9 Jan 2026

Kia Ora and Happy New Year Te Paina whaanau, 

We hope you are all having a lovely summer break and enjoying the sunny weather. 

Please note the St Peter's College Rowing Group have arrived at Te Paina and will be staying on school grounds from today until the end of day Saturday 17th January 2026. They have full access to the school pool while they are staying. 

IMPORTANT NOTICE - It is disappointing to see the school pool gates were left open and pinned back when I arrived at the school to let the St Peter's team in. PLEASE NOTE if we continue to see these breaches of the school pool expectations, we will have no choice but to close the school pool for all after hours use. Please remember this is a privilege to the school community and we trust all of our members using the pool are those who have PAID for a school key and are using the pool correctly. Please make contact with the school if you notice anyone using the pool inappropriately. 

Thank you for your co-operation and understanding. We appreciate your support. 

Adam Tamariki 

Tumuaki/ Principal 

10 Dec 2025

Kia Ora Te Paina whaanau, 

It has come to our attention that the pool area and school grounds expectations are not being followed when the school pool is being used. Please be reminded this is a privilege to have a functioning school pool available for the community to enjoy. If we continue to find these expectations and rules being breached we will have no option but to close the pool and not have this facility open anymore during weekends and holiday seasons. 

Pool Expectations 

Only the key holder’s family can use the pool – key holder must be present and keys shall not be shared.
Animals are not permitted in the pool area at any time.
Children primary age and younger must be supervised at all times whilst in the pool area by persons 16 years or older, capable of supervision and lifesaving.

Bombing, horse play, dunking or any actions that could cause harm are not permitted in the pool.
Running in the pool area, especially along the pool lip is not allowed.
No one is to interfere with the filter intakes or the filter baskets.
Lock the school gate as you leave.
Do not use the pool outside the hours of 9.00am – 9.00pm.
The toilet is located inside the school building by Tuatahi (first classroom). The key holder is responsible for demonstrating respect for school property at all times. Please lock the toilet block after use.
Do not peg back the pool gate, changing room or toilet door.
Please bring a personal first aid kit.

Absolutely no consumption of alcohol and no smoking is permitted on Te Paina School grounds at ALL times. No exceptions. 

We would appreciate our community members who are using the pool to please let the school know ASAP if you see anyone breaching the rules or misusing our school property. This is a high trust model and we want to have this facility available for the community. 

Thankj you for your understanding and support. 

Ngaa manaakitanga, 

Adam and the team at Te Paina

10 Dec 2025

Kia Ora all, 

Your child's end of year report should now be available in the "School Talk" App. Instructions on how to view the report was emailed to you last week. 

If you have any further questions please email your child's teacher. 

Ngaa mihi, 

Adam and the team at Te Paina