Wairakei School (Christchurch)

A reminder to book your child's mid year learner conference . :)

Mid-Year Learning Conferences The mid-year learning conferences are an opportunity to meet about your child and to discuss the mid-year report. It is also an opportunity to discuss progress made thus far in the year, discuss future learning, and to collectively discuss your child in general with their kaitiaki teacher.

A reminder that school photos are on Wednesday.

Enrolled Sibling photos can be booked between 8:30am and 8:50am.

Remember, correct school uniform is a must!

Enrolled Sibling photos will be taken before school, from 8:30am until classes commence. Please note that these are taken on a first come, first served basis and we are unable to offer allocated time slots.

To register for an enrolled sibling photo, please scan the QR code.

Registrations close on Tuesday, 16 June 2026.

To make a booking please use the QR code to access the booking system.

Kia ora e te whānau,
A reminder about two important events in the last week of school for term 2:
1. Mid Year Learning Conferences
2. Community and Whānau Matariki Breakfast

We would love to see you all at both events.
Please use the following links for sign up and information.

*MID YEAR LEARNING CONFERENCES https://hail.to/wairakei-school/article/ZWciDT7

*MATARIKI BREAKFAST https://hail.to/wairakei-school/article/swg2hI5

Please reach out if you have any questions.

Ngā mihi

Catherine

Year 3 & 4 Zone Cross Country

Nine tamariki proudly represented our school at the Year 3 and 4 Zone Cross Country held at Avonhead School on Wednesday.
For Alice, Ariana, Carter, Harrison, Korra, Piper, Rohan, Venice and William this was their first experience competing against other students from schools across the Northwest Zone. While there were certainly some nerves, they approached the event with enthusiasm, determination and positive attitudes.

They gave it their best effort, showed great perseverance and represented our school with pride.

We are incredibly proud of the way they supported one another and gave the event their all!

Kia ora e te whānau,
Enjoy our latest newsletter.
Have a wonderful week.
Ngā mihi
Catherine and the Wairākei team

Wairākei School Newsletter, Week 8 Term 2 2026 Back to School!

All Wairākei Parents and caregivers are invited to a:

'Cuppa and Chat'.

WEDNESDAY 10 JUNE

2:15PM - 3:00PM

Kia ora e te whānau
please see the latest school newsletter. Enjoy!
Ngā mihi
Catherine

Wairākei School Newsletter, Week 6 Term 2 2026 Wairākei Chess Superstars

A reminder of our CURRICULUM EXPO. We would love to see you at school on WEDNESDAY 27 MAY - drop in between 5:00pm & 7:00pm.
This is to be held in Waitī - our administration building.
We would love to see parents and caregivers at this 'DROP IN' expo event

A reminder of our CURRICULUM EXPO. We would love to see you at school next WEDNESDAY 27 MAY.
This is to be held in Waitī - our administration building.

We would love to see parents and caregivers at this 'DROP IN' expo event.
Please see the attached information poster.

Wairākei Chess Superstars
Our team enjoyed some fun competition at the Northwest Autumn Sports Tournament.
Ten of our amazing chess players joined Merrin, Isleworth, Avonhead, Roydvale and Harewood School teams for a day of friendly chess competition!

The students showed fantastic sportsmanship and enthusiasm in seven games throughout the day and enjoyed the opportunity to play against some very talented chess players from other schools.