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"Happy, Confident Learners"

 

About Us

Wakari School is a Contributing Primary School located in the hill suburbs of Dunedin. We cater for children from ages 5 – 11 (Years 1 – 6). The School has a Roll of around 300 pupils which increases as new entrants join us throughout the year. 

 

 

 

 

Our Values

At Wakari School we promote our values of 

Honesty, Manners, Respect, Cooperation & Kindness.

As a Family orientated school we promote and encourage parental involvement. This assistance is vital for the children’s education during their time with us. School Camps, trips, swimming and School Fairs would simply not be possible without the assistance that Whanau offer. Our school has a proud tradition of community involvement stretching back to 1858! 

Our Vision and Aims

Wakari prides itself on developing its Vision with our pupils; “Happy, Confident Learners”. We look to achieve this through a Co-operative Approach to Teaching and Learning. We have Three Syndicates across the School which operate in Learning Hubs. We aim to provide our pupils with the means to achieve their best in a caring, safe and secure environment. Wakari School benefits from a true team approach. 

What We Offer
  • Experienced and well qualified teachers 
  • Dedicated support staff 
  • Forward-looking and innovative school 
  • Positive, respectful environment 
  • Flexible learning environment 
  • Effective learning support programmes 
  • Large grass areas 
  • Great playgrounds 
  • Swimming pool 
  • Community support 

 

What's happening at Wakari School?

Upcoming Events in October

Thu 23

Potential Strike Day

23 Oct 2025

Latest Notices

Parenting in an Online World 101 - Parents Evening
15 Oct 2025

We all want our school and community to be a safe place for our tamariki.

But in a rapidly changing digital world, the risks our children face online are growing—more frequently, and more seriously.

That’s why we’ve invited filmmaker, author, and speaker Rob Cope, producer of the powerful documentary Our Kids Online, to deliver a humorous, eye-opening evening talk for our parent community.

For more information, go to: https://hail.to/wakari-school/article/9UChKBi

 

Strike - school closure (informal notice)
14 Oct 2025

Wakari School will likely be closed on 23 October due to a nationwide industrial action by NZEI union members. 

You will receive formal notification from the school Board of Trustees within 3 days of the strike action.

Please plan for this. (Please note, Busy Bumbles will not be open)

2026 Calendars
7 Oct 2025

Children and teachers have been working hard to complete calendars. These calendars may be purchased for $5.00 (Black & white with color artwork) or $8.00 (Full color). These make great Christmas presents!!!!

Online Ordering

https://forms.office.com/r/3LCxjGccy4 

If you are unable to order online, we have order forms in the office.

Payment Options

Direct credit – 03-0905-0905218-000

Account name: Wakari School Board of Trustees

Particulars – Family name

Code – calendar

 

EFTPOS – call into the office

All orders must be in by: Friday 5 December.

Supporters and Sponsors

Parents, please support our local businesses

Huzur Kebab Subway – Dunedin Highmark Homes Dunedin Thai Opal Dunedin Vets on Balmac Zumba with Awhi and Jacquie Alana Carroll - Ray White Sheds Direct Vish Beauty Bar Dunedin On the Spot Wakari Dairy Harold's Home & Gardening Service Tree Craft NZ
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