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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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Please see attached the concrete area plan for Week 3 4-8 May
On Friday 15th May:
Wakanui School are turning PINK...With two fun events!
during the day we are supporting Pink Shirt Day- So wear your Pink shirts (or any other Pink) and bing a gold coin or donate directly to our Pink Shirt Day fundraising page
https://fundraise.pinkshirtday.org.nz/wakanuischool
Let's work together to sprinkle kindness
Pink Shirt Day is a fundraiser that promotes awareness to help reduce bullying, celebrate diversity and promote kindness and inclusion.
Pink Out Disco- Friday May 15th 6-7:30pm- Wakanui Hall
Buy your Pink Ticket- $5- at the gate, from Monday. Pay with Cash or online (reference DISCO) you will be issued with the ticket once the payment has come through.
With your ticket you will get: 3 pink glow sticks/ 1x lolly bag / 1x popcorn pottle plus free water
There will be Dancing and Games with Mega Pink Glow sticks for Prizes!
Any profit will go towards the Year 7/8Camp.
Parents of Kōwhai students are welcome to stay other wise you may drop off and lick up.
All students MUST stay inside the Hall during the Disco
Any questions please email me
Ngā mihi
Trena
Hi all,
Our annual Cluster Cross Country with St Joseph's School is just around the corner!
This is taking place on Thursday May 14th (postponement Monday 18th).
Course is yet to be confirmed. Once this is confirmed, a map will be sent via here so you know where to go and where to park etc.
Parent support will be putting on a sausage sizzle (as they did last year). A coffee cart will also be available.
Please see attached for the timetable for this event.
Thanks,
Ross
The next meeting for Parent Support is on Monday 4th May in the school staff room. Anyone is welcome to come along.
We look forward to seeing you.
The Parent Support Team
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