It is important that student’s attend school regularly, ideally arriving at school between 8.30 and 8.50 am.

School Hours

Absentees

Phone 5440858 and leave a message on our absentee line which is available 24hrs a day, 7 days a week.
or report an absence through the HERO app
or email Absentees – absentees@maungatapu.school.nz

In all cases please include your child’s name, room number and the reason for their absence together with your name.

Note

• All children should be at school ready to start the school day before the 9am bell
• If your child arrives at school after 9am, they need to report to the office to sign in and receive a PINK (Late) slip. This PINK (Late) slip is given to their teacher to say that your child was LATE to school
• If your child leaves early from school, you need to report to the office, sign them out and take a GREEN slip to their teacher to say that your child is OUT of school.
• If you need to pick up your child before 3pm, please report to the office to collect a green early pick up slip BEFORE collecting your child from the classroom. The early pick up slip is to be given to your child’s teacher.

Maungatapu Schools Attendance Management Plan

Regular school attendance is vital for the success and wellbeing of our tamariki. Maungatapu School believes that regular attendance supports our tamariki to build strong foundations for their learning and social development.
Our government has set a national target of 80% of students attending school at least 90% of the time. This means that tamariki should be absent for no more than one day a fortnight to ensure that they can have continued success at school.
Maungatapu School has procedures to record and monitor attendance, to identify and follow up concerns. Regular attendance is a shared responsibility.

Term Dates for 2026

Public Holidays

Teacher Only Days