25 Sep 2026

Kia ora koutou,

Thank you for supporting everything that has been happening at school over the last term; especially in the last couple of weeks for our 150 year celebrations. With so many people helping with the clean up and preparations it made for a very successful event.  It was amazing to see so many people there to enjoy the celebrations.

As we head into the final term of the year there are many events and dates for you to note. (we are also still finalising others) Please keep an eye out for Skool Loop notices for more details as well as any changes that may happen. 

The Hot Food Box has finished for the year and Term 4 sees the start of Summer Uniform and a return of compulsory sunhats.

·      Monday 12th October -Term 4 Begins

·      Wednesday 14th October – Athletics at the Domain Oval with St Joseph’s

·      Monday 19th October- Athletics pp

·      Friday 23rd October- Rural Day – morning event at school- Pet Day from 1pm

·      Monday 26th October- Labour Day -school closed

·      Tuesday 27th October Pet Day/ Rural Day pp

·      Monday 2 November Y1/2 Big Day Out

·      Tuesday 3rd November- Wakanui’s Got Talent

·      Wednesday 4th November -School Assembly, Zone Athletics

·      Friday 6th November – Zone Athletics pp

Week 5- Camp Week

·      Year 7/8 leave Sunday 8th November to Northland- Waitangi return Thursday 12th November

·      Year 5/6 leave Tuesday 10th November to Spencer Park return Thursday 12th November 

·      Year 3/4 Big Day Out 10,11 or 12 November tbc

·      Friday 13th November – Canterbury Anniversary Day- School Closed

    Week 6 -16-20 November Y1-3 Swim lessons at EA Network Pool

·      Wednesday 25th November – Canterbury Athletics

·      Friday 27th November- School Colour Run

·      Tuesday 1st December- Top Team for whole school

·      Friday 4th December- Junior celebration of Learning tbc

·      Monday 7th December – Year 8 Farewell Dinner with Year 7 and 8 students and staff tbc

·      Wednesday 9th December- Last School Assembly for 2026

·      Monday 14th December- Prize Giving -Early Evening -Fine weather plan is at school on the Amphithatre

·      Tuesday 15th December- Last day of school for 2026 – No bus running closing at 1:00pm

·      2027 Starts Monday 1st February

Enjoy the break

Ngā mihi

Trena

25 Sep 2026

Hi all,

We have finalised our Year 5/6 camp cost to Spencer Park. Thanks to the amazing efforts on the bacon selling from all those who got in some sales it has brought our final cost to $160 per student.

Please make payment to the school account with your name and Yr 5/6 camp as reference.

Any questions regarding payment please email the office.

Thanks

Ross and Dylan.

 

 

20 Sep 2026

Kia ora Wakanui Kura whānau,

Wakanui School will be holding our Rural Day on Friday, 23rd October, week 2. The postponement date is Tuesday, 27th October, week 3.

The morning will include a range of rural farming skills and activities. The pet component of the day will begin at 1.00 pm.

At the beginning of next term, a form will be sent home for families to complete if their child would like to bring a pet to school. You may wish to discuss this with your child over the holidays.

We look forward to a successful and enjoyable day celebrating our rural community.

If you have any questions, please come and see me in Kauri or email karen@wakanui.school.nz.

Ngā mihi,
Karen Digby

11 Sep 2026

Hi all,

Please see attached the timetable for our cluster Athletics Day with St Joseph's in Week 1 of next term (Wednesday 14th October). pp. Friday 16th October.

We meet at the Domain Oval at the given time and we station ourselves on the side of the track near the trees for the day. This is our go-to spot for food breaks, in between events and where parents can base themselves too.

Bring food for the day, sunscreen, hats and warm clothes depending on the weather. There will be a coffee cart for the caffeine fix!

We will have a staff member based here to for any questions on the day. All other staff members have responsibilities at events.

The event finishes by 2pm so please arrange pick ups for your children at this time.

We hope for good weather! It is always a great day on our sporting calendar.

Any final information to come at the start of the new term.

Any questions, feel free to ask.

Thanks,

Ross Smith

Athletics-Day-2026.pdf

2 Sep 2026

An email was sent out to the Y7 and 8's regarding next terms camp dates.

Could the families who haven't already replied, please respond to the email or contact the office asap.

Thank you