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Welcome to 
Waikouaiti School

Tipu Kotahi ~ Growing Together

 

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

 

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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 June

Wed 17

Harakeke Assembly

17 Jun 2026

Thu 18

Dog Safety DCC

18 Jun 2026

Tue 30

Blue Day mufti day

30 Jun 2026

Latest Notices

Touch - Holiday Programme
Correction of Date error: up-coming events
3 Jun 2026

We apologise for some incorrect dates in the latest newsletter.

Correct dates as follows:

Thursday 4 June at 2:45pm on the school court. We will be holding the unveiling of our new school mural. Everyone is welcome to attend and view this amazing artwork created by Nic Dempster, as well as hear about the story and work behind the mural. Following the unveiling, we will provide hot drinks and snacks for adults from around 3:00pm. Please feel free to come along as you collect students from school.

Wednesday 1 July at 2pm. Our second celebration will be a special school assembly for Mrs Ritchie on her second-to-last day as a full-time teacher at Waikouaiti School. We warmly invite current and former students, families, and community members to join us and share memories of Mrs Ritchie’s contribution to our school. Each class will present an item during the assembly.

Thursday 2 July from 5pm. To finish the term, we will hold a Celebration of Learning evening. Classrooms will be open from 5:00pm with teachers available to share and discuss student learning and work. Mid-year reports will also be available for collection. At 6:00pm, our kapa haka group will perform, followed by a hāngī to celebrate Matariki. There will be a small cost for the hāngī. Further details and pricing will be confirmed soon.

We look forward to celebrating these special occasions together with our school community.

Friends of the School - Beanos Pie Fundraiser
27 May 2026

The Friends of the School are selling Beano's Pies, with funds raised to be used towards Literacy Intervention Assistance.

Please have you orders into the school office no later than Thursday 25th June.

Order form attached. A copy will also be sent home with your child today.

Pie-Fundraiser-Final.pdf

Long Weekend
27 May 2026

Just a reminder that Friday 29th this week is a Teacher Only Day and this is followed by a public holiday on Monday 1st June (King's Birthday). School will be closed and staff will be off site.

Teacher Only Day Friday 29 May
25 May 2026

Kia ora

Just a reminder that Friday this week is a Teacher Only Day. The school will be closed and staff off site. We also have another saussage sizzle today. $3.00each procedes to camp.

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Parents, please support our local businesses

The Outpost Cafe East Otago Farming Services Ltd One Stop Panel & Paint Shop Ltd OfficeMax Wynyard Transport Ltd KIDOGO
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