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Student Council News

June 14, 2023

The Student Council has news of next week's Non-Uniform Day, as well as their plans for next term, thinking about sustainability and our environment.

DoC and Twizel's Animal Traps

June 8, 2023

On Tuesday and Wednesday, Twizel Area School hosted Marianne Marot, from the Department of Conservation (DoC), who talked to various classes about animal traps.

From the Head Students | 8th June 2023

June 8, 2023

Head and Deputy Students Monique and Emily welcome the winter weather, have a reminder about the Formal photos, and look forward to our next Non-Uniform Day!

Room 9 | Sounds and Spelling

June 8, 2023

In Room 9 this week, ฤkonga have been working on their sounds and spelling, finding lots of fun ways to learn their spelling words!

Room 5 Blast Off!

June 8, 2023

This week, the students of Room 5 had an exciting opportunity to collaborate with Jenny Heng, a local resident of Twizel who works as an engineer at BECA. Jenny served as our esteemed Wonder Project STEM ambassador, guiding us through our first practical session.๐Ÿš€

From the Head Students | 1st June 2023

June 1, 2023

Head and Deputy Students, Billy and Fred look forward to the Mid-Year Conferences as well as a well-deserved long weekend.

Tax and the Work Ready Program

June 1, 2023

Hannah from MDC is continuing to deliver an interesting and informative program with our M4 students. This week they started with some activities around self-management, values and what they can and canโ€™t control in their lives.

Middle School Clay Art

June 1, 2023

Middle school ฤkonga have been constructing clay tiles for the past few weeks. This project is assisting students in developing a variety of skills, including cutting, joining, glazing, and rolling out air bubbles. ๐ŸŽจ

Room 5 and the World of Fractions

June 1, 2023

Just like the rest of the Junior School, the students of Room 5 have embarked on an exciting mathematical journey over the past few weeks, delving deep into the world of fractions. ๐Ÿงฎ

Junior Netball Development Day

June 1, 2023

This week we welcomed North Otago Netball's Development Officer, Margaret, to Twizel Area School. She worked with Junior students from Years 1-8 on a variety of skills needed to play the game of Netball. ๐Ÿ

TAS Formal 2023

May 30, 2023

Friday night's Senior Formal was full of smiles, laughter, good times, and memories that will last a lifetime. ๐Ÿ‘ ๐Ÿ‘—๐ŸŽฉ Well done to the Formal Committee for their organisation, making sure the event ran like clockwork!

King's Birthday

May 30, 2023

Just a reminder that Monday, 5th June is King's Birthday, meaning that school will be closed. Enjoy your long weekend, and we will see you all on Tuesday! ๐Ÿ‘‘

Room 13 Castle Building

May 25, 2023

Room 13 ฤkonga got creative on Friday and had a competition to build either the tallest or the most creative castle! The students had a lot of fun becoming engineers for an afternoon! ๐Ÿฐ

From the Head Students | 25th May 2023

May 25, 2023

Head and Deputy students, Monique and Emily are looking forward to this week's Senior Formal, plus a look back at Bully Free Week.

Room 4 and Piet Mondrian

May 25, 2023

Room 4 students have been enjoying their exploration of the art style of Piet Mondrian this week. ฤ€konga learned about Mondrian's unique artistic approach, understanding the principles behind his compositions, and exploring the visual impact of his use of colours and lines.๐ŸŽจ

Sadie Inspires Teamwork and Fun

May 25, 2023

Year 11 student, Sadie Mason, has spent time with Room 5 and other Junior classes this term as part of her Gateway Sports Coaching Programme. Students have played indoor and outdoor games, including Room 5 favourites Bench Ball and Splat!

First Impressions Count with M4 Work Ready

May 25, 2023

Students in M4 continued their Work Ready Programme this week, learning about how important first impressions are and how to be successful in the workplace. ๐Ÿ‘ฉโ€๐Ÿ’ผ๐Ÿ‘จโ€๐Ÿ’ผ

Kai Warmer Heats Up for Winter

May 25, 2023

The Kai Warmer will be available, from Monday, for students to bring their food to be heated for lunchtime during the colder weather months.๐Ÿ˜‹

Sadie and Kiara Selected for Netball Reps

May 25, 2023

In a remarkable achievement, two promising athletes, Sadie and Kiara, have been selected to represent the North Otago region in the Under 16 Representative Netball Team. ๐Ÿ

TAS Comes Together for Bully Free Week

May 25, 2023

This week-long event was aimed at raising awareness about the harmful effects of bullying, encouraging empathy, and empowering students to become advocates for positive change.