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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 July

Mon 21

Swim Week Y4-8

21 Jul 2025 - 25 Jul 2025

Mon 28

Parent Support Meeting

28 Jul 2025

Wed 30

Year 7/8 Open Evening TBC

30 Jul 2025

Latest Notices

LDA Tickets on sale today and midday!!!
16 Jul 2025

Tickets

Tickets will be on sale from Wednesday 16th July midday - that's today, eek how exciting! Tickets usually sell very quickly and often parents miss out. The tickets are on sale from the event centre online or in-store.  Tickets are $15 each plus fees.

https://asheventcentre.co.nz

This is a Junior School event so all students from Kōwhai, Kauri and Kawakawa will be involved.

We are in the- JUNIOR performance 1 -

5-6pm, Monday 11th August (schools to arrive 4.40pm).

 

Nga mihi nui

Gayle Smith-Busch

Frozen Pies pick up
15 Jul 2025

Kia ora everyone,

A quick message on the off chance: our frozen pie and savoury orders (from last term’s fundraiser) are ready to be picked up this Thursday from the supplier in Christchurch. I’m wondering if any of our class whānau happen to be heading to Christchurch that day and would be willing to collect them for us?

It would be a huge help, and I can provide all the details you’d need, including pick-up location and time. Let me know if you might be able to help!

Cheers,
Dylan

ICAS Exams
14 Jul 2025

Please find attached information about optional (self funded) International Exams for students Years 3-8

Supporters and Sponsors

Parents, please support our local businesses

Woolworths - Ashburton Lovett Family Farms Ltd Stocker Solutions Ryal Bush Transport Ashburton ElectraServe JJ Limited – Ashburton Roger Smith Contracting Ltd Ashburton Contracting Limited The Mower Shop Ashburton Ltd/NC Equipment Pearsons Coachlines Ashburton Ray Mayne Hose and Fittings Sustainable Water Limited Pool & Pump World Angela Smith - McLeod Real Estate
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