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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 May

Fri 22

Pies Delivered to School

22 May 2026

Fri 22

Year 8 Kainui Day Out

22 May 2026

Thu 28

Kainui Cross Country

28 May 2026

Latest Notices

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

PINK SHIRT DAY!

15 May 2026

It's Pink Shirt Day today! We can't wait to see everyone arriving in their pink outfits. Don't forget, if you'd like to make a donation to support Pink Shirt Day and the Mental Health Foundation, you can do so at the link below. Please don't bring cash. (And after 8am ALL donations are doubled thanks to AIA Vitality!)

And pack your running shoes for School Cross Country this afternoon!

It's going to be a great day!

Donate to Pink Shirt Day Here

NO SAUSAGES TOMORROW (FRIDAY)

14 May 2026

A reminder that there is no sausage sizzle or hot lunches tomorrow, due to School Cross Country. This will kick off at 1pm.

PINK SHIRT DAY - TOMORROW!

14 May 2026

Tomorrow is Pink Shirt Day and this year we've decided to accept donations online only - this helps our office become cashless!

SO, rather than rummaging around to find some loose change before school tomorrow, please use the link below to make a donation if you'd like, and help to create a kinder, more inclusive Aotearoa, where everyone feels safe, valued, and unafraid to be themselves. All funds will go direct to the Mental Health Foundation.

We look forward to seeing a sea of pink at school tomorrow! (And don't forget to pack suitable running attire for School Cross Country!)

Donate to Pink Shirt Day Here

Pink Shirt Day, Hiwinui School