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Welcome to
Waikouaiti School

Tipu Kotahi ~ Growing Together

Personal Excellence	Care and Respect	Resilience	Nurturing Relationships
Matatautaka	Manaakitākata	Aumakeataka	Whakawhanautaka

Situation Vacant

Year 5/6 Classroom teacher - permanent position

Waikouaiti School is seeking an enthusiastic, dedicated Year 5/6 classroom teacher to join
our semi-rural, community-focused school in Term 2, 2025. Located just 40 km north of
Dunedin, our Year 0–6 contributing school offers a unique beachside learning
environment, rich cultural heritage and strong community partnerships.

Applications close: Sunday 27 April 6pm

To apply or for more information, contact the Principal; Stuart Cooke: principal@waikouaiti.school.nz

Principal's Welcome Message

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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What's happening at Waikouaiti School?

Upcoming Events in April

Wed 30

FOTS meeting School Staff room 3:15

30 Apr 2025

Latest Notices

Triathlon Update - tomorrow Friday.

10 Apr 2025

In case you missed the newsletter updates … Also a REMINDER that there will be NO LUNCH ORDERS on Friday as we will be headingto the Sports Park for the Triathlon.

The Awesome Waikouaiti School Triathlon!

When: Friday 11 April 2025, 1pm - 2:30 approx

Where: Hawksbury Village

What: Run, bike and swim

Who: Whole school in Year level races

Why: Fun, fitness, achievement!

A huge Thank you to those who have offered trailers to take the bikes to Hawksbury, and back!

*Trailers can be left at school on the courts before school tomorrow for us to load, and you to pick up later if that is helpful, you’ll need to use the gate at the roundabout to enter the grounds.
Parents are welcome to drop their child’s bike off at the village from 11:30am.
If you can help set up at Hawksbury Village at approx 11:30, we’ll see you there!
If you have offered to be a marshall please see Lisa at Hawksbury at 12:40pm (involves standing on the course to guide competitors in the right direction, encourage them and alert for any first aid needs …
If your child/ren require a bike or helmet (or perhaps a scooter for juniors) and you still have not let anyone know, please let Lisa or your class teacher know IMMEDIATELY as we can usually access spare bikes from our community for you to borrow on the day but we really need to know before the event.

Tomorrow ...

- Please deliver your child's bike/scooter to school by 9am on Friday 11 April to be tagged by us with their name and lined up on the courts.

- If you prefer to deliver it yourself to Hawksbury Village, we hope to begin setting up at about 11:30 outside the swimming pool.

- If coming to support please park behind the pool area in the vicinity of the cheese factory (grab some delicious cheese to take home with you!)

PLEASE ENSURE TYRES ARE INFLATED AND BRAKES WORK! WE WILL NOT BE ABLE TO FIX BIKES!

All children will need ...

- a fitted helmet

- bike/scooter

- togs and towel

- running shoes

- a hearty lunch, and drink bottle

- sunscreen