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About UsWakari 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.
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Our ValuesAt 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 AimsWakari 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
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Heritage Productions recently visited our school to take our annual school photos.
An order card has been provided for each child who was present on photo day. This card includes:
A photo proof
A unique passcode to view and order your child’s images online
QR code and website details for easy ordering
To place an order, simply scan the QR code or visit the website listed on the order card. The website includes full details on package options and pricing. All payments are made online using a credit or debit card.
Sibling Photos: Your sibling photo will then be available to view and purchase online under your eldest child’s unique passcode.
Orders qualify for FREE delivery to the school if placed by 7 June 2026 at 11:59pm. Orders placed after this deadline will be delivered via courier, and shipping charges will apply.
You will receive an email confirmation once your order has been placed.
The Ministry has provided new reporting guidelines to align with the revised New
Zealand Curriculum.
Please see the attached document.
Statement from the Ministry of Education to Support Schools with Reporting to Parents and Whānau
Please see document attached.
Kia ora Wakari Primary School whānau,
As part of the process to appoint a new Principal for Wakari Primary School, the Board is seeking your input. Your voice is an important part of our community, and we value your perspective on the qualities, skills, and attributes you believe are important in our next leader.
We greatly appreciated the thoughtful engagement from our community during the 2022 process, and we hope you will once again take the opportunity to share your views.
We invite you to complete a short online questionnaire. All responses will remain anonymous and will help guide the Board in shaping the criteria for the appointment.
The questionnaire will be open for one week, as we intend to begin advertising the position in the coming weeks, before the end of Term Two.
Thank you for your time and for contributing to the future of our school.
Ngā mihi,
Jason Sargeant
Questionnaire: https://forms.gle/ad239Hwk6SsuYPWq6
Bay Rd is made by the Hastie brothers, in Dunedin. It’s a top-notch local peanut butter that is healthy, sustainable, and tastes great.
480g jars of smooth and crunchy peanut butter are $10
2.2kg pails of smooth and crunchy peanut butter are $35
All funds raised go towards our school pool renovations.
Please have orders in and paid for by Friday 22nd May. We will be in touch regarding pick up day/time.
We encourage you to spread the word about this great fundraiser but please place ONE order on behalf of your family and friends. You will have to organise the pick up and distribution on their behalf.
Place your order here: https://forms.gle/PnSCtcNPSVBnjrcw5
We thank you in advance for all of your support with this fundraiser.
The Wakari Home and School Committee
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