Our stationery requirement lists are loaded on to OfficeMax  at myschool.co.nz.  We’ve found this is the easiest way for you to purchase your child’s stationery.  All you will need to do is simply search for our school, select your child's class lists and follow the instructions on the website.  Buying through OfficeMax MySchool also earns Rewards for our school which we can redeem for much needed educational supplies, equipment for our classrooms or for students in need.

We have an optional school uniform at Te Ao Mārama. You can place orders for these at the office. 

Students representing our school at various sporting or cultural activities are encouraged to wear a Te Ao Mārama sport top. These can be hired from the office. You are required to pay a small bond at the time of hiring, which is fully refunded when the sport top is returned to school in clean and working order.  

Our school day starts at 8:40am and concludes at 2:30pm. Students are welcome on site from 8am.

Timetable

8am - Children welcome on site

8:20 - Families and students welcome in learning communities

8:40 - Whānau Time (Learning Block 1)

8:55am - Learning Block 1 continues

10:40 - Morning Tea

11:10 - Learning Block 2

12:30 - Lunch

1:15 - Learning Block 3

2:15 Whānau Time

2:30 Finish

From time to time there will be a number of ‘extra’ activities not covered in the standard curriculum such as the cost of performances and camps. As part of enrolling your child at Te Ao Mārama School you will be asked to pay these charges. 

The school donations are set by the Board each year, and are very important for the successful funding of a large number of activities at school.  The school donation makes activities possible that government funding is not able to address.  Currently the fee is set at $140.00 for the first child in a family, $120 for the second, and capped at $330 for larger families.  The donation can be paid in full at the beginning of the year or on a term-by-term basis and is tax deductible. 

All unnamed, unclaimed clothing is kept in the learning areas it is found.  Should your child have missing clothing please check there first.  We highly encourage parents to name their children’s clothing clearly as we are happy to return any found clothing which can be identified. Unclaimed and unnamed clothing is donated to charity at the end of each term. 

All Te Ao Mārama School Policies and Procedures can be accessed through our online provider School Docs. Each term various policies will be reviewed and you will be asked to provide feedback on these. Notifications and instruction reminders will be published in the school newsletter.

1. Visit the website http://teaomarama.schooldocs.co.nz/1893.htm 

2. Enter the username (teaomarama) and password (inspire).

3. Follow the link to the relevant policy as listed.

4. Read the policy.

5. Click the Policy Review button at the top right-hand corner of the page.

6. Select the reviewer type "Parent".

7. Enter your name (optional).

8. Submit your ratings and comments.

If you don't have internet access, school office staff can provide you with printed copies of the policy and a review form. 

Positive partnerships between home and school enhance student learning. When you enroll your child/ren please indicate on the form how you would like to contribute towards their learning. Involvement options include trips, camps, Friends of the School (PTA) or being involved in the learning communities sharing your skills and expertise.