Our wonderful PTA is the driving force behind all the fundraising activities at Tahatai Coast School. Fundraising is essential to give our students access to the best resources, equipment, facilities, technology and opportunities

Current PTA Committee Members

The PTA convenes monthly, with exact dates confirmed closer to the scheduled meetings. We extend an invitation to interested parents and teachers to join us—we value your contribution.

  • Co-Chairs: Gideon Retief & Natasha Thomas
  • Co-Secretaries: Linda Holmes & Amy Retief
  • Co-Treasurers: Kim Schibli & Carrie Clark
  • Staff Representatives: Lisa Morse, Jemima Steel and Judith Williams.


Fundraising Goals for 2024

Exciting new outdoor play equipment

Enhancements for sports fields and courts

Our Achievements

The PTA has made a significant impact at Tahatai Coast School, raising funds for:

  • Fabulous new Senior and Junior playgrounds
  • Emergency classroom kits
  • Community defibrillator
  • Books and games for classrooms
  • Friendship bench and accompanying games
  • Surfboards for TCS Board Riders’ Club
  • Contribution to the Scooter track
  • Te Whanau o Tahatai Breakfast Club signage and toasters
  • Audio, visual, and lighting systems for the hall
  • Sandpit shade sails
  • Gazebos for sports days
  • Mobilo for the Junior School
  • Food drives for local community groups
  • New sound equipment
  • New outdoor sound equipment
  • Literacy and Numeracy resources

Surfboards for TCS Board Riders’ Club

Friendship bench

PTA Fundraisers
  • Christmas on the Field
  • School Discos
  • Calendar Art
  • Yummy Stickers for Sports Gear
  • Entertainment Membership at www.entertainmentbook.co.nz
  • Donut Day
  • School Quiz Night
  • Readathon, Spellathon, Mathathon
  • Weekly Pizza Lunches
  • Sushi Days
  • Summer Ice Block sales
  • Mufti Days
  • Colour Run

School Disco FundrasierChristmas on the Field "Jolly Jars"

You Can Help!

"We welcome all those keen to help our tamariki." The PTA is always eager for more people to get involved! If you would like to join our committee or assist occasionally, please email [email protected].

Donate to the PTA

If you wish to support the PTA’s fundraising efforts, please find the account details below:

Account Name: Tahatai Coast School PTA
Account Number: 03-1547-0028036-00
Ref: Child’s name and fundraising activity (if applicable)