14 Oct 2026

Morena everyone,

 

This is just a reminder about Ice Block Fridays - starting this week!

 

If you would like to pre-pay for the term, please come in to the office to pay by eftpos, or you can pay online - 12-3139-0003007-00 (just let the office know).

Otherwise, your child can bring coins on the day for either $1 or $2 ice blocks.

 

Thank you

13 Oct 2026

WAITOKI SCHOOL COUNTRY FAIR – WE NEED YOUR HELP!  

 

Our Country Fair is getting closer, and there’s lots happening! A huge thank you to everyone who has already supported us. 

 

Here are a few updates and ways you can get involved:

 

Jolly Jars Needed!
We’re collecting Jolly Jars for the fair. Please drop these off at the school office. Every jar helps!

 

Raffle Tickets Are Selling Fast!
Keep those ticket sales going! Once you’ve sold your booklet, please return it to school with the money. Need more tickets? Extra booklets are available from the school office now!

 

ONLINE AUCTION IS LIVE!
Our online auction is officially open! There are some fantastic items and experiences up for grabs, so jump online, check them out and get bidding for a great cause. Every bid helps support our school!  Waitoki School Country Fair Auction 2026 | Free Online Silent Auction Fundraisers | 32auctions 

 

Student-Led Stalls – Spaces Available!
We still have a few spaces available for students who would like to run their own stall at the fair. If your child is interested, please email fundraising@waitoki.school.nz to secure a spot.

Please note: Student stalls cannot sell food or drinks.

 

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED!

We need helpers to make our Country Fair a success! Whether you can spare some time during the week leading up to the fair or help run a stall on the day, we would love to hear from you.

Please email fundraising@waitoki.school.nz if you can lend a hand. Every little bit of help makes a difference!

Saturday 31 October 2026
Waitoki School

 

Let’s come together as a community and make this year’s Country Fair an amazing day for our kids and school.

Thank you for all your support!  

12 Oct 2026

Final reminder for calendar art orders.
 
Your child will bring home a calendar art flyer today showing their art work. If you wish to make an order please follow these instructions:

 
1/. Go to www.kidsartworks.com
 
2/. Use the Entrance Code: KZ1101.
 
3/. Enter your child's room & name
 
The order is open until Tuesday 27 October :
 
Payment can be made over the website via credit card or account2account.
 
If you have any questions please contact me on jatkinson@waitoki.school.nz

Thanks 

12 Oct 2026

About Our Auction:
  
Welcome to the Waitoki School Country Fair Online Auction! 

We are now live!

Click on the link below and check out all our incredible auction items!

https://www.32auctions.com/waitokischool

Our 2026 Country Fair fundraising efforts will help us provide valuable resources and exciting opportunities for our students, including STEAM equipment, the growth of our robotics programme, an outdoor sound system for school events and improvements to our school’s play spaces.

We are incredibly grateful to the local businesses and individuals who have generously donated a fantastic range of prizes, products and experiences for our online auction. Their support, along with every bid placed, helps us make a real difference to our children’s learning and school environment.

So why bid? Not only could you walk away with something fantastic, but you’ll also be directly supporting the children of Waitoki School and helping create even more opportunities for them to learn, explore and thrive.

A huge thank you to everyone who has contributed to our auction and continues to support our school. We couldn’t do it without you!

Happy bidding and thank you for supporting Waitoki School and the wonderful community that makes it so special! 

2 Oct 2026

Kia ora 

We have received a number of requests for extra raffle tickets to sell during the school holidays. If you would like more tickets, they can be collected from the school office on Wednesday 7th October between 10am - 1pm. Alternatively, you can pick them up from Monday 12th October, once Term 4 begins. Please email Sarah, office@waitoki.school.nz if you would like to order some more. 

Have a great weekend. 

Ngā mihi nui

Jules