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Growing our future by inspiring a passion for life long learning

 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 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

 

Welcome from the Principal

What's happening at Wakanui School?

Upcoming Events in February

Mon 17

Swim Week at School

17 Feb 2025 - 21 Feb 2025

Wed 26

Kōwhai Open Afternoon

26 Feb 2025

Fri 28

Teacher Only Day

28 Feb 2025

Latest Notices

Pea straw for Monday
16 Feb 2025

Pea straw
Another push to get bales put away in a shed before the next lot of rain- pretty please.


Monday 17th,
Same paddock, Hakatere end of River road, 
5pm onwards
Bring a trailer if you have one.


Thanks for your help yesterday! 

Kawakawa Week 4
16 Feb 2025

Kia ora whanāu welcome to week 4,

we are having a cracker weekend, I hope that you and your family have been enjoying the sunshine.  I am sure those families who are harvesting will be very pleased with these hot days.

 

This week we have the EA swimming instructors coming to school to take lessons.  Please ensure that your child has their togs and goggles each day.  Kawakawa will be swimming at 11.50am.

 

Can you please complete the digital contract and return these back to me.   If you didn't manage to make it to the school BYO dinner last week your child would have brought one home in their book bag on Friday. 

 

Over the week I will be oontinuing to give out Kawakawa Kudos to class members who are doing a great job of showing respect.

 

Have a fabulous week,

Ngā mihi nui,

Julia

T1, W4
16 Feb 2025

Good morning

I hope you are enjoying the sunshine. It is great to see plenty of headers operating this weekend!

This week, the EA swimming tutors are coming to school and will be teaching Kauri in ability groups. Kauri's time is 11.50 each day. 

Some children have been given sight word cards to take home, others have alphabet sound cards. In the 'Home' books, will be some information about our 'Casey the Caterpillar' handwriting programme and our 'Oxford' structured maths programme. Please remember to read each night with your child and then sign it.

I was so impressed last week, with the way every child did their 'chores' before school, to get themselves set up for the day. Year 2 is all about furthering independence skills. 

I may have See saw up and running properly this week, so keep an eye out for photos and your child reading to you and sharing their work.

Have a great week.

Regards,

Karen Digby

 

 

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