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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.’
15 Oct 2026
16 Oct 2026
21 Oct 2026
Good afternoon,
Tomorrow (Thursday 15 Oct) students will be spending the morning creating their floral arrangements, and fruit and vegetable models for Pets Day on Friday.
School will only be open until 12.10pm. The bus will be available for those who need it, however please let us know if your normal after school plans change i.e going home a different way. For non bus parents please arrange to collect your children as soon as the cleaning up has concluded at 12.10pm.
Parents and whānau are welcome to join us for the morning of creation to support your child/children as they make their own arrangements.
We look forward to seeing everyone over the next two days.
Thank you, WCS
What we are doing
Flower Arrangements (Must enter all six of the arrangements below: to be made at school on the morning of Thursday 15 October)
All flowers, materials and containers will need to be brought along to school on the morning of Thursday 15 October ready to be used to create the entries.
Year 1-2
1. Sand saucer 2. Vegetable/fruit model 3. Single bloom arrangement
4. Buttonhole 5. Jam jar wildflower/weed arrangement 6. Vaseline Saucer
Year 3-4
1. Posy 2. Vegetable/fruit model 3. Buttonhole 4. Sand saucer
5. Single bloom arrangement 6. Unusual Container with Flowers and Greenery
Year 5-6 Year 7-8
1. Aqua Jar 2. Vegetable/fruit model 3. Buttonhole
4. Miniature garden or farm in a tray 5. Three Bloom Flower Arrangement
6. Unusual Container with Flowers and Greenery
Good afternoon,
Student photos are now live and ready to view and order.
Keycodes have be sent via email to the address that the school has on file. Please check your junk, spam, or promotions folders, in case the message was filtered. If you have not received your keycode please contact Miss Groube and she will send you your unique keycode.
Free delivery applies to orders placed before midnight on Sunday, 25 October 2026.
Thank you WCS
Dear Waitomo Caves School whānau and community,
As part of our Board of Trustees planning and review of Waitomo Caves School strategic intent for the next two years, we are asking our school whānau and community to provide any feedback or suggestions for the next review of our Strategic Plan.
All feedback, suggestions and ideas will be taken into consideration at the next board meeting on Wednesday 21 October 2026.
If you would like to discuss any points regarding the strategic plan or would like any more information, our board members will be available to talk to at our Pets Day on Friday 16 October.
Thank you for your input, Waitomo Caves School
Wednesday 14th October
4.30pm Waitomo Titans vs. PPP Kea Court 2
Thursday 15th October
3.30pm CP Taiaha (Yr 7&8) vs. TKP Celtic Court 1
4.00pm Waitomo vs. Kio Kio Titans Court 2
IMPORTANT REMINDERS
REFEREES – EVERY TEAM MUST SUPPLY ONE!
Please have your referee organised and ready before game time. If you cannot provide one, let us know in advance Please don’t arrive at tip-off and expect us to find a last-minute replacement.
SCORE BENCH PERSONNEL
Every team must also provide score bench personnel when required. Please organise this beforehand so games can run smoothly and on time.
UNIFORMS & COURT RULES
- Senior players must have numbers on their shirts or bibs.
- Basketball shoes must be worn — *no Crocs!*
- Shorts must be worn; no long pants.
- Compression gear is not permitted.
- No jewellery on court.
SCORESHEETS
Please complete your scoresheets at the designated table in the foyer. Do not move the clipboard or scoresheets from the table.
CHILD SAFETY Parents and caregivers, please supervise your children at all times. Last term, little ones, including babies, ran onto the court during games.
Please keep your little ones close to you and off the playing court while games are underway. We want everyone to stay safe!
Monday - Rich Gravy on Beef Rissoles & Potatoes
Tuesday - Country Style Chicken and Potatoes
Wednesday - Butter Chicken & Veg on Rice
Thursday - Cheesy Beef Pasta Bake or Nacho Beef and Beans
Friday - Creamy Chicken Meatballs and Potatoes
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