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"Happy, Confident Learners"

 

About Us

Wakari School is a Contributing Primary School located in the hill suburbs of Dunedin. We cater for children from ages 5 – 11 (Years 1 – 6). The School has a Roll of around 300 pupils which increases as new entrants join us throughout the year. 

 

 

 

 

Our Values

At Wakari School we promote our values of 

Honesty, Manners, Respect, Cooperation & Kindness.

As a Family orientated school we promote and encourage parental involvement. This assistance is vital for the children’s education during their time with us. School Camps, trips, swimming and School Fairs would simply not be possible without the assistance that Whanau offer. Our school has a proud tradition of community involvement stretching back to 1858! 

Our Vision and Aims

Wakari prides itself on developing its Vision with our pupils; “Happy, Confident Learners”. We look to achieve this through a Co-operative Approach to Teaching and Learning. We have Three Syndicates across the School which operate in Learning Hubs. We aim to provide our pupils with the means to achieve their best in a caring, safe and secure environment. Wakari School benefits from a true team approach. 

What We Offer
  • Experienced and well qualified teachers 
  • Dedicated support staff 
  • Forward-looking and innovative school 
  • Positive, respectful environment 
  • Flexible learning environment 
  • Effective learning support programmes 
  • Large grass areas 
  • Great playgrounds 
  • Swimming pool 
  • Community support 

 

What's happening at Wakari School?

Upcoming Events in February

Tue 11

Y6 Camp 2025

11 Feb 2025

Thu 13

Little Learners

13 Feb 2025

Fri 21

Bookclub order close

21 Feb 2025

Mon 24

Board of Trustees meeting

24 Feb 2025

Thu 27

Little Learners

27 Feb 2025

Fri 28

Full Assembly

28 Feb 2025

Latest Notices

Important Reminders
31 Jan 2025

The start of the school year is fast approaching! Just 3 days to go!

Just a few reminders before school starts:

 

1. Stationery: Packs will be given to children once payment has been received. If you haven't already, please make payment as soon as possible, so your child can receive their stationery when school starts. Payment can be made by DIRECT CREDIT or EFTPOS (at office).

 

2. Sports Registrations: Registrations close on Tuesday 4th February. Sports on offer are Cricket, Flippaball, Futsal and Touch. (T-ball continues from term 4). To register, go to https://www.wakari.school.nz/sports/sports-signup-forms/

 

3. Sports Uniforms: We are currently doing a stocktake of uniforms and there are a number missing (especially shorts). If you have a uniform a home (top/shorts) and are not currently playing t-ball, please return it immediately. 

 

Thank you and have a great weekend.

 

Welcome to 2025!
28 Jan 2025

Welcome to 2025!

Stationery

Welcome to 2025!

Stationery MUST be paid before the first day of school. If you have a credit on your account this will be allocated against stationery. If you are unsure what your account balance is you can check using our edge portal.

Stationery will be delivered to your child's classroom once payment is received. If you are wanting to cover books they can be collected from the office during the following times:

29th January - 1.30pm to 3pm

30th January - 8.30am to 3pm

31st January - 8.30am to 12.30pm.

Important Note: Payment is required before stationery is provided to your child. If needed, please arrange a payment plan with the school office beforehand.

 

Sports Uniforms

All uniforms need to be returned to the to the office even if your child is playing a sport this year.

 

Lunches

Lunches with start up again on the 12th February.

 

Thank you for your cooperation!

Delwynne

Summer Sports Registrations
27 Jan 2025

Sports registrations are now open. Sports available are Flippaball, Touch, Futsal and Cricket. T-ball continues from 2024.

To register, go to https://www.wakari.school.nz/sports/sports-signup-forms/

Registrations close on Tuesday 4 February.

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Huzur Kebab Subway – Dunedin Highmark Homes Dunedin Thai Opal Dunedin Carol Dalton - L J Hooker Dunedin Vets on Balmac Vets on Balmac Zumba with Awhi and Jacquie
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