Welcome to Matamata College
Tena Koutou katoa Nau mai haere mai ki te kura tuarua o Matamata Our school aims to give every student the highest quality education experience – hence our mission statement “Quality Education for All.” The college enjoys positive support from the community. It serves and prides itself in offering quality opportunities in academic, social, sporting and cultural fields for its students. We provide learning programmes and opportunities for every student to reach their potential, and grow into responsible, positive contributing citizens who are confident, connected, actively involved lifelong learners ready to take on the 21st century. We are incredibly proud of our school and the consistent high levels of success our students enjoy at school and when they leave Matamata College. I invite you to explore this website and find out more about Matamata College and we would welcome the opportunity to meet with you personally.
Julie Bain, PRINCIPAL
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New Deputy Principal Appointment.
On behalf of the Matamata Board of Trustees, we would like to announce the completion of our Deputy Principal appointment process.
Firstly, the Board would like to take this opportunity to thank Wendy Davidson for her outstanding service in the Acting Deputy Principal’s role. She has helped to maintain stability in the school during a time of great transition, and we thank her for her huge commitment to Matamata College and skilled leadership over the past year.
As we have previously communicated, the Deputy Principal appointment process is rigorous and thorough. The role is clearly defined, and a list of person specifications and core competencies established. It is these criteria which we use to guide our selection process.
Our Deputy Principal Appointment Committee comprised our Principal, Julie Bain, along with parent representatives including iwi representation, and a staff representative. We were again guided by experienced consultant, Wayne Gribble.
Pleasingly, we had a very strong field of applicants, who represented themselves, their schools and their whaanau with mana. We are very proud to announce Nick Bryant as the new Deputy Principal of Matamata College. Nick was the standout applicant in a strong field. We feel Nick will engage with and fit into our school environment and community extremely well. We look forward to welcoming Nick and his family to Matamata College!
Please see below for a brief bio from Nick.
Julie Bain, Principal, Matamata College.
Craig Alexander, Chairperson, Matamata College Board of Trustees.
Ko Mangakahia te awa, ko Whatatiri te maunga, ko Nga Puhi me Ngati Whatua nga iwi. Kia ora koutou, I am Nick Bryant. I grew up in rural Northland and moved to the mighty Waikato for university and, essentially, stayed here since. I am married to Hannah (a school guidance counsellor) and we have a 2 year old daughter, May Aroha Bryant.
I am currently Head of Science at Hillcrest High School, having held the roles of Acting Assistant Principal, Deans’ Administrator, Dean, Assistant Dean and Head of Biology. I was also one of the inaugural Across-School Leaders in the Hillcrest Kaahui Ako.
I am passionate about equity and excellence in education. To me this means that our students achieve the best that they possibly can and that all students have the opportunity and support needed to succeed.
When I am not teaching, I like football, fishing and spending time with my family. I look forward to joining Matamata College and getting to know the community and the students.
Nga mihi nui kia koutou
Yay, we are so blessed right now with the best of the best at Matamata College. Wendy Davidson has been the most supportive, proactive listener and do'er, Thankyou Wendy. I'm personally having a blast seeing the literacy progress our students are making. Such an empowering supportive environment with the students benefiting.
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We had an extremely positive and enjoyable school assembly yesterday, much of which focused on Matariki.
The video linked to this post was played, while Whaea Jordene also outlined the significance of Matariki and our principal, Julie Bain, spoke about what Matariki means to her personally.
In addition, the Year 13 students in our Senior Executive organised a range of events to celebrate Matariki throughout the week. These included a lunchtime inter-House Ki o Rahi competition, a free sausage sizzle and the making of flax flowers.
Twinkling in the winter sky just before dawn, Matariki (the Pleiades) signals the beginning of the new year in the Māori lunar calendar. For Māori, the appearance of Matariki heralds a time of remembrance, joy and peace. It is a time for communities to come together and celebrate. We trust that you will all enjoy a happy and peaceful long weekend with your whānau.
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What's coming up
Term Dates 2022
Term 1 – 2 February (Year 9) to 14 April
3 February (Year 10-13) to 14 April
Term 2 – 2 May to 8 July
Term 3 – 25 July to 30 September
Term 4 – 17 October to 13 December
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