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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 June

Wed 24

Kainui Rippa Rugby

24 Jun 2026

Latest Notices

BOOK CLUB ORDERS CLOSING TOMORROW MIDDAY

11 Jun 2026

OUT OF ZONE ENROLMENTS - Hiwinui School

9 Jun 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 . The Board estimates there will be approximately 6 out-of-zone places available across Years 3-4 and Years 6-7 only. 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 Thursday 9th July 2026.

If the number of applications exceeds the number of places available, students will be selected by ballot. The ballot will be held on Monday 13 July 2026. Parents will be informed of the outcome of the ballot as soon as practicable following the ballot.

www.hiwinui.school.nz

Sausage Sizzle Helpers

5 Jun 2026

We are after volunteers to supervise the Seniors cooking and preparing the sausages on Fridays for the rest of the term, you are required from 12pm -1.15pm. If you are able to help out please sign up via the link below.

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/70A0C44A8AC2EA5FC1-63773746-sausage

Any help is greatly appreciated,
Friends of Hiwinui School

Walking Home List

20 May 2026

If you would like your child to be added to the “Walking Home List”, please let the office know. This list is for students who have parent approval to walk home independently.

Students who are not on this list will require parent permission communicated to the school office before walking home. This helps us keep all students safe and ensures we know each child’s after-school arrangements.

We also recommend that students walking home wear a Hi-Vis vest for visibility and safety.

LOST PROPERTY!

15 May 2026