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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 September

Thu 17

Senior Speech Competition 5:00 pm, in the TLC

17 Sep 2026

Fri 18

EPIC Battle of the Bands, 6pm

18 Sep 2026

Wed 23

Year 8 Day Out

23 Sep 2026

Latest Notices

Friendly Reminder: Toilet Hygiene & Safe Habits

17 Sep 2026

Kia Ora Whānau,

As we work together to keep our learning environment clean, healthy, and safe for all our tamariki, we would love your support at home with a quick refresher on toilet habits.

Tonight and over the weekend, could you please have a gentle chat with your child about:

Using the toilet correctly: Reminding them where everything goes so our shared spaces stay clean for everyone.
Flushing after every use: Leaving the toilet clean and ready for the next person.
Washing hands thoroughly: Using soap and water every single time to keep germs away.

We’ve noticed a few tricky messes and accidents popping up in our bathroom areas recently. A quick conversation at home makes a huge difference in helping our tamariki take pride in keeping their shared spaces tidy.

Thank you so much for your ongoing care and partnership!

Please read

16 Sep 2026

Please see attached latest update regarding gastro within our school community

Hiwinui-school-GastroOutbreakInfoLetterforWhanau.pdf

Home Creation - Lamb and Calf day 2026

15 Sep 2026

Please find Information about Pet Day Home Creation attached - any questions ask your child's classroom teacher.

Kind Regards Anna

Home-letter-lamb-and-Calf-day-2026.pdf

Production

9 Sep 2026

Kia ora,

We are all so excited for our production tomorrow!

Just a reminder to reread the attached notice this evening.

Students need to be at school for the 8:50 am bell and roll call.

They will wear their costumes home and should return in them to The Regent on King St at 5:20 pm. Please ensure they do not bring shoes, jerseys, or drink bottles.

Thanks, Jo Johnston

OUT OF ZONE ENROLMENTS

7 Sep 2026

OUT OF ZONE ENROLMENTS

The Board of Trustees of Hiwinui School invites applications from out of zone families wishing to enrol their children starting in Term 1 or Term 2, 2027.

Available places:
New Entrant Level: Up to 14 places
Years 4 to 5: Up to 6 places
Year 7: Up to 6 places

The exact number of available places depends on the total number of applications received from students living within the home zone.

Enrolments are subject to the school’s enrolment scheme, which can be viewed on our website or requested from the school office. Out of zone application forms are available to download directly from the website.

Application Deadline: Friday, 9 October 2026 at 12 noon to office@hiwinui.school.nz