Welcome to
Wairau Valley School
Welcome to our School
Wairau Valley School is a small, rural, full-primary school, located 40 kilometres from Blenheim on State Highway 63.
The Wairau Valley community is centred around a small village, comprising a church, tavern, community hall and golf course.
The school is close to the Wairau River and has the Mount Richmond Range to the North, Rotoiti | St Arnaud and the Nelson Lakes to the West, and Blenheim to the East.
It is a U1 school with a current roll of 35 students (2026).
The school promotes a caring, rural, family-oriented environment.
Our School Values
Relationships
– Everyone belongs at our school
– Include others
– Uplift others mana
– Acknowledge others with manners
Integrity
– Tell the truth
– Own your actions
– Follow instructions the first time
– Manage yourself
Venture
– Positive attitude towards learning
– Be reflective
– Be brave and show initiative
– Be a leader
Effort
– Try our best
– Work to a high standard
– Be disciplined
– Manage our volume
Respect
– Be positive towards self and others
– Keep hands, feet and objects to yourself
– Kaitiaki of our belongings, people and place
Latest News
Launch of our new Vision and Values
It is with much pride and anticipation that we release to you the new vision and values of Wairau Valley School. Although the graphics are
Welcome from our new Principal
Dear families, whānau, and friends of Wairau Valley School, I am delighted to extend warm greetings and introduce myself as the incoming Principal of Wairau
