Welcome to Te Aroha College and thank you for choosing our school for student's secondary education. We are looking forward to welcoming you to our school community in 2026 and hope the following information will help make the transition to our school a positive one.
The College Office opens for operation on Tuesday 27th 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 29th January. Rebecca can be contacted on [email protected].
Neil Harray - Principal
Peter O'Leary - Deputy Principal
Torina Halford - Deputy Principal
Danielle Gemmell - Year 13 Dean
Alidia Rose - Year 12 Dean
Laura Wade - Year 11 Dean
Arleen McLaren - Year 10 Dean
Danelle Hagan - Year 9 Dean
Monday 26th January - Public Holiday Auckland Anniversary Day
Tuesday 27th January - The Te Aroha College Office reopens for 2026.
Wednesday 28th January - Teacher Only Day
Thursday 29th January - Year 13 Students attending all day
The Senior Leadership Team and the Year Level deans are available via appointment should you wish to meet to discuss any concerns or should students wish to confirm their subjects. Please book with Rebecca Johnson - [email protected] - or by phoning 07 884 8625
Thursday 29th January - Evening Powhiri
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 be 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.
Friday 30th January - 8.40am - Year 9 & Year 13 Introduction Day
Year 9 and Year 13 students to attend all day
Monday 2nd February - 8.40am meet outside the school hall
Full school in attendance - assembly at 8.45am then all students to attend timetabled classes.
Stationery 2026
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 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 Thursday 29h January 2025.
Buses
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]
House System
There are four School Houses: Aotea, Blue; Arawa, Green; Tainui, Yellow; Tokomaru, Red. The school house system is very strong and students will be expected to participate in all house events.
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.
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We are looking forward to seeing everyone for a great year of learning to come.
Neil Harray
Principal
