post134521 http://www.matamata.school.nz/blog/post/169851/its-show-time/ The build up to our Year 9 missions trip to the Cook Islands is gathering momentum and our students are getting very excited. In order to make this trip happen though we have a large dependence on several fundraising exercises.The main fundraiser is a concert our students have on Friday the 18th of September and we really want  you to please come. This event will star the talents of many of our         students through singing and dance. It will also ... Wed, 09 Sep 2026 08:55:07 +1200 http://www.matamata.school.nz/blog/#post169851 http://www.matamata.school.nz/blog/post/165574/join-the-team-and-get-on-board/ Matamata Christian School is seeking a dedicated, community-minded person to join our School Board, and rather than hold an election, the present Board has decided to find and appoint an individual.However this process requires that our school community be advised that if, before the 26th June, more than 10% of our school community indicates that they would prefer that an election be held, then the Board must carry out that wish and hold an election instead. If an election is required, then the ... Fri, 29 May 2026 09:43:39 +1200 http://www.matamata.school.nz/blog/#post165574 http://www.matamata.school.nz/blog/post/152300/whats-happening-at-matamata-christian-school/ For several years now Matamata Christian School has been blessed with strong roll growth, taking student enrolment inquiries above the present roll cap of 120, and the demand continues to grow. Something had to be done, so the owners of the school property applied to increase the roll cap to 180 students and increase the teaching year level from year 8 to year 10. This application has been approved by the Ministry of Education and will apply incrementally over 2026 and 2027. Parents and cur... Wed, 17 Sep 2025 11:07:33 +1200 http://www.matamata.school.nz/blog/#post152300 http://www.matamata.school.nz/blog/post/149987/voting-closes-at-4-00pm-wednesday-10th-september/ Voting papers have been provided to all of those who are on the electoral role. The forms have been sent home in envelopes with the school newsletter on Monday 11th August. School parents please ensure that you receive these, as they are your voting papers and no further voting papers are available. Each voter received a voting paper, (coloured green), a voting cover letter with instructions about how to vote, and an envelope to return the voting papers, (which may be used for posting them,... Thu, 07 Aug 2025 12:01:36 +1200 http://www.matamata.school.nz/blog/#post149987 http://www.matamata.school.nz/blog/post/147240/2025-school-board-elections-are-in-progress/ School board elections are in progress. The main roll is closed and available at the school office. The supplementary roll is now available at the school office for late enrolments, and will close at noon Monday 4th August. Please feel free to check that your name is on either roll.Only parents of children at the school can nominate and vote, however a candidate in a parent representative election does not need to be a parent of a student enrolled at the school. If you are a school parent then y... Mon, 21 Jul 2025 00:00:00 +1200 http://www.matamata.school.nz/blog/#post147240 http://www.matamata.school.nz/blog/post/143801/friends--founders-day-dinner-2025-followed-by-agm/ Come along and enjoy a meal and fellowship with our school family. The food is on us. Click/tap here to order your family meals.... Sun, 11 May 2025 17:03:20 +1200 http://www.matamata.school.nz/blog/#post143801 http://www.matamata.school.nz/blog/post/143802/the-numbers-just-keep-on-growing/ Matamata Christian School has grown significantly over the past few years, resulting in a full enrolment and a waiting list of eager students. Owned by Peria Christian Education Incorporated, our school is known for its strong Christian values and community focus. To meet growing demand, plans are underway to extend our roll cap to 175 and offer education up to Year 10.We invite members of Peria Christian Education Inc to consider becoming a part of this exciting growth. The Proprietor Board is ... Fri, 11 Apr 2025 14:21:46 +1200 http://www.matamata.school.nz/blog/#post143802