This week, Room 5 students took their turn to travel to Tekapo Springs for their day of fun and ice skating. Read what some of the students thought about the day.

Snow Club has started for the 2023 season. Even though there hasn't been the amount of snow we hoped for, students (and staff) have had a great time at the Ōhau Ski Fields. ⛷️🎿

Head Student Billy Garbutt has some reminders for senior students studying towards their mock exams, while looking forward to the SISS netball and a new sporting timetable.

Guided by Mr Metcalfe and Ms Blanchard, a team of students bravely embarked on a reconnaissance mission up the formidable Duncan Valley last weekend. 🏔️ 🥾

Year 12 students Josh, Jayla, and Shelton have been reflecting on their Outward Bound trip at the start of the month. Read about the new skills they learned, how they motivated themselves (and each other), and what they personally got out of the trip.

This week saw staff across the school working with our architects for the new school to develop the internal design of the building.

We are delighted to announce that our Head Girl, Monique van der Westhuizen, has been nominated as a contender for the Girlboss Regional Awards.🏅

Twizel Area School was filled with fairies, princesses, pirates, and even Olaf for today's Fairy Tale Dress-Up Day to raise money for the SISS netballers. 🧚‍♀️ 🦄 ⛄️

Last week's Junior Assembly was full of awards and recognition for our students' hard work. Congratulations to everyone for their effort!

The Head Students have some reminders about the coming weeks, including the SISS Netball Clinic fundraiser this weekend.

After a successful day at the Upper Waitaki Cross Country, we are pleased to announce that 14 students from TAS have qualified to compete in the North Otago Cross Country on 28th August at the Oamaru Pony Club.🏃‍♀️🏃🏃🏼‍♂️

As part of her Gateway Programme, Year 11 student Sadie has been teaching the Junior classes some physical skills every Wednesday morning, providing an opportunity for the younger students to learn new skills.

The Netty Fest went ahead last week in Oamaru, despite some inclement weather, with two groups of students from Years 5-8 taking part in the two-day event. 🏐

Following the government's announcement that the 7-day isolation period is no longer mandated, schools ask for a common sense approach to covid from whānau.

Congratulations to the students and staff participating in the Bog Roy Rogain last weekend! Your grit and problem-solving skills demonstrated by all were truly commendable.

With lots of ākonga away at sports events today, there was a very small cooking class of just five enthusiastic M2 boys who participated in a Weetbix Slice Cook-Along! 😋

Can you help our students with their Passion Project about the History of Twizel?

Head Student Billy has some sporting updates, as well as a reminder about next week's SISS Non-Uniform Day fundraiser.

As part of this year's Conservation Week, the Twizel Bookshop's ‘Take Action for Nature’ art competition for kids is now open for entries. The competition is open for children aged 5-12 until 20th August.

The Mackenzie Rugby club are playing a game this weekend, here in Twizel to celebrate the efforts put in during the season by TAS students Ralph and Dave. 🏉 We would love you to come and support the team!