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Teacher Only Day | May 31st

May 21, 2024

On Friday, 31st May, there will be no classes due to a Ministry of Education Accord Teacher Only Day.

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King's Birthday

May 21, 2024

Just a reminder that Monday, 3rd June is King's Birthday public holiday, meaning that school will be closed.

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Tamariki Create Their Own Obstacle Course

May 16, 2024

Room 5 and 6 still know how to have fun as the colder days start to come in. We have been looking at trying to better develop the tamariki's perceptions and understanding of themselves through movement and motor experiences.

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M2 Show Off Work at Exhibition

May 16, 2024

On Wednesday last week, the students of M2 hosted an exhibition showcasing their work from English, Art, Science and Social Science so far this year.

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Taonga Pūoro and Bob Bickerton

May 16, 2024

Taonga Pūoro are the traditional instruments of Māori. Last Friday, presenter Bob Bickerton presented his outstanding programme to students from Years one to nine, playing and teaching about multiple instruments.

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Students Brew Success at Barista Course

May 16, 2024

Last week, a selection of senior students had the exciting opportunity to attend a barista course in Tekapo, where they delved into the world of coffee artistry.

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Does Your Child Suffer From Allergies?

May 11, 2024

If your child suffers from an allergy, it's really important that the school office is made aware. If we don't know about students' allergies, it can be problematic when organising camps or practical lessons such as Food Technology.

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Netball Sessions Gets Students Moving

May 9, 2024

Year 1-8 students were lucky enough to have Hannah from North Otago Netball come and work with them yesterday.

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Soul Talk Visits TAS

May 9, 2024

On Friday, Middle School students had visiting speaker Matt Stott from Soul Talk spend the day with them.

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Do You 'Dare Not to Swear'?

May 9, 2024

In an effort to support students in reducing their swearing at school, middle school students Paige, Noah, Taylor and Connor are running a school wide campaign called 'Dare not to Swear'.

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New Entrants Conquer Fractions

May 9, 2024

For the last two weeks, Rooms 5 and 6 have been looking at their new maths theme, Fractions.

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Buddy Reading Helps Ākonga Build Connections

May 9, 2024

This term, the middle school classes are learning how the universe was created. They are studying different ideas from around the world. Students will then turn these into story books and share these with junior classes.

Buddy Reading Helps Ākonga Build Connections

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From the Head Students | 9th May 2024

May 9, 2024

Head Student Finn McKinley looks forward to next week's Southern Area Schools Tournament at Waiau Area School.

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Board of Trustee Election

May 7, 2024

Nominations are open for the election of two parent representatives to the school Board of Trustees. 🗳️

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PPTA Paid Union Meeting

May 7, 2024

Staff in the Middle and Senior school have a Paid Union Meeting from 12.30 pm until the end of the school day on Thursday, 16th May.

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Sadie and the South Island Rowing Team

May 2, 2024

Congratulations to Year 12 student Sadie Mason who trialled for, and was selected to row for the Under-18 South Island Rowing team.

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Finn at the Tekapo Power Scheme

May 2, 2024

Senior student Finn McKinley joined the Tekapo Power Scheme every fortnight last term.

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Area School Leadership Camp

May 2, 2024

Senior students Amelia, Kiara and Mackenzie went to the Area Schools Leadership Camp, in Akaroa, during the first week of the school holidays.

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From the Head Students | 2nd May 2024

May 2, 2024

WAKA Leader Ariki Purton looks at the House competition and Anzac Day, and forward to the School Production and celebrating diversity on Pink Shirt Day.

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House Shield Shared at End-of Term Assembly

May 1, 2024

After a closely fought House Shield competition in Term One, the honours were shared between Pūkaki and Ruataniwha. Who will win the next instalment?

House Shield Shared at End-of Term Assembly

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