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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 May

Mon 4

Book Week

4 May 2026

Tue 5

PIE ORDERS CLOSING

5 May 2026

Fri 8

Book Character Dress Up Day

8 May 2026

Fri 15

School Cross Country

15 May 2026

Fri 22

Pies Delivered to School

22 May 2026

Fri 22

Year 8 Kainui Day Out

22 May 2026

Thu 28

Kainui Cross Country

28 May 2026

Latest Notices

Pie orders close tonight!

4 May 2026

A big thank you to everyone who has supported this fundraiser by purchasing pies. Funds raised go towards Education Outside The Classroom (EOTC) opportunities and benefit all Hiwinui students.

If you haven’t placed your order yet, make sure to get it in before the cut-off tonight!

ORDER NOW: https://form.jotform.com/252936098024865

Pie order reminder

29 Apr 2026

By popular demand, our Fundraising team are again selling the delicious Cuba St Bakery pies, lamingtons, savouries and more! Perfect for an easy dinner or a tasty treat while supporting a great cause. Every purchase helps raise funds for Hiwinui School, supporting our kids’ learning beyond the classroom through extra educational opportunities and experiences. Stock up your freezer, treat the family, and support our awesome tamariki.

Orders and payments need to be made by 5th May 2026. Pies available for collection Friday 22nd May.

ORDER NOW: https://form.jotform.com/252936098024865

Thank you for your support

Room 1,2,3 - Kainui Tabloids

29 Apr 2026

Kia ora,

We are looking forward to our trip to Mount Biggs School today. Just a few reminders.

Students will need to:

wear their purple Hiwnui t-shirt
have a warm jersey
bring a water bottle and a large lunch.
wear comfortable footwear they can run in

Parents are more than welcome to come and watch at the tabloids from 10-12:30pm. There will be a coffee cart there too.

Thanks,

Wharite Teachers

Friday Sausage Sizzle Helpers Needed!

28 Apr 2026

Friday Sausage Sizzle Helpers Needed!

We’re looking for volunteers to help supervise our senior students as they cook sausages each Friday. It’s a great way to support the students while making sure everything runs safely and smoothly.

If you’re available to lend a hand, we’d really appreciate your help!

Please sign up using the link provided.

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/70A0C44A8AC2EA5FC1-63773746-sausage

Thanks so much for supporting our school community!

TERM 2 SAUSAGE SIZZLE ORDER FORM

24 Apr 2026

We are firing up the barbecue on Fridays for sausages, throughout Term 2. Please order at the link below, and ensure payment is made by Wednesday 30 April. Internet banking is preferred.

Please note there will be no sausage sizzle on Friday 15th May due to Cross Country.

ORDER HERE: https://forms.gle/pBWTeX4uc4TmBtct8