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Growing our future by inspiring a passion for life long learningRESPECT | RESILIENCE | RESPONSIBILITY | EXCELLENCE
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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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Ski day information was sent out by Skool Loop last Tuesday and forms are due back today.
There are paper forms available in the office, please complete the form even if your child will be attending school on ski day.
Please note that an administration fee is charged by Mt Hutt for any changes made after we have submitted our final paperwork. They will also only consider refunds once they have received a medical certificate.
Many thanks
Thank you for the amazing support for the term 3 sausage sizzle. There are still a few outstanding payments, could these please be paid either online into the school account, or cash at the office before this Friday August 21st.
Many thanks
Hi,
I sent home Miniball notices for the Year 5/6's last week.
Please can you email me confirmation that your child wants to be part of a team.
Girls - no need to email, you just register via the QR code I sent home
Boys - confirm with me know so I can form teams. Also, let me know if you can help manage a team. Ref's are supplied.
Thanks,
Ross - ross@wakanui.school.nz
My biggest apologies for not sending this yesterday.
Today we welcome Miss Robinson to the class for the rest of the term. We also welcome Tahlia, who is doing her School visits this week.
Maths - We are looking at Algebra understanding patterns.
Reading will continue
Phonics with the year 1s we are looking at the sounds sh, ch & tch make.
Tuesday we have our School poem competition in the hall, we wish Frankie all the best as she presents Kōwhai.
Friday I am at Winter Tournament for the day so will see your children before and after School.
We will be stepping up our practice for the 150 show this week also.
Many thanks Gayle (Mrs Busch)
Morning,
If there are any more bacon order forms to come in can I please have them by the end of the day.
Thanks,
Ross
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