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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.
Kia ora e te whānau,
Thank you so much for a brilliant year. The children have worked hard — particularly this morning — helping shift the Room 2 classroom equipment back up to the MLE in preparation for next year.
As we finish up today, reports will be sent home. All books and personal belongings, if they didn’t come home yesterday, will come home today. There is a pile of lost property (mostly tops) at the office — please pop in and take a look. If you realise you’ve forgotten anything, I will be at school next week and you are welcome to drop in.
We have accepted the resignation of Fraser Reid. Fraser says he will miss his students and the school community very much. We wish him well.
Have a very merry Christmas and a restful break — let’s hope for some lovely weather!
The first day back for Term 1, 2026 is Monday 2nd February.
Reminder that stationery lists are available on Officemax MySchool. We are no longer offering stationery through the school.
Ngā mihi nui,
Louise Crowl
Principal
Kia ora e te whānau,
For the remainder of the year, Mr Fraser Reid will be on leave. Karen Dolan, who many of you will remember from her previous years teaching at our school, will be taking the senior room for the rest of the term.
School Reports will be sent out on 12 December as planned, and our end-of-year celebration assembly will also go ahead as scheduled.
We’re looking forward to a fantastic finish to the year and to celebrating our students’ achievements together.
Ngā mihi nui,
Louise Crowl
Principal
Kia ora e te whānau,
Apologies in the delay getting this out to you. It is a very busy time of the year for us all.
Attached is the flyer for ordering stationery for next year.
Ngā mihi nui,
Louise Crowl
Principal
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