28 Jan 2026

Kia ora e te whānau,

Ngā mihi mahana o te tau hou Pākeha! Happy New Year!

We can’t wait to welcome our tamariki back for another exciting school year!

Open morning - Tuesday, 3 February from 9:00am to 11:00am. Come along and meet your teacher and take a look at your classroom for 2026.

Class Lists: We will have our class lists on the side windows of the school office. We will be in the office to help you and your tamariki find their class if they are unsure.

We are also open all day for new enrolments. We have capacity for tamariki from Year 1 to Year 6.

Here are some important reminders to help everyone start the year smoothly:
First Day: School starts on Wednesday, 4 February at 8:55am. We look forward to seeing all our tamariki bright and ready for learning!
Breakfast Club: Our Breakfast Club will be open from 8:15am in the Whānau Room. Everyone welcome.

Stationery: Our Board of Trustees will supply stationery to all our tamariki again this year, free to everyone from their first day.
Sun Safety: Term 1 is sunhat season! Please ensure your child brings a named sunhat every day. Remember - No sunhat, then you will be asked to stay in the shade. It is also a good idea to apply sun block before heading off to school.
School Lunches:
Day 1: Our marae style hot school lunches start from Wednesday, 4 February. 
From Monday, 9 February Fruit in Schools begins again, so students will have fresh fruit available at school.
Other Reminders:
- Please make sure all belongings, including hats, water bottles, and clothing, are clearly named.
- Check your emails, Skool Loop app and our Facebook page for updates and notices throughout the term.

Ngā mihi nui

Whaea Shell and Taitā Central School Staff

5 Dec 2025

Kia ora e te whānau,

As you are probably aware, recent changes to the Education and Training Act have removed the explicit requirement for School Boards to give effect to Te Tiriti o Waitangi. This was discussed at our School Board meeting on Monday night and, as a result of that, we would like to share the following statement and attached letter with you.

We would like to reassure families and whānau that, while this legislative shift has occurred, our commitment to our Vision and school’s values remains unchanged. This includes a commitment and dedication to honouring Te Tiriti.

Our policies, practices and everyday actions will continue to reflect the principles of Te Tiriti as they always have.

 

Ngā mihi nui

 

Michelle Picard 

Tumuaki/Principal

Taitā Central School Board

TCS-Te-Tiriti-commitment-Letter-to-our-School-Community-Nov-2025.pdf