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Waitomo Caves is a small, diverse rural community with the threads of he hitotia o nga tangata, adventure, farming and tourism woven through it. The thriving village welcomes a multitude of visitors annually with a strong sense of manaakitanga.

In the centre of the village is the Waitomo Caves School where the closeness of the community is reflected in the school culture. Whanau and friends support and participate in school activities strengthening our vision of ‘Growing Your Glow.’  

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Athletics TOMORROW
3 Nov 2026

Good afternoon, 

Tomorrow (Wednesday 4 November) is school athletics. This will begin at 10.30am and finish at normal end of day time, 2.30pm.

We ask that students make sure they have suitable clothing - warmer clothes i.e jersey for the morning and cooler clothes as it heats up i.e a t-shirt and shorts. Please also encourage your child/children to bring a water bottle to carry with them throughout the events and to apply sunscreen. The school will have some sunscreen avaliable for those who need it. 

We welcome our school whānau and friends to come along and support our athletes throughout the day as they compete in a variety of throwing, jumping and running events. 

We look forward to seeing you all tomorrow. 

Thank you, WCS

Week 4 Menu
2 Nov 2026

Monday - Rich Gravy on Beef Rissoles & Potatoes

Tuesday - Chicken Pasta with Ricotta

Wednesday - Chicken Pasta Salad

Thursday - Creamy Chicken Meatballs and Potatoes

Friday - Cheesy Beef Pasta Bake 

Miniball - Week 4
2 Nov 2026

Please help out with refereeing. We must have one parent/volunteer from our team referee in order to play. There is only a few more weeks left, so lets make them great!

 

Wednesday 4 November 

5.30pm   Waitomo vs. St. Jo Raptors    Court 2

 

Thursday 5 November

6.30pm    Waitomo vs. OPS Kahurangi   Court 1 

 

CP Taiaha has a BYE - No Game

Head Lice in School
30 Oct 2026

There is currently head lice going around at school. Please be vigilant in checking your child/ren regularly and treating when necessary. 

Below are helpful tips in preventing the spread of headlice: 

  • Brush hair every evening
  • Keep long hair tied up
  • Check hair every week
  • Keep brushes and combs clean
  • Don’t share clothing, hats or hair accessories
  • Treat if find you LIVE insects or eggs within 1cm of the scalp
  • Treat using a specialist treatment from the pharmacy or supermarket such as Neutralice Kills Head Lice & Eggs Advanced Lotion, Lice Clear Scalp Lotion®, Quedella Head Lice Treatment Scalp Lotion, Parasidose Shampoo Extra Strength® or Para Plus aerosol spray®. Make sure to repeat the treatment a week later.

If you require any additional information or product please contact the office. 

Thank you, WCS

 

Week 3 - Miniball
27 Oct 2026

Wednesday 28 October 

5.30pm   Waitomo Titans vs. Oto South Comets    Court 1

 

Thursday 29 October 

   Waitomo  BYE

6pm   CP Taiaha vs. Mangapu Rere   Court 2 

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