Teach kids the important role they play in supporting equal rights for all with these expert tips for starting conversations, as well as what to share and how.

During the Parent-Teacher Conferences, held today, the TAS Matariki Exhibition was available to view around the school. Students have worked extremely hard on their artwork and it's great to see the finished products displayed for all to see!

Last week the Junior School classes were offered Rippa Rugby training sessions, organised by Jason Forrest, the Rugby Development Manager from North Otago rugby.

Do you want to know more about the New Zealand Army and what a career can look like and provide you with? Over the next two months, the NZDF will be running a range of Webinars covering all trades and roles offered. From leadership to information technology to trades and combat specialists, we have a Webinar that will answer any questions you may have!

Ākonga from Room 5 and some Year 5 students have begun the EPro8 classroom week challenge.

When can children and teens return to activity and sports after COVID-19? Click here for guidance for children and teens returning to normal activity and sport after having time out due to COVID.

The tamariki in Room 8 have been out and about doing a variety of activities and developing some new skills. This has included Netball and Rippa Rugby where they all demonstrated some superb skills.

The days are cold, snow has already started to fall and everyone is wearing their gloves and jackets...that can only mean one thing, Snow Club is on the horizon! Check out the information here to register your child for Term 3.

Congratulations to our Star Students from last week's Junior Assemblies. They were presented with their award and WAKA Value card.

There is nothing more important than self-worth and self-respect. This 4-hour workshop is designed to focus on empowering students to believe in themselves, to have the courage to make choices for their future that they are worthy of and to help them understand the power of vulnerability and authenticity.

Next Thursday (30th June) we are celebrating inclusion, equality and awareness at Twizel Area School with a Rainbow Mufti Day, organised by the Skittles and Coffee Club. 🌈

Gather together whānau! Five ideas for simple Matariki traditions that you could introduce at your place.

Last week the Yarn Club ākonga were lucky enough to welcome some lovely helpers from the Twizel Knit and Natter Group!

Ākonga from M1 and M2 have been continuing their topic on Forensic Science this week, looking at blood spatter and they even had the chance to speak to a real Forensic Scientist via Zoom!

Head Student Louie Skinner has news including National Area Schools fundraisers and Parent-Teacher Conferences.

Our awesome Year 13 students are organising a non-uniform day for tomorrow, Friday 17th June. This acts as a fundraiser for National Area Schools Tournament. 🏓 🏀

Primary classes attended a Netball Development Day on 9th June with Alex Iro, a netball development officer for the North Otago region.

Congratulations to our Star Students from last week's Junior Assemblies. They were presented with their award and WAKA Value card.

Students' WAKA Cards can now be seen online by parents through the SchoolBridge app and for students in Years 7-13 through the portal. Check out this exciting new digital feature here.

In line with the Human Rights Commission release of their School Uniform Guidelines, the Board of Twizel Area School would like to review our uniform and related policies. The survey is open to all Parents/Caregivers, Students & Staff, and will close at 9 am on Monday, July 4th.