Extending the classroom: Happening Now
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Wairakei Conquers Mud, Hills and Cow Paddocks
Cold air, sunshine and paddocks dotted with cow pats set the scene for this year's cross country. Every student, from new entrants to Year 6, ran a course over bumpy, uneven farmland, racing in their whare-tiaki colours with house points on the line.
Keep Learning
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Celebration time: our new Junior Playground is open
There is nothing quite like the sound of a playground full of happy children. The brand-new Junior Playground opened in July, and from the very first …
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What’s It Really Like to Start School at Wairakei Primary
Why should my child start at Wairakei Primary School?
What’s in it for me? Fair question. Starting school is a big deal. Not just for the five-year-…
What’s in it for me? Fair question. Starting school is a big deal. Not just for the five-year-…
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Celebration of Learning Term 2, 2026
It is an art to teach what you have learnt. And quite a challenge to make it meaningful, high-end, and truly engaging. The students from all classes p…
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Jumping June 2026
What an absolutely fantastic day for the Jumping June event! The school hall was alive with energy, laughter, and an incredible sea of whare taiki col…
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Take a Walk With Us
What makes Wairakei Primary School such a special place? Rather than us telling you, we let the experts speak.. the ākonga! Watch as they take you on …
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Everyone Belongs
At Wairakei Primary, inclusion and diversity is at the heart of everything we do - not just a ‘Welcome’ sign on a door. Simply put, that means every c…
Why Wairakei
A Year 0 to Year 6 primary school in Taupō where ākonga rise to success — and where you can see, before you decide, exactly how.
Sport - School Cross Country
Year 0/1 – 9:20am
Year 2 – Boys 9:40am | Girls 10:00am
Year 3 – Boys 10:20am | Girls 10:40am
Year 4 – Boys 10:50am | Girls…
Mon, Aug. 17, 2026
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Event - Book Fair
Scholastic Book Fair Timetable
Tuesday, 15 September
The book cases will arrive and be placed in Room 12. Room 12 will then be set up for the…
Sep. 16 - 18, 2026
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