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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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Latest Notices

Friday 24th April
23 Apr 2026

A reminder that sausages for lunches starts next week May 1st

Tomorrow concrete areas are: 

Morning tea: Scooter Track: all Scooters Courts: Balls

Lunch: Scooter Track: all Ripsticks Courts: Hockey

Enjoy the long weekend!

Ngā mihi

Trena

Absence Code Reminder
21 Apr 2026

We have updated our absence codes on Skool Loop to align better with the attendance codes we use. 

Medical - If your child is sick

Medical Appointment - If your child has a Dr, Dentist, Specialist appointment

Holiday - Away on a holiday during term time, no matter the length of time

Other - Anything else not covered by the above codes, with an explanation. 

Please also give an explanation when you use each code.

Many thanks

Kahikatea Yr 7/8 Sausage Sizzle Fundraiser
21 Apr 2026

Kia ora whānau,

Our Kahikatea class will be running a Friday sausage sizzle fundraiser starting next week (Friday May 1) to help raise money for the Yr 7/8 camp to Waitangi.

Sausages are $2 each , and you can order for the term or week by week, whatever works best for your family.

Please fill in the order form and return it to the school office. Orders (and payment) need to be in by Wednesday afternoon each week so we can organise everything.

Order forms will be sent home tomorrow and you can also find them in the office from Thursday afternoon.

Payment can be made online (12-3271-0207728-00 Reference: 7/8 BBQ) or sent in with the order.

Thanks so much for your support, the kids really appreciate it!

Year 5-8 School Choir
21 Apr 2026

Kia ora Koutou,

This term we will continue our Friday Singing of the Mass Choir Songs for the Mid Canterbury Schools Music Festival. Singing for all the classes is part of our music programme.
Our Year 5,6,7 and 8 students are specifically those that make up the School Choir. This term we will also be learning the two songs that we perform as our School item. All students in Year 6,7 and 8 are part of this group. In addition, Year 5 students are also welcome to share this experience. (I am hoping all will) If your Year 5 child is unable to attend the festival and you do not wish them to be part of the group, please email me no later than Friday 24th April.
 
The festival takes place June 16th,17th, and 18th. Wakanui School will perform on one of those dates yet to be confirmed- this includes a morning rehearsal and an evening performance with other schools.

Ngā mihi

Trena

trena@wakanui.school.nz

Kōwhai week 1
19 Apr 2026

Welcome back to everyone.  I hope you have all had a fantastic break and everyone is ready to be back at it tomorrow.

This week we officially welcome Denver, Jed and Tyler to our Kōwhai whānau.

This week in Phonics, we are looking at the sounds that J & U make.

In Maths we are looking at comparing numbers (more and less).

We will also be looking at ANZAC across the week.

Looking forward to seeing all the little faces tomorrow.

Gayle

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