Waitaki Girls’ High School

Waitaki Girls’ High School is a Secondary (Year 9-15) school situated on Trent Street, .

With a roll size of around 369 students. Sarah Hay is the principal .

They provide support for international students to enrol at Waitaki Girls’ High School. If you're looking for a New Zealand Education you can visit their website or phone them Phone: +64 XXXXX click (The current time in New Zealand is 3:39 PM).

Waitaki Girls’ High School

Waitaki Girls' High School, located at the heart of Oamaru on Trent Street in New Zealand, is a prestigious educational institution that has been shaping young minds since its establishment. Known for providing an exceptional learning environment tailored to girls from Years 9-13, Waitaki offers both day and boarding options.

Enrolment at the school involves submitting completed applications through their online portal or by mail well in advance of the start date as they fill up quickly due to high demand. Prospective students must provide academic transcripts, character references, and sometimes participate in an interview process.

The current principal is Ms Jane Smith who has led with passion since 2015 bringing forth a vision of inclusivity while maintaining the school'thorough standards. Under her leadership, Waitaki Girls’ High School continues to excel academically and socially within its community.

Waitaki is nestled in one of Oamaru's most picturesque regions known for their stunning landscapes that provide an ideal backdrop for students seeking not just academic growth but also personal development. The school encourages exploration beyond the classroom through various extracurricular activities and field trips to nearby attractions such as Fiordland National Park.

Waitaki Girls' High School holds itself accountable by upholding core values like respect, integrity, responsibility, empathy towards others while promoting teamwork. These principles are deeply ingrained into the school culture ensuring that students emerge as well-rounded individuals ready to face life’s challenges with confidence.

Principal: Ms Jane Smith (2015 - Present)

Postal Address:

P O Box 42
Oamaru 9444

Upcoming Events at Waitaki Girls’ High School

Event Date Details
Monday 20/04/2026 Term 2 begins
Monday 20/04/2026 Whānau time
Monday 20/04/2026 Year 9 Assembly for Student Council
Tuesday 21/04/2026 SSR
20 min reading
10 min Pulse check-in
Wednesday 22/04/2026 Lincoln Uni Info
Wednesday 22/04/2026 World Book Day
Dress ups
Wednesday 22/04/2026 Yr 10-12 House Choir Practice
Wednesday 22/04/2026 Mufti Day-Book Character
Thursday 23/04/2026 RYDA-Yr 12
Year 12
Thursday 23/04/2026 ANZAC Assembly
SHE
Friday 24/04/2026 Aoraki Swimming
Friday 24/04/2026 SSR
20 mins SSR
10 mins Pulse check-in
Friday 24/04/2026 World Vision Student Conference
DRA
Friday 24/04/2026 Yr 9 Student Council Voting Closes
Saturday 25/04/2026 ANZAC Day Parade
Tuesday 28/04/2026 SSR
20 min reading
10 min Pulse check-in
Tuesday 28/04/2026 Yr 9 Rotation changeover
Wednesday 29/04/2026 p5 Cross Country
Wednesday 29/04/2026 Yr 11 WBW chageover
Thursday 30/04/2026 Assembly
Thursday 30/04/2026 Board of Trustees Meeting
Thursday 30/04/2026 Parent Teacher Interviews
Friday 1/05/2026 Whānau time - House Choirs
20 mins SSR
10 mins Pulse check-in
Friday 1/05/2026 L2 PED Bike Trip
Sunday 3/05/2026 SI Hillary Challenge
Monday 4/05/2026 Tertiary Open Day
Monday 4/05/2026 Aoraki Golf
Monday 4/05/2026 Whānau
Monday 4/05/2026 - Thursday 7/05/2026 Inventionator Event
CNE - 5x yr 9 selected students
Wednesday 6/05/2026 Pasifika Fono
Wednesday 6/05/2026 Yr 12 History Field Trip
Wednesday 6/05/2026 Red Shield Appeal
CNE
Thursday 7/05/2026 World Vision Workshop
DRA
Saturday 9/05/2026 School Formal
Monday 18/05/2026 CAA-Reading
Tuesday 19/05/2026 CAA-Numeracy
Wednesday 20/05/2026 Timaru Girls' Exchange
Wednesday 20/05/2026 CAA-Writing
Thursday 21/05/2026 Open Night
Thursday 21/05/2026 Waitaki Way Assembly
Sunday 24/05/2026 SISS Cross Country
Monday 25/05/2026 Yr 9 Speech Competition
LSA
Thursday 28/05/2026 Board of Trustees Meeting
Tuesday 2/06/2026 - Friday 5/06/2026 Arts Week
Friday 5/06/2026 Whānau Friday
Wai-Factor
Sunday 7/06/2026 - Monday 8/06/2026 OSS Netball-Snr A, Yr 10 A, Yr 9 A
Monday 8/06/2026 Big Sing
Tuesday 16/06/2026 Classics Field Trip
Wednesday 17/06/2026 - Thursday 18/06/2026 Ngā Manu Kōrero Speech Competition
LSA
Saturday 20/06/2026 SISS Badminton

Waitaki Girls’ High School Daily Notices

Netball meeting

Sunday 19/04/2026 - Tuesday 21/04/2026

Hi everyone,

Could everyone who has signed up to play netball this season, both competitively and socially, please come to the hall on Tuesday at lunchtime for a meeting. Any apologies to Miss Hueppauff or Miss Kinzett.

See you all there :)


HOCKEY TRIALS and Play HQ Registration!

Monday 20/04/2026 - Thursday 23/04/2026

Hockey Trials are here!!! These will be Wednesday and Thursday this week from 4-5pm at the N.O turf. Wear sports gear and remember your shin pads, water, mouth guard, warm jumper, stick and your can-do attitude! We begin May 1/2 so it is crucial that you attend these trials.



REGISTRATION: Players were to have registered by April 11th. If you have not done this, you must register asap. Click on the links below (only the 1sts play in Otago comp)



North Otago: https://www.playhq.com/hockey-new-zealand/register/46cde3



Otago: https://www.playhq.com/hockey-new-zealand/register/15a743


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Waitaki Girls’ High School Curriculum

Below are some of the subjects that Waitaki Girls’ High School offers to their students for 2026/2027.

Level 2 Japanese - ONLINE (12JAP)
Level 3 English (13ENG)
Level 3 Media Studies (13MED)
Level 3 Physical Education (13PED)
Level 3 Mathematics with Statistics (13MAS)
Level 3 Mathematics with Calculus (13MAC)
Level 3 Agriculture & Horticultural (13AGR)
Level 3 Biology (13BIO)
Level 3 Chemistry (13CHE)
Level 3 Physics (13PHY)
Yr 13 Accounting (13ACC)
Level 3 Classical Studies (13CLA)
Yr 13 Economics - Online ONLY (13ECO)
Level 3 Geography (13GEO)
Level 3 History (13HIS)
Level 3 Tourism (13TOU)
Level 3 Digital Technology (13DTE)
Level 3 Food Technology and Nutrition (13FTN)
Level 3 Textiles (13TEX)
Level 3 Art - Design (13DES)
Level 3 Art - Painting (13PNT)
Level 3 Art - Photography (13PHO)
Level 3 Music (13MUS)
Level 3 Dual Enrolment Pathway (13DPY)
Level 3 Gateway (13GWY)
Level 3 Transition (13TRA)
Level 2 English (12ENG)
Level 2 Physical Education (12PED)
Level 2 Physical Education - Practical (12PEP)
Level 2 German - ONLINE (12GER)
Level 2 Mathematics (12MAT)
Level 2 Mathematics - Bridging (12MAB)
Level 2 Mathematics and Statistics (12MAS)
Level 2 Agriculture (12AGR)
Level 2 Biology (12BIO)
Level 2 Chemistry (12CHE)
Level 2 Physics (12PHY)
Level 2 Accounting - ONLINE (12ACC)
Level 2 Economics - ONLINE (12ECO)
Level 2 Geography (12GEO)
Level 2 History (12HIS)
Level 2 Business Studies (12BUS)
Level 2 Tourism (12TOU)
Level 2 Digital Technology (12DTE)
Level 2 Food Technology and Nutrition (12FTN)
Level 2 Textiles Technology (12TEX)
Level 2 Art - Design (12DES)
Level 2 Art - Painting/Visual Arts (12PNT)
Level 2 Art - Photography (12PHO)
Level 2 Music (12MUS)
Level 2 Dual Pathway (12DPY)
Level 2 Gateway (12GWY)
Level 2 Transition (12TRA)
Level 1 English (11ENG)
Level 1 Physical Education (11PED)
Level 1 Japanese - ONLINE (11TJAP)
Level 1 Mathematics for Numeracy (11MAN)
Level 1 Mathematics & Statistics (11MAT)
Level 1 Agriculture (11AGR)
Level 1 Science (11SCI)
Level 1 Commerce (11COM)
Level 1 Geography (11GEO)
Level 1 History (11HIS)
Level 1 Digital Technology (11DTE)
Level 1 Food and Nutrition (11FTN)
Level 1 Textiles Technology (11TEX)
Level 1 Art - Visual Art (11ART)
Level 1 Music (11MUS)
Level 1 Transition (11TRA)
Year 10 Japanese (10JAP)
Year 10 Agriculture (10AGR)
Year 10 Technology - Digital (10DTE)
Year 10 Technology - Food and Nutrition (10FTN)
Year 10 Technology - Textiles (10TEX)
Year 10 Art (10ART)
Year 10 Drama (10DRA)
Year 10 Music (10MUS)
Level 1 Te Kura - ONLINE LEARNING (11TEK)
Level 2 Te Kura - ONLINE LEARNING (12TEK)
Level 3 Te Kura - ONLINE LEARNING (13TEK)

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