Te Aroha College
Start of Year 2024
Start of Year 2024 • News • Te Aroha College
Start of Year 2024
Dear Parents, Whanau and Caregivers,
A very warm welcome back to our students, families and whanau who are joining us for the 2024 school year. School Opening The College Office opens for operation on Monday 22nd 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 Wednesday 24th and Thursday 25th January. Rebecca can be contacted on [email protected]
Deans and Leadership
Neil Harray - Principal & Year 13 Dean
Peter Jager - Deputy Principal
Mary Raleigh - Deputy Principal
Terry McArdle - Year 12 Dean
Danielle Gemmell - Year 11 Dean
Alidia Ericsson - Year 10 Dean
Laura Wade - Year 9 Dean
Key Dates for 2024
Monday 22nd January The Te Aroha College Office reopens for 2024
Wednesday 24th and Thursday 25th January - The Senior Leadership Team and the Deans are available for enrolments or any meetings on Wednesday 24th and Thursday 25th January. Please book with Rebecca Johnson - [email protected] - or by phoning 07 884 8625
Friday 26th January - Teachers Only Day
Monday 29th January - Public Holiday Auckland Anniversary Day
Tuesday 30th January - 6.00pm All Year 9 Students, Families and Whanau to attend Formal Welcome and Powhiri. We also invite all new students and their families and whanau from other Year levels to attend this event.
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 new students students joining our college
Wednesday 31st January 8.40am - Year 9 and Year 13 Introduction Day Year 9 and Year 13 students to attend a special Introductory Programme. A BBQ lunch will be provided for Year 9 and Year 13 students. Students need to bring swimming gear, hat, pen, pencil, water bottle and PE Gear. All students need to be in full school uniform.
Thursday 1st February - 8.40am meet outside the Te Aroha College Hall Full school in attendance - assembly at 8.45am then all students attend timetabled classes.
Stationery 2024
The stationery booklet of costs, charges and requirements is attached (see below). 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 beginning with the powhiri on Tuesday 30th January.
If you have any uniform items that your student has outgrown we would appreciate any donations for families experiencing hardship.
Buses
School buses will run at normal times from Wednesday 31st January. Please note the bus company has changed. Please contact Greenline Bus company if you have any questions about bus routes and pick up times on 07 889 7758 or email [email protected]
If your student is no longer planning on coming back this year, please email Rebecca Johnson at [email protected] as soon as possible. Please contact us if you have any further questions or enquiries.
We are looking forward to seeing everyone for a great year of learning!
Neil Harray Principal
