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Policies & Procedures

Policies & Procedures

NAU MAI, HAERE MAI  ...  WELCOME TO TAITA CENTRAL SCHOOL

 Whakatauki - Ki te kotahi kākaho, ka whati: ki te Kāpuia, e kore e whati.
When we stand alone we are vulnerable; but together we are unbreakable.

 

 Kia ora, Talofa Lava, Kia Orana, Bula Vinaka, Malo e lelei, Malo ni, Fakatalofa atu, Namaste, Mingalaba, Kumusta, Marhaba, Sawatdee, Xin chào, Choum, Reap, Sour, Assalamu alaikum, Hello, Greetings!


It is a privilege to be the Tumuaki/Principal of Taitā Central School. Our kura sits in the heart of Taitā and by building strong relationships,working in partnership with our local community and offering purposeful, real-world, authentic learning experiences through our rich classroom teaching and learning programmes, delivered by experienced staff, we are able to equip our ākonga/students with the knowledge and skills to be the best they can be. Taitā Central School provides an inclusive environment where our tamariki have a strong sense of belonging and where we focus on their academic, cultural, physical, social and emotional needs.

Our school has an open door policy, where we invite you to come and see our place in action anytime. I look forward to meeting you soon!

Whaea Shell / Michelle Picard 

Tumuaki/Principal

2023 Massey University Wānanga Nohinohi Te Kunenga/Children's University Graduates
Whanau Fun Night in February – Whakawhanaungatanga 

 

Ahi / Fire
Ao / Earth
Hau Takiwa / Air
Wai / Water

What's happening at Taita Central School?

Upcoming Events in August

Fri 7

The NED Show 2pm start

7 Aug 2026

Mon 10

Curriculum Insights External Assessment

10 Aug 2026 - 11 Aug 2026

Mon 10

Board of Trustees meeting

10 Aug 2026

Tue 11

Pōhutukawa Whānau visit to Walter Nash

11 Aug 2026

Wed 12

Curriculum Insights External Assessment

12 Aug 2026

Fri 14

TCS Assembly – 10:00am all welcome

14 Aug 2026

Mon 17

Tongan Language Week

17 Aug 2026

Mon 17

Mid-Year Reports are sent home

17 Aug 2026

Tue 18

Parent/Teacher Interviews

18 Aug 2026 - 19 Aug 2026

Tue 25

Study Centre Trip to Shona McFarlane

25 Aug 2026

Fri 28

Kowhai Whānau Games Afternoon

28 Aug 2026

Fri 28

TCS Assembly – 10:00am all welcome

28 Aug 2026

Latest Notices

Ned Show Yo-yo
7 Aug 2026

Good morning

Today at school we are holding the Ned Show - Ned's Resiliency Ride. 

This show is put on for free. In return they asked that we sell yo-yos at the school with the money going back to them to help cover the cost of the show. You are under no obligation to buy the yo-yos however.

I have attached an order form for the yo-yos which also has more information about the show. Students will come home with a paper copy also.

Yo-yo's will be on sale from next week Monday 10 August until Thursday 20 August.

If you would like to buy a yo-yo please fill out the details on the sheet and return it to the school office. You can either pay cash (preferably the correct amount of money) or you can pay buy internet banking (if you could put on the order form that you paid by Internet Banking).
Account details are as follows:

Account Name: Taita Central School Board

Account Number: 12-3478-0003167-00

Particulars: Child's First Name
Code: Child's Last Name
Reference: Ned yoyo


I am sure you children will tell you all about the show when they get home today!

Have a great weekend.

Kind regards

Erin

 

3030260807094007NedShow.pdf

Lucky Book Club Issue 5 - Orders close this Friday 07 August (9am)
5 Aug 2026

Good morning

All children have been given the brochure for Lucky Book Club Issue 5.  If you wish to order please do so by putting completed order form & money in an envelope and hand it in to the school office.  LAST DAY FOR ORDERS IS THIS FRIDAY 07 AUGUST at 9AM.

Have a good day and try to stay warm.

Kind regards

Erin

Parent Teacher Interviews - CC from Taita Central School
31 Jul 2026

Good morning

Below is the link to book in a Parent Teacher Interview. These are being held Tuesday 18 August and Wednesday 19 August. School will finish at the normal time on both of these days. We would love all parents/caregivers to book a time in.

https://www.console.skoolloop.com/interviews/24458/

You can also book the interview through the bookings page on Skool Loop. If you have any issues booking a time in please either email Erin admin@taitacentral.school.nz or give the office a call 5677214.

When coming the interview if you could please bring your child with you and also their school report so their teacher can talk through the report and explain the new progress descriptors. 

Kind regards

Erin

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