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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

Tue 10

Hiwinui School Athletics, 1pm

10 Nov 2026

Thu 12

Diwali/Whānau Afternoon, 2pm

12 Nov 2026

Sat 14

Manawatu Oroua Pet Day, Rongotea

14 Nov 2026

Thu 19

Kainui Senior Athletics

19 Nov 2026

Fri 20

Year 4 Big Day Out

20 Nov 2026

Mon 23

Yr 7/8 Camp

23 Nov 2026 - 26 Nov 2026

Wed 25

Yr 5/6 Camp

25 Nov 2026 - 27 Nov 2026

Fri 27

Manawatu Striders Road Race

27 Nov 2026

Fri 27

Year 8 Big Day Out

27 Nov 2026

Latest Notices

Athletics Day Cancelled

10 Nov 2026

Due to the wet weather we are having - Athletics has been cancelled.

GUMBOOTS & GLAM – RAFFLE & BLIND AUCTIONS

3 Nov 2026

GUMBOOTS & GLAM – RAFFLE & BLIND AUCTIONS

A little reminder to all our school families that our Gumboots & Glam raffle and blind auctions are now available to enter through the school office!

There are some fantastic prizes up for grabs, so pop into the office, check them out and get your entries in!

Raffles: 1st Prize - 13" Pizza Oven, 2nd Prize - DKSH treats bundle
Blind Auctions - 1 x Term of Numberworks (value $690), and 1 x Term of Epic Music lessons (value 150)

Entries for those not attending close Friday 6th November, so don't miss out!

Every dollar raised goes towards supporting our tamariki with new sports and music equipment, and replacing outdated technology around the school.

Thank you for getting behind our fundraiser and helping make a difference!

Intermediate Technology/Manual at Hiwinui

30 Oct 2026

Following our earlier discussions this year regarding technology provision at Monrad Intermediate, we believe it is time to seek community input on whether our "manual" location needs to change for 2028. We are starting this process now to ensure we a fully prepared for 2028. We are sending the attached survey form to Hiwinui School families to gather their thoughts on whether technology and engineering instruction would be better fitted for purpose onsite at our school.

Please fill in the form attached with your preference and thoughts. If your Child/ren are not in the intermediate space currently we still value your opinion for future planning.0

Intermediate Technology form

💚 GUMBOOTS & GLAM — HALF-PRICE TICKETS! 💚

21 Oct 2026

If you’ve been sitting on the fence, now’s the time to jump on board! We’ve dropped tickets from $60 to just $30 until Monday 26 October (Labour Day) to help get more of our school community along for a fantastic night out.

This is all about raising funds for our kids and our school, and with so many generous businesses donating towards the event, we’d love to see a great crowd come together to make the most of it!

Curious about what’s up for grabs? Check out our auction booklet below!

Tickets: www.gumbootsandglam.online
Auction booklet: https://canva.link/gumboots-glam-nov-2026

No need to dress up — just bring your friends, enjoy a fun night out and support our school. Every ticket makes a difference!

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Planning for 2027

21 Sep 2026

Please contact the office and let us know as soon as you know.