Nau mai, haere mai ki tō tātou kura, Te Kura Karaitiana o Taimana!

Welcome to Tasman Bay Christian School!


Tasman Bay Christian School is a state-integrated school for students who are beginning their school learning journey through to Year 8. Our school is located in a beautiful rural setting with lots of room to learn and play. 

Romans 12:22 says: "Do not conform to the pattern of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind. Then you will be able to test and approve what God’s will is—his good, pleasing and perfect will."

​Quality Christian education develops each child’s mind, captivates their heart and equips their hands to serve and respond to God’s calling over each of their lives. It encourages curious and courageous learners to explore God’s world and live out the hope of Christ.

At the heart of Tasman Bay Christian School, there is a team of Jesus-centered and student-oriented educators whose greatest desire is that each of their students would be equipped for their future and become Jesus-centered themselves.

We also provide a free bus service from Richmond, Appleby, Māpua, Motueka and Riwaka.

We invite you to come and see what we are all about - you're most welcome to visit and see how Tasman Bay Christian School is the best place for your tamariki. Contact us to make an appointment and we can start the conversation.


Mā te Atua koutou e manaaki,

Tim de Vries (Principal)




**Quick-find phone numbers for parents to text a bus/van notifying that their child won't be requiring morning pickup:**

Motueka Bus - 02041206805 // Richmond Bus: 02041206804 // Moutere Van: 02041206807

Dates for 2024


Friday 2 February - Individual Student Conferences

Monday 5 February - Office Open for uniform

Tuesday 6th February - Waitangi Day 

Wednesday 7 February - School Starts 

for all students

Friday 29th March - Good Friday (school closed)

Monday 1 April - Easter Monday (school closed)

Tuesday 2 April - Easter Tuesday (school closed)

Friday 12th April - End of Term 1

Monday 29 April - Start of Term 2

Friday 31 May - Teacher Only Day (school closed)

Monday 3 June - King’s Birthday

Friday 5th July - End of Term 2


Monday 22 July - Start of Term 3

Friday 27 September - End of Term 3


Monday 14 October - Start of Term 4

Monday 28 October - Labour Day

Monday 11 November - Teacher Only Day (school closed)

Thursday 19 December - End of Term 4