After last week's Jump Jam trip to Timaru was cancelled due to the road conditions, the Jump Jammers took to the stage at the End-of-Term Junior Assembly.

What a wacky and wonderful day we had! A huge thank you to everyone who got involved in our Wacky Hair Day House Challenge—the effort, imagination, and flair on display were truly fabulous.

Deputy Head Student Mackenzie wraps up Term 2 and looks forward to the new term beginning on July 14th.

The Board of Trustees would like to provide an update on the search and recruitment process for our new Principal.

Students in Room 9 didn’t let the recent snowfall go to waste! As the grounds turned white, they seized the opportunity to head outdoors and enjoy the wintry weather. ⛄️

Excitement was in the air as students from Room 13 donned their hi-viz vests and headed out on a special visit to the new school build site. 🦺 🚜

Head Student Kiara Thyne looks back on the last couple of weeks, plus has news of upcoming Nationals fundraisers. Please support our students get to Invercargill!

The Board of Trustees would like to provide an update regarding the changes to the Senior Leadership Team at Twizel Area School.

Last Friday evening, our Year 11 to 13 students had the pleasure of attending the highly anticipated Senior Formal — a night filled with style, celebration, and special memories. The event was a huge success, thanks to the incredible effort and dedication of everyone involved in making it happen.

Bevan is pleased to introduce himself as the Acting Deputy Principal — whether he’s a familiar face or someone you’re meeting for the first time.

The Board of Trustees would like to provide an update to students, staff, and the wider Twizel community on the search and recruitment process for our new Principal.

Deputy Head Student, Alexandria Swain, rounds up the last few weeks, including the SAS Tournament in Owaka and Pink Shirt Day. She also looks forward to next week's Senior Formal.

Room 9 students have been busy bringing a splash of pink and a whole lot of kindness to our school! As part of a creative project to support Pink Shirt Day, the students designed their own pink shirt artworks and proudly placed them around the school.

The Southern Area Schools Tournament was held this year in Owaka, hosted by The Catlins Area School. With 30 students representing Twizel Area School, the week was packed with competition, teamwork, and unforgettable memories.

The Ministry of Education is currently rolling out new curriculum documents, bringing updates to the way core subjects like reading, writing, and maths are taught and assessed in schools across Aotearoa.

Senior Biology students recently had the opportunity to take part in a practical genetics lab run by two scientists from the University of Otago. The session introduced students to real-world laboratory techniques, including the use of restriction enzymes and gel electrophoresis to analyse genetically modified plasmids.

M2 students enthusiastically revisited key concepts from their Measurement unit through an engaging and competitive activity known as the "100 Block Race."

Miss Neill’s M2 homeroom took on the famous Marshmallow Challenge—a hands-on activity where students worked in teams to build the tallest freestanding tower using spaghetti, tape, and one marshmallow.

Year 10 students from M4 spent time with our new entrants in Room 6 as part of our kura-wide focus on whanaungatanga—building strong, meaningful connections.

Deputy Head Student Mackenzie has all the news from the last week of Term One and the holidays. She also looks forward to an exciting Term Two.