The information on this page is designed to answer many of your everyday questions. We have tried to cover most general topics, however should you have any further questions, please use the contact us page on this site.
Social Worker In Schools (SWiS)
Our school social worker, is Lisa Williams. Her office is located at the end of the library building. She is onsite Wednesday and Thursday. You can contact her on 627 9665, extension 214.
School Uniform
To order the school uniform please click on the link below to order your uniform items from the Warehouse.
https://www.thewarehouse.co.nz/c/schools/waikowhai-school
The Warehouse, Stoddard Road in Mount Roskill also stock some of our items.
Bucket hats are also available for purchase from the school office. These must be worn in Term One and Term Four.
KickStart Breakfast.
Waikōwhai Primary runs a programme providing a nutritious breakfast of milk, Weet-bix, toast and Milo. Breakfast club operates Monday to Friday with the help of parent volunteers. If you are available to help out, please contact the school office via the contact us page.
Fonterra and Sanitarium supply the milk and Weet-bix and the school provides the bread and Milo. Our breakfast starts at 8:15 am and they serve until 8:45 am.
Classes host full school assemblies according to the timetable below. Friday afternoon assemblies are an opportunity for students to share their learning and for us to celebrate their progress and achievements. Assemblies begin at 2:00 pm. We encourage parents and whanau to come and enjoy the class assemblies with us.
Term Two 2025
2 May Week 1 Singing Assembly
9 May Week 2 Te Waka Ako Assembly
16 May Week 3 Singing Assembly
23 May Week 4 Te Ana Ako Assembly
30 May Week 5 Singing Assembly
6 June Week 6 Nga Maunga Ako Assembly
13 June Week 7 No assembly - School Disco
20 June Week 8 No assembly - Matariki
27 June Week 9 Te Kohanga Ako Assembly