Community

Shane Buckner — December 14, 2017

They came dressed in their good clothes - waiting outside in anticipation of the doors opening to be welcomed to the Year 6 Leaver's Dinner. Read More

Shane Buckner — December 13, 2017

The following speech was given by Mr Buckner at the Leaver's Prizegiving, and a shorter abridged version was again shared at the final assembly on December 15, 2017 Read More

Shane Buckner — December 12, 2017

The weather may have been a change from the last couple of weeks, but the children and their families had a great deal of fun today. Read More

Lisa Grieve — October 29, 2017

Over 100 schools in the greater Christchurch area learn the same 10 songs in order to have the chance to perform at the annual Festival in the Horncastle Arena. Read More

Shane Buckner — October 17, 2017

The residents were singing and humming along to our awesome choir on a community outreach visit. Read More

Ollivia Nancekivell — October 15, 2017

Back to school fun in our new amazing space.  Read More

Shane Buckner — September 28, 2017

Very proud children, parents, teachers and tutors watched as Lewis accepted the Junior Haka Trophy on behalf of our Ropu at the recent Tuhono kapa haka competition. Read More

Nic Pethig - Chairperson — September 17, 2017

Nic Pethig, our Board of Trustees Chairperson has written a letter to our school community Read More

James English — September 12, 2017

Mr. Hume from Meridian Energy comes to talk to Wairere. Read More

Shane Buckner — August 29, 2017

This is a quote from our recent ERO report.  Read More

Anneke Hardie — August 16, 2017

After a successful fundraiser, the student leaders made a trip to the SPCA to drop off the cheque for $188.50 from the colouring competition and mufti day, and the blankets which were donated. Read More

Jon Mokotupu — August 11, 2017

First of all we say gomabseubnida, Thank you. 고맙습니다 Read More

Shane Buckner — August 9, 2017

The Wairakei School Leadership Team and Board of Trustees invited feedback from our school community's on their views on our swimming programme at Jellie Park, your child's well-being, school communication channels and parent education sessions. This is the response document to that feedback. Read More

Shelly Jackson — July 7, 2017

Sharing Indian food today was a great way to celebrate our learning about India.  A big thankyou to all the wonderful parents who were able to bring food and help out in the kitchen. Read More

Shelly Jackson — April 30, 2017

End of Term 1 Newsletter Read More

Shane Buckner — April 30, 2017

After a term of disruption, the Wairere and Wai-iti Learning Communities moved into their new learning spaces today. Read More

Corinna Brook — March 3, 2017

All Otakaro learners enjoyed a visit to the Olympia Gymnastics Centre. Read More

Janice Yeh — February 16, 2017

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Simon Adkins & Shane Buckner — February 14, 2017

While we do not have access to our own school library because of the refurbishments taking place, we have planned a couple of visits from the Chch City Council Mobile Library during the term. Read More

Ollivia Nancekivell — January 24, 2017

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