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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 6, 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 March

Wed 1

School Assembly 2:30

1 Apr 2026

Wed 1

Board 6:30pm

1 Apr 2026

Latest Notices

Interviews today- Tuesday

31 Mar 2026

Those students not collected at 2pm (when waiting for interviews or being supervised until 3pm) will be either in the Art room or the library.

Wakanui Bowls, Wakanui Hall

31 Mar 2026

It’s Indoor Bowls Season!

Wakanui indoor bowls season starts soon on Monday April 13th at 7pm in the Wakanui Hall.

All welcome to come along and have some fun, meet new people and learn to play bowls.

For further information please contact Kevin or Gaylene Smith 3086070

Football teams and info

30 Mar 2026

Hi,

Please see attached the information and teams for the upcoming Football season. I have a paper copy of this too if you would like to collect.

For the older teams with few players, if your child is interested, get them registered and follow the yellow note put in under that team. Mid Canterbury will find a team for them.

Thanks,

Ross Smith

2026-Football-Teams.pdf

Learning Conference Pick Up Times

30 Mar 2026

You are able to collect your children from 2-3pm today and tomorrow, the bus is running as normal at 3pm.

Students that are at school between 2-3pm will be supervised either outside weather permitting or if raining, in the art room or library. There will be no supervision after 3pm.

A reminder that interviews are 10 minutes long, giving you 5 minutes to go to your next interview. It is important to stick to these times please so teachers can keep to their timetable.

Many thanks

Kauri T1, W9

29 Mar 2026

Kia ora Kauri Whānau,

Welcome to the final week of the term – wow, it has flown by!

Three-way interviews are happening tomorrow and Tuesday. Students may be collected from 2.00pm on both days. If they are not picked up early, they will be supervised at school until 3.00pm as usual. Each interview will run for 10 minutes, and I’ll be using a timer to help keep me on track!

Mid-Canterbury Netball will be with us on Tuesday for their final session.

On Wednesday at 2.30pm we have a whole school assembly in the hall. The Parent Support Group will be hosting an afternoon tea beforehand, starting at 2.00pm. They would love you to join them for a cuppa and a chat before assembly.

Our topic this week is Easter. We’ll be enjoying some fun Easter-themed activities, alongside end-of-term revision across all learning areas. Reading books will come home on Monday and Tuesday evenings. On Wednesday, there will be no school reader, but poem books will come home instead for that night’s reading.

Over the holidays, please continue reading regularly at home with your child. While school readers won’t be sent home, you might have books at home or be able to visit the local library. Most children also have specific phonics to practise at the back of their notebooks. These are individual learning goals that will really benefit from a little extra practice over the break, helping them retain their learning ready for next term.

I wish you all happy, fun and safe holidays. Thank you all for a great term!

Ngā mi

Karen