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 Renee Comber. 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.
Before and After School Care
The Playhouse provides before-school care from 7:30 am to 8:30 am and after-school care from 3:00 pm to 6:00 pm each school day.
To enrol your child, please pick up an enrolment form from the school office. Once completed, please return the form to the office.
The programme is held in the Kereru classroom (the first classroom in the junior block). For more information, please contact Francie Paterson at 021 173 5855.
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 Four 2026
16 October Week 1 Singing Assembly
23 October Week 2 No Assembly
30 October Week 3 Singing Assembly
6 November Week 4 No Assembly - Production Matinee performance
13 November Week 5 Singing Assembly
20 November Week 6 Singing Assembly
27 November Week 7 Singing Assembly
4 December Week 8 Singing Assembly
11 December Week 9 Singing Assembly
17 December Week 10 Final Assembly - Thursday - 10am