FROM THE PRINCIPAL'S DESK Kia ora Koutou, Today the teachers at Wainui School are all participating in a Writers Toolbox Professional Development. This programme is a structured literacy programme that all the classes in years 3-8 are using with great success. [...]

FROM THE PRINCIPAL'S DESK Kia ora Koutou, The annual MasterChef competition has begun!! It has become so big over the years with so many children wanting to participate. This year we have separated all the competitions to ensure we can manage!! [...]

FROM THE PRINCIPAL'S DESK Daffodil Day. Kia ora Koutou, Spring is here!! We are surrounded by lambs, daffodils and are able to get outside on the field and enjoy the bike track. Ag Day preparation is underway so my [...]

FROM THE PRINCIPAL'S DESK Kia ora Koutou, Half way through the term already incredible to believe!! But lots is happening at school and in the wider education space that affects us all!! The newsletter will continue in its current format until [...]

FROM THE PRINCIPAL'S DESK Kia ora Koutou, This week we celebrate the value of  Relational/Whanaunatanga but we also celebrate the impromptu visit from Jay Geldard founder of the E Tū Tāngata programme. The E Tū Tāngata Programme is an initiative dedicated [...]

FROM THE PRINCIPAL'S DESK Kia ora Koutou, The teachers and partners team looking sharp: GREAT GATSBY!!! Quiz Night - It sold out, was loads of fun and a great success!!! Congratulations to our organisers this year PTA members Melissa [...]

FROM THE PRINCIPAL'S DESK Kia ora Koutou, Where do I start this week SOO many good things happening in our school!! Thank you everyone for being a part of our community, contributing and making it a great place to be! COMMUNITY  [...]

FROM THE PRINCIPAL'S DESK Kia ora Koutou, Last Sunday the YSAR volunteers, their instructors plus a handful of parents, staff members Leanne Stevenson, Sandy Blackburn, Laura Watt, Richard Bray, Ben Meikle, and myself worked magic in the gardens!! Newsletter [...]

FROM THE PRINCIPAL'S DESK Kia ora koutou, A warm welcome back to everyone to term 3, 2024. Gabby Long and George Jarvie - winners of Waifactor 2024. This term is well planned with learning fun and activities for the [...]

FROM THE PRINCIPAL'S DESK Kia ora Koutou, The countdown is on to the end of Term 2 and holidays!!! I hope you all enjoyed the fabulous weather we were blessed with for Matariki weekend!!! Perfect for spotting the Matariki stars or [...]