Waikino School

23/08/2026

RESULTS OF THE Y6 FIREWOOD RAFFLE
Drawn 24th August 2026

Thank you to everyone who supported our Year 6 students firewood raffle, and purchased a ticket or two.....all tickets were sold, raising an amazing $300 for the leavers trip,

The raffle was drawn this morning by Loretta (one of the Y6 students) when they final 5 tickets sold.

Lucky number 79 was the winner - congratulations Heather N!

11/08/2026

FIREWOOD RAFFLE

Our Year 6 students are fundraising for their end of year excursion, by running a firewood raffle.

Prize is just under 2m3 of firewood split firewood. Winner will need to collect the wood from Waikino School.

$3 per ticket.

Come to office to pick your own ticket numbers, or we can allocate tickets on your behalf, if you flick us an email.

[email protected]
"Firewood Raffle" as the subject line
Let us know your name & contact phone number
Note: you will receive an email reply confirming your ticket number/s, and details for payment.

Raffle will be drawn once all tickets are sold. All proceeds go towards the Y6 fundraising for their end of year trip!

28/07/2026

We are having an Open Day for preschoolers who are considering enrolling at Waikino School. If you know of anyone who may be interested in finding out more, please share this with them!

16/07/2026

📣 LEARNING ASSISTANT/TEACHER AIDE - Waikino School

Application closing date - Tues 21st July 2026

We're looking for a warm, enthusiastic Learning Assistant to join our New Entrant class, supporting a small group of amazing tamariki.

This role is all about connection - building relationships with our youngest learners, getting stuck in alongside them in the classroom and out in our beautiful environment and not being afraid of a bit of mud!

🌿 What you need to know:
• Approximately 20 hours per week, Monday to Friday
• Fixed-term position for Term 3 with potential for extension into Term 4 (tagged to student funding)
• Immediate start

🌿 What we're looking for:
• Someone who genuinely loves working with young children
• A willingness to be part of a small, close-knit school community
• A love of the outdoors and hands-on learning - mud pies very much encouraged
• Experience is great but not essential - we'll wrap plenty of support around the right person

If this sounds like you, or someone you know, please get in touch. Applications close Tuesday 21st July 2026! 🌿

[email protected]

28/06/2026

For any of our Paeroa based families

03/06/2026

UPDATE: Due to popular request, a 2nd class for needle felting has been added 8th of July at 1pm - 3pm.

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If you are after something crafty or creative for your child to do during the next school holidays, local artist (September Scribailo) will be offering two workshops for kids, in the Waikino Hall.

* Needle Felting
* Mixed Media Art

Spaces are limited to a maximum of 6 kids, so if your child is keen, be sure to get in touch with September and book. Phone 021 412 017 or email her at [email protected]

12/05/2026

WAIKINO SCHOOL CROSS COUNTRY IS HAPPENING TOMORROW (Wed 13th May)

We welcome friends and whanau to come and cheer the kids on as they run their event, however, for safety reasons, we request that you please DO NOT PARK in the school carpark OR on any of the streets which form part of our running route (Poland Rd/Abbot St/Princes St loop as shown on map).

Waikino Hall has plenty of carparking and it's just a brief walk up the hill to school. Alternatively, you may be able to find a suitable place to park on other streets in Waikino, thats a bit closer, but not on our route.

If you have family members who are unable to walk that distance, feel free to drop them at school before you go and park.

We realise this may a bit inconvenient, but safety of our students is our highest priority, and parked vehicles restrict view. Your understanding is appreciated.

THE FIRST RACE WILL START AT 9.20am.

27/04/2026

20/04/2026

If you have windows needing a clean, and you are looking at companies to tackle the job, one of our Waikino School families may be just the help you need!