Waitākiri School

25/05/2026

We have results from the Whenua cross country. Well done to all the students who took part int his fun run.
Whenua Cross Country Results 2026

Windsor
Girls Boys
1. Norah W2 1.Carson W4
2. Addi W2 2.Harry W1
3. Willa W1 3.Benji W3
4. Lara W4 4.Hudson W1
5. Ava W5 5.Munro W2
6. Laila W1 6.Cooper W3
7. Alyssa W4 7.Ilay W4
8. Tali W2 8.Xavier W4
9. Ella W4 9.Tom W1
10.Sadie W1 10.Ethan W2

Burwood
1.Rosie B2 1.Ezra B3
2.Jamie B1 2.Finnley B3
3.Maci B2 3.Theo B4
4.Starlette B2 4.Knox B4
5.Emilia B1 5.Rio B2
6.Addi S B2 6.Harvey B3
7.Hannah B2 7.Charlie B3
8.Linda B1 8.Jasper B3
9.Reeve B4 9.Reggie B4
10.Peyton B3 10.Zayde B4
11.Isabella B1

06/05/2026

Reminder:
Travis and Ōtākaro cross country today at the following times:

11.05am Assemble on grass area behind year level signs
11.15am Year 3 Girls 1.5km course
11.30am Year 3 Boys 1.5km course
11.45am Year 4 Girls 1.5km course
12.00pm Year 4 Boys 1.5km course

Ruru and Korimako
1.35pm Assemble on grass area behind year level signs
1.45pm Year 5 Girls 2km course
2.00pm Year 5 Boys 2km course
2.15pm Year 6 Girls 2km course
2.30pm Year 6 Boys 2km course

Please come down and support your children!! The weather is supposed to be kind.
Also the cafe will be open until 12pm.

24/04/2026

Ezlunch is back for Term 2

Ordering Ezlunch through Kindo is quick, easy, and one less thing to think about in the morning. You order from home (or on the go), and your child's lunch is delivered to school, ready to eat.

Here's how:

Log in to the Kindo app (or set up an account at shop.kindo.co.nz)
Pick from the menu on your school's available days
Your child collects their lunch at school

💰 Order & win!

Every Ezlunch order placed between 27 April - 22 May goes in the draw to win 1 of 5 x $50 Kindo credits each week.

Order here 👉 mykindo.co.nz

T&Cs apply.

17/03/2026

"The NBL, in partnership with Waitākiri Primary School, have partnered for a unique fundraising opportunity. If you use the code "GLOBETROTTERS96" when purchasing tickets to the Harlem Globetrotters at WOLFBROOK ARENA, JULY 14, 2026, you will be raising funds for Waitākiri Primary School!
Get your tickets now - it’s The 100 Year Tour and not something you’re going to want to miss. See you there!"
Here is the link to use your code: https://www.ticketmaster.co.nz/event/24006389EDA94899?did=specialoffer

18/12/2025

So it turns out we have a school full of REAL Heroes! Wishing you all safe holidays and a Merry Christmas!!

Enjoy the videos and music you love, upload original content, and share it all with friends, family, and the world on YouTube.

17/12/2025

We celebrated our Cup winners last week at the Year 6 leavers celebration. Congratulations to you all.

14/12/2025

Today we officially opened our new Sensory Garden, a special legacy project created by our Year 6 students Ruby, Maddie and Sadie from R3.

Designed as a calm and welcoming space, the garden is a place for students to relax, practise mindfulness, explore their senses, enjoy nature, and spend time with friends. It is something our Year 6s are proud to leave for future classes to enjoy.

Thank you to all the students who supported the project through fundraising, our amazing staff for their help and encouragement, and Woody for his practical skills and knowledge to make the garden a reality.

We are so proud of our students and can’t wait to see this space enjoyed by our school community.

07/12/2025

Children enjoyed reading Christmas books outside the library on Friday.

03/12/2025

To follow on from our Reading Competition the Christchurch Libraries are also running reading events these holidays.
Click on the Link below to see what is on offer for the children.
Keep the Reading Momentum Going!
https://my.christchurchcitylibraries.com/

Summer is an ideal time for ākonga to keep building reading confidence. Even short, regular reading helps prevent the summer reading slide and supports learners to return feeling ready and connected.

A gentle reminder to whānau to visit their local public library - and discover great New Zealand books - can make all the difference in keeping reading alive over the break.

30/11/2025

On Thursday, four of our EnviroFERNS attended the EnviroSchools Celebration at Environment Canterbury. The day was all about recognising our achievements, sharing ideas, learning from one another, and taking time to reflect. Waitākiri proudly showcased our mural project, along with the learning and purpose behind it - through a fun, interactive wetlands “Guess Who” game.

We’re incredibly proud to be an EnviroSchool and grateful to be on this sustainability journey together. Thank you for celebrating our progress and caring for our environment alongside us.