Waitati School

We’re currently advertising for the role of principal for Waitati School. Looking forward, what are your thoughts on the qualities you’d like to see in our next leader?

Please send your ideas by Friday 17 Oct to alan@waitati.school.nz

Full article here: Waitati’s fox is ready to fly again | Otago Daily Times Online News

You’re warmly invited to join us for a day of celebration and whakawhanaungatanga:

• 🧪 1.30 pm – Science Exhibition
• 🎉 2.00 pm – End of Term Hui & Prizegiving
• 💐 2.30 pm – Poroporoaki for Tara
• 🛝 3.00 pm – Opening of the Flying Fox, followed by Shared Kai & BBQ

🍽️ Bring a plate to share! Let’s come together and enjoy some delicious kai.

We are pleased to announce that we have 6 candidates for the Waitati School Board Elections. Listed here A-Z:

Bauchop, Alan

Lawson, William

Malloy-Sharplin, Adam (Mani)

McEwan, Julia

Parker, Amee

Winter, Nicola

Voting forms have been sent in the post, so please return your vote to the ballot box located in the school office. You may vote for up to 4 candidates.

Election day is Wednesday, 10th September voting closes at 4 pm.

For more details, contact the Returning Officer, Laura Mulconroy at Waitati School, Mount Cargill Road, 9085.

Thank you to McEwan Haulage Ltd for all the hard mahi this week on the soft fall area of our new flying fox. McEwan Haulage Ltd | Home | South Island cartage | Aggregates & contaminated materials

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Nominations are open for the election of 4 parent representatives to the school board.

All eligible voters will receive a nomination form. Use this form to nominate yourself or someone in your community. You will also receive a nomination cover letter calling for nominations. Information on who is not eligible to be a board member is provided with this notice, and the nomination form.

If you need more nomination forms, contact the school office.

Nominations close at noon on Wednesday, 6th August 2025. You may provide a signed candidate statement and photograph with your nomination.

The electoral roll is held at the school and can be viewed during normal school hours.

As nominations are received, there will be a list of candidates’ names kept at the school up until election day, which you can view.

Voting closes at 4pm on 10th September 2025.

Laura Mulconroy

Returning Officer