School Opening

The College Office opens for operation on Monday 20th January. Rebecca Johnson is available via email to make appointments should Parents or Caregivers need to meet with the leadership team who will be available on Thursday 23rd January. Rebecca can be contacted on rjohnson@tacol.nz

Deans and Leadership

Neil Harray - Principal

Peter O'Leary - Deputy Principal

Terry McArdle - Year 13 Dean

Danielle Gemmell - Year 12 Dean

Alidia Ericsson - Year 11 Dean

Laura Wade - Year 10 Dean

Arleen McLaren - Year 9 Dean

Key Dates for 2025

Monday 20th January

The Te Aroha College Office reopens for 2025.

Thursday 23rd January

The Senior Leadership Team and the deans are available for enrolments or any meetings. Please book with Rebecca Johnson - rjohnson@tacol.nz - or by phoning 07 884 8625

Friday 24th January - Teacher Only Day

Monday 27th January - Public Holiday Auckland Anniversary Day

Tuesday 28th January - 9:00am - 1:00pm Year 13 in school

Tuesday 28th January - 6.00pm

All new students, Families and Whanau to attend Formal Welcome and Powhiri.

Formal Welcome and Powhiri for all our new students and families and new staff and families in the Te Aroha College Hall. School uniform is to worn by all attending students

* All attendees please be ready at the main College entrance at 5.45pm

* BBQ and refreshments to follow

This event allows our families to meet all the staff and senior students who will support our Year 9 students in their first year of College.

Wednesday 29th January 8.40am - Year 9 and Year 13 Introduction Day

Year 9 and Year 13 students to attend a special Introductory Programme.

Thursday 30th January - 8.40am meet outside the Te Aroha College Hall

Full school in attendance - assembly at 8.45am then all students to attend timetabled classes.

Stationery 2025

The stationery booklet of costs, charges and requirements is attached to support students to get set up for the year. A hard copy can be picked up from the school office when open. Please contact the Dean or Rebecca Johnson if support is required with either uniform or stationery.

Uniform

Uniform items can be purchased at Harry's Menswear & Surf - 226 Thames Street, Morrinsville. We expect all students to arrive in full uniform.

Buses

School buses will run at normal times from Wednesday 29th January. Please contact Greenline Bus company if you have any questions about bus routes and pick up times on 07 889 7758 or email travel@greenlinemotors.co.nz

Please contact us if you have any further questions or enquiries. Further information will be sent over the coming weeks that relates specifically to the requirements for each year level programme.

Senior Students NCEA Results and Timetables

To review your NCEA results, level, and any course endorsements, as well as your timetable, please visit the Parent Portal at https://tearoha.school.kiwi/.

Please follow us on Facebook to see any updates and reminders.

We are looking forward to seeing everyone for a great year of learning to come.

Neil Harray

Principal