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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

What's happening at Wakanui School?

Upcoming Events in March

Wed 25

Canterbury Swimming

25 Mar 2026

Fri 27

Junior School Celebration and assembly

27 Mar 2026

Mon 30

Parent / Teacher Interviews

30 Mar 2026

Tue 31

Parent / Teacher Interviews

31 Mar 2026

Latest Notices

Cook and Eat Holiday Programme

25 Mar 2026

Please see the attached flyer for the Rural Women holiday cooking programme.

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Peastraw Wednesday 25 March

24 Mar 2026

Pea straw tomorrow night (Wednesday)
We are having a final push to get the last of the town deliveries done tomorrow night. Please text Emma (021 1493442) if you are able to help out.
Bring a trailer if you have one-nothing is too small!!
Rob Beggs shed, 1271 Stanley Road,

5.15pm onwards

Thanks

Methven Scarecrow Trail

24 Mar 2026

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Girl Guiding New Zealand

24 Mar 2026

"Girl Guiding New Zealand "
Be part of New Zealand's largest girl only organisation, offering girls and young women opportunities to enjoy a wide range of activities, learn new skills, and get outdoors and encourage leadership roles. There is a variety of meeting times in Ashburton and online options as well.
Te Mata Puna Pippins (ages 5 - 6 yrs) & Brownies (ages 7 - 9 1/2 yrs) Tuesdays 4 - 5.15pm
Tinwald Guides (ages 9 - 12 1/2yrs) Mondays 6 - 8pm
Te Mata Puna Guides - Tuesdays 5.30 - 7pm
Ashburton Rangers (ages 12 - 17yrs) Tuesdays 7 - 9pm
For further information contact Rebecca 0212510021 or www.girlguidingnz.org.nz

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Junior School Assembly - Celebration of Learning for Kōwhai, Kauri and Kawakawa

23 Mar 2026

Kia ora everyone,

we have a junior assembly this Friday from 2 - 2.30pm. This will be held in Kanuka classroom and is being hosted by Kawakawa. The Year 4s in Kawakawa will join Karaka during this time.

Following the assembly you are welcome to go back to your child's classroom so that they can share the work and learning that they have been doing over the term. This will be child led. If you have 2 children please split your time between the rooms.

Regards,

Gayle, Karen and Julia