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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 June

Fri 13

Parent Support Catch Up, The Salty Pig 6:30pm.

13 Jun 2025

Fri 13

Ashburton College Online Enrolments Close

13 Jun 2025

Wed 18

Canterbury Cross Country

18 Jun 2025

Wed 18

HAL's Expo

18 Jun 2025

Wed 18

Board Meeting - 6:30pm

18 Jun 2025

Thu 19

Junior School Assembly

19 Jun 2025

Wed 25

Epro8 Y 7/8

25 Jun 2025

Wed 25

School Assembly

25 Jun 2025

Thu 26

Epro8 Y 5/6

26 Jun 2025

Fri 27

Reports Emailed Home

27 Jun 2025

Latest Notices

Confirmed case of Chicken Pox
13 Jun 2025

We now have a confirmed case of chicken pox at the school.  

Last chance
13 Jun 2025

Orders close on Sunday

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Our Year 7/8 's are selling these delicious savouries as a camp fundraiser!
Please put your order through.

Suspected Chicken Pox
13 Jun 2025

Please be aware that we have a student currently off school with suspected Chicken Pox

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
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