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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 March

Mon 17

Junior & Middle Swimming

17 Mar 2025 - 21 Mar 2025

Wed 19

Home & School Meeting

19 Mar 2025

Fri 21

Bookclub orders close

21 Mar 2025

Mon 24

Otago Anniversary Day

24 Mar 2025

Tue 25

Teacher Only Day

25 Mar 2025

Wed 26

Senior Swimming

26 Mar 2025 - 28 Mar 2025

Thu 27

Little Learners

27 Mar 2025

Fri 28

School Disco

28 Mar 2025

Mon 31

Senior Swimming

31 Mar 2025 - 4 Apr 2025

Mon 31

Board of Trustees meeting

31 Mar 2025

Latest Notices

Busy Bumbles Holiday Programme
18 Mar 2025

See what Busy Bumbles are offering for the term holidays
The cost of our Holiday Programme, per child per day, is as follows:

➢ School Hours Day – 8.30am-3pm - $60

➢ Full Day – 7am-6pm - $70

 

Excursion and Incursion days incur an additional charge to cover the activity and travel costs, as shown on the programme overview and in the booking system.

 

Your child(ren) can be dropped off/collected anytime within the session times specified above. On excursion and incursion days however, please ensure your child is at the venue before 9am and collected as close to 3pm as possible. This is to ensure your child is present and ready for travel or has returned from the trip, and to make the most of the activity.

 

Overviews detailing the activities that are scheduled for each day can be found on our website https://www.busybumbles.co.nz/Holiday-Programmes/

 

Activities will be offered to all children and participation encouraged, however it remains the choice of each child as to whether they get involved.

More information attached.

Pick Up - Drop off Zones
14 Mar 2025

Pick up Drop off area outside the Shetland St entrance 

These are “no parking” areas at the times shown on the sign. That means no waiting and no leaving your vehicle.

They’re places to pick up drop off and “GO”. If your child isn’t ready for you, please exit and re-enter the area (it takes just 3 mins to go around the block via Forresbank and Mayfield). This gives others a chance to use your space. 

Thank you for making the streets a safer place for our children.

For more information on the pickup/drop-off zone, go to https://www.wakari.school.nz/information/more-info/road-safety

Attention: Pool keyholders
14 Mar 2025

It is nice seeing the pool being utilised over the summer.

However in recent times, the pool has been left in an untidy state with mud around the pool and toilets not being flushed. This has taken our caretaker some time each morning to clean.

Please ensure that you leave the pool in the same condition you find it so all can enjoy this fabulous resource.

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