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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

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Latest Notices

HOUSE COLOUR DAY TOMORROW

24 Sep 2026

HOUSE COLOUR DAY ON FRIDAY

This is a reminder that tomorrow for a PB4L treat we are having a dress up in your house colour day. Tamariki do not need to come to school in uniform, they can wear their house colours. We will be doing some fun activities in the afternoon in our house groups.

Ski Day tomorrow

22 Sep 2026

Please note lessons begin at 9:00- you will need to ready to start then, so please allow time to get through ski rentals, arriving around 8:00 is recommended

Due to circumstances that can not be helped Mr Smith and I will be the only teachers on the ski field. We are still well within safety/ ratio guidelines as there are plenty of parents attending with their children.

We will try and base ourselves in a table area if possible but will have a tarpalin for bags etc.. I will be at top of entry stairs with your ski passes before ski rental, aiming to be there by 8:00. If I am not there when you arrive please proceed through rentals and collect your cards at the end. Helmets are a must and poles are not recommended for learners.

At this stage it looks like the ski field will be open. Please be prepared for a cold day. If the trip is cancelled I will facebook and skool loop that to you all.

Ngā mihi

Trena

Year 5/6 Cricket postponed

22 Sep 2026

Morning,

I have just received the message to say the Cricket Festival is postponed until Thursday.

Thanks,

Ross

Year 5/6 Cricket Festival - tomorrow

21 Sep 2026

Evening,

Just last notes for the Year 5/6 Cricket Festival tomorrow.

Please wear sports uniform and bring a packed lunch/drink bottles etc as we will be there across the day.
We are leaving school just after 9am and have some parents helping us take the children in. We will be back before the end of the day.
I will receive a message in the morning should they postpone it. Postponement day is Thursday.

Thanks,

Ross

Ski Day Infomation

21 Sep 2026

Ski day is this Wednesday, tomorrow we will send home tags that need to be completed and the students need to take them with them on Wednesday, boot size etc.

Attached is information for your day at Mt Hutt including a gear list. please remember gloves, sunglasses/goggles and sunblock....and lunch and a drink!

Ski-Day-Information-Sheet-for-Parents.pdf