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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 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 August

Wed 19

Y7/8 Epro 8 Grand Final

19 Aug 2026

Fri 21

Winter Tournament Y5-8

21 Aug 2026

Mon 24

Teacher Only Day

24 Aug 2026

Wed 26

Whole School Assembly

26 Aug 2026

Wed 26

PP Winter Tournament

26 Aug 2026

Thu 27

Small School Speech and Poem Competition at Fairton

27 Aug 2026

Fri 28

Daffodil day

28 Aug 2026

Latest Notices

Speech and Poem results
18 Aug 2026

Today's Speech and Final Poems were held and we had the pleasure of having Year 13 College Students to judge -Macy and Lèane - who are also ex Wakanui-ites!

The results are

Y0/1/2 Poems:

1st Frankie, 2nd  Delphi, 3rd MK

Y3/4 Speeches

1st Florence, 2nd Holly, 3rd Chelsea

Y5/6 Speeches

1st Eva, 2nd Harper, 3rd Tilly

Y7/8 Speeches

1st Ben, 2nd Phoebe, 3rd Ryeleigh

Congratulations to all the finalists, there was an amazing selection of speech topics and wonderfully presented poems and speeches. All the students can be very proud!

 

 

Sausages Thursday not Friday this week
18 Aug 2026

Due to Senior Winter Sport Sausages will be on Thursday 21 August instead of Friday this week. All Friday orders will automatically be on the Thursday.

Mr Stoddart will talk to Y7/8 about a plan for their sausages.

Daffodil Day- Friday 28th August
17 Aug 2026

Wakanui School will be helping Mid Canterbury Cancer Society support Daffoldil Day on Friday 28th August.

Please come to school in your best Green and Yellow!! Bring a gold coin donation or you can donate directly to our fundraising link:

https://www.daffodilday.org.nz/wakanui

 

Ski Day Form Reminder
17 Aug 2026

Ski day information was sent out by Skool Loop last Tuesday and forms are due back today.

There are paper forms available in the office, please complete the form even if your child will be attending school on ski day.

Please note that an administration fee is charged by Mt Hutt for any changes made after we have submitted our final paperwork. They will also only consider refunds once they have received a medical certificate.

Many thanks

 

Sauasage Payments
17 Aug 2026

Thank you for the amazing support for the term 3 sausage sizzle. There are still a few outstanding payments, could these please be paid either online into the school account, or cash at the office before this Friday August 21st.

Many thanks

Supporters and Sponsors

Parents, please support our local businesses

Ryal Bush Transport Ashburton ElectraServe Roger Smith Contracting Ltd Ashburton Contracting Limited Sustainable Water Limited Pool & Pump World OfficeMax KIDOGO Ravensdown Hinds Tots to Teens Welshy Contracting Limited Charlotte Evans - Property Brokers Hunts Auto Parts CWS Construction Mid Canterbury Shearing
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