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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Sid
I started at Ao Tawhiti back in 2015 as a Year 0, and have loved the special character of the school. Being able to choose my own learning pathway and subjects, and the trust focused model provided by the school is great. It has been incredibly helpful being able to make my own timetable, and…
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Izzy
I started Ao Tawhiti at the start of my year 11 in 2024. Since joining this school I have had access to incredible opportunities that I couldn’t experience at another school, such as undergoing a work experience placement at the pharmacy department of Christchurch Hospital, beginning both NCEA Level 2 and 3, and completing Level…
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Griff
I joined Ao Tawhiti going into year 5, and it’s the best decision of my education yet. The thing that drew me here in the first place was the ability to learn at whatever level was best for me, and what absolutely kept me was the variety of subjects and the people. I’ve had a…
