Dear Parents and Caregivers, Kia ora all!! What an amazing day we all had yesterday celebrating the cultural diversity of our school! We shared stories of where we originate from, these were wide and varied from, South Africa, England, Columbia, Fiji, Samoa, Tonga and Niue, and of course New Zealand and our iwi origins. Below [...]

FROM THE PRINCIPAL'S DESK Kia ora Koutou, So hard to believe that it's the last week of Term 3!! This week has been lovely, dry and warm- we are even playing on the field and it feels great. So, end of [...]

FROM THE PRINCIPAL'S DESK 2023 Kapa Haka group ready to perform at Whangaparāoa College. Kia ora koutou katoa, This week is Te Wiki o Te Reo Māori - Māori Language Week! From the 11th to the 17th of September, [...]

FROM THE PRINCIPAL'S DESK Kia ora Koutou, Welcome to spring!! Spring means daffodils, warmer temperatures, more rain and lambs!! Many of you have seen the pens and the adorable and always entertaining lambs!! Our children are very responsible and respectful with [...]

FROM THE PRINCIPAL'S DESK Kia ora koutou, Mrs Taylor with our year 8's. The staff at Wainui School thank you for your understanding and patience enabling most of us to attend a special event to celebrate Wendy Taylor's life. [...]

Monday 28th August, 2023 Dear Wainui School Community, It is with deep sadness that we share the news of the passing of one of our dear, long-serving staff members, Wendy Taylor. Wendy's contributions to Wainui School were immeasurable, having served as Deputy Principal, Acting Principal, Board member, SENCo, classroom teacher, and a cherished colleague and [...]

FROM THE PRINCIPAL'S DESK Kia ora Koutou, We were SO lucky with the weather last Friday for the school Cross Country and today once again the sun is out and it feels like spring is on the way!! So much has [...]

FROM THE PRINCIPAL'S DESK Millie Dunn,  Natalie Graves and Viviana Hellyer are proud chefs at Garden to Table. Kia ora Koutou, Thank you so much to everyone who has bought, sold and eaten chocolates!! Almost all of the boxes [...]

FROM THE PRINCIPAL'S DESK Kia ora Koutou, Aren't we loving the sun!! This week is the last week to sell those chocolates!! Please ensure all money is returned by this Friday 11th August or if you are unable to sell the [...]

FROM THE PRINCIPAL'S DESK Year 2 girls, Kyralee, Leané and Murphy made Teriyaki Chicken served with juice!! Year 7's Hamish and Lochie with their Burger and fries. Holly made delicious Churros. Shylah and Emma [...]