Waiau Area School
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Inclusion
We celebrate the inclusion of all key stakeholders: students, staff, community, local iwi, board of trustees, to create the new and exciting future for Waiau Area School. We acknowledge benefits of forming a positive working relationship with local iwi and the commitment we need to make to the principles of the Treaty of Waitangi.
Waiau Area School is a Year 1 to 13 co-educational, composite Area School located in Western Southland; 81km west of Invercargill. It is the only Area School in the Southland Region.
Andrew Pardoe-Burnett is the Principal.
2026 Stationery Lists (ALL Classes)
At Waiau Area School we work hard to ensure that learning happens for all students, that learning is accurately measured, that evidence is gathered, and most importantly that students and their parents know where they are going next in their learning. Students relish the chance to experience success. It helps establish a desire to learn and builds important learning skills like persistence.
The staff of Waiau Area School have developed curriculum schemes from Year 1-13 that reflect the diverse needs of our students.
28 Jul 2026 - 30 Jul 2026
Kia ora Parents/Caregivers
Parent-Teacher-Student Conferences are happening next week - Tuesday 28 July and Thursday 30 July, 3:15pm to 5:30pm. Our Parent-Teacher-Students Interview Booking System is now LIVE so you can book the times you would like.
This booking system is brilliant as you can select ALL the teachers you want to see (for all of your children) at once so you can coordinate your times!
We'll be putting a short video up on our Facebook page that shows how to book your interviews using the Skool Loop App if you're not sure.
IMPORTANT: There will be NO paper booking forms sent home for these Conferences. All conference times need to be booked through the Skool Loop App.
If you encounter any issues booking via the Skool Loop App please the office know. The Skool Loop app is available in both the Google Play Store and the Apple Store.
Kia ora WAS Parents/Caregivers
Please read the PDF detailing the important information regarding important timetable changes taking effect from Term 3.
These changes reflect staffing adjustments and our commitment to strengthening literacy and numeracy across Waiau Area School, in line with expected national curriculum changes.
Kind regards
Heather Gorrie
Acting Principal
Kia ora Parents/Caregivers
Our Mid-Year Reports are coming home today! Please check bags!
Kia ora parents and caregivers,
This information is for parents and caregivers of children in Years 7 and 8.
Changes to the delivery of HPV vaccination in schools
Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is writing to let you know about an important change to
how human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccination is delivered through the School Based
Immunisation Programme.
Please see Letter (PDF) attached. A paper copy of this letter is also being sent home with Years 7 & 8 students.
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