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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
25 Apr 2026
28 Apr 2026
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
Kia Ora all,
REMINDERS FOR WEEK 2
No School Monday 27th April - ANZAC Day Holiday Observed
No School Tuesday 28th April - MOE Curriculum Teacher Only Day - School CLOSED for instruction.
School reopens as normal on Wednesday 29th April at 8:30am.
Ngaa manaakitanga,
Team Te Paina
Kia Ora Te Paina whaanau,
Please see an important announcement from our Presiding Member - Cecilia Heta in regard to our Tumuaki - Principal.
Ngaa mihi,
Cecilia Heta
Presiding Member
Te Paina School Board of Trustees
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