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Welcome to Waihola District School

Empowering Responsible, Brave, Caring Learners 

Waihola District School is a full primary school (Yr 1-8) with generous, attractive learning spaces, inside and out. Nestled among native trees, it overlooks generous grounds, the lake and gentle rolling hills.

Waihola is located on the edge of the Taieri Plains, not far from Sinclair Wetlands. The school has a long history, dating back to 1859, one of the first schools in Otago.

Recently redesigned, our learning spaces, including two classrooms, a hall, library & central learning hub, allow greater collaboration & connection across the school. Environmental Education and Education for Sustainability are important parts of our school. Our outdoor education areas include raised vegetable gardens, a shade house, tunnel house and native garden.

Our committed, capable staff are supported by an interested and active community. Well-resourced, the school supports all children to "work and learn together to be the best that they can be".

Our school resources are well-used by the local community. Waihola District School provides a meeting place where all may be inspired and supported to become life-long learners.

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Latest Notices

School Newsletter T2 Wk 10
26 Jun 2026

Kia ora e te whanau,


Here is the newsletter for this fortnight. Only one week left of term two.


There is a problem with the Principal's email account; it seems to be going to spam. If you are unsure about whether you have been receiving emails from school, please check your spam folders. We are working on the solution, but it's good to check that we are all getting the information we need. 

 

Nga mihi nui,

Louise Crowl

School-Newsletter-T2-W10-2026.pdf

No After School Music Programme Today.
18 Jun 2026

Kia ora e te Whānau,

There will be no afterschool Music programme today.

Alyson has gone home sick and the class has been cancelled for today. 

Ngā mihi nui,

Louise Crowl

School Newsletter Week 8 Term 2
12 Jun 2026

Kia ora a te whānau,

Here is the newsletter for week 8 - this term is rushing by! 

Have a lovely relaxing weekend.

 

Ngā mihi nui,

Louise Crowl

School-Newsletter-T2-W8-2026.pdf

School Newsletter Term 2 Week 6
29 May 2026

Kia ora e te whānau,

Have a lovely long restful weekend- Kings Birthday weekend and School is closed on Monday for the public holiday.

Enjoy the newsletter.

Ngā mihi nui,

Louise Crowl

School-Newsletter-T2-W6-2026-2-1.pdf

School Newsletter Term 2 Week 4
15 May 2026

Kia ora e te whānau,

Week four already! Here is the newsletter for the last fortnights events. 
Enjoy  

Ngā mihi nui,

Louise

School-Newsletter-T2-W4-2026.pdf

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