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RESPECT | RESILIENCE | RESPONSIBILITY | EXCELLENCE

Welcome from the Principal

Welcome to Wakanui School – Growing the Future

Kia ora koutou

Established in 1876, Wakanui School has a long and proud history of catering for local Year 1 to 8 students. Situated 10km east of Ashburton, and inclusive of an enrolment zone, we enjoy a rural environment whilst maintaining urban connections.

Our small class sizes ensure that we can cater for individual learning needs. Students in Year 4 and up utilise learning technologies to support their learning through a 1:1 ratio and BYOD programme. Our senior Year 7 and 8 students have many opportunities to develop leadership skills both within and beyond the school.

At Wakanui School, we believe in supporting our students to develop skills and knowledge in the key learning areas in conjunction with strong links to our community, rural environment, and modern technology. Our school values of Respect, Responsibility, Resilience and Excellence underpin all that we do.

Our school is very whānau oriented. We encourage active involvement from those who are part of the wider Wakanui family – parents, friends, grandparents, neighbours and community members. This gives Wakanui a strong foundation and a hard-working and generous support network.

Ngā mihi

Trena

Tumuaki | Principal

What's happening at Wakanui School?

Upcoming Events in July

Mon 21

Swim Week Y4-8

21 Jul 2025 - 25 Jul 2025

Mon 28

Parent Support Meeting

28 Jul 2025

Wed 30

Year 7/8 Open Evening TBC

30 Jul 2025

Latest Notices

Lunchbox

28 Jun 2025

Kia ora everyone, a black lunchbox was left at school on Friday. I have put it outside on top of the lost property box in case you want to come and collect it over the holiday break. Regards Julia.

Science Fairs

27 Jun 2025

As part of our learning in Term 3, our class will be taking part in two Science Fairs: the NIWA Central South Island Science Fair (based in Timaru) and the Midlands Science Fair (our local event). Don’t panic—only one project is required, and it can be entered into both events!

We’ve already started in class by doing mini experiments, discussing variables and fair testing, and learning how to choose and record our methods. The students have been doing really well so far!

Over the holidays, students are encouraged to make a start on their Science Fair project. This might include coming up with an idea, planning their experiment, or beginning the early stages of their investigation.

Today, your child will be bringing home a booklet with information about the event, including guidelines, key dates, and planning templates to help them get started.

Please take some time to look through this with your child over the break. If you have any questions, feel free to get in touch.

Enjoy the holidays, and we look forward to seeing everyone back on July 14th!

Ngā mihi,
Dylan Stoddart

Mid Year Reports

27 Jun 2025

Kia ora Wakanui Families,

Just a quick reminder that the 2025 mid-year reports will be sent out this afternoon. These should be in your inbox by 3:30pm. If you haven’t received it by then, please contact your child’s classroom teacher.

We hope you have a wonderful term break and look forward to seeing everyone back on July 14th!