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Welcome to
Waikouaiti School

Tipu Kotahi ~ Growing Together

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

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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Latest Notices

Open Evening Tonight

26 Jun 2025

Kia ora,

We warmly invite you to our School Open Evening and Book Fair tonight, any time between 4:30 and 6:00 PM.

This is a great opportunity to explore your child’s learning, collect senior students mid year reports and also share your thoughts about the future direction of our school. We want to hear what you value and believe, your voice helps shape our school’s next steps.

There will be a simple sticker system for you to share your ideas, along with space to leave comments if you’d like to say more.

Our current school values

Care and Respect - Manaakitaka

Resilience - Aumakeataka

Nurturing Relationships - Whakawhanaukataka

Personal Excellence - Matatautaka

We look forward to seeing you there!

Ngā mihi nui,

Waikouaiti School Mid-Year Celebration of Learning

25 Jun 2025

You’re Invited: Waikouaiti School Mid-Year Celebration of Learning
Thursday 26 June, from 4:30 PM

Matariki is a time to reflect on the past and look to the future. What better time to come together and celebrate our tamariki and their learning journey so far this year!

What’s Happening:
Open Classrooms | 4:30–5:30 PM
Come and explore your child’s classroom! Students will proudly share their work and achievements from the year so far. Collect mid year reports.

Welcome Waiata | 5:30 PM
Our talented Kapa Haka group will perform school waiata to welcome everyone.

Book Sale will be open between 5:00 and 6:00pm

Sausage Sizzle
Join us for a classic sausage sizzle, something warm and tasty to finish off the evening.

Have your say on our schools future and direction. Your feedback is invaluable to us!

Why Come Along?

Celebrate your child’s progress and success

Collect your child’s Mid-Year Report (seniors)

Connect with teachers and other whānau

Share in the joy of learning as a school community
All students, parents, caregivers, and whānau are warmly invited. Teachers are available to chat about students' progress and achievement. Please remember if you have a specific issue it would be best to make a separate appointment.
We can’t wait to see you there!

Ngā mihi nui,
The Waikouaiti School Team

BOOK WEEK

23 Jun 2025

Book Week is this week!

The Book Fair is open 2.30-4pm every day this week (and until 6pm on Thurs) in Totara classroom. Come and have a look at the amazing Scholastic books and fun bits and pieces for sale. We have EFTPOS.

Also don't forget this Friday is book character dress up day.