16 Oct 2026

Kia ora Wakanui Whānau,

Please read attached information regarding a Survey we would like you to complete. This will support us in developing the Strategic Plan for Wakanui School for 2027 and 2028.

The attached document will provide you with further information.

The important part is for us to have as many people answer the survey as possible. Therefore I have set up 3 ways for you to complete the survey before the shut off date which is Friday October 23rd 3:30pm. The survey may be filled out by more than one parent.

Please read the information attached before completing the survey

• Online using the link  Wakanui School Strategic Planning 2027-2028 – Fill out form
• Paper copy- collected from the office  and posted in the box 
• In Kanuka (classroom in midddle of junior block) writing answers and placing them up with sticky notes.

Thank you for your support

Ngā mihi

Trena

Strategic-Planning-information.docx

16 Oct 2026

Dear parents of Kōwhai

 

During this term we will be teaching the personal safety programme Keeping Ourselves Safe.

 

Keeping Ourselves Safe has been designed to give students the skills to cope in situations involving abuse. It has three overall aims:

to develop and strengthen children’s skills to keep themselves safe with other people;
to support and encourage children to get help from caring adults;
to make teachers and parents/caregivers more aware of the need to keep children safe from abuse by adults or other children.
 

Keeping Ourselves Safe will be taught by your child’s teacher, with support from additional services as required.

 

To be successful, Keeping Ourselves Safe needs your help and support. Your child may have homework activities to work on with you.

 

It is important that you participate as much as possible and talk to your child about what they have been learning. This will help reinforce the messages the school is giving, and help your child to use his or her new skills with confidence.

 

Please contact the school if you would like any more information about the programme.

16 Oct 2026

Parent Support Meeting this coming Monday 19th of October - 7pm at the School staff room.

All welcome to attend, new and existing parents.

16 Oct 2026

Kia ora

Just a friendly reminder that pet day forms are due back today please.

Regards,

Karen

15 Oct 2026

Kia ora whānau,

Today we introduced to our students some adjustments to our school behaviour system. Most of the system will already be familiar, but we have made the steps clearer so students, staff and whānau know what to expect.

The attached information explains the updated three-step system, including Play Check-In, as well as how our PB4L approach continues to teach, recognise and reinforce positive behaviour.

Please take a few minutes to read through the attached information. If you have any questions, please contact us.

Wakanui-Behaviour-System-Whanau-Information.docx