We have completed our homebase placements for 2021. This is a huge job that takes a lot of effort to put together. We’d like to acknowledge all those that contributed to this process. There are always some people who feel a degree of disappointment with their placement. Please keep in mind that we make every […]
Welcome Beth Manders (Years 7 to 13) and Hannah Mustor (Years 1 to 6) filling in as HBLAs for Term 1.
Kia ora folks, I hope you’re all having a wonderful break. Here is the link to complete for any Y1-6 students requiring supervision during term 1’s IEM days on Thursday 4 and Friday 5 February. Enjoy the rest of your break!
Next term’s IEMS (Individual Education Meetings) are scheduled for Thursday the 4th of February and Friday the 5th of February. The IEM is the most important element of a student’s Learning Journey and it is vital that you book one. For our IEM booking process we are using the “School Interviews” system. To use this […]
UPCOMING EVENTS SCHOOL HOLIDAYS: Saturday 12 December 2020 – Sunday 31 January 2021 HOMEBASE SELECTION DAY: Monday 1 February 2021 TEACHER ONLY DAY [SCHOOL CLOSED]: Tuesday 2 February 2021 TEACHER ONLY DAY [SCHOOL CLOSED]: Wednesday 3 February 2021 IEMs: Thursday 4 February 2021 IEMs: Friday 5 February 2021 WAITANGI DAY OBSERVED [SCHOOL CLOSED]: Monday 8 […]
Many of you will be aware that Sarah and Linda from ‘Know Your Purpose‘, a self-development program for teens, presented at Whakanuia te kanorau – Celebrating Diversity last month. They run courses for teens to, well, get to know themselves. They are running a course for 13-15-year-olds on the 20th and 21st of January and […]
Upcoming Events Term 4, Week 6 Starting16th November 2020 Term 4, Week 7 Starting 23rd November 2020 Term 4, Week 8 Starting 30th November 2020 Term 4, Week 9 Starting 7th December 2020 11th December- Picnic at the Botanic Gardens Messages From Steven ThanksThis is yet another opportunity for me to thank each and every […]
On the last day of term, Friday the 11th of December 2020, we are intending on having our annual picnic at the playground/paddling pool in the Botanical Gardens. This will begin at 9am and finish at 1pm. Please can you arrange to have your son/daughter picked up by 1pm from the gardens. We will have a staff member walking from the Bus Exchange at 9am […]
On Thursday the 10th December, from 3.15pm-4pm. Our Ao Tawhiti Careers Advisor, Kirsty McMillan, will be hosting the first ‘Ao Tawhiti Unlimited Discovery – Infosnack’. This will be held on the first floor stairs. This is an opportunity for specifically new families, (current families are also welcome) to learn about everything NCEA and careers from our resident […]
With Christmas coming up, we now have a Christmas Tree set up by reception!! We are asking the Ao Tawhiti community that if anyone has any Christmas decorations either around home or have any that have been made then feel free to come bring them in to put up on the tree. Just chuck them up […]
Here is a link to a doc that has the PINs workshops and who is in what. If you cannot find your rangatahi in this document, or you think something is not right, please email niki.stephenson@aotawhiti.school.nz and I will sort it out. Ngā mihi, Niki
Thanks so much to everyone who has signed up to support this initiative, your time is much appreciated. Here is a link to the timesheet so far. There are a couple of gaps. Please email niki.stephenson@aotawhiti.school.nz if you are able to help.
(due 11.59pm on Wednesday, 2nd December) The Homebase Learning advisor is one of the most critical relationships at all levels of learning at Ao Tawhiti Unlimited Discovery. It is a relationship that is vital for ensuring that students get the support they need to create, follow and reflect on their learning goals. The profiles are […]
The candidate who was due to fly down from the North Island has had her flight cancelled due to stormy weather, so unfortunately her presentation is cancelled. The panel will go ahead with her interview via zoom.
Upcoming Events Term 4, Week 5 Starting 9th November 2020 Term 4, Week 6 Starting 9th November 2020 Term 4, Week 7 Starting 16th November 2020 Term 4, Week 8 Starting 23rd November 2020 Messages From Steven From 1-6 in 2020 to 1-3 and 4-6 in 2021Next year we will be moving the 1-3 community […]
Don’t forget to sign up to this term’s PINs workshops… PINs descriptors https://docs.google.com/…/1hbcZHT3vUv8P…/edit PINs Sign UP https://docs.google.com/…/1FAIpQLSdfUwG4FCQHb…/viewform
This is a cordial invitation for all whānau, ākonga, kaiako and staff members not tied up in staff meetings to come and see presentations from the candidates of 2021’s Y1-6 LA roles on Tuesday 24 November. Presentations will be 10 minutes max and will be held in C1 at the following times: Candidate 1: 3.30 […]
Thanks for your patience, everyone. https://forms.gle/yXrzU3cAUbmuZLHJ9
The next RAMs training session for parents interested in leading EOTC trips will take place at 3:15 on Monday November 23rd. If you are interested in attending the session, please RSVP to Megan: megan.taylor@aotawhiti.school.nz
On the last day of term, Friday the 11th of December 2020, we are intending on having our annual picnic at the playground/paddling pool in the Botanical Gardens. This will begin at 9am and finish at 1pm. Please can you arrange to have your son/daughter picked up by 1pm from the gardens. We will have a staff member walking from the Bus Exchange at 9am […]