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WELCOME TO HIWINUI SCHOOL

We believe every learner has potential and can achieve at their best.
 
Our classroom programmes are designed so all learners thrive. At Hiwinui School our Teachers and Learning Assistants are focused on challenging learners in a supportive and nurturing way. We spend time getting to know the strengths of each learner and what they love most. Relationships with our learners and their whānau are paramount.
 
Our approach to learning includes: explicit teaching, play based learning within our junior school, enviro programmes, academic challenges and EOTC.   Learning is connected to the world around us; our school environment and our wider rural setting. We ‘push the boundaries’ so all learners get ‘the best deal’! This is achieved through intervention programmes and also acceleration programmes with additional opportunities for learners to shine.
 
Our values of being Pathfinders, being Energised, showing Awhi and acting as Kaitiaki are embedded across our school and infused within our school curriculum. These values support our learners to ‘Reach their Peak’!   

 



 

 

What's happening at Hiwinui School?

Upcoming Events in November

Fri 21

Yr 4 Big Day Out

21 Nov 2025

Thu 27

Manawatu Striders Schools Road Race

27 Nov 2025

Fri 28

Yr 1-3 Big Day Out

28 Nov 2025

Fri 28

Year 8 Kainui Catch Up

28 Nov 2025

Latest Notices

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19 Nov 2025

We are preparing for the upcoming community food drive, which you'll receive information about soon. We would love more paper supermarket bags please! If you have surplus bags, could you please drop these at the office. Thank you! Your support is appreciated.

Christmas Fundraiser - Chocolates & Wine! Orders close Monday
18 Nov 2025

Don't forget to get those orders in!!

You may order via the Google form below. Printed forms are also available at the office.

https://forms.gle/ew5JG3ihex3F1dTr8

Orders close 24 November 2025 – don’t miss your chance to stock up on Christmas cheer!

 

 

Kinetic Sand Safety Update
17 Nov 2025

You may have seen recent media reports about asbestos being found in some Kinetic Sand products. We want to reassure our school community that we do not have any Kinetic Sand products on site at school.

If you have any concerns about Kinetic Sand products in your own home, you can contact:

  • Product Safety: 0508 426 678
  • Healthline: 0800 611 116

Supporters and Sponsors

Parents, please support our local businesses

Uneeda Plumber Palmerston North Flooring Xtra Blair Alabaster - Property Brokers Village Valley Auto Rosebowl Cafe & Bakery G.J. Gardner Homes Manawatu/Horowhenua Office Road Runner Manufacturing Ltd Bunnythorpe Mini Mart Emma Wilton - Professionals Origin Homes Number Works n Words Palmerston North GC Engineering Ltd Heaphy Wools
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