FROM THE PRINCIPAL'S DESK Kia ora Koutou, The chocolate fundraiser is almost over!! We can all stop eating it, sell the last bars and return the money raised or unsold chocolates!!! Thank you everyone who has sold at least one carton [...]

FROM THE PRINCIPAL'S DESK Kia ora Koutou, I hope everyone had a relaxing long weekend celebrating the first official days of winter!! This weekend I visited MOTAT with our grandchild and yes had to visit the original Wainui School!! It was [...]

FROM THE PRINCIPAL'S DESK This week Gillian Bray is attending a two day Kahui Ako Conference in Christchurch. In her absence the Newsletter is written by Sandy Blackburn, Deputy Principal. Newsletter focus: Cultural Diversity Week Positive Playground Play: Be Kind, Play [...]

FROM THE PRINCIPAL'S DESK Kia ora Koutou, I hope you have all been enjoying the amazing autumn weather! As it appears, the rain is here which is much needed for our farms, tanks, and gardens! .  Newsletter Focus: Pink Shirt Day [...]

FROM THE PRINCIPAL'S DESK Kia ora Koutou, The weather is stunning, and the atmosphere is amazing with the auralis! Seems everyone except me have seen and taken photos! Our term is going so well! Newsletter Focus: Disco House T-Shirts Last Week's [...]

FROM THE PRINCIPAL'S DESK Kia ora Koutou, Yesterday I attended the Powhiri of the new Principal for Orewa College, Wiri Warriner. In my capacity as Kahui Ako ki Orewa Co-leader, it was wonderful to feel and observe the warmth, the openness [...]

FROM THE PRINCIPAL'S DESK The cenotaph with Wainui School's wreath on the left!! Kia ora Koutou, and welcome back to Term 2!! Term 2 marks the official start and implementation of the "No cell phones in school policy". This [...]

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 [...]