Winchester Rural School



  1. Our History

    The school is proud of its long history and traditions. Read more…
  2. Welcome from the Principal

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  3. Staff

    At Winchester Rural School we have a warm and welcoming staff. Read more…
  4. Board of Trustees

    Winchester Rural School is proudly administered by a fabulous Board of Trustees. Read more…
  5. INQUISITIVE MINDS - CONNECTED KIDS - KIND HEARTS

    Winchester Rural School first opened in 1870. In 2005 the school merged with Milford School to form the new Winchester Rural School. Read more…
  6. Our Curriculum

    and and are taught as core learning areas and are embedded in all of our programmes. Our learners experience (P.E.) and ... Read more…
  7. Interventions

    Our daily timetable is specifically targeted at maximising teaching time and giving children regular break times to maximise learning ... Read more…
  8. Concerns and Complaints procedure.

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  9. Success

    ● Individual needs tuition – New Programme for group support in Reading Recovery ● Continued ... Read more…
  10. Unique to Winchester Rural

    ● A culture of older children caring and looking out for ... Read more…
  11. General Information

    If your child is away from school at any time, before 9am explaining why they will be away. This helps to ensure the safety of your ... Read more…
  12. Holidays and School Terms 2024

    TERM DATES 2024: Term 1 Start date Wednesday 31st JanuaryEnd date Friday 12th April Holidays Waitangi day - Monday 6 February  ... Read more…
  13. School Strategic Goals and Planning

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  14. Bus Rules/Guidelines

    Please be aware that the safe transportation of children to and from school is our utmost priority. We ask that our Bus Contract is ... Read more…
  15. Uniform

    Winchester Rural School has a neat and practical, compulsory uniform. Uniform items can be purchased from NZ Uniforms are located 151a ... Read more…
  16. Winchester Rural Behaviour Strategies

    We are a PB4L School Our aim is to create a safe, consistent and inclusive environment in which we encourage our learners to be ... Read more…
  17. Enrolment Information

    Like many schools the Board of Winchester Rural School has adopted an enrolment zone to prevent overcrowding Read more…
  18. What to bring when you enrol your child...

    When you enrol your child at Winchester Rural School, please bring: Read more…
  19. Information for Parents on Digital Safety

    There are the twelve rules to help keep your child cyber safe as outlined in the cyber safety use agreement. Read more…

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