Matarau School Board Elections 2025
In September we will be holding our 3 yearly Board elections.
The Board is responsible for the governance of the school and we meet twice a term. There is usually some reading to do before the meeting, and occasionally there are other school events to attend. You can find more general information about school boards here: https://www.tewhakaroputanga.org.nz/about-us/what-are-school-boards
If you have any questions or would like to chat feel free to contact any current Parent Representatives, or email
Board Goals
- The school aims to nurture
- Excellence in literacy and numeracy
- A commitment to personal bests
- Values and work habits which are integral to effective learning and to life beyond school
- The purposeful integration of ICT
- Partnership between home and school
- Success for all students
- Good environmental awareness and practices
- Physical education as a component of well-being and to provide opportunities to develop
Charter in Summary Form (Outcomes) NAG 1 | Strategic Priorities
- Community Values
- Personal responsibility for our work and actions
- Pursuit of our best in all that we do
- Commitment to a life long work ethic
- Promotion of a positive self-image
- Promotion of positive interpersonal relationships
- Importance of physical education as a component of well-being
- Good environmental practices
- Recognition of the value of a rural lifestyle
- Self-management and goal setting skills
- Critical, creative and caring thinking skills
- Values such as caring, determination, compassion and forgiveness
- Positive interaction and respect for difference
- Opportunities to value a rural lifestyle and interact with people from other communities
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