Wharenui School House Groups

After Embarking on a journey of heritage and community spirit, our school has delved into the rich tapestry of its past to resurrect the cherished tradition of house groups. Through our consultation with community around houses, we've uncovered a treasured relic (taonga) from our past: an old house shield dating back to the 1970s. This discovery was exciting, and we are thrilled to announce the revival of the house groups:

These names, steeped in history, nostalgia, reflect our local environment and ideals around teamwork. These also reflect the wishes of 78% of our community, who expressed a preference for themes inspired by local fauna and flora through trees and birds, we're delighted to honour our natural surroundings through these symbolic choices.

Houses, mascots & Student Leaders

Kauri - Kereru

Pohutukawa - Pīwakawaka

Tui - Harakeke

Kōtare - Kowhai

House Leaders

Jesse Barnes & Karwyn Bahr

House Leaders

Zeke Palmer & Ruby Bougen

House Leaders

Alex McLean & Reiver Wallace

House Leaders

Awana Clow & Louie Jensen

2025 Leaders Board
Kauri	Pohutakawa	Tui	Kōtare
Marble Containers - check the progress in the window of Mr Veysi's office - first to fill the jar in Term 1 will get a reward.
Attendance 33	Attendance 32	Attendance 33	Attendance 40
Kindness 30	Kindness 34	Kindness 40	Kindness 25
CBG 42	CBG 58	CBG 42	CBG 54
Art 40	Art 30	Art 40	Art 35
Swimming 117	Swimming 120	Swimming 168	Swimming 223
Relating to others 42	Relating to others 45	Relating to others 64	Relating to others 42
PC4L 60	PC4L 50	PC4L 52	PC4L 46
Managing Self 68	Managing Self 58	Managing Self 45	Managing Self 52
House Challenge 74	House Challenge 80	House Challenge 75	House Challenge 75
Top Fundraisers 110	Top Fundraisers 60	Top Fundraisers 70	Top Fundraisers 70
Wheels and Superhero Day 75	Wheels and Superhero Day 50	Wheels and Superhero Day 80	Wheels and Superhero Day 70
TOTAL TO DATE 691	TOTAL TO DATE 617	TOTAL TO DATE 709	TOTAL TO DATE 742

2024 Leader Board
Kauri	Pohutakawa	Tui	Kōtare
Pink Shirt Day - 128	Pink Shirt Day - 135	Pink Shirt Day - 130	Pink Shirt Day - 132
Cross Country - 87	Cross Country - 105	Cross Country - 72	Cross Country - 63
Olympics - 80	Olympics - 75	Olympics - 100	Olympics - 55
Athletics - 511	Athletics - 555	Athletics - 586	Athletics - 516
Gumboot Throw for Ï am Hope - 51	Gumboot Throw for Ï am Hope - 37	Gumboot Throw for Ï am Hope - 56	Gumboot Throw for Ï am Hope - 45
Total - 857	Total - 907	Total - 944	Total - 811

House events happen throughout the year, where we'll engage in tabloids, sports, fun events, discos, athletics, cross country, cultural, academic and technology based challenges to be the winning House. During these events we often do fundraisers to support community groups. It's an opportunity for us to showcase not only our sportsmanship and critical thinking abilities, but also our commitment to standing up for kindness and inclusion. We invite parents and students alike to join us in this celebration of unity and shared values, as we embark on this exciting new chapter together.

Kind Regards from the Whenuakite team and Gary Veysi, principal@whenuakite.school.nz .