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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 September

Wed 16

Board Meeting 6:30pm.

16 Sep 2026

Wed 16

Christchurch Winter Tournament

16 Sep 2026

Thu 17

Wakanui 150 Years of Growing the Future Production at AEC

17 Sep 2026

Thu 17

150 Years Celebration

17 Sep 2026 - 19 Sep 2026

Wed 23

Ski Day

23 Sep 2026

Latest Notices

Ski Day Payments

11 Sep 2026

A reminder that all outstanding ski day payments need to be paid as soon as possible please.

Many thanks

2026 Athletics Day

11 Sep 2026

Hi all,

Please see attached the timetable for our cluster Athletics Day with St Joseph's in Week 1 of next term (Wednesday 14th October). pp. Friday 16th October.

We meet at the Domain Oval at the given time and we station ourselves on the side of the track near the trees for the day. This is our go-to spot for food breaks, in between events and where parents can base themselves too.

Bring food for the day, sunscreen, hats and warm clothes depending on the weather. There will be a coffee cart for the caffeine fix!

We will have a staff member based here to for any questions on the day. All other staff members have responsibilities at events.

The event finishes by 2pm so please arrange pick ups for your children at this time.

We hope for good weather! It is always a great day on our sporting calendar.

Any final information to come at the start of the new term.

Any questions, feel free to ask.

Thanks,

Ross Smith

Athletics-Day-2026.pdf

Year 5/6 Cricket Festival

11 Sep 2026

Hello,

The Year 5/6 Cricket Festival is on Tuesday 22nd September (final week of term) at the Ashburton Domain Oval.

This is a fun 'have a go' day for all to be involved in. Soft ball, plenty of game time and learn about Cricket.

Below are the students who have put their name forward for it. We will make 2 teams out of these students and Mr Stoddart and I will follow one team around their games each.

We will need transport help please to get student to and from the Oval.

I don't have the exact time yet but it often starts first thing around 9.30am-ish.

Please can you email me if you can help with transport for this event.

Students going:

Tilly, Isabelle, Ezra, Alfie, Mateo, Edmund, Evie, Tessa, Primrose, Liam, Neave, Lucy, Nixon, Anubhav, Eva, Edison, Charlotte, Ashanti, Henry W.

Thanks,

Ross - ross@wakanui.school.nz

Catering for Wakanui School Open Afternoon

11 Sep 2026

We are please to have an overwhelming response to our Open Afternoon next Friday. Parent Support are doing the catering the afternoon tea. They are getting savouries and are making sandwiches and slices. If you would be able to help with providing a plate of food then please email our Parent Support Group schoolwakanui@gmail.com

Thank you for your support with this.

150 Years Jubilee Project Update

9 Sep 2026

Please the attached information for our 150 Year Jubilee Project update.

150-Years-Jubilee-Project-Update.pdf