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TE WHIRINGA TIKA

Our Values
 

Manaakitanga

Me kōrero kia tika ki ngā tāngata katoa 
We show kindness, aroha and feel safe, valued and belonging

 

Kaitiakitanga

Me tiaki tātou ngā taonga o te kura 
We care for our people, our place and our future

Tū Rangatiratanga 

Me tiaki, me manaaki, me tauawhi tātou i runga i te Rangimarie
We uphold our mana and the mana of others

 

NAU MAI, HAERE MAI

Welcome to Maketu School 

We are a vibrant coastal kura in the heart of Maketu, Te Arawa. Our learning is grounded in strong relationships, high expectations and our culture and environment. 

We offer English Medium and Māori Medium learning pathways and a local curriculum that connects our tamariki to the stories, people and places of Maketu.

About Our School

What's happening at Maketu School?

Upcoming Events in October

Wed 7

3:10 - 4:30 pm PLD Hui a Kaiako

7 Oct 2026

Sat 10

Te Kapahaka o Whakaue Kaipapa - Whakanuia Practise

10 Oct 2026 - 11 Oct 2026

Mon 12

Rugby registration due this week Friday

12 Oct 2026

Mon 12

Whanaungatanga 8:55am - 9:20 am

12 Oct 2026

Mon 12

Term 4, Week 1

12 Oct 2026

Wed 14

3:10 - 4:30 pm PLD Hui a Kaiako

14 Oct 2026

Wed 14

Learning Celebration : Hui ā Kura 2 - 2:45pm

14 Oct 2026

Thu 15

MOWS: Ōkurei - In class session_The Rocky Shore 9am

15 Oct 2026

Fri 16

Rugby registration due

16 Oct 2026

Mon 19

Whanaungatanga 8:55am - 9:20 am

19 Oct 2026

Mon 19

Term 4, Week 2

19 Oct 2026

Wed 21

3:10 - 4:30 pm PLD Hui a Kaiako

21 Oct 2026

Thu 22

MOWS: Ōkurei - Field Trip_The Rocky Shore 9am

22 Oct 2026

Fri 23

TPI Years 6 Interviews with Jill Weldon

23 Oct 2026

Mon 26

Rugby commenses

26 Oct 2026

Mon 26

Whanaungatanga 8:55am - 9:20 am

26 Oct 2026

Mon 26

Term 4, Week 3

26 Oct 2026

Wed 28

3:10 - 4:30 pm PLD Hui a Kaiako

28 Oct 2026

Wed 28

Learning Celebration : Hui ā Kura 2 - 2:45pm

28 Oct 2026

Latest Notices

Home Drop offs
22 Sep 2026

Kia Ora Whanau

We have had coms from Whaea Koha,   for the remaining kids that stayed behind will now be getting dropped of at home when they return

 

Nga Mihi

PIE DAY
22 Sep 2026

 

🥧 PIE DAY TOMORROW! 🥧

Kia ora e te whānau,

Just a little reminder that tomorrow is PIE DAY at kura! 😋🥧

There will be NO regular lunches delivered tomorrow, as we are having a special Pie Day instead.

And the best part… the pies are FREE! 🎉🙌

Every tamaiti will get a yummy pie for lunch — so no need to send lunch tomorrow unless your child would like something extra.

Get ready for some pie-licious goodness! 😂🥧❤️

Ngā mihi nui,


Te Kura o Maketū

Tangihanga update
22 Sep 2026

Tēna Koutou e te whānau

 

Just a quick update on the tangihanga plans.

We have been informed the ETA to Pukehina marae has now changed to 2pm.

This will push our schedule time out a little so therefore;

Details are:

Leave Kura at 1:00pm to wait the arrival of Kui Hinepo at 2pm

Note:  The whaikōrero and formalities may go on for more than an hour, which may mean we are returning after 3pm.

We will keep in contact with our front office at any changes of times whilst we are out there.

If you need to collect your child earlier due to other reasons, please let us know.

 

Ngā mihi

 

Koha Gourlay

Tangihanga Āpōpō
21 Sep 2026

Kua waipuke te motu i ngā roimata o te puna aroha mō tō tātou Whaea/Kuia Hinepo Tibble (Whaea Hiria's mum)

Haere, moe mai okioki rā e Kui i te torona o Ihoa.

He pānui anō e tuku atu ki ngā whānau/tauira o te tira haere.

It is with great sadness that we receive news of the passing of our Whaea/Kuia Hinepo Tibble (nee Wiliams).

Our Aroha goes out to Whaea Hiria and her whānau at this time.

Tomorrow a representation of 40 tamariki, kaiako and whānau will travel to Pukehina Marae tomorrow to pay our respects and to give comfort and tautoko to our Principal Hiria Tibble who has lost her Mum early this morning.

We will be leaving Kura at approximately12-12:15pm tomorrow travelling in the Kura Van and Kaiako Private Vehicles. Koro Kahi Hanara will be our respective Kaumatua for this occasion.

We ask tamariki to be wearing black/dark grey/Navy Blue and shoes and a warm jacket, as the wait time could be long. Year 5,6 girls can wear a black skirt if they have one.

If you are able to come with us and provide transport, please let Whaea Koha know in the morning.

If your child has an appointment and can't travel with us, please let us know as soon as you can.

Details are:

Leave Te Kura o Maketu: 12 -12:15pm

Estimated Time of Arrival of Kui Hinepo to Pukehina Marae: 1-2pm

Estimated Time of Return to Maketu Kura: 2:30-3:00pm

NOTE: In these situations there can be delayed plans, please be patient if the above times are slightly delayed.

If you have any pātai, please see Whaea Koha.

Noho ora mai

 

Koha Gourlay

 

 

 

 

 

Week ahead, Week 10
19 Sep 2026

 

Kia ora whānau,

Our Week 10 Calendar is now available! Check out what's happening this week,

Please take a moment to view the calendar in Skool Loop so you don't miss any important events.

Thank you for your continued support. We look forward to another great term of learning together

THANK YOU ALL FOR AN AMAZING TERM 3

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