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We are located in the northwest reaches of the Waikato near the rugged, yet beautiful west coast of the North Island.

Our school provides many learning opportunities for children from 5 to 13 years of age, from year 1 to 8.

Established in 1924 with a roll of 16 students, Waikaretu School has a long and successful history steeped in strong community spirit. Our rural environment provides tourism and farming-related opportunities for the community. Waikaretu School is strongly connected to our local community and is supported by two local marae: Pukerewa Marae and Weraroa Marae. 

Our curriculum empowers our learning community to make connections to and from our rural context. We support our learners to develop the necessary knowledge and skills to become resilient, critical thinkers who actively achieve their goals in a connected world.

The footage on the right below is from last year's 2023 cluster cross-country hosted by Waikaretu School.

 

 

What's happening at Waikaretu School?

Upcoming Events in February

Fri 28

Year 4-8 Cluster Swimming Sports @ Glen Massey School

28 Feb 2025

Latest Notices

School Start and working bee
28 Jan 2025

Dear Parents/Caregivers


Happy New Year to all parents and children. 
I hope you have had a wonderful summer break and that everyone is feeling refreshed and excited for a new school year.


School starts tomorrow, Wednesday the 29th of January, please let bus driver Justine Whiti know if you won't be on the bus the first day back.


There is a "spring clean" working bee this Saturday the 1st of February at 9am. Jobs to be done include cleaning out the bus shed, tidying the school grounds and garden, cleaning windows outside and repairing the library deck.
Many hands make light work so please try and make the working bee.


Thursday the 6th of February there is no school due to Waitangi Day and the next day, Friday the 7th of February is a teacher only day.


We look forward to seeing all the children again tomorrow  


Nga mihi

Ulrika

School Phone
7 Feb 2024

Dear Parents/Caregivers


The Waikaretu school phone is up and running again.

 

 

Supporters and Sponsors

Parents, please support our local businesses

Pump & Electrical Services Ltd Te Karaka Station & Lodge Thundercross Valley Dirt Bike Park
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