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Student Holiday Request

May 24, 2022

We all need a holiday from time to time, but it's very important that the school is notified about this and in plenty of time. You can do this through the school portal.

Room 4 Picasso Portraits

May 19, 2022

Ākonga in Room 4 have, this week, been looking at the artwork of Spanish artist Pablo Picasso.

William & the Antarctic Heritage Trust

May 19, 2022

Congratulations to William Newlands on being accepted to attend Young Inspiring Explorers™ Summit taking place in Christchurch on 11-12 June 2022.

From the Head Students | 19th May 2022

May 19, 2022

Deputy Head Student Lily Brophy has news about the Area Schools Tournament and Pink Shirt Day.

TAS Turns Pink for the Day!

May 18, 2022

Twizel Area School turned pink this week to support Bully Free Week and Pink Shirt Day. Donations of cans and non-perishable food were also delivered to our local Food Bank as part of the ‘Give What you Can Appeal’.

Room 8 Prepare for Tournament

May 18, 2022

Ākonga in Room 8 have been preparing for the Area Schools Tournament this week by creating paper chains and banners to welcome Roxburgh Area School.

Defence Force Visits TAS

May 18, 2022

Twizel Area School played host to the Defence Force Recruitment Visit this week and there was plenty of interest & enthusiasm among the students who attended.

Welding at ARA

May 18, 2022

Senior ākonga spent the day on a welding course at ARA Polytechnic in Timaru last Friday. Read what Sienna thought about her day.

Star Students | Week 2

May 18, 2022

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

How to be an Upstander

May 18, 2022

Everyone has the power to prevent bullying. Being an upstander is one of the best ways to make a difference at school, in the community, or with your whānau.

From the Head Students | 12th May 2022

May 12, 2022

Sports Captain, James McDonald has news on the upcoming Southern Area School Tournament, plus a Pink Shirt Day reminder.

Rocket League

May 11, 2022

The Middle School Gaming Option students took part in an e-sports tournament, part of the Rocket League, last weekend in Invercargill. Read Indie and Isabella's thoughts on their experience, plus where our teams placed in the tournament.

Measurement | Room 8

May 11, 2022

Room 8 ākonga have been looking at measurement and using a variety of things to measure the inside of a pretend chilly bin. The students had to work out how many would fit into each box and explain their working out.

Junior School Reading & Writing

May 11, 2022

The start of Term 2 has seen some awesome work coming from classes, and individual students, within the Junior School. Their TAS Value of Awhinataka has been clear to see!

NZ Sign Language Week

May 11, 2022

Did you know that New Zealand has 3 official languages? Ākonga in Room 7 have been learning Sign Language and showing their TAS value of Whānaukataka with our national anthem.

Junior Assembly is Back!

May 11, 2022

After all the covid restrictions over the last few months, Junior Assembly is back!

Who Dunnit?

May 11, 2022

Ākonga from M1 & M2 have donned their Sherlock Holmes hats this week to learn what forensic scientists do when they arrive at a crime scene.

Pink Shirt Day and what we can all do about it

May 11, 2022

How pink shirts can help eliminate bullying and make the world a better place for everyone.

Are You a Grumpy Monkey?

May 5, 2022

New Library books, reviews and a reminder of the Community Library Hours.

Physics, Maths & Pins

May 5, 2022

The Year 11 Physics students were tasked with solving the problem of carrying out a practical investigation that leads to a linear mathematical relationship! 🤔