About

About Waihola District School

  • Our vision and values underpin all that we do

"Working and learning together to be the best that we can be"

  • RICH school values - Respect & Responsibility, Inclusion & Integrity, Caring & Collaboration, Honesty & Honour - create a positive school culture

  • Our inclusive school ensures children and their families feel valued and welcomed

  • Children learn within exciting, stimulating and safe environments

  • Personalised Learning ensures that the needs and interests of individual children are met

  • Small classes and high teacher ratios benefit all learners

  • Effective use of Digital Technology enhances communication, collaboration and learning

  • Children are supported to become independent, self-managing learners, making good choices for their learning.

  • Our localised curriculum utilizes our environment & offers rich activities and experiences, e.g. yachting, wetlands visits

  • Education Outside the Classroom experiences enrich classroom learning (sport & cultural trips, performances, camps etc.)

  • Children enjoy rich learning in the arts, allowing them to be creative, collaborative and critical thinkers

  • WDS children develop leadership skills as they take on responsibilities across the curriculum

Waihola District School - where children become leaders




Working and learning together to be the best that we can be!