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ABOUT USNestled in a pretty valley close to Mercer village, approx 3 kilometres from SH1, Te Paina Primary School is situated in a picturesque rural setting. |
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Kia Ora, Talofa Lava, Kia Orana, Malo e lelei and warm greetings to you all.
My name is Adam Tamariki and I am very proud to be serving as the Principal of Te Paina School. We are an amazing Year 1-8 rural school situated in the heart of the Mercer community. We have a fantastic team who are passionate about our tamariki and making learning fun and engaging. Our akonga are actively engaged in their learning journey. We encourage our students to explore, discover and lead their learning through hands on experiences and a range of learning opportunities. Please come and visit us at Te Paina. We would very much love to have you be a part of our learning community here at Te Paina School.
Adam Tamariki
Principal | Tumuaki
28 Apr 2026
Kia Orana all,
Whaea Cecilia will be running the Te Paina Breakfast Club every morning from 8:00 to 8:25am. All children will need to have permmission to attend. Permission forms can be collected from the reception desk at the School Office.
Any further questions please email Whaea Cecilia - islandblock25@gmail.com
Ngaa manaakitanga,
Whaea Cecilia
ATTENDANCE UPDATE
Week 1 Attendance Results - Well done Tuatahi!
Our 'Every Day Matters' results from the Ministry of Education. You will see the amazing increase from the same time last year. A huge shift whaanau - well done. Let's keep up the amazing mahi.
Every day counts - How can whaanau support our tamariki to ensure every day counts at school.
Let's keep up these amazing numbers whaanau. See you all tomorrow.
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We are at Maramarua see you soon
Kia Ora all,
Whaea Haley has informed us that due to unexpected traffic, students are now due back at school by 5:30pm.
We will keep you updated if anything changes.
Ngaa manaakitanga,
Team Te Paina
Kia Ora all,
Whaea Haley has confirmed they have left Tauranga and are due back at school by 4:45pm at the latest.
Ngaa manaakitanga,
Team Te Paina
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