KURA'S VISION STATEMENT
Nau Mai ki Te Matai - Te Kura ā Iwi o Tapuika
VISION
“To provide quality education that enables our Tamariki to stand confidently in the ever changing world”
MISSION
To work in unity to empower our Tamariki to succeed
Underpinned by Tapuika Tikanga me nga reo o Nga Tupuna
MARAMATAKA / CALENDAR
WHAKAURU / ENROLMENT
NGĀ PĀNUI / NEWSLETTERS
KURA KĀKAHU / UNIFORM
Kaitiakitanga Manaakitanga Tū Rangatira
Whakapono Whanaungatanga
Angie Wihapi - Tumuaki
Principal's Welcome
Nau mai, haere mai.
Ko Rangiuru te Maunga.
Ko Kaituna te Awa.
Ko Tapuika te Iwi.
The history and identity of Te Matai: Te Kura-ā-Iwi ō Tapuika is grounded in the pursuit of a robust and well rounded Education as was the wish of the founding Tapuika kuia and koeke.
This Education is now embedded in Tapuikatanga where the Tapuika identity will be articulated and reflected in the Kura’s environment, planning and daily programmes. Tapuika values are instilled and nurtured in each and every Tauira so that they become proud of who they are and where they come from.
Some of our recent achievements have been:
Participation in Te Arawa Kapa Haka Regionals competitions winning or being placed as Kaitataki Wahine and Kaitataki Tane, moteatea and haka.
Winning WBOP and BOP rippa rugby and touch tournaments.
Top three placings at regional swimming events - Tau 5-8.
Haerenga ki Rarotonga.
BOP representatives in Touch Rugby, Rugby, Netball, Basketball, Golf.
Top 2 AIMS games placings in golf.
Regional representation in athletics.
80% average rate for our tamariki to be achieving at or above in literacy and numeracy each year.
100% average rate for our tamariki to be achieving at or above in Tapuikatanga.
Our tamariki are regularly called upon to lead pohiri at Moko and Tuhourangi and tautoko our paepae and ringawera to carry out duties in the front and back of the marae.
Our kura is one of the oldest in the area and was opened 1 April 1887.
