Parents Page

Reporting to Parents

Throughout the year you can check in on your child’s progress using HERO (a web-based platform). You will see samples of their work, and their next learning goals. If you need any support to log in please pop into our school office.

How do I access my child’s HERO page?

Step 1
Make sure that you have registered your current email address with the school. The office need to match your email to your child’s HERO profile before you can log in to HERO.

Step 2
Download the HERO by Linc-Ed app or visit the website go.linc-ed.com (link below)

Step 3
Click the NEW USER button.

Step 4
Enter the email address you have provided the school and click REQUEST PASSWORD LINK.

Step 5
An email will be sent to you containing a link for you to click on. Open the email link and click RESET MY PASSWORD. Enter a secure password (8 or more characters), verify this password then click SET PASSWORD. You will receive a confirmation message. Click SIGN IN.

Step 6
Enter your email address and your newly set password. Click SIGN IN. You will see Community notices sent by us and a menu on the left of the screen. Enjoy reading, viewing and listening to your child’s learning. Become part of the conversation by writing a comment or adding a ‘Like’ to posts.

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Term Dates 2026

Term 1 – 29/01/2026 – 02/04/2026

Term 2 – 20/04/2026 – 03/07/2026

Term 3 – 20/07/2026 – 25/09/2026

Term 4 – 12/10/2026 – 11/12/2026

Public holidays:

Waitangi Day 6/2/2026

Easter & Matariki in school holidays

ANZAC Day 27/04/2026

Kings Birthday 01/06/2026

Labour Day 26/10/2026

Curriculum development days (school closed to students):

Friday 29 May 2026

Stationery 2026

At the beginning of the year stationery packs for students will be provided and organised in the classrooms.

As part of the Welcome Pack, stationery for New Entrants are also provided by the school at no cost to families.

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Looking to Help Out?

We are always excited when our whanau want to come in and share their expertise with us. We often need support with school trips, transport to events, cultural groups, and our language weeks.

If you are looking to help out around school please pop in, or contact the school office.

Email: office@maraeroa.school.nz
Phone: 04-237 6707

Whānau Support

School Lunches

We are part of the lunches in school programme Ka Ora Ka Ako. All students enjoy free hot lunch and a snack every day. Families are able to opt to cater for dietary requirements (halal, vegetarian, gluten free).

Breakfast Club

Breakfast Club is open to all our students from 8:30am-8:50am every school day. Come along and have some kai to start the day with a happy tummy.

Thank you to our volunteers for staffing this!

Kids Can

KidsCan supports our school by providing students with warm rain jackets, shoes, head lice treatment and snack food items.

Evelyn

Whanau Worker

Evelyn visits the school each week and can be contacted by phoning the school office on 04 237 6707.

She offers support to families and child/ren to promote social and emotional well-being. She is able to work directly with whanau and children as well as connecting with a network of services and supports in our community.

Nikki

Health Nurse

Nikki visits the school regularly and can be contacted by phoning the school office on 04 237 6707.

Nikki offers support to families for their child/ren’s health needs. For example: skin issues, asthma, diabetes, checking for children’s glasses eligibility etc.

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