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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

Tumuaki | Principal

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What's happening at Wakanui School?

Upcoming Events in September

Thu 17

150 Years Celebration

17 Sep 2026 - 19 Sep 2026

Wed 23

Ski Day

23 Sep 2026

Latest Notices

Year 5/6 Cricket Festival

18 Sep 2026

Afternoon,

A reminder the Year 5/6 Cricket Festival is next Tuesday. If you are able to help transport some children into the Domain Oval could you please email me.

In need of a couple extra helpers please.

Thanks,

Ross - ross@wakanui.school.nz

Scooters tonight

17 Sep 2026

Kia ora Kahikatea Scooterers!

At the end of tonights performance can all scooters be taken home from the theatre please

Thank you

Tonight's the night!

17 Sep 2026

It's finally here.. for one night only 150 Years of Growing the Future

A few reminders:

Wear Summer uniform NO jerseys or hoodies just polo tops with skorts/ shorts

Students come to the Bradford Room- (upstairs to the right when you arrive) 6:00 if they have a mic otherwise 6:45 is fine

At the conclusion of the performance students will meet their family in the foyer area- taking all personal belongings with them. ( We will get the scooters from the stage out to the area just outside the car park for you to take home) We have to completely clear the theatre tonight.

Sit back and enjoy a walk down memory lane of the last 150 years!

No Bus Friday

17 Sep 2026

There will be no bus again on Friday. Things are looking hopeful that Wanda will be able to be back driving the bus on Monday. We will continue to keep you updated.Thanks for your patience and understanding.

Mt Hutt Compulsory Chains

17 Sep 2026

Just in case you are not aware:

Mt Hutt requires all vehicles to carry snow chains during the winter season, and drivers who ignore a compulsory chain call and need road crew assistance face a $800 fee.