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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

What's happening at Wakanui School?

Upcoming Events in May

Thu 28

Pp Zone Cross Country

28 May 2026

Latest Notices

Lucky Book Club Orders

28 May 2026

The Lucky Book Club orders have arrived and are on the front desk for collection.

Many thanks

Wakanui Choir

28 May 2026

Kia ora Wakanui School Choir,

This year's Wakanui School Choir will be performing at the Event Centre Thursday 18th June at 7:30 pm. Students will meet there at 7:15 pm in their Sports uniform -sports tops (please if you do not have the new style please try and borrow one off someone not in the choir) then black pants or shorts or leggings (non branded) with sports shoes and white or black socks). Happy to see school coloured ribbons etc in the girls hair which should be tied off their face.

I have decided on the sports uniform as their top half are mostly seen and it provides the most consistent uniform.

We will be practicing at the Event Centre on the morning of Thursday 18th of June from 9:15 till 12:30.The students will be bussed to and from school for this. However if you would prefer to meet us there or be picked up please let me know via email before the18th. For the day rehearsal students just wear the usual school uniform. They will take morning tea with them and be back at school for lunch (No Hot Food please in case there is any delay)

Please see the attached information about purchasing tickets to come and see the choir.

Our choir is shaping up to be amazing! Although still practicing the mass choir songs our focus has shifted to our two choir songs 'Somewhere only we know' and 'You're my best Friend' please practice these at home and support your child to learn the words! Spotify is a great place to find both of these, I have previousl sent words home but if they are needed again just ask.

Ngā mihi

Trena

2026-Ticket-and-Event-Centre-Information-1.pdf

Ashburton College Open Day

27 May 2026

To our year 8 families - A reminder that Ashburton College has its Open Day on Monday 8 June between 4:00pm-6:00pm, the flyer is attached.

Open-DayPoster-2026.pdf

Coupland's Pie Fundraiser Pick-Up Reminder

26 May 2026

A reminder that Coupland's Pie Fundraiser orders will be available for collection tomorrow, Wednesday 27 May, after assembly.

The pick-up location at school is still being finalised. We will send out another SkoolLoop message tomorrow morning confirming where orders can be collected.

Thank you to everyone who supported this fundraiser. We appreciate your help in supporting our Year 7 & 8 camp.

Please collect your order as soon as possible after assembly.

Thank you!

Save the Date - Ski Day!

26 May 2026

Please save the date for our school ski day

Wednesday 23rd September

More information will be sent out next term.