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From the Head Students | 23rd February 2023

February 23, 2023

Head and Deputy Students, Billy and Fred, roundup this week's Athletics Day and look forward to the start to the Middle School camps. πŸƒπŸΌβ€β™‚οΈπŸ•οΈ

Rowers Prove Their Weight in Gold

February 22, 2023

The New Zealand Rowing Championships were held last week on Lake Ruataniwha. The Twizel crews, once again, proved they can compete with the very best! πŸš£β€β™€οΈ πŸ₯‡πŸ₯ˆπŸ₯‰

Sun Shines for Athletics Day

February 22, 2023

In stark contrast to the last day or so, the sun shone for Athletics Day with the temperature breaching 30 degrees. 😎 We saw some great performances and even better sportsmanship among peers!

Monochromatic Self Portraits with Room 7

February 22, 2023

This week Room 7 looked into Monochromatic self portrait art. 🎨 We learned that mono means one which is why we had to use one colour but in different shades and textures.

Rippa Rugby Skills and Drill

February 16, 2023

On Wednesday we were fortunate enough to have three members from North Otago Rugby come to Twizel to teach the Junior School some Rippa Rugby skills and drill. πŸ‰

Plans for 2023 Middle School Camps

February 16, 2023

Plans are currently being drawn up for the Middle School camps. πŸ•οΈ Letters will be going home to all Middle School students very soon, but you can see the planned dates here.

Awhi ki te hapori | Helping the Community

February 16, 2023

Do you need the Boot Camp team to help with any jobs at your place? From wood stacking, furniture shifting or just tidying a property, and everything in between, the Boot Camp team has you covered!

TAS Swimming Sports | Back for 2023

February 16, 2023

Twizel Area School swimming sports was held last Thursday, for the first time since 2021. Children who were able to swim a length from Year 5 and above participated. πŸŠβ€β™€οΈ The Sun was shining and it was a great day for everyone involved.

Room 8 Inspired by Artist!

February 16, 2023

Over the first few weeks of the year Room 8 ākonga have been super busy, and have even taken inspiration from Wongi Wilson, who is creating the latest Twizel mural at the Community Swimming Pool!

How Do I Log In?

February 16, 2023

Signing into the Parent Portal or SchoolBridge app has never been easier! πŸ–₯️ πŸ“± Every parent and caregiver received an email this week with details, however, if you're still struggling take a look at these very helpful video tutorials...

From the Head Students | 16th February 2023

February 16, 2023

Head and Deputy Students, Monique and Emily, have news about touch rugby, as well as a reminder about Breakfast Club.

Busy Start to 2023 for New Entrants Class

February 16, 2023

It has been a busy start to the year for Room 7 tamariki, learning the ins and outs of Twizel Area school. 🏫

Medication at School

February 16, 2023

Does your child take medication at school? If so, the school office requires you to complete and return the Medicine Authority Form. πŸ’Š

Nexis and the Salmon Farm

February 16, 2023

Year 12 student Nexis has continued his hard work on his Gateway placement at High Country Salmon this week. 🍣🐟 He has been feeding the baby salmon and also learning how to gut and process the salmon!

What am I Drinking?

February 16, 2023

Our body needs liquids to stay healthy. It’s called staying β€œhydrated”. Drinks provide a range of nutrients, but how can we make good choices?πŸ₯€πŸ₯›πŸ§ƒ

Twizel Triathlon Registration

February 15, 2023

The Twizel Kids Triathlon is back on this year! 🏊 πŸƒβ€β™€οΈ πŸš΄β€β™‚οΈ Join Sport Twizel for a fun community event Sunday 5th March. Everything you need to know, including registration details, can be found here!

Olympian Visits TAS

February 15, 2023

We were incredibly lucky to have a visit from Olympic Ambassador Emma Twigg on Monday. πŸš£β€β™€οΈ πŸ₯‡ πŸ–€ Emma spoke to our year 3-6 students and our 14 rowers.

Rowing Nationals Underway

February 15, 2023

The 2023 New Zealand Rowing Championships are taking place all this week at Lake Ruataniwha. πŸš£β€β™€οΈ After a long, hard season the team are, once again, performing well. πŸ’šπŸ–€ Today is Semi-Finals day and there is plenty of excitement around the team's results!

Seniors Hard Work Rewarded

February 15, 2023

We celebrated our NCEA students who received Merit and Excellence, and our Head Students and House Leaders for 2023 at this week's Senior Assembly. Congratulations to everyone, we are looking forward to a (hopefully) uninterrupted year!

Junior School News | Term 1

February 15, 2023

An introduction to 2023, plus reminders about School Buses, toys, assemblies, and more...