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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 15

Pink Shirt Day

15 May 2026

Fri 15

School Cross Country

15 May 2026

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

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

Friday Sausage Sizzle Helpers Needed!

28 Apr 2026

Friday Sausage Sizzle Helpers Needed!

We’re looking for volunteers to help supervise our senior students as they cook sausages each Friday. It’s a great way to support the students while making sure everything runs safely and smoothly.

If you’re available to lend a hand, we’d really appreciate your help!

Please sign up using the link provided.

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

Thanks so much for supporting our school community!

TERM 2 SAUSAGE SIZZLE ORDER FORM

24 Apr 2026

We are firing up the barbecue on Fridays for sausages, throughout Term 2. Please order at the link below, and ensure payment is made by Wednesday 30 April. Internet banking is preferred.

Please note there will be no sausage sizzle on Friday 15th May due to Cross Country.

ORDER HERE: https://forms.gle/pBWTeX4uc4TmBtct8

Hot Lunches

20 Apr 2026

It’s getting cold, so just a friendly reminder that pie warmers are available Monday to Thursday. We kindly ask that hot lunches are not sent on Fridays. If you are sending a hot meal, please have it pre warmed, wrapped in foil or in a foil tray, and clearly labelled with your child’s name and room number.