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Haere mai, welcome to Waikouaiti School, where our vision is growing together. Nestled in the beautiful coastal town of Waikouaiti, we are proud to provide a nurturing and inspiring environment where every child is encouraged to reach their full potential.
At Waikouaiti School, we value care, respect and kindness. Our dedicated team of teachers and support staff work together to create a safe and engaging learning space that fosters creativity, critical thinking, and a love for lifelong learning. We believe in strong connections with whānau and the wider community, ensuring that every student feels supported on their educational journey.
We are proud of our commitment to Te Tiriti o Waitangi, and our partnership with Puketeraki Marae that helps in preparing our tamariki to be confident, capable, and compassionate individuals. Whether you are a new family considering joining our school or a long-standing member of our community, we welcome you to explore what makes Waikouaiti School so special.
Please feel free to visit, get involved, and be part of our vibrant school whānau.
Stuart Cooke
Principal Waikouaiti School
18 Mar 2026 - 19 Mar 2026
19 Mar 2026
23 Mar 2026
Kia ora
Swimming lessons start today! Please remember named clothing, goggles, cap or hair tie, swimming bag. Also there will be a sausage sizzle today for lunch.
Sausage sizzle is available on the following 5 Mondays
23/02
04/03
09/03
16/03
30/03
$3 each you can pay, via internet banking, into 02-0900-0001260-000 (Please put a reference to your child's name and number of sausages).
Cash on the day in an envelope with your child's name how many.
Money towards food for camp.
Kia ora
Just a reminder Sausage Sizzle starts today. $3.00 each bring money in an envelope with your childs name and how many. We will look at online payment next week. Procedes to camp.
We are a few players short of forming a Year 3/4 touch team. If your child is interested in playing please let Katrina know by 11am today (Monday). Entries need to entered today!
Three Peaks Swimming Championships
Students aged 8 years and above are invited to take part in the Three Peaks Swimming Championships on Wednesday 25 February 2026.
Venue: East Otago High School Pool
Arrival: 9.45am
Races start: 10.00am
Please note the pool is very deep at one end. As our school swimming programme does not begin until early March, we are unable to assess swimming ability beforehand. We therefore rely on parents and caregivers to confirm that their child can safely complete the distance and event they are entered in. Students should only be entered in events they can confidently swim.
Student age should be taken as at 2 March 2026.
All 8-year-old students will compete in 25m events only.
Events available: events for 8,9,10 year olds only
Freestyle: 25m and 50m
Backstroke: 25m and 50m
Breaststroke: 25m and 50m (only if technique is correct)
Butterfly: 25m and 50m (only if technique is correct)
Medley 75m: Backstroke, Breaststroke, Freestyle (only if technique is correct)
Entries require parent confirmation and should be completed on the attached form (to be sent home Monday 09/02). Transport will be dependent on the number of students attending and advised as soon as possible.
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