Waimate High School
Canterbury
Upcoming Events at Waimate High School
| Date | Event |
|---|---|
| 12 Oct 2026 – 18 Oct 2026 |
Mental Health Awareness Week: Belonging Matters - 12-18 Oct
<h2>Belonging Matters.</h2><p>When we create opportunities for people to belong, our communities and wellbeing grow stronger.</p><p>Ko au ko koe, ko koe ko au | I am you, and you are me.</p> |
| 17 Oct 2026 – 20 Nov 2026 |
Waimate HS Art Show
<p>A selection of student work on show to the public in the Waimate Art Gallery.</p> |
| 17 Oct 2026 – 13 Nov 2026 | Art Show |
| Saturday 17 Oct 2026 | Aoraki MTB |
| 19 Oct 2026 – 23 Oct 2026 | Week 2A |
| Tuesday 20 Oct 2026 | Sports & Cultural Awards |
| Wednesday 21 Oct 2026 |
Schoolwide Lockdown Drill
<p>8:50am SLT training (approx. 60 minutes)</p><p>9.50am Student training (approx. 15minutes) in the Hall</p><p>10.55am Staff training (approx. 30 minutes)</p><p>11:30am Lockdown exercise (approx. 60 minutes), concluding with SLT debrief</p><p><br></p> |
| Friday 23 Oct 2026 | Leavers' Assembly |
| Monday 26 Oct 2026 | Labour Day |
| 26 Oct 2026 – 30 Oct 2026 | Week 3B |
| Wednesday 28 Oct 2026 | P2 Level Assemblies |
| Wednesday 28 Oct 2026 |
NZQA exam talk
<p>Claire Saunders-Tack will be talking to the senior students about their upcoming exams. </p> |
| Friday 30 Oct 2026 | Full School Assembly |
| 2 Nov 2026 – 6 Nov 2026 | Week 4A |
| Thursday 5 Nov 2026 | Senior Prizegiving |
| Thursday 5 Nov 2026 | Y6 Transition Day |
| Thursday 5 Nov 2026 |
2026 Dual Enrolment Graduation at Ara Timaru
<p>This event recognises the dedication, effort, and success of our students in their dual enrolment journey with Ara. </p> |
| Thursday 5 Nov 2026 | Last Day Years 11-13 |
| Friday 6 Nov 2026 | Junior Exams |
| 9 Nov 2026 – 13 Nov 2026 | Year 8 Lake Middleton Camp |
| 9 Nov 2026 – 13 Nov 2026 | Week 5B |
| Monday 9 Nov 2026 | Junior Exams |
| Monday 9 Nov 2026 | Junior Exams |
| 10 Nov 2026 – 4 Dec 2026 | NCEA Exams |
| Friday 13 Nov 2026 | Full School Assembly (Gym) |
| 16 Nov 2026 – 20 Nov 2026 | Aoraki Junior Sports Week |
| 16 Nov 2026 – 20 Nov 2026 | Week 6A |
| 16 Nov 2026 – 18 Nov 2026 | Year 10 Camp TBC |
| Monday 16 Nov 2026 | Aoraki Junior Touch & Futsal |
| Tuesday 17 Nov 2026 | Aoraki Junior Fistball |
| 18 Nov 2026 – 20 Nov 2026 | Year 10 Camp |
| 19 Nov 2026 – 20 Nov 2026 | Junior 3v3 Basketball Tournament |
| Thursday 19 Nov 2026 | Aoraki Junior Vollyyball |
| 23 Nov 2026 – 27 Nov 2026 | Week 7B |
| Wednesday 25 Nov 2026 | SC Primary Athletics |
| Friday 27 Nov 2026 | PP SC Primary Athletics |
| Friday 27 Nov 2026 | Full School Assembly (Gym) |
| 30 Nov 2026 – 4 Dec 2026 | Week 8A |
| Wednesday 2 Dec 2026 | Prefect Leadership Day |
| Friday 4 Dec 2026 | Prefect Interviews |
| 7 Dec 2026 – 11 Dec 2026 | Week 9B |
| Thursday 10 Dec 2026 | Junior Prizegiving |
| Thursday 10 Dec 2026 | Last day of instruction |
| 18 Dec 2026 – 20 Jan 2027 | School Closed |
| 25 Jan 2027 – 29 Jan 2027 | Week 0 |
| 26 Jan 2027 – 27 Jan 2027 |
Staff Professional Learning
<p>Guest presenter with regards to restorative practices and relationships.</p> |
| Thursday 28 Jan 2027 | Year 7 First Day |
| Thursday 28 Jan 2027 | Senior Course Counselling |
| Friday 29 Jan 2027 | Full school Start |
| 1 Feb 2027 – 5 Feb 2027 | Week 1A |