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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 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

Wakanui School 150 Years - Facebook Group

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What's happening at Wakanui School?

Upcoming Events in August

Wed 19

Y7/8 Epro 8 Grand Final

19 Aug 2026

Fri 21

Winter Tournament Y5-8

21 Aug 2026

Mon 24

Teacher Only Day

24 Aug 2026

Wed 26

Whole School Assembly

26 Aug 2026

Wed 26

PP Winter Tournament

26 Aug 2026

Thu 27

Small School Speech and Poem Competition at Fairton

27 Aug 2026

Fri 28

Daffodil day

28 Aug 2026

Latest Notices

Today's NED Show

14 Aug 2026

Today's NED’s Resiliency Ride school performance was amazing and full of great messages!

Never give up
Encourage others
Do your best

Now is our chance to 'pay it forward' through the Yo Yo sales.These are on sale at the school till Friday 28th August.

Please see attached form for details. Todays performer showed us some amazing tricks which I think will have inspired the students!

Ned-Parent-info-1.pdf

Winter Tournament travel and reminders

14 Aug 2026

Hi all,

I am still in need of plenty of parents to take car loads into Winter Tournament next Friday please. I have had 2 email me so far.

Also, gear reminders:

Football - Shin pads are COMPULSORY

Hockey - Shin pads and mouth guards are COMPULSORY. If you have a stick, bring it. They have them there for anyone who doesn't typically play Hockey.

Once I have car loads sorted I will send this out next week with any final information ready for Friday.

Thanks,

Ross

The Hoodies are here!

13 Aug 2026

Kia ora Wakanui whānau,

The hoodie order has arrived and we will distribute them this afternoon.

I am going to ask that they are put in their bags to go home to be named first. It's super warm today so they won't even need to wear them this afternoon.

Tricky to name but there is a small white tag on the inside seam that you might be able to squeeze a name onto with a marker pen. It is important they are named please

It will be exciting to see them all walk throught the gate in their hoodies tomorrow.

You will notice a press mark from where the emblem was placed. That comes off easily with a bit of water.

Ngā mihi

Trena

150 Year Show

13 Aug 2026

As part of our school 150 Years Celebration we are doing a show at the Event Centre on Thursday 17 September. This is in the evening and is a free event. School families do not need to register for this.

More details about the show will be sent out later in the term.

Ski Day 23rd September

11 Aug 2026

Exciting - It's nearly ski day time!

Attached is information for our ski day in September. Please read it carefully, complete the form and return to the school office by Monday August 17th. The form needs to be completed even if your child is not going skiing. School will be open and the bus running as usual for those not skiing.

Please note that an administration fee is charged by Mt Hutt for any changes after we have submitted our final form. They will also only consider refunds once they have received a medical certificate.

Please contact the office if you have any questions.

Many thanks

Pre-Trip-Information-Sheet-for-Parents.pdf

Ski-Trip-Info-2026.docx