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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 February

Fri 13

Community Picnic

13 Feb 2026

Wed 18

School Triathlon

18 Feb 2026

Latest Notices

FIREWOOD RAFFLE

13 Feb 2026

ONLY 26 RAFFLE TICKETS LEFT!

Drawn tonight after all tickets are sold.

Footprints in the Sand - Sunday 8th March

13 Feb 2026

Footprints in the Sand - Sunday 8th March

Kia Ora whānau,

Calling all Run Club Runners! The ‘Footprints in the sand’ - Fun Run at Foxton Beach is being held on Sunday 8th of March and we need you!

This event will be based from the Surf Life Saving Club at Foxton Beach.

Meet at the Surf Life Saving Club

On the Day

6:30am Registrations open

7:00am ½ Marathon Walk starts

8:00am ½ Marathon Run starts

8:30am 10Km Run and Walk

9:00am 5k Run / walk followed by the Primary School Challenge

11:00am Prizegiving or when last participant finishes

Students will need to:

-wear their green "Run Club" top

-wear suitable running shoes

-bring warm layers of clothing

-bring a water bottle / a snack for after the race

-their positive Energiser attitude!

Recipients of our fun run proceeds for 2026 include:
- Foxton Beach Volunteer Fire Brigade
- Surf Lifesaving NZ Foxton Beach
- Community Centre Health Shuttle
- Palmerston North Rescue Helicopter.

The cost of registration is being paid for by the school.

You will need to transport your child to and from the event.

Registration link https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeIkxOzKOvL8x-DkjrNWDRdQ90WrFH7xXPLLDPKA-oUAFIs3g/viewform?usp=header

Georgia Freeman
georgiaf@hiwinui.school.nz

POOL COVER ROSTER - HELP REQUIRED

12 Feb 2026

Thanks to those families who have been kindly covering the swimming pool each night, we appreciate your help.

We are now looking for additional volunteers to help for the rest of the term. The dates are as follows:

23 Feb-1 Mar 16-22 Mar

2-8 Mar 23-29 Mar

9-15 Mar 30 Mar-5 Apr

Please phone or email the office to add your name to the roster. Let’s keep our pool warm for our swimmers!

06-326 8078 or office@hiwinui.school.nz