15 Jun 2026

Kia ora whaanau, 

 

We are still trying to find some help with transporting 2 students from the Meremere Village to School and back, each day. 

 

If you have spare seats in your car and are able to help with any morning drop offs or afternoon pick ups (even if it is just one or two days) - please let me know ASAP. 

 

Thank you for your support.

Ngaa mihi, 

Whaea Bonnie 

bonnie@tepaina.school.nz 

15 Jun 2026

Kia Ora Te Paina whaanau, 

Wow - we are at Week 9 already! A reminder we have this week and two more weeks after this week to go. This term is 11 weeks and we finish school on Friday 3rd July. 

Upcoming events and reminders for this week: 

Wednesday

• Year 7-8 students are at Maramarua School for Technology 
• Tuatoru students (including the Year 6 students in Harakeke) will be attending Trees for Survival Planting Day up Koheroa Road from the school. More information will be sent from Whaea Haley tomorrow to prepare for the day. Students need to be wearing closed toe shoes for both Technology and those attending the Tree Planting Day. We will let you know if there is a change in the day due to weather. 

Friday

• WEAR YELLOW FOR HAROLD DAY - Students can wear anything yellow to support the work the Life Education Trust do in our schools across the country. Please bring a GOLD COIN donation to support the cause. Collections will be taken and we will send these on to the Life Ed Trust. 
• Tuatoru class visit to the Mercer Museum tbc - Whaea Fiona is planning a visit for Tuatoru classroom down to the Mercer Museum during the day this Friday. As soon as details are finalised we will let those students know. 

Have a blessed week whaanau - Go the CHIEFS in Wellington this weekend! 

Ngaa manaakitanga, 

Adam and the team at Te Paina

 

 

 

11 Jun 2026

Kia Ora all, 

Students can wear their favourite pyjamas to school tomorrow to celebrate National PJ Day. 

NO GOLD COIN DONATION REQUIRED - However, can we encourage you to donate a pair of pyjamas through the Kindness Collective at The Warehouse stores around the country? It's a good way to give to those in need if you can. 

Ngaa manaakitanga, 

Team Te Paina 

10 Jun 2026

Kia ora whaanau, 

 

We are on the hunt for someone to help us transport 2 students to and from school, from the Meremere village. 

If you have some spare seats and are willing to help transport these 2 students, please email me or come to see me ASAP. 

 

We are always grateful for our Te Paina whaanau and the support this community gives. 

 

Ngaa mihi, 

Whaea Bonnie 

8 Jun 2026

Kia Ora whaanau, 

Unfortunately there is a problem with our landline and we are awaiting a new internet based phone to be installed. 

If you need anything urgently please email office@tepaina.school.nz today and tomorrow. You can also call Anne (up until 1pm) on 021 416 618. 

Wednesday onwards please email haley@tepaina.school.nz OR principal@tepaina.school.nz. 

We will let you know when our new phones are up and running. 

Thank you for your understanding. 

Team Te Paina