Ao Tawhiti is a designated character area school in central Christchurch for Years 1-13.
We offer opportunities for learning beyond the traditional mainstream schooling system. Our students value the choice and flexibility that our style of education provides.
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Millie
I’ve been at Ao Tawhiti since 2021, starting in year 7 in Beth Manders HB. There I watched a few videos about Adobe Illustrator and learnt about what the program was. I’ve always been into art, so this year my teachers suggested me and my friend Daisy start this assessment called 2.4 there you complete…
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Willow
Since starting at Ao Tawhiti over four years ago, I have been encouraged to try so many different things that I had never before considered. I have had so many amazing opportunities and completed courses such as: Philosophy at UC, Barista and Design at Ara, Animation at Yoobee, Gateway Aviation, and First Aid Certification. I…
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Stephen
Ever since I started at Ao Tawhiti in 2022, I have been given the opportunities and freedom to pursue my learning at my own pace and achieve the goals I set for myself. I’ve been able to take charge of my own learning, but I still had assistance from my teachers when I needed it.…
