Term Dates, Bank Details, Office Hours, Enrolment Scheme

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Quick, easy online payments - 24/7.

We’re excited to introduce Kindo. This user-friendly platform will allow you to purchase school items, register for sports and support fundraisers 24/7, with one convenient account for the whole family. Enjoy flexible payment options anytime, anywhere!

We’ll share more details soon, so keep an eye out for this new way to manage payments.

Why families love Kindo:

Flexible Payment Options:

  • Pay in full, spread it out, or set up hassle-free automatic payments
  • Choose from three FREE payment methods: online eftpos, bank transfer, or POLi.
  • Prefer debit or credit cards? We've got you covered!

One Simple Account for the Whole Family:

  • One account works for multiple members - even at different schools, clubs or organisations.
  • Easily track all expenses in one place.
  • Available 24/7 - purchase school items, manage registrations, and support fundraisers anytime, anywhere!

Sign up here: ​​​​​​​​​​​​​​https://shop.kindo.co.nz/shop/handshake.shtml?shop=Motueka%20High%20School - Direct link for families to sign up

2026 Term Dates

Term 1 - Wednesday 28 January - Thursday 2 April (88 half-days)

Waitangi Day: Friday, 6 February

New Whānau BBQ: Thursday, 19 February

Athletics Day: Wednesday 4 March

House Sports: Thursday, 12 March

Swimming Sports: Friday 20 March

Easter In School Holidays (Good Friday 3 April, Easter Monday 6 April)

TERM 2  Monday, 20 April - Friday, 3 July (106 half-days)

ANZAC Day: Saturday, 25 April

ANZAC Holiday: Monday, 27 April

King’s Birthday: Monday, 1 June

Matariki In School Holidays

TERM 3  Monday 20 July - Friday, 25 September (100 half-days)

Senior Ball: Saturday, 19 September

No public holidays

TERM 4  Monday, 12 October - Friday 11 December (86-90 half-days)

Labour Day: Monday, 26 October

Senior Prizegiving: Thursday, 29 October

NCEA External Exams start Tuesday, 3 November

Orientation Day: Friday, 13 November

End date - students Between 11-15 December

Finishing date will be confirmed once we know whether the government is going to allocate term time PLD Days.  If you are booking travel, please make sure it is after Wednesday, 16 December.

​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​SCHOOL INFORMATION:

  • Office hours (term time only)
    • 8.30 am – 4.15 pm Monday – Thursday
    • 8.30 am – 3.45 pm Friday

  • Student hours:
    • A warning bell is rung at 8.40 am
    • Period 1 starts at 8.45 am
    • Interval is from 11.05 am to 11.20 am
    • Lunch is from 1.25-2.05 pm
    • School finishes at 3.05 pm

  • A full timetable is here Bell Times  

  • Bank Account Details NBS – 031354-0289467-016 – (please note this account is for payment of student School Fees only)                                                                               
  • For donations the bank account is NBS Motueka Branch 03 1354 0289467 00 

Motueka High School Enrolment Scheme 2022

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