Code Of Conduct for parents, caregivers and visitors to Twizel Area School

Please remind yourselves of the Delta Alert Level 2 information including the key differences from past Level 2 and general principles that we should all be aware of.

This lockdown has been an interesting hiccup for the Board. Our fourth meeting has had to be postponed and we missed out on some professional development when the Area Schools Conference was cancelled. But, in the scheme of things, these were very minor and recoverable.

One thing that is persistently challenging for parents in lockdown is the need to split our time between everyone in our bubble, while still meeting the incessant demands of the day. And it’s a need that comes with a side order of guilt, if we’re not careful.

As Lockdown continues, students of all ages from TAS have found new and increasingly imaginative ways to keep themselves entertained, while their creativity knows no bounds in the confines of lockdown.

M2 has been learning how to create Arcade Games during their Zoom class and watching videos. They are using block code in Microsoft MakeCode Arcade which is available free to anyone.

Lockdown has been a time for our talented artists to spend time crafting their individual pieces of artwork. Take a look at their work...

Otago Museum's Digital Museum is filled with lockdown distractions including colouring, baking and many other creations to take away lockdown blues!

Year 13 student Kaydin Ryan hosted a General Knowledge Quiz for some of our keen senior students on Wednesday Evening.

The N4L (Network for Learning) Switch on Safety filter was launched during Aotearoa’s first Level 4 lockdown in response to the COVID-19 pandemic, and it remains available for whānau to continue to use to keep their children safe online.

Have a read of Ollie and Hunter's story about the adventures they have had during lockdown!

NZQA have released information on changes to NCEA in 2021 based upon the current disruptions to teaching and learning. NCEA students should be made aware of the outlined changes.

Head Students, Daniel and Amie, have a Lockdown Challenge for you...

If you’re running low on creativity and entertainment ideas, we’re certain you’re not alone. Here are ten more things for you to try at your place...

Room 8 students had been busy pre-lockdown with activities including Science and learning how to follow steps to make pizza...

Our New Entrants class were set a Treasure Hunt by Mrs Smith. Who was the first student to complete it???

There has been plenty of creativity shining through from Twizel Area School students in the first week of Lockdown 2.0, take a look...

Have you got a keen little learner at home? Chewing through the teacher resources? If this is your situation right now, we've got your back!

Many families may find it tough going back into Alert Level 4. It can be challenging having children at home, being cut off from family and friends, trying to making ends meet and have high-stress levels.

Level four lockdown. Again. And I don’t think it’s getting any easier. Covid fatigue is real at our place! Although we’ve all been here before and should be old hats at lockdown life, it’s still hard – especially as a working parent.