Kia ora koutou The PPTA union have let us know that they are stopping strike action – effective immediately. This means the planned rostering home for the rest of the term has been cancelled and we are looking forward to see all our students back at school tomorrow. Please note: The Paid Union Meeting on […]
Course Descriptors Please read through the descriptors, then let your HBLA know your choices for Term 3. NB. If you have previously been in the Hangarau Hapori please read the descriptor for Term 3 as there will be some changes in Term 3.
Thank you all for your support over the last week with the PPTA strike action. Below is the timetable for the rostered strike action for the next two weeks. PPTA also have a Paid Union Meeting on Wednesday 28 June. All PPTA staff will be off-site until 11:15am. We will not have enough staff to […]
Over time I have developed independence and
see the importance of having motivation. In the real world no one is going to necessarily
chase you around and you have to be able to do your own thing. This school prepares you
for that. This school is what you make of it.
Highlights over the last few years include the opportunity to do a
University of Canterbury Chemistry course. I have also enjoyed the Gateway opportunities,
including doing a PHEC first aid course. I have done overnight tramps, including one to Lake
Daniels, which really got me into tramping and climbing and bouldering. This term I am
doing work experience with the Residential Red Zone team at the Christchurch City Council.
I came to this school because I wanted to
have choice around what I can learn. I like the opportunities that
are available at this school. The best part of my day is Arotahi because this is when you get
to do the learning that you want to do. I like being trusted to get on with my work, make my
own decisions and in the future.
PPTA Strike Action Update The PPTA union have initiated further strike action for the rest of the term, including an increase in the classes that are rostered home. The strike action is outlined in the table below. Day and Date Curriculum Level classes that are being rostered home Monday 12 June Levels 6 and 7 […]
Term 3’s IEMS (Individual Education Meetings) are scheduled for Friday 30 June & Monday 17 July. 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 system use the following […]
Upcoming Events Message From Anita Kia ora koutou Welcome everyone to the second half of term two and the transition to learning in the Winter months. Thank you all for your support over the beginning of the term with Strike Action, IEMs, Public Holidays and Staff Only Days making for a bumpy start to our […]
I have a passion for dance, art, music, and singing. I really enjoyed running Stage Challenge this year, together with another student. It was quite a challenge as the two of us were in charge of the whole project, such as finding a theme, choreography, music, lighting, and costumes. We had a bit over a […]
NZEI notified their members that Area Schools will be on strike on Tuesday, 9 May. This means that all union staff from Years 1- 13 will be on strike on Tuesday. We won’t be open for instruction that day for any students. We are able to offer limited supervision for students in Years 1 – […]
Tuesday 9 May: Year 7 – 13 PPTA teacher strike. Due to strike action, we won’t be open for students in years 7 – 13 on Tuesday 9 May. Please be aware that PPTA have industrial action planned this term. This action includes rostering years 9 – 13 home on different days. Rostering year levels […]
Friday 21 April, 2023 Kia ora koutou Welcome to term two. We are looking forward to seeing everyone back on site. Here is a reminder of what is happening in the first couple of weeks. Monday 24 April is a staff only day, so school is closed for instruction on this day. Tuesday 25 April […]
Upcoming Events Message From Anita Kia ora e te whānau Thank you all for your support over term one. It has been a busy term, but as evidenced by the great material in the newsletter, it has also been a great term. We have a staffing update. Megan Taylor is on study leave for the […]
Term Two courses are now available for students to explore. To look at the courses available then please go to our website aotawhiti.school.nz. Click on the A or LMS at the top of the page and this will take you to Arotahi. The courses are listed under the AKO / LEARN tab, under Akoranga / Courses. […]
Kia ora koutou Confirmation of Strike Action was received today from the PPTA. Ao Tawhiti Unlimited Discovery will be closed for all students Years 7 – 13 on Wednesday 29 March, as the Learning Advisors who are members of the PPTA union will not be onsite that day. School will be open for students in […]
Just a reminder that there is a Ministry of Education mandated Teacher Only Day Monday the 24th of April, the first Monday of Term 2. Tuesday the 25th is ANZAC day. Term 2’s IEMS (Individual Education Meetings) are scheduled for Wednesday 26 April & Thursday 27 April. The IEM is the most important element of […]
Kia ora koutou This is advance notice that PPTA members have voted to take a strike day on Wednesday March 29th. If the strike goes ahead then we will be unable to open on that day for students in Years 7 – 13, as we will not have enough non-union staff to safely supervise the […]
Kia ora koutou, Reminder that school closed on Thursday 16th March due to strike action. Please note: Ara and NTA dual enrolment programs are still running on that day.
