Excitement is in the air!

Our team are beyond excited to welcome your child back to Taumata School on Monday, February 3rd. We hope your summer has been filled with joy, relaxation, and special moments with whānau and friends.

As we step into another exciting school year, we do so with open arms, warm hearts, and a deep sense of excitement.

A very special welcome to all the new whānau joining our Taumata community—we are thrilled you’ve chosen our kura for your child’s learning journey!

Returning to school is an exciting time, but we know it can also bring a few nerves. Here are some simple ways to support your child as they transition into 2025:

Routines... Routines: Gradually reintroduce school bedtime and morning routines to help with a smooth start.
Lots of Talk: Encourage open conversations about returning to school. Listen, reassure, and highlight the exciting moments ahead.
Get Ready Together: Let your child help choose their stationery and uniform—this builds excitement and a sense of ownership.
Reconnect with School: If possible, visit the school before the first day or explore together once they’ve started.
Celebrate Growth: Reflect on last year’s achievements and set positive expectations for 2025.
Set Goals: Encourage your child to set personal learning goals—whether it’s making new friends, trying a new activity, or stepping outside their comfort zone. Reflect on those aspects discussed at our goal setting hui!
Stay Positive: Focus on the fun parts of school—seeing friends, engaging in cool lessons, and discovering new passions!
Healthy Habits Matter: Prioritise good sleep, nutritious meals, and physical activity for overall well-being.
Stay Involved: Join whānau hui, engage with school events, and be an active part of your child’s learning journey.

Attend school everyday: Remember that we need your child at school for EVERY HOUR of EVERY SCHOOL DAY. The nature of the new curriculum requirements means that every lesson builds on the day before. The structured reading, writing and maths mastery approaches are sequential... and a missed lesson means that newly introduced learning might be missed.

We can't wait to see our learners’ smiles, hear their laughter, and watch them thrive in 2025! Let’s make this year one filled with curiosity, connection, and incredible learning - Empowered to learn; Empowered for life!