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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 March

Tue 17

Weetbix Try-athlon

17 Mar 2026

Wed 18

Kainui Junior Swimming

18 Mar 2026

Mon 23

Penhey Cup

23 Mar 2026

Mon 23

Deadline for receipt of applications for our out of zone placements

23 Mar 2026

Fri 27

Mt Biggs Tough Kids

27 Mar 2026

Latest Notices

BOOK CLUB ORDERS CLOSING

13 Mar 2026

You still have time to order from the Scholastic Book Club, should you wish. Ordering will be closed off at midday on Monday.

OUT OF ZONE ENROLMENTS - Hiwinui School

9 Mar 2026

OUT OF ZONE ENROLMENTS - Hiwinui School

The Board of Trustees of Hiwinui School invites applications from ‘out of zone’ families who wish to enrol their child at Hiwinui School beginning in Term 3 or Term 4 2026 (New Entrant Level only). We have up to 5 places available. The exact number of places will depend on the number of applications received from students who live within our school’s home zone.

Enrolments at Hiwinui School are governed by an enrolment scheme, details of which are available on our school website, or from the office. On our website you are welcome to download an ‘Out of Zone’ application form.

The deadline for receipt of applications for our out of zone placements is Noon Monday 23rd March 2026

www.hiwinui.school.nz

SEEKING EASTER RAFFLE GOODIES!

6 Mar 2026

UPDATED HAY DETAILS

6 Mar 2026

CHANGE OF PLANS!

700 bales at 1005 Tennant Drive address, tonight from 5.15 (meet at school). The Fitzherbert East job will likely be tomorrow – it's currently waiting to be baled.

Please check the [Hiwinui Epic Parents FB Messenger group](https://m.me/j/AbZc8S2kb9wlcTmA/) for up-to-the-minute details.

UPCOMING HAY JOBS

5 Mar 2026

We have two hay jobs planning to be baled tomorrow - 1200 bales each! The Hiwinui Epic Parents will be out in force and split across both jobs, and they'll need a few trailers too. We're encouraging as many people to help as possible please - these may be the last two jobs for us this season, so let's make the most of it. Many hands make light work!

Join the Hiwinui Epic Parents Messenger Group Here