Who we are. 

The Waimairi-iri Kahui Ako and the Burnside Kahui Ako (L.C.C) were formed in September 2012 through the Greater Christchurch renewal programme. Schools and early childhood education (E.C.E) services were grouped into ‘Kahui Akos’ with other education providers located in similar geographic areas.

The name Waimairi-iri was chosen to acknowledge Waimairi-iri, the Maori Princess who is known as the guardian of the springs of the North-West area. The Burnside cluster is named for the area in which it is situated.

The aim was to move away from individual institutions and services, to enhance collaboration and innovation across the education sector and to improve resources, facilities and opportunities within our communities.

We are a community of educational services which include Early Childhood Centres, Contributing Primary, Intermediate and Secondary Schools. Our cluster of educational services are all situated in the North-west of Christchurch and include Bishopdale Community Preschool, Kidsfirst Kindergartens Kendal Ave, Ilam, Pitcairn Crescent, Trengrove and Isleworth Rd, Breens and Cobham Intermediates, Burnside High School, Harewood, Isleworth, Roydvale, Wairakei, St Patrick’s, Fendalton, Allenvale, Burnside and Christ the King Primary Schools .

We have implemented plans to develop open communication in order to work in a collaborative way and have a desire to strengthen links within our community to benefit every learner.

We have worked to develop a strong feeling of collegiality and a sense of belonging within our community with a genuine supportive and collaborative desire for every learner to achieve the best possible educational outcomes.

The learners in our community are students, staff and whānau. Our vision is that all participants in our Waimairi-iri Kahui Ako collaborate using an inquiring mindset. We all have ownership of our vision and a role to play in achieving it.