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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 December

Tue 10

Technology Huntly Year 7/8

10 Dec 2024

Fri 13

Prize giving @ 5pm - Glen Murray Hall

13 Dec 2024

Tue 17

School Term 4 ends

17 Dec 2024

Latest Notices

School Pool
4 Dec 2024

Dear Parents/Caregivers


Could you please send togs, a towel and sun lotion with your child/children from tomorrow.

Hopefully the weather will stay lovely and warm and we can have a few swims in the school pool before the end of the term.  

Waikaretu Staff

Impetigo information sheet
25 Nov 2024

Kia ora koutou,


Please find attached information about school sores (Impetigo) for you to read. This is a common bacterial skin condition in childhood but it is easily spread and can become a serious issue if left untreated. We are encouraging students to wash their hands regularly at school, however, can you also have a chat with your child(ren) about the importance of regular handwashing? Please seek medical advice if you notice any rashes or scabs that don't seem to heal. 


Ngaa mihi

 

School Production
20 Nov 2024

Hello,


We hope to start filming later this week so if you please could have a look and send to school as soon as possible the following items for us to borrow for the school end of year play:


* empty boxes of ammo
* portable bbq
* small camping tents x 2
* hiking back packs
* hiking boots
* black tutu
* brown or grey pants, leggings, shirts
* green shirt
* black (fake leather or jeans) short jackets
* any hunting or hiking clothes (think Hunting & Fishing)


Thanks so much!

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Pump & Electrical Services Ltd Te Karaka Station & Lodge Thundercross Valley Dirt Bike Park Te Akau Transport - Waikaretu School - Jan 25
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