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Breathe Better September

August 31, 2022

This September, ākonga from Rooms 5 and 7 are raising money for the Asthma and Respiratory Foundation. They will be Jump Jamming daily, and you can donate to a worthwhile cause here! Let's support them!

Conservation Week 2022

August 31, 2022

Take a moment to act for nature this Conservation Week. 🏞 Conservation Week 2022 focuses on how we can take action for nature, there are some Twizel-based activities you and your whānau can get involved in.

Migration and Hibernation

August 30, 2022

This term, Room 9 are learning about how people and animals adapt to winter. They are studying about migration and hibernation, and how different animals cope with the winter months!

Meridian Visits TAS

August 30, 2022

Ākonga in Room 13 had a visit from Mel Schauer from Meridian Energy, this week. She came to talk to us about tuna and how they use the hīnaki to trap and transfer the tuna. 🐟

Twizel Rowing Club Open Day

August 30, 2022

Would you like to give rowing or coxing a try? The Twizel Rowing Club would like to invite you to their Open Day on Sunday, September 11th. 🚣‍♀️

Room 4 Students Star at Junior Assembly

August 30, 2022

Room 4 students treated everyone at last week's Junior Assembly to a performance of their play, Free to a Good Home. Ka pai to everyone who shared their work and to the Star Students who received WAKA cards.

Let There Be Light!

August 30, 2022

Ākonga in M1 and M2 have completed their Power Challenge this week. After designing and building their own windmills, students were tasked with powering as many lights as possible! 💡

UC Rā Tōmene | Open Day 2022

August 29, 2022

The University of Canterbury is holding its Open Day for 2022 on Friday, 9th September. The Open Day will offer in-depth information and advice for future students to help you make the right decision about your choice of tertiary education and will give you a chance to connect and experience UC.

How to Teach Kids to be Good Digital Citizens

August 29, 2022

Any child old enough to use a device that can access the internet needs guidance on how to navigate the digital world. Learn how to keep your kids—and their peers—safe with these lessons in digital citizenship.

Volts Bring Home NONA Cup

August 25, 2022

Congratulations goes to the Twizel Volts Senior netball team who won the NONA Cup with victory in the final of the Senior A Competition last weekend in Oamaru! The Volts resoundingly beat St Kevin's Gold 34-12. Ka pai to everyone involved in their victorious season, players, coaches and organisers.

Library News | 25th August 2022

August 25, 2022

Lucky Book Club and Library Hours reminder, plus a new book series now available!

Full Steam Ahead with DMIC Maths Programme

August 25, 2022

Following Monday's Teacher Only Day, Maths has been at the forefront of Primary teaching this week. From the New Entrant Room 7 class, all the way up to Year 8, it's time to get excited about Twizel Area School's DMIC (Developing Mathematical Inquiry Communities) Maths programme! 🧮

Lily & Louie Receive Area School Awards

August 24, 2022

Lily Brophy and Louie Skinner were both acknowledged for their all-round performance with Student Awards at last week's Area Schools Conference. They received their awards at an assembly in front of Year 7-13 students, this week.

Netballs, Tutus and a Well Earned Prize!

August 24, 2022

This week saw the Year 7/8 netballers take part in the Netty Festival at Dunedin's Edgar Centre. It was a great day with a lot of fun to be had and an extra special prize at the end!

Junior Assembly Welcomes Back Whānau

August 24, 2022

Last week we welcomed back whānau members to our weekly Junior Assembly that will once again be held in the theatre at the Community Centre. We look forward to seeing you there!

Room 5 Mōkihi Research

August 24, 2022

Ākonga from Room 5 have this week been researching Taieke Pukurakau who lived most of his life on the Waitaki. He used mōkihi to travel the Waitaki and the students have been researching and answering the questions about mōkihi.

PJ Day at TAS

August 24, 2022

Yesterday was PJ Day at Twizel Area School, all in aid of raising money for Monique's Young Enterprise Scheme Gold Tiki project. It was awesome to see the TAS whānau supporting a fabulous fundraiser and the perfect excuse to wear your PJs all day!

Leaving School | Issue 24

August 24, 2022

The latest issue of Leaving School is now available, a free guide to the study and career options for high school students in Years 12 & 13. Click the link to view and download.

Circular Motion with Year 12 Physics

August 24, 2022

How do you swing a cup of water and not get wet (well, nearly)? What is the science behind circular motion? This week the Year 12 Physics class were finding out.

The Smart Way to Talk to Teachers

August 24, 2022

Is your child struggling at school? Do you just want to assess their standing and check-in? Talking to your child's teacher isn't just beneficial; it's essential.