our motto is Quality Education for all
Links and News
Start of School 2010
The school office will be closed from Friday 18th December to Tuesday 26th January 2010. Wednesday 27th January
- All senior students who wish to change options can come in between 9—2pm to see their Dean.
- New enrolments can also come in on this day
Thursday 28th January
- PTA 2nd hand uniform sale 9—1pm
Tuesday 2nd February
- All Year 9 and Year 13 students 8.30am
Wednesday 3rd February
- Senior students option choice changes
- New enrolments 9—2pm
- Year 9 students. 8.30am start
Thursday 4th February
- All students 8.30am. With full uniform and stationery ready to start timetable.
Principal's Message
Quality learning is achieved through co-operation between a student's home and College. The College provides an environment that will emphasise students' achievement through a shared commitment and discipline between the student, the school and the family. Matamata College asks your son and daughter to be part of an atmosphere of achievement; a place where hard work is valued; a community where differences are accepted; a place where students can achieve their best; and an environment where participation and leadership are encouraged.
In order for a student to qualify for study at the next level, satisfactory attendance and work effort is required.
Parents are kept informed about school activities and their student's progress through newsletters, reports, telephone calls and social contact at school activities. Consultation with parents is welcome and an open line/open door policy operates at all times.
Appointments with the principal and staff may be made by contacting the school office on (07) 881 9018.
I look forward to welcoming you to our school.
Glenn Rowsell
PRINCIPAL
Student of the Week
Our student of the week this week is a co-leader of our student Te Wairere Council, Petalla Kapua. Petalla has just finished her year at Matamata College and picked up the prize for top Maori Student at the Gateway Prizegiving. Gateway gives senior students the opportunity to do work experience one day a week. Petalla did her work experience at Matamata Primary School and next year plans to do a teaching degree at Waikato University. Geography is Petalla’s favourite subject and outside the classroom, she has played basketball and been a member of Te Wairere Kapa Haka Roopu.
previous students
BOT News
The Matamata College Board of trustees meet regularly to discuss and plan the future of Matamata College. These are public meetings that anyone with an interest can attend.
The next meting is on Tue 29th September
Alternativly you can read the minutes of the BOT meeting
2009 - Aug Oct Nov Dec
more information
2009 Calendar
The calendar contains details of all the events that will take place in the 2009 school year. Note all details are subject to changeview the calender (updated 6 Dec)
Absences
If a student is absent from school we need to know the details of the absence as soon as possible. Parents need to either phone the Truancy Line on 07 881 9033 on the morning of the absence, or email the attendance office on mereana@matamatacollege.school.nz
Parents are encouraged to register on www.school-links.org.nz, this allows parents to email absences directly to the school and parents are contacted by email or text if the student is absent. Enter the code matamata-parent to access the signing on part of the program.
Lateness
Students arriving after the end of group time must sign in at the Attendance Officer’s office in student reception. Students with genuine reason for lateness should have a note from home. Other students can expect a detention for persistent lateness.
Leave Passes
If you need to visit the dentist or get a hair cut you should arrange it after school or at the weekend. If this is not possible we have the following leave pass system The parent/guardian writes a note explaining the reason and time off necessary (allowing travel time) The student places this note in the box at student reception before group time The attendance officer enters the absence on the computer system and produces a written pass The student carries the pass with them when they leave for the appointment Please try to arrange appointment times so they will not overlap classes.
Sickness & Injuries During the Day
If you become sick or suffer injuries during the school day ask your teacher to let you see Mrs Miles at student reception. In many cases you can rest and recuperate in the sick bay, or receive necessary treatment. In some cases it is necessary for them to go home a parent or guardian is contacted and arrangements made.