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Kia ora koutou,
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
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Daffodil Day is happening this coming Friday 28th August. All funds raised go to our local branch of the Cancer Society.
Dress in yellow - Gold coin donation please.
Kia ora parents and whānau,
We are looking forward to holding our Junior Cross Country this Thursday 13 August at 2:00 pm on the Waikouaiti School field for Pikopiko and Harakeke Year 1 and 2 students only.
Our focus will be on participation and celebrating every child's effort. We want all students to have the opportunity to challenge themselves, enjoy the experience and feel proud of their achievement, while also giving those with a talent for running the chance to shine.
Parents are very welcome to come along and support our runners! Please remember on Thursday:
Send your child to school with a full water bottle.
Ensure they have appropriate footwear for running on grass. (Gumboots, Crocs and open-toed shoes are not ideal for the event.)
The forecast is currently looking good. However, if the weather or ground conditions mean we need to postpone the event, a decision will be made on Thursday morning and communicated through the Skool Loop app.
We look forward to seeing you there and celebrating our young runners!
Kia ora
A reminder that our Cross Country is tomorrow for students in Years 3–6.
Students should come to school as normal and will walk down to the sports ground at approximately 10:00 am.
If you are taking your child home directly from the sports ground, please make sure you let your child's class teacher know before leaving.
We Need Your Help!
If you are available from 8:30 am, we would really appreciate some extra hands to help set up the course. We are very short on helpers at this stage, so even a small amount of your time would make a big difference.
Thank you for your support!
As per our Dunedin Netball weather policy, as primary schools have been closed today, Dunedin Netball have cancelled all primary netball games at the Edgar Centre.
Look forward to seeing everyone at the final fun day next Tuesday 11 August, which will be the last day of primary netball for the season.
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