Nurturing Our Future – Growing Together
Kia atawhai a mua – Kia tipu ngaatahi
Nurturing Our Future – Growing Together
Kia atawhai a mua – Kia tipu ngaatahi
Ko Taupiri me te Maungakawa te maunga
Ko Waikato te awa
Ko Tainui te waka
Ko Ngaati Hauaa te iwi me te hapuu
Ko Te Iti o Hauaa te marae
Ko Wiremu Tamihana Tarapiipipi Te Waharoa te rangatira
Ko te kura tuatahi o Tamahere te kura
Tamahere Model Country School is situated almost equal distance between Hamilton/Kirikiriroa and Cambridge/Kemureti in a semi-rural environment, close to State Highway 1 and Hamilton International Airport.
Established in 1884 our school exists within mature grounds and enjoys spacious playing fields.
Our school has a very supportive community, and parents who have high expectations for their children’s education.
An enrolment scheme has operated since 2005, our peak roll is around 430 students. We cater for Year 0 – 6.
Our students/aakonga are encouraged to achieve high academic standards with Numeracy and Literacy being a daily focus. A wide variety of opportunities are offered across all curriculum areas from the Arts/Culture, with kapa haka, choir and productions through to physical education and sports, including outdoor education camps and weekend sporting teams.
School/kura and community/hapori events are valued for their contribution to our children’s/tamariki development. Agricultural Day and Pumpkin Night help maintain our rural atmosphere and community/hapori spirit.
As a Model Country School, teacher trainee students are a regular and positive influence on our school environment.
We strive for all of our aakonga to reach their potential.
Kia Aatawhai aa mua – Kia tipu Ngaatahi – our School Vision, drives all aspects of school life. Kia Kotahi – Together As One, Kia Manaaki – Honour Be Your Guide and Kia Maia Confident Can-Do. We are a Positive Behaviour for Learning (PB4L) kura.
Tamahere School is a Model Country School. This means we have a special relationship with the University of Waikato – School of Education / Te Kura Toi Tangata and ongoing interaction with student teachers. We value this extra dynamic in our school which enhances our learning and teaching programmes.
In our kura, we are committed to incorporating the Tiriti o Waitangi principles alongside the guiding principles outlined in Ka Hikitia, ensuring that our curriculum reflects the values and aspirations of Aotearoa New Zealand. Our approach is anchored in acknowledging the Tiriti o Waitangi principles, honouring our nation’s bicultural foundations, and fostering an environment where aakonga can embrace te reo Maaori and tikanga Maaori.
We are dedicated to achieving excellent outcomes for Maaori learners and their whaanau, by recognising and building upon their strengths. As we grow a sense of belonging and connection in our school community, we aim to create an inclusive and supportive environment where all learners thrive.
We strive to provide instruction in Tikaanga Maaori and Te Reo Maaori and Aotearoa New Zealand Histories for all of our students and provide extension with te reo and Kapa Haka opportunities. Our Maaori Achievement Plan (MAP) outlines the strategies we use to lift and support our Maaori tamariki. Tamahere Model Country School’s curriculum recognises the unique position of Maaori within Aotearoa New Zealand society.
Ngaati Hauaa Iwi are an important part of our community and a taonga that help to guide us.
Tamahere Model Country School values the multi-cultural nature of the Aotearoa – New Zealand society and through our Vision strives to support and honour every child in our kura.
The Tamahere Model Country School Board consults regularly with our community. Processes for consultation include school newsletter surveys, Parent Teacher Association (PTA) and Board meetings, Learning Conferences, Parent meetings, and Curriculum meetings.
