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Report an absence
Please advise us if your child is not able to be at school for any reason, it is a Ministry of Education requirement that we record all absences with the reason for the absence. To let us know dates and reason for absence you can:
- Call the office on 07 825 8140
- Text us on 027 488 9421
- Email attendance@raglanarea.school.nz
- Record their absence on our School App Helix (click here for how to access)
If your child arrives at school after 8:50 am they will need to sign in at the office otherwise it may be recorded as an absence. If your child is not at school we may call or send a text message to let you know.
If your child is taking an absence of more than 3 days please email attendance@raglanarea.school.nz with details.
Term Dates
Term One 2026
Thursday 5th February
Year 11, 12 and 13 Course Selection
Friday 6th February
Waitangi Day Public Holiday
Monday 9th February
All Students First Day Back at school
Thursday 2nd April
Last Day of Term
Term Two 2026
Monday 20th April
First Day of Term
Monday 27th April
Anzac Day Public Holiday
Friday 29th May
Teacher Only Day
Monday 1st June
King’s Birthday Public Holiday
Friday 3rd July
Last Day of Term
Term Three 2026
Monday 20th July
First Day of Term
Friday 11th September
Teacher Only Day
Friday 25th September
Last Day of Term
Term Four 2026
Monday 12th October
Start of Term 4
Monday 26th October
Labour Day Public Holiday
Tuesday 15th December 12pm
End of Term
Student Dress Code & Uniform
Please click here to see our student dress code. Raglan Area School is a non-uniform school. We encourage students to express their individuality while dressing appropriately for learning and participation in school life. A Raglan Area School PE top is compulsory from years 7-13 for PE. These can be purchased from iAthletic. If you are unsure of your student’s house this can be found on Helix or by contacting the school office. They are also available for Kura Teina and are expected to be worn when representing the school offsite.
Stationery
Year 0 – 6 School will make stationery available for all Year 0 – 6 Students) so there is no need to purchase any stationery for students in these year groups. We thank the Bain family at Raglan 4 Square for sponsoring this stationery. Years 7 – 13 – Families will need to purchase stationery. It is available to purchase from Office Max. If you wanted purchase stationery elsewhere the lists of required stationery are below. Please note that we do not sell this stationery at school.
Office Max Stationery
Years 7 & 8
DOWNLOAD
Years 9 & 10
DOWNLOAD
Year 11
DOWNLOAD
Years 12 & 13
DOWNLOAD
Enrol your child
Please contact the school office to talk about enrolling your child. You can do this by calling 07 825 8140 and talking to Sue Millward (Student Secretary) or by emailing office@raglanarea.school.nz. Once you have registered you will be contacted to arrange a meeting with the relevant school leader, where you can collect enrolment forms. You will need to provide a birth certificate or passport for your child alongside proof of their immunisations if they are immunised. If you are enrolling a new entrant student please do this about a term in advance of you wishing for them to start school so that the school can plan transition visits.
School Zoning
Years 0-8 school is zoned unless attending Te Rōpū Aroha ki Te Reo Māori Immersion Unit.
Year 1–8
The development and operation of enrolment schemes is undertaken under authority granted under Schedule 20 of the Education and Training Act 2020, which describes the basis on which the Secretary’s powers in relation to enrolment schemes will be exercised.
Home Zone
All students who live within the home zone described below (and shown on the map) shall be eligible to enrol at the school.
The zone includes areas to the north and south of Raglan Harbour / Whaingaroa.
- To the south of Raglan Harbour / Whaingaroa, the zone begins at 808 Whaanga Road
(1109 Whaanga Road is not included). From 808 Whaanga Road the boundary extends west to the coast, and follows the coast north and eastward to a point directly north of 4059 Main Road (SH 23). - Addresses on Main Road above number 4059 are included in the zone. Okete Road, Brindle Creek Road, Three Creek Road, Naumai Road, and Centrebush Lane are not in zone.
- South of 4059 Main Road (SH 23), Maungatawhiri Road addresses are included up to and including 187 Maungatawhiri Road.
- From 187 Maungatawhiri Road the zone extends east and includes all addresses on Benseman Road and addresses on Te Hutewai Road up to and including 669D Te Hutewai Road.
- From 669D Te Hutewai Road the zone extends east to 808 Whaanga Road, where the zone began.
- To the north of Raglan Harbour / Whaingaroa, the zone includes addresses above 1036 Te Akau South Road, Mangiti Road addresses to the intersection with Rothery Road, and Rothery Road addresses on the southern side of the road.
- Te Akau Wharf Road and Ryan Road addresses are included in the zone.
Note: Both sides of all streets and roads included in the above description are included unless otherwise stated.
Proof of residence within the home zone will be required.
Each year, applications for enrolment in the following year from in-zone students will be sought by a date which will be published in a daily or community newspaper circulating in the area served by the school. This will enable the board to assess the number of places which can be made available to students who live outside the home zone.
Special Programmes
Level 1 Māori Language Learning (Rumaki)
Students who live within the school’s home zone will be enrolled ahead of out of zone students, up to a maximum rumaki roll determined by the school.
Criteria for Acceptance into Level 1 Māori Language Learning (Rumaki)
The procedure for determining which out of zone students will be enrolled, if there are more applicants than places available, is as follows.
Each year the board will determine the number of places likely to be available in the following year for the enrolment of students who live outside the home zone. This information will be published in a daily or community newspaper circulating in the area served by the school. The notice will indicate how applications are to be made and will specify a date by which all applications must be received.
Applications for enrolment will be processed in the following order of priority:
- First Priority: siblings of tuakana in the unit.
- Second Priority: children from Kohanga Reo.
- Third Priority: children transferring from other immersion settings.
- Fourth Priority: all other applicants.
If there are more applicants in the second, third, or fourth priority groups than places available, selection within the priority group will be by ballot, similar to the process used for the English Language Learning roll described in the section Out of Zone Enrolments (English Language Learning).
Out of Zone Enrolments (English Language Learning)
Each year the board will determine the number of places likely to be available in the following year
for the enrolment of students who live outside the home zone. The board will publish this information
by notice in a daily or community newspaper circulating in the area served by the school. The notice
will indicate how applications are to be made and will specify a date by which all applications must
be received.
Applications for enrolment will be processed in the following order of priority:
- First Priority must be given to students who have been accepted for enrolment in the following
special programme(s) run by the school and approved by the Secretary of Education, up to the
maximum roll set for the programme: Level 1 Māori Language Learning (Rumaki). - Second Priority will be given to applicants who are siblings of current students.
- Third Priority will be given to applicants who are siblings of former students.
- Fourth Priority will be given to any applicant who is a child of a former student of the school.
- Fifth Priority will be given to any applicant who is either a child of an employee of the board
of the school or a child of a member of the board of the school. - Sixth Priority will be given to all other applicants.
If there are more applicants in the second, third, fourth, fifth, or sixth priority groups than there
are places available, selection within the priority group will be by ballot, conducted in accordance
with instructions by the Secretary under Schedule 20, Clause 3(1) of the Education and Training Act 2020.
Parents will be informed of the date of any ballot by public notice in a medium appropriate to the
area served by the school.
Applicants seeking second or third priority status may be required to give proof of a sibling
relationship.
Level 1 Māori Language Learning (Rumaki)
Students who live within the school’s home zone will be enrolled ahead of out of zone students, up to a maximum rumaki roll determined by the school.
Criteria for Acceptance into Level 1 Māori Language Learning (Rumaki)
The procedure for determining which out of zone students will be enrolled, if there are more applicants than places available, is as follows.
Each year the board will determine the number of places likely to be available in the following year for the enrolment of students who live outside the home zone. This information will be published in a daily or community newspaper circulating in the area served by the school. The notice will indicate how applications are to be made and will specify a date by which all applications must be received.
Applications for enrolment will be processed in the following order of priority:
- First Priority: siblings of tuakana in the unit.
- Second Priority: children from Kohanga Reo.
- Third Priority: children transferring from other immersion settings.
- Fourth Priority: all other applicants.
If there are more applicants in the second, third, or fourth priority groups than places available, selection within the priority group will be by ballot, similar to the process used for the English Language Learning roll described in the section Out of Zone Enrolments (English Language Learning).
Each year the board will determine the number of places likely to be available in the following year
for the enrolment of students who live outside the home zone. The board will publish this information
by notice in a daily or community newspaper circulating in the area served by the school. The notice
will indicate how applications are to be made and will specify a date by which all applications must
be received.
Applications for enrolment will be processed in the following order of priority:
- First Priority must be given to students who have been accepted for enrolment in the following
special programme(s) run by the school and approved by the Secretary of Education, up to the
maximum roll set for the programme: Level 1 Māori Language Learning (Rumaki). - Second Priority will be given to applicants who are siblings of current students.
- Third Priority will be given to applicants who are siblings of former students.
- Fourth Priority will be given to any applicant who is a child of a former student of the school.
- Fifth Priority will be given to any applicant who is either a child of an employee of the board
of the school or a child of a member of the board of the school. - Sixth Priority will be given to all other applicants.
If there are more applicants in the second, third, fourth, fifth, or sixth priority groups than there
are places available, selection within the priority group will be by ballot, conducted in accordance
with instructions by the Secretary under Schedule 20, Clause 3(1) of the Education and Training Act 2020.
Parents will be informed of the date of any ballot by public notice in a medium appropriate to the
area served by the school.
Applicants seeking second or third priority status may be required to give proof of a sibling
relationship.
| In ZONE | OUT of ZONE |
|---|---|
| All of Rangitahi | Okete Road |
| Benseman Road | Bridle Creek Road |
| Calvert Road | Nau Mai Road |
| Cornwall Road | Centre Bush Lane |
| Earles Place | Te Akau Wharf Road |
| Greenslade Road | Ryan Road |
| Hills Road | |
| Law Road | |
| Lorenzen Bay Road | |
| Mangiti Road to intersection with Rothery Road | |
| 2 – 187 Maungatawhiri Road | |
| McCardie Road | |
| Ngaranui Beach Road | |
| Rothery Road Addresses on Southern Side | |
| Somerset Lane | |
| Te Akau South Road – above 1036 | |
| Te Awhiawa Road | |
| 4 – 669D Te Hutewai Road | |
| Te Paiakaroa Road | |
| Tohora Close | |
| Upper Wainui Road | |
| Wainui Road | |
| 4 – 808 Whaanga Road |
Kura Teina Timetable (Years 0-8)
| Time | Activity | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| 8.15 am | Teaching staff onsite | – |
| 8.20 am | Students onsite | – |
| 8.50 – 9.00 am | Roll Call and Morning Routines | 10 minutes |
| 9.00 – 11.00 am | Teaching & Learning Block 1 | 120 minutes |
| 11.00 – 11.20 am | Morning Tea Break | 20 minutes |
| 11.20 – 1.20 pm | Teaching & Learning Block 2 | 120 minutes |
| 1.20 – 2.00 pm | Lunch Break | 40 minutes |
| 2.00 – 3.00 pm | Teaching & Learning Block 3 | 60 minutes |
| 3.00 pm | End of the school day | – |
Kura Tuakana Timetable (Years 9-13)
| Time | Activity | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| 8.15 am | Teaching staff onsite | – |
| 8.20 am | Students onsite | – |
| 8.50 – 9.00 am | Whānau Time | 10 minutes |
| 9.00 – 10.00 am | Teaching and Learning Block 1 | 60 minutes |
| 10.00 – 11.00 am | Teaching and Learning Block 2 | 60 minutes |
| 11.00 – 11.20 am | Morning Tea Break | 20 minutes |
| 11.20 – 12.20 pm | Teaching and Learning Block 3 | 60 minutes |
| 12.20 – 1.20 pm | Teaching and Learning Block 4 | 60 minutes |
| 1.20 – 2.00 pm | Lunch Break | 40 minutes |
| 2.00 – 3.00 pm | Teaching and Learning Block 5 | 60 minutes |
| 3.00 pm | End of the school day | – |
Newsletters
News
Kia ora Whānau and Raglan Community,
As we head into the holidays, we want to share the next step in our ongoing commitment to student safety. This trial is the culmination of extensive consultation and planning between Raglan Area School, the Waikato District Council, our local residents, and our school planning committee.
To address the significant traffic pressure we see in the winter terms, we are now ready to move into a live 4-week Traffic Safety Trial.
- Trial Period: Monday 20 April – Friday 15 May (First 4 weeks of Term 2)
- Peak Times: 8:15 AM – 9:00 AM and 2:30 PM – 3:15 PM daily.
- The “Clear Zone”: Temporary “No Parking” cones and signage will be placed on the residential side of Norrie Ave (opposite the school) from the Main Office to the Whitley St crossing.
- New Traffic Duty: We are introducing an active Traffic Warden at the roundabout to maintain “Drop & Go” momentum and keep through-traffic moving.
💡 Important Parking Reminder
Please be aware that there will be fewer parking spaces available on Norrie Avenue during these peak times. We ask that you plan your drop-offs and pick-ups with this in mind. The angled parks on the school side of the road remain available, but we encourage a “Drop & Go” approach to keep the road clear and safe for all students.
This is a data-gathering period. We will be monitoring flow, recording “near misses,” and seeking your feedback in Week 4. This approach reflects the feedback we have gathered from our neighbours and Council partners to find a “win-win” for our street before any permanent decisions are made.
Mana Rangatahi – Empowering Young People. By working together to manage our roads, we ensure our tamariki start and end their school day in a safe, respectful environment.
Thank you for your support of this initiative. Have a safe and restful school holiday!
Kia ora everyone!
It’s been a massive Term 1, and we are so proud of our students. As we head into the break, we want to look ahead to how you can get involved in Term 2.
We are rebooting our Parent Teacher Association (PTA) for 2026, and we want to hear your voice. No long-term commitments—just a 30-minute catch-up to see what we’re about.
WHEN: Wednesday, 29th April (Week 2, Term 2)
WHERE: The Staff Room
Pick the time that suits your schedule:
- 3:15 PM – Perfect for the school pickup crowd!
- 5:30 PM – Great for those heading home from work!
What’s the 30-minute agenda?
- A quick update on what’s happening at school.
- How the PTA will run this year (making it easy and fun!).
- A chance to share your ideas over a quick cuppa.
Enjoy the holidays, stay safe, and we’ll see you in the Staff Room on the 28th!
Ngā mihi nui – Louisa & the RAS Team
Dear Whānau / Parents/Caregivers
CONNECTING Learning Conversations: Mon 30th,Tue 31st March Wed 1st April 2026.
We invite you and your child to come and meet with the teachers to talk about your child’s learning needs. We are offering IN PERSON or an online VIDEO CONFERENCE. To make your meeting time for either option – you need to book online.
Please ring the office directly 825 8140 if you need assistance with your booking access. If you are booking appointments for more than one student, it is important that you ensure that there is a break between your appointments.
Please book online at www.schoolinterviews.co.nz screen directions and prompts to book a scheduled time with your child’s teacher/s. The portal will be closed at 3pm Friday 27th March
- The Access Code for Years 0-8 teaching staff is q4e4s
- The Access Code for Year 9-13 teaching staff is u6rky
We look forward to connecting with you online or in person.
Ngā mihi nui
Louisa Barham (Tumuaki / Principal)
At Raglan Area School, we are incredibly proud of the hard work our students and staff put in every day. The 2026 New Zealand Education Excellence Awards have just opened, and they offer a wonderful opportunity to recognise the progress we’ve made together. If you feel our school has made a significant difference for your tamariki—whether through innovative teaching, strong leadership, or our commitment to student engagement—we would be honoured if you considered nominating us. Nominations are quick to complete and are a fantastic way to celebrate our unique school community on a national stage. Nominations open on 16 March and close on 10 April 2026.You can find the nomination form and more details here:New Zealand Education Excellence Awards Official Site
Kia ora e te whānau School photo day at Raglan Area School will take place next Thursday, 12 March. You will receive a notice home with your student/s today which includes a sibling photo request form. If you would like your children to have a sibling photo taken, please complete this form and return it to the school. Alternatively, you can pop into the school office to complete one. After photo day, you will receive an email with a unique code from Photolife which you can use to view and order your photos online. 
Massive congratulations to Raglan Area School student Jimmy Wernham on anoutstanding achievement; U14 Boys Champion!
Jimmy took out the U14 Boys Final at the Billabong Grom Series – Event #3,held at Piha Beach.
We are so proud of the dedication, talent, and hard work Jimmy shows in hissurfing. 
We would like to acknowledge the achievements of two of our senior students, Mika Kereopa and Taine Drewery, who have been selected to compete at the IVF World Sprints Championships in Singapore this August.
Mika paddles for the J19 team Hine Ipipiri, representing Tirohanga Waka Hoe. She shows a strong commitment to her training, leaving home at 5am to paddle with her team at Hamilton Lake, as well as training after school and on the weekends.
Taine paddles for the J19 Te Toki Asoy team and in the lead-up to qualification, trained twice a day – both mornings and afternoons.
Being selected to compete at this level reflects the time and effort they have put into their sport. We wish them all the best for their competition in August.
