1 May 2026

Kia ora 

Sharon Hartley is raising money for the Breast Cancer Foundation NZ in honour of our friend and colleague, Trudi Green. 

If you would like to donate to this cause, please scan the QR code. 

Many thanks for your support with this.

QR-code-poster.pdf

1 May 2026

Kia Ora,

 

Thank you to everyone who signed up for Rippa Rugby (Years 3-6) playing the first tournament next week Thursday 7th May, at Helensville RFC. 

Harbour Rugby require a second permission form filled out by parents/caregivers before the tournament.

https://nzrugby.my.site.com/nzrugbyforms/s/school-registration

Please note players will need to wear their Waitoki shirts, and play in bare feet.

Mouthguards are recommended but not mandatory. 

Please bring a drink bottle, packed lunch, morning tea. The bus will leave Waitoki at 8:45am for Helensville.

Thank you very much. 

30 Apr 2026

Good Morning

Just a reminder that if you have signed your child up to play in the Rippa tournament the $10 fee is due by 1 May 2026.

Please make payment into the school account : 12-3139-0003007-00 or by cash/eftpos in the school office.

We also do not have any coaches or parent helpers for the day , if you are able to help please let the office know - we will need volunteers for this to go ahead.

 

Details are:North Harbour Rippa Rugby Tournament held at Rautawhiri Park (Helensville RFC) over 2 days, one day in Term 2 and one day in Term 3.

The 2 days and times are:

•           Thursday 7th May  (Save Day Tuesday 12th May) 9.00 am – 2.15pm

•           Thursday 13th August (Save Day Tuesday 18th August) 9.00 am – 2.15 pm

Fees: These will be $10 per child to play in the two tournaments.

 

Many thanks 

24 Apr 2026

Kia ora 

Please find attached important information about next weeks camp. This notice will also be emailed to you.

Thanks

 

Final-Camp-Notice-2026docx.pdf

22 Apr 2026

William Pike Challenge

Waitoki School Year 6 to 8 students are participating in an innovative youth development programme called the William Pike Challenge, which inspires youth to step outside of their comfort zone and develop crucial 21st century skills. 

To register for the programme there is an individual student fee which needs to be paid to the school in order for each student to participate in the WPC and to have access to the Challenge Hub.https://www.williampikechallenge.co.nz/

The fee for 2026 is $53 per student and can be paid online to the school account or by cash/eftpos to the school office. Invoices will be issued to parent /caregivers. We appreciate that this is an expensive time so we can accommodate you spreading this payment out over the coming weeks.

School Account: 12-3139-0003007-00  Waitoki School Board

William Pike Challenge programme overview:

Who is William Pike. 

William is a proud Kiwi, businessman, social entrepreneur and motivational speaker. Learn more at www.williampike.co.nz 

The William Pike Challenge (WPC) is a year-long youth development programme for students (Years 6–9)that is facilitated in schools and by teachers around NZ. It is designed to encourage stepping outside comfort zones to build resilience, confidence, and 21st-century skills. The programme operates through three core pillars: 20 hours of community service, 20 hours of passion projects, and five outdoor activity days. 

Core Programme Pillars:

Outdoor Activities (5+ Activities): Students participate in challenging outdoor experiences, such as kayaking, tramping, or camping, aimed at fostering adventure and nature appreciation.

Passion Projects (20+ Hours): Students choose, plan, and complete a new hobby, skill, or sport to foster personal growth and passion.

Community Service (20+ Hours): Students contribute to their local community, learning the value of service and giving back. 

William Pike Challenge driving belief and mission:

We believe all young people deserve a future where they succeed in whatever they do in life, no matter what unexpected challenges and obstacles come at them, which they will in the rapidly changing world our kids are going out into. 

To be prepared for that, they need a bank of experiences under their belt, that’s got them used to stepping out of their comfort zone, so they’re prepared for whatever is around the corner in life and go on to achieve their absolute best. 

That’s what the WPC programme does and our mission is to have every child in our New Zealand school system given this opportunity in years 6, 7, 8 & 9 because we believe that collectively we can do this.