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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

 

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What's happening at Wakanui School?

Upcoming Events in February

Mon 9

Swim Week Y4-8 at School

9 Feb 2026 - 13 Feb 2026

Mon 16

Parent Support Meeting 7pm

16 Feb 2026

Mon 16

Swim Week Y0-3 at School

16 Feb 2026 - 20 Feb 2026

Wed 18

School Assembly

18 Feb 2026

Thu 19

School Swim Sports EA

19 Feb 2026

Wed 25

Board Meeting 6:30pm

25 Feb 2026

Latest Notices

Reminder -Class Information evening
13 Feb 2026

Kia ora Wakanui Whānau,

Class Information evening Reminder

Please note - If the weather is unsuitable for being outside we will still go ahead with the class information time schedule and children will be supervised in the new middle room of the junior block. If you are waiting between meetings parents are welcome to pop to the staff room.

Tuesday 17th February 5:30-7pm

We are looking forward to catching up with you all on the 17th for a quick chat with your children’s teacher. This is an opportunity to share class routines and what you can expect for the year ahead.

The teachers will be able to answer any general questions in this time but if there is something more personal you would like to discuss please make another time to do so or send an email to the teacher. 

The pool will be open and supervised if students would like an evening swim between 5:30 and 7pm while you are with their teachers.

We encourage you to bring a picnic tea with you to enjoy a catch up with other families!

The open class times are as follows:

·      Kowhai 5.30 - 5.45   

·      Kauri 5.45 - 6.00   

·      Kawakawa 6.00 - 6.15    

·      Karaka 6.15 - 6.30   

·      Kahikatea 6.30 - 6.45 

 

We look forward to seeing you then.

 

Ngā mihi

Trena

Pea Straw Today
13 Feb 2026

Loading 50 bundles of pea straw onto trailers this afternoon after school.


Please bring your trailers / utes / trucks / anything that carries bales to:
1053 Beach Road East - Andrew Bennetts (2km East of the school on the left)


A tractor will be available this afternoon to load these so no hand loading required. 
Each bundle is made up of 21 little bales so they are much quicker to handle.


They don't need to be delivered today as long as they can go under cover with all the rain coming!!


Also if you are available with another tractor please come along. Bale forks or buck rake or grab are fine. 


Any questions please text Iain 0274449467 (Emma is not available today)

Many thanks

 

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Pea Straw help for Friday Morning Please!
12 Feb 2026

Pea straw
We are needing some help moving bale bundles in West's paddocks tomorrow morning (Friday)  please. If you are available with a tractor and trailer and possibly a buck rake, could you please contact Iain Inglis 0274 449467
Thank you.

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