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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 October

Wed 29

Year 5/6 Camp to Pūkaha Mount Bruce

29 Oct 2025 - 31 Oct 2025

Latest Notices

Dress as a Teacher Day

23 Oct 2025

Kia ora everyone,

Just a friendly reminder that tomorrow is Dress as a Teacher Day. This could be a teacher you know or a generic teacher e.g. PE teacher, dance teacher.

We look forward to seeing all our new Hiwinui educators tomorrow.

Thanks

Central Football Skill Sessions with Mikaela

23 Oct 2025

We are looking forward to Mikaela from Central Football holding her next skill session for our Years 3 and up students on Friday (tomorrow). The forecast for tomorrow looks to be fine with a few light showers lingering so we are planning to go ahead with the skill session. While the field has been checked and isn't muddy, can you please send your Year 3 - Year 8 student with a spare change of clothes just in case the grass muds up as the sessions progress across the morning.

Thank you, and my apologies for the late notice.

Allanah

Senior Bike Trip *POSTPONED*

20 Oct 2025

Unfortunately the weather forecast does not look good tomorrow!

We have decided to postpone the bike trip to Tuesday Week 5 (November 4th).

Lets hope the weather settles down over the next couple of weeks so we can finally make it happen.

Thanks for your support Holly