Welcome International Students

Welcome to Our School
We warmly welcome you to our school community and are delighted that you are considering joining us as an international student. Choosing to study in a new country is an exciting step, and we are committed to ensuring you feel safe, supported, and truly connected from your very first day.

At our school, you will find a caring and inclusive environment where diversity is valued and relationships matter. We take pride in getting to know our international students as individuals, supporting both their learning and wellbeing, and helping them build friendships and a strong sense of belonging.

You will be encouraged to participate fully in school life — in the classroom, through sports and cultural activities, and within our wider community. Guided by our vision, Inspired Learners. Empowered to Achieve, we aim to help every student grow in confidence, achieve their personal best, and make the most of their time with us in Aotearoa New Zealand.

We look forward to welcoming you and sharing this learning journey together.

Ngā mihi nui

Debbie Currie

What's happening at Matamata Intermediate School?

Upcoming Events in March

Mon 23

Camp to Waihi - Rms 7 & 10

23 Mar 2026 - 25 Mar 2026

Latest Notices

Piako Campers - ETA

20 Mar 2026

Our Piako campers have been in touch and are due back at 3.15pm. You can pick up on our school field via Allenby Road

Hopkins Road

19 Mar 2026

Do you live on Hopkins Road? Can you please either email the office or give us call?

07 888 7221 office@matamataint.school.nz

University of Canterbury - Kiwi competitions

19 Mar 2026

The University of Canterbury is delighted to offer the annual Kiwi English, Mathematics and Science
competitions for Primary, Intermediate and Secondary schools. The skills based Kiwi competitions are written
by New Zealand teachers for New Zealand students and closely align with the New Zealand Curriculum. The
online competitions will be run in the last 3 weeks of Term 2 and the first week of Term 3. The competitions
take place at school under exam conditions. Parents/caregivers will be provided with an individual student
report outlining student performance. All participating students will be awarded a certificate, and a prize will
be awarded to the top student in each competition. The cost for a student to participate is $9.90 per
competition entered.

*hard copy notice can be collect from our school office for those interested

2026-Kiwi-competition-sign-up.pdf

Netball Development Day

16 Mar 2026

The Matamata Netball Centre will be hosting this Thames Valley Development Day.

Please not this event is only for Year 6, Year 7 and Year 8.

Please follow the link to register: https://www.sporty.co.nz/viewform/504704

Netball Umpiring

16 Mar 2026

In case your student is interested in umpiring and may have missed the notice at school, due to being at camp or away, please note the meeting this Wednesday:

Dear Parents / Caregivers

Your child has put their name down to be a part of the umpire squad at the Matamata Netball Centre on a Tuesday night for 2026.

There is going to be a meeting held at the Netball Centre this Wednesday, 18 March, from 3:30pm until 4:30pm. They will need to bring running shoes, a bottle of water, a good attitude, and a willingness to learn.

This will just be a get together session where they can meet the 2026 Umpire Coordinator and get to know each other as well. It is very important that everyone attends please.

If you have any questions, please feel free to get in touch with Tayla Colville (MIS Netball Coordinator) misscolville@matamataint.school.nz.