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    Waikawa Bay School

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    Living and Learning
    the Waikawa Way

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    Be Honest
    Kia Pono

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    Be Kind
    Kia Atawhai

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    Be Respectful
    Kia Manaaki

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    Be The Best You Can Be
    Kia Whakamiharo

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    Waikawa Bay School

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    Living and Learning
    the Waikawa Way

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    Be Honest
    Kia Pono

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    Be Kind
    Kia Atawhai

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    Be Respectful
    Kia Manaaki

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    Be The Best You Can Be
    Kia Whakamiharo

Kia ora koutou katoa

Welcome to Waikawa Bay School

We are very proud of our school and its place in our community. As a team, we all work hard to ‘Live and Learn The Waikawa Way - Kia Whakamiharo’

This is our vision statement and is what guides us in our words, actions, thoughts, beliefs, learning, and the choices we make in our everyday lives. It is what we aspire to to be 'honest (pono), kind (atawhai), respectful (manaaki) learners (ākonga)'.

‘The Waikawa Way’ encompasses our core values of Be Honest, Be Kind, Be Respectful and Be The Best You Can Be

‘The Way We Learn’ is our core business. At Waikawa Bay School, we learn by being self-managing, thinkers who are connected. We explored the qualities and skills that we want our children to possess so that they can thrive in their ever-changing and exciting future.

Programmes at our school focus on the learner as an individual and every child is valued. We strive to constantly improve and help each child work to achieve their potential. Our class groupings allow for collaborative planning between teachers and strong collegial support is a feature of our school. Quality e-learning is integrated across the curriculum.

Our spacious, tree filled grounds offers a magnificent play environment and opportunities for sport and recreation. Our refurbished classrooms provide stimulating learning environments for our students.

Parents of prospective students are welcome to call and visit or request further information about the school and its programmes.

School Calendar

2025 Term Dates

Term 1
Starts: 5th of Feb
Finishes: 11th of April
(5th Feb: School open for Parent Interviews
7th Feb: Classes start: School Unity Day)

Term 2
Starts 28th April
Finishes 27th of June

Term 3
Starts: 14th July
Finishes: 19th September

Term 4
Starts: 6th of October
Finishes: 19th of December

2024 Term Dates

School Opens on Monday 5 February for 2024 for Parent Conferences

6 February School closed - Waitangi Day

First Day for children is  Wednesday 7 February 2024

Term 1:  5 February to  12 April

Term 2: 29 April to 5 July

Term 3: 22 July to 27 September

Term 4: 14 October to 19 December 

Contact Details

Waikawa Bay School, 282 Waikawa Road, Picton, Marlborough, New Zealand

Telephone (03) 5736636 | Fax (03) 5736630 | Email office@waikawabay.school.nz

Waikawa Bay School

Phone: (03) 5736636
office@waikawabay.school.nz