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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.
9 Mar 2026
Kia ora e te whānau,
I really appreciate your patience and support as we navigate these power outages and the disruption they cause for our school community.
The power has come back on earlier than anticipated. However, the half-day arrangement still stands. A decision was made in consultation with the Presiding Member of the Board based on the information available at the time.
In order to reopen safely, we need to ensure adequate staffing is on site. Students are welcome to return to school from 12:00pm, with learning resuming at 12:45pm.
Please let us know if your child will be absent for the Afternoon session
Thank you again for your understanding and flexibility.
The BYO Deck Party picnic is still on from 5.30pm tonight.
Ngā mihi nui,
Louise
Kia ora e te whānau,
The power outage has been extended to 12.30pm and we will open for the half day from12.45pm.
If the power doesn’t return or there is more information I will update you all further when I can.
If the power returns, the half day opening still stands. Staff will be traveling into school and will not be there until just before we open.
The BYO deck party picnic is still on.
Ngā mihi,
Louise
Kia ora e te whānau,
In light of the current power outage, we will have a late start today at 10:00am. This will give us time to ensure everything is up and running safely once power is restored. The outage is currently estimated to finish at 9:35am.
Even if power returns earlier, the 10:00am start will still stand. Please keep your children at home until closer to 10:00am, as staff also need time to travel to school and prepare the site.
If the outage continues beyond the estimated time, please keep your children at home. Without power and water, students are safer at home. I will keep you updated if this is the case.
We look forward to seeing you at the BYO Deck Party picnic later today.
Ngā mihi,
Louise
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