FROM THE PRINCIPAL'S DESK Kia ora Koutou, Dear Parents and Caregivers, With just 3 days to go before the end of term one, I thank you all for supporting your child's learning by preparing and getting them to school each day. [...]

FROM THE PRINCIPAL'S DESK Kia ora Koutou, THIS WEEK  Bike-a-thon - This Friday 5th April - This week it's all about Bike-a-thon. Thank you to everyone for sharing the fundraising page with all your friends and family in New Zealand and [...]

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 [...]