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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?

Latest Notices

Mount Biggs Tough Kids

5 Feb 2026

Good morning,

Mount Biggs Tough Kids entries are now closed as the bus is jam packed. If you were wanting to provide transport for your child can you please email me as soon as possible so I can get the appropriate paperwork sorted.

Thanks

Georgia

georgiaf@hiwinui.school.nz

WEETBIX TRY - 17 MARCH

4 Feb 2026

The Weetbix Try is coming up on Tuesday 17 March. Held at Ongley Park, entry is open to kids aged 6–15. Participants can give it a TRY individually or in a team of two!

Entries are open now - please remember to join the Hiwinui School "team" (use the link below). You can choose to have your TRYathlete Kit delivered to Hiwinui School if you wish, for a reduced delivery fee. You'll need to be quick though, the TRYathlete Kit delivery option is only available until midnight on Wednesday 11th February.

http://raceroster.com/events/2026/109745/palmerston-north-weet-bix-kids-tryathlon/register?team=863250

If you've already entered you can still update your entry to join the Hiwinui School group.

Uniform purchase

3 Feb 2026

Exciting news!

Our slightly redesigned Hiwinui Purple Event Tops ($40) and Hiwinui Bucket Hats ($19) are now available to purchase from NZ Uniforms.

We wanted to make it easier for families to purchase uniform items, and NZ Uniforms offers both in-store stock and the option to purchase online at:
https://hiwinuischoo.nzuniforms.com/

All students will be required to own their own Hiwinui Event Top by Term 2, 2026. This top is to be worn when representing the school at events and sports fixtures.

If you have already purchased a Hiwinui Event Top, please don’t worry — these are still acceptable.

Please also ensure your child has a Hiwinui Bucket Hat, which is to be worn during Terms 1 and 4.