4 May 2026

Kia Ora,
Thank you to everyone who signed up for Rippa Rugby (Years 3-6) playing the first tournament on Thursday 7th May, at Helensville RFC.  Everyone in the age groups of Year 3-6 who signed up, has been allocated a team. We have 2 teams which are as follows: 
Year 3 & 4
Scarlett Wallace, Bella Nutsford, Isla Nutsford, Aidan Bateman, Lockie Allen, Alessandra Smith, Darcie Hughes, Hudson Grey, Thane Delport, Layla Branch, Arlo Dennis, Brianna McAlister.
Year 5 & 6
Nathan Bateman, Oliver Mainwaring, Ashhur Corfield, Emily Mason, Isla Mason, Koen Neville, Owen Whiting, Erin Hefer, Arlo Thomas, Emile Ashley.
A huge thank you to our parent helpers: Scott Branch, Rebecca Thomas, and Kali Grey ( Kali is coaching a team).
Important note: Harbour Rugby require a second permission form filled out by parents/caregivers before the tournament. Please see this link:
https://nzrugby.my.site.com/nzrugbyforms/s/school-registration
Please note players will need to wear their Waitoki shirts, and play in bare feet.
Mouthguards are recommended but not mandatory. 
Please bring a drink bottle, packed lunch, and morning tea. The bus will leave Waitoki at 8:45AM for Helensville, and should be back at school around 2:15PM.
Thank you very much. 

 

4 May 2026

William Pike Challenge William Pike Challenge Updates:

 

Dear Parents

We have two important updates regarding the William Pike Challenge: a message from the William Pike Operations Manager and an update from Mr. Hillman.

From William Pike:

As you have a child taking part in the William Pike Challenge at our school, the William Pike Challenge team would like to ensure that this year is a success for both you and your child.  To do this they'd love to be able to email you directly with inspiration, guidance and support throughout the year.  Please click on this link here to fill out the form to opt in to receive William Pike Challenge communication.  You won't want to miss out!

Ngā mihi nui,

Mariska van Deursen 
Operations Manager
William Pike Challenge
www.williampikechallenge.co.nz

 

From Mr Hillman:

We are pleased to share a website created by the school to give you a more simplified overview of what the William Pike challenge looks like at Waitoki School. This resource breaks down how the Passion Projects, Community Service, and Outdoor Activities will work specifically at Waitoki.

Please note that your child’s login details will be required to access certain links. We hope this site provides a clearer roadmap of the requirements for the remainder of the year.

Access the site here: https://waitokischoolwpchallenge.weebly.com/

Ngā mihi,

Mr. Hillman

 

4 May 2026

SUSTAINABILITY CHALLENGE ADVENTURE RACE: William Pike Challenge 

FRIDAY, 15th May 2026

Please complete the permission on Skool Loop Forms - for your child to participate in the fourth William Pike Outdoor Activity at Wenderholm Regional Park on Friday, 15th May 2026.  We will be departing Waitoki School at 8:45am via parent transport and aim to return back to school by 2.00pm.  Appropriate footwear (no slides or jandals) and clothes must be worn.  A raincoat is needed if it is raining as the event will still go ahead even in the rain.  

The cost is $12.00 per student.  This can be paid at the office or into the school account: 12-3139-0003007-00.

For more information visit https://www.lacticturkey.co.nz/schoolssustainabilitychallenge/ We will require four parent helpers on the day to transport and ‘shadow’ a team throughout the course.  A GPS capability phone is required.

Please indicate on the permission form if you can transport any students on Friday, 15th May - AND be a teams ‘shadow’ on the day (running with a team of four around the course - 2 hours) AND have GPS capability on your phone.

Please see attached notice for information.

2025-Sustainability-Challenge-Adventure-Race-Long-Bay-1.pdf

1 May 2026

Kia ora 

Sharon Hartley is raising money for the Breast Cancer Foundation NZ in honour of our friend and colleague, Trudi Green. 

If you would like to donate to this cause, please scan the QR code. 

Many thanks for your support with this.

QR-code-poster.pdf

1 May 2026

Kia Ora,

 

Thank you to everyone who signed up for Rippa Rugby (Years 3-6) playing the first tournament next week Thursday 7th May, at Helensville RFC. 

Harbour Rugby require a second permission form filled out by parents/caregivers before the tournament.

https://nzrugby.my.site.com/nzrugbyforms/s/school-registration

Please note players will need to wear their Waitoki shirts, and play in bare feet.

Mouthguards are recommended but not mandatory. 

Please bring a drink bottle, packed lunch, morning tea. The bus will leave Waitoki at 8:45am for Helensville.

Thank you very much.