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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
26 Jun 2026
29 Jun 2026 - 1 Jul 2026
Kia ora Koutou,
Next Friday -July 3rd, your child's Mid Year progress report will be sent to you via Edge (our Student Management System).This will happen after school, and if you have children in multiple classes they may arrive at slightly different times.
Hopefully this all goes smoothly! If you do not receive your child's report by Monday July 6th please email me and I will look into it.
Our reporting does look a bit different so please read the attached information. I will also send home a paper copy of this next week.
Ngā mihi
Trena
Please see attached information about the Incredible Years Parenting Course being offered in Mid Canterbury.
I understand it is a significant commitment; however, for anyone who is interested—especially those with younger children 3- 8 years old —it comes highly recommended. Gayle is currently attending the teacher version in Christchurch and has found it to be highly informative and valuable.
If you have any questions or would like to know more, please feel free to email Gayle, and she will do her best to answer them.
Good afternoon all,
Just a reminder, the class will each need to bring in an empty tin (baked beans, fruit etc) for art with Mrs Livingstone tomorrow.
Thank you
If your child is given a change of clothes during the school day could these please be returned clean to school as soon possible. It is a good idea to send younger students with a change of clothes, including socks in their bags, especially with all the very tempting mud around at the moment.
Many thanks
Hi everyone!
On the 2nd of July, we will have our bi-annual Matariki celebration at our kura, 5:30 until 7pm. This will be an opportunity to look through the classrooms and view the work done by our tamariki, including some work about Matariki.
Sausages in bread will be provided as well as toasting marshmellows over the fire pit.
Tamariki are encouraged to bring torches, glow sticks and any other light up items to explore their school at night, exciting!! Wrap up warm!
This is a social event for our community and we would love to see you all there.
Wakanui School Staff.
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