FROM THE PRINCIPAL'S DESK Kia ora,  It is hard to believe we are already in week 9 of our first term as we race towards the school holidays.  It has been wonderful witnessing the high level of student engagement, as well [...]

Thursday 21st March, 2024 Dear Parents and Caregivers "Colour Your Day" - Brighten up your day and those around you tomorrow, Friday 22 March, 2024 by wearing colour and supporting a great cause, E Tū Tāngata. Tall Poppy Syndrome is a phenomenon where we cut people down to size who dare to stand out. E [...]

FROM THE PRINCIPAL'S DESK Kia ora Koutou, Thank you to everyone who has already registered for Bike-a-thon on the "Raise It" fundraising page, and for spreading the word about our biggest annual fundraising event, being held on Friday, 5th of April! [...]

Friday 15th March 2024 Bike-a-thon is on Friday 5th April How exciting, our annual fundraiser that we have all come to love so much was launched last Friday!! This is our first whole school event organised by the FOWS for 2024. https://wainuischoolbikeathon.raiseit.co.nz/  is the link to set up your fundraising page and see the totals we [...]

FROM THE PRINCIPAL'S DESK Kia ora Koutou, Start getting ready for the annual Bike-a-thon!!! Bring your own bike or wheels to participate. It's official! We have launched our first fundraiser and fun event for the year: BIKE-A-THON!!!! [...]

FROM THE PRINCIPAL'S DESK Kia ora Koutou, And just like that, the rain came and the Culvert was finished! At Wainui School we are incredibly thankful and grateful that the cause of our floods last year has already been fixed!! Thank [...]

FROM THE PRINCIPAL'S DESK Kia ora, We had an action packed week of school for our tamariki last week. Thank you to the Takahe Team for leading the first Assembly of the year. It was great to see a glimpse of [...]

FROM THE PRINCIPAL'S DESK 你好. The year of the dragon Signifies success. According to the Chinese zodiac, 2024 is the Year of the Wood Dragon. Chinese dragons are respected and honoured, not only for their strength and wisdom but success [...]

FROM THE PRINCIPAL'S DESK Kia ora Koutou, It's week three, routines are going well, and our students are very well equipped to learn! Thank you parents, the lunchboxes are looking healthy, water bottles are full and most children seem to be [...]

FROM THE PRINCIPAL'S DESK Haere Mai, welcome back officially to 2024!! This is our first official newsletter of the year! SO... here we go!! Thank you everyone for making our first few days so enjoyable and positive, enabling all children and [...]