2025 Term Dates
2025 TERM DATES
TERM 1 -
Monday 3 February - Year 13, Year 12, and Year 11 - by appointment the Deans are available for course confirmation if required.
Tuesday 4 February - Year 13 and Year 9 and all new students to TGC for Pōhiri at 9am.
Wednesday 5 February - Year 9
Thursday 6 February - Waitangi Day, SCHOOL CLOSED
Friday 7 February - SCHOOL CLOSED
Monday 10 February - All year levels to attend
TERM 2 - Monday 28 April to Friday 27 June
TERM 3 - Monday 14 July to Friday 19 September
TERM 4 - Monday 6 October to Friday 12 December
Phone Free Kura
Phones are not a learning device.
No phones are to be visible or in use, what does this mean:
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WHEN |
From the first bell of the day to 3:15 pm |
| WHERE | ALL classes, interval, lunchtime, whānau time, bathrooms, between classes, and other school buildings e.g gymnasium, hall |
| CONSEQUENCES |
Confiscation for the day - parent/caregiver informed, returned at 3:16 pm Subsequent infringements could result in a parent/caregiver having to collect the phone from school |
| EXEMPTIONS |
Medical or other relevant evidence as approved by the school Staff are expected to carry their phones whilst on duty |
2025 Stationery Lists
TGC Timetable
| Monday | Tuesday | Wednesday | Thursday | Friday | |
| Whānau Time | 8.40am | 8.40am | 8.40am | ||
| Period 1 | 9.00am | 9.00am | 9.00am | 9.00am | 9.00am |
| Period 2 | 10.00am | 10.00am | 10.00am | 10.00am | 10.00am |
| Interval | 11.00am | 11.00am | 11.00am | 11.00am | 11.00am |
| Period 3 | 11.30am | 11.30am | 11.30am | 11.30am | 11.30am |
| Period 4 | 12.30am | 12.30am | 12.30am | 12.30am | 12.30am |
| Lunch | 1.30pm - 2.15pm | 1.30pm - 2.15pm | 1.30pm - 2.15pm | 1.30pm - 2.15pm | 1.30pm - 2.15pm |
| Period 5 | 2.15pm - 3.15pm | 2.15pm - 3.15pm | 2.15pm - 3.15pm | 2.15pm - 3.15pm | 2.15 - 3.15pm |
Canteen Menu
You can conveniently order and pay for your lunch online.
Simply click the button below to place your order and make a payment.
Lunch order
TGC Uniform
Every student attending Tauranga Girls’ College agrees on enrolment to wear the uniform fully and correctly. The manner in which our students present themselves for daily work reflects their sense of pride. To maintain personal status and high standards for our College, it is important that all our students are well presented.
Uniform Transition in 2025
The uniform is not changing in 2025 only the Logo. To ensure a smooth transition, we’ve implemented a phased approach:
Current Logo Uniform: The current logo will remain in use until the end of 2026.
New Logo Uniform: New logo uniform items will be available for purchase from the end of December 2024.
Uniform Transition:
- All new students in 2025 are expected to wear the new uniform if purchasing new items.
- Existing students can continue wearing the old uniform until the end of 2026. (We will update you if there are any changes to this timeline).
Stockists: (Clothing):
Lenco Uniform Online Shop
NZ Uniforms
- nzuniforms.com
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94 Elizabeth Street, Tauranga
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Phone: 07 985 6213
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Shop Hours:
Monday to Friday: 9:00am - 5:00pm
Saturday: 9:00am - 4:00pm
Sunday: Closed
Stockists (Footwear):
Hannahs
Number 1 Shoe Warehouse
The Warehouse
APPROVED TGC UNIFORM
Skirt
Years 9-11 Navy blue / mid blue check polyester pleated skirt. Knee length.
Years 12-13 Navy blue - polyester pleated skirt. Knee length.
Lavalava
The TGC navy uniform Lavalava can be ordered from the Lenco Uniform Shop (please allow time as these are made to order).
Trousers
TGC navy uniform trousers with embroidery
Shorts
TGC navy shorts with embroidery (Lenco Online is the only supplier)
Shirt
TGC white blouse with blue striped collar with embroidery
(Students may wear a white long-sleeved top under the blouse)
Jersey or Micro-fleece
TGC navy blue, striped V-neck woolen jersey OR TGC navy blue zip front fleece, both with embroidery.
Jacket
TGC navy jacket with embroidery or the TGC blazer
Footwear
Plain white or black ankle socks OR black stockings or tights
- Black polishable leather lace-up flat shoes OR
- Blue roman sandals
- Black sandals Birkenstock / Dr Marten style with a back strap.
Sandals are not to be worn with socks.
(No ankle boots, labelled shoes or ballet shoes are allowed)
OTHER APPROVED TGC Uniform Items
Bucket Hat
TGC bucket hats can be purchased from the Lenco Uniform Shop and are only for use outdoors.
Tights (Winter terms only)
Black tights are permitted to be worn during winter terms 2 and 3.
Raincoats
Plain blue or plain black raincoats are allowed
Scarf
Navy Blue or Black
Formal
Business shirt and TGC tie.
Jewellery
Jewellery is permitted to be worn provided that it is not obvious or offensive and does not pose a safety hazard.
- No dangly or sharp jewellery.
- All jewellery worn is at the student's risk and responsibility.
- All necklaces must be able to fit under the school shirt if required.
- One discreet facial piercing is permitted.
Learning areas will outline specific requirements for health & safety.
A taonga is allowed to be worn.
Hair
Our uniform code includes the wearing of natural hair colour only. Non-natural colours that are vivid non-natural shades such as blue, purple, pink and orange, whether whole of the head, tips, highlights or strands are non-uniform and not acceptable at school.
Nails
No nail polish, including acrylic or gel nails.
Bus Information
Rural Buses
The Tauranga Transport Network Group (TTNG) manage the transport for our Rural students.
Eligibility
To be eligible to ride on the school bus your family needs to live beyond the limits of the Regional Council’s Schoolhopper bus service.
Most of these buses are free, however, if you live west of the Wairoa River (that means heading towards Katikati ) then your bus is a ‘fare-paying’ bus. This needs to be paid from the website below.
BUS PASSES
All Rural Bus students will need a bus pass to access the service.
Bus passes can be ordered from the TTNG website.
Order Rural Bus Pass
Ordered bus passes will be issued to students at school once the bus pass is ready. Bus Routes for TGC are: R1, R3, R4, R5, R6, R7, R8, R9, R10, R11, R12, R13, R16, R17, R18, R20, R23
Latest information about buses for students
March 2025
Rural Bus route Changes to R17 and R19 happening as of Monday, 24 March
Reason for Change:
The changes are due to a review prompted by fluctuations in passenger numbers.
Affected Routes:
- R17: Will now service Whakamarama, Youngson, Old Highway, and Pahoia. Passengers must check for new start times and stops.
- R19: Will now service Munro Rd, Plummers Pt, and SH2. Passengers must check for new start times and stops.
- R16: Will have additional stops added to its existing route.
Transfer Point:
Passengers will continue to transfer to the R18 bus at the designated transfer point in both the mornings and afternoons.
Where to Find Information:
- Detailed information, including new start times and stops, can be found on the website: schooltransport.org.nz.
- Look for the "route changes coming soon" section on the website.
Student Absentees
To report a student's absence from school please contact the office or complete the absence form below. Absences can also be reported via our TGC app.
- Please state the reason for the absence, and for an extended period of time state the dates.
- Students who are sick during the day, or who are injured while at school, are attended to in the Health Centre. Students who wish to visit the centre during classes must have a signed slip from their teacher.
- If a student is too ill to return to class, their parents will be notified to make arrangements for their daughter or young person to be collected.
- A student may not go home when sick without permission. A student is to not phone or text their whānau directly, they must go through the Health Centre and the school will contact their whānau. Please keep your contact details up to date.
- When a student has reached 5 days of unjustified absence in one term the whānau will be advised. Reasons that are considered unjustified absence include:
- A holiday, whether within New Zealand or overseas. These should be planned outside term time.
- Events like a birthday or a special day’s shopping are not considered valid reasons for being away from school.
- With many parents working full time it can be difficult when younger family members are unwell. Asking your older sibling to babysit a younger sibling takes them away from their learning.
School Payments
Kindo is coming to TGC!
From Monday 21 July the preferred method of payment to the Kura will be via the Kindo app.
If possible, please delay making any payments while we transition to Kindo. Details of how to access and use Kindo will be emailed to all Caregivers by Friday 18 July.
Ministry of Education Donations Scheme
Tauranga Girls’ College has opted into the Ministry of Education's School Donations Scheme
