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What is a State Integrated School

New Zealand parents wanting to send their children to school, enjoy the choice of sending them to a State School, a State Integrated School or a private school. The main differences between the three are funding and ownership of the property.All three schools receive operational funding from the Government for their day to day operations, and as well both State and State Integrated Schools receive staff salary funding.State school properties are owned and funded by the Government, however the St...

Friends & Founders Day Dinner 2024 followed by AGM

Come along and enjoy a meal and fellowship with our school family. The food is on us. Click/tap here to order your family meals....

Keeping on growing

Minute secretary wanted - Help needed for Friends & Founders Day prayer breakfast and free dinner - Proprietor Board designated seats on the School Board - How to nominate a Proprietor Board Trustee and closing deadline...

Notice of election and call for nominations

The Peria Christian Education Inc annual Proprietor Board election is under way.Being a Proprietor Board Trustee is an important role that needs people with a range of skills and experiences, to oversee the provision and major maintenance of the school property, and to monitor the delivery of the school’s Special Christian Character.  This is an exciting role, and you are asked to consider who, including yourself, should become part of this team, which is at the heart of the school.Nomina...

Schools out... it's the end of term one

We are saying a big thankyou to our school family for their support throughout this term. The year has started off well both in the classroom and with lots of sporting achievements happening outdoors. We kick off term 2 with school camp and we are looking forward to seeing you all there for the Sunday evening picnic. A reminder that camp starts at 4.00PM on Sunday, the 28th of April when you can arrive and set your children up in their cabins. Parents are encouraged to bring your own ...

The school roll continues to grow

With the roll numbers hitting over 95% capacity the Board has now implemented an enrolment plan as per their enrolment policy. This means we have activated our enrolment scheme for the last positions available for this year. At this stage, because of other already accepted enrolments, we have just two places that have opened up and become available for the rest of this year. Both of these are preference positions which means they can only go to Christian families. (Preference Positions Explained...

4 1/2 year old School Prep Programme

Matamata Christian School is proud to announce the return of their 4 1/2 year old programme to help children prepare for school. Each Thursday between 8:50 - 10:50AM we are running a programme to include future school students in our Junior class.Children will transition and begin to develop an understanding of:What the difference is between school and pre-schoolWhat learning looks likeWhat happens at school when we are learningestablishing routineshow to make new friendsWe have a...

New Pre Enrolment Process

Matamata Christian School has experienced a significant roll increase up 30% on last year, and the demand continues to grow.To streamline enrolments, the school has implemented a new online Pre Enrolment ProcessThe pre enrolment process is for families who are new to the school and do not have other children already enrolled. The enrolment process begins by submitting a completed pre enrolment application,Submitted forms are directed to the School office. Applicants will be contac...

Welcome back to school in 2024

On this, the first day of school 2024, we wish everyone a big welcome back to our school family of families, and we acknowledge the efforts of a past student Sophia Wilkinson for the design of the count down images. If you are a new family to the school you are welcome to meet with other parents at Parent Connect every second Tuesday at 9AM starting 20th February. Also look out for the MCS Sports Academy running every Thursday starting at 3.15PM. This is another parent lead initiative devel...

Welcome back to school in 2024

Christmas break is a long time and children seem to spring up during it. Perhaps a quick check for fitting might be in order. For your convenience, the uniform shop is open Wednesday 24th and Thursday  25th between 10.00AM and 2.00PM....

Schools out for Summer '23

.......and what a spectacular end of year it was packed into a final two weeks with many highlights. Before we give you a sneak peek into next year, it is fitting to thank our school family for their support throughout. It's been a good year with considerable growth and many changes, and we are expecting more of the same in 2024.Back to school for us is Wednesday 31st January, rapidly followed in February by Waitangi Day on Tuesday the 6th, Sports Academy starting on Wednesday the 8th, the Road ...

Attendance Dues are changing in 2024

The school recognises that many families are struggling and we intend to remain being one of the cheapest Christian schools in the country to attend. Equally, the school is facing financial pressures too with the increase in costs in maintenance, resources and providing outstanding staff.From 2024 the basic Attendance Dues (AD's) will remain the same at $720 for the first child and $480 for the next. However, they will now be capped from there. This means all families will now only be charged fo...

Proprietor Board Middle School Project

At a PCE board meeting several months ago, the matter of expansion of Matamata Christian School to Years 9 and 10 (a Middle School) was tabled.  This was then further discussed at the recent AGM.  Wider association membership and school community opinion on the idea of a Middle School was canvassed via a survey.  Survey results indicated widespread support for considering a middle school expansion. Respondents were invited to provide reasons for (or against) supporting a Midd...

Middle School Survey Thankyou

A big thank you to the many school families who responded to our middle school survey. The survey is now closed and the results are being collated. This may take several weeks and we will advise you of the outcome as soon as we can. ...

Middle school proposal survey

A long time dream of many who have been involved with the growth  of Matamata Christian School has been the addition of a middle school to accommodate years 9 and 10 students. There has been a recent increase of interest in the matter, so the Proprietor Board has decided to investigate this possibility.The Board is seeking feedback from the school and broader community. You are invited to give us your thoughts through the feedback form. Please note that you are not making any commitments wi...

Friends & Founders Day Dinner 2023 followed by AGM

The food is free and to help us get our catering just right please click here to order your dinner. (Link no longer active)...

Looking forward to 2023

2022 has been an exciting and stimulating year at Matamata Christian School as we have continued to grow and further the achievement of our students. We are looking forward to adventures in learning for our returning and new students in 2023.For new enrolments and other inquiries the school office will be open from Monday 23rd of February and the first day of school is Wednesday 1st of February 2023 at 8.50AM.The uniform shop will be open between 10.00AM and 2.00PM on Tuesday 24th January and Th...

Reconnecting

Maybe one thing that Covid has taught us is that we value relationships and they are important for our wellbeing.In the past here at Matamata Christian School we have enjoyed a close community and often come together and enjoyed each others company during events and activities. However, while for the most part we were able to keep in touch with each other during Covid, distancing and isolation also kept us apart.Well that's about to change. A number of school parents have got together and create...

Parent Connect

A number of school parents have got together and created a new parents connect group which meets fortnightly in the school library. This is an opportunity for parents to get together and enjoy a time of community together. The next get together will be on Tuesday the 22nd November between 8.50 and 10.00 AM. Come and enjoy tea and coffee together and meet other school families. Pre-schoolers are very welcome....

Peria Christian Education Inc 2022 AGM

Peria Christian Education Inc notice of AGM to be held at 3.00pm Thursday 17th November 2022If you are unable to attend the AGM please TENDER YOUR APOLOGIES HERE. (Link no longer active)...

Oxford pie fundraiser

Matamata Christian School is renown for the love, care and attention that our teachers and staff provide for your children every day.Support our teachers through the provision of professional development, resources, scholarships, up to date IT systems and much more through our Oxford pie fundraiser.SHOP NOW  or  MAKE A DONATION (Links no longer active)Please note, orders are welcome until midnight Tuesday 26th October. Orders MUST&...

Notice of Election & AGM 2022

An election is being held to fill five vacancies on the Peria Christian Education Inc (PCE) Proprietor Board. PCE is the Proprietor (owner) of the Matamata Christian School property, holds the Integration Agreement with the Crown and is the guardian of the schools Special Christian Character. Being a Proprietor Board Member is an important and exciting Governance role at the heart of our educational group, and you are asked to consider who, including yourself, should be...

You are invited to participate in our new "GETTING READY FOR SCHOOL" programme

Each Wednesday morning from 8:50 AM – 10:50 AM we are holding a ‘Getting Ready for School’ programme for Four and a Half-Year-Olds from the Matamata Community to help them in the transition from preschool or kindy to the classroom.  The first session starts on Wednesday the 17th of August. Please note a parent needs to be onsite while our children are here. As part of our investment into you as a parent, for the first four weeks during these sessions we will be running our very popula...

Covid response to the RED traffic light setting

Over the past two years Covid has created disruption to how schools ‘normally’ run and Matamata Christian School has been no exception.  We would like to take the time to inform our school community of our preparedness for moving forward as Covid impacts us again, in 2022.   As a school, we are focusing on four areas: safety, wellbeing, community connection and student progress. We recognise that our students want to learn and remain connected with their teachers and peers. As...

Peria Christian Education Inc 2021 AGM

Welcome to the Peria Christian Education Incorporation 2021 AGM. Covid-19 continues to disrupt our daily lives and we were again unable to hold our normal Friends and Founders Day activities.  This year we are not holding the AGM but instead of your physical appearance at an AGM, the board has decided to circulate the meeting reports and information and provide for online voting on the meeting resolutions. Please take a few minutes to read this report and tap or click here to vote on the re...