This is the link to all of the available classes for Term 1 2024 When choosing classes it’s really important to read the descriptor of what the class is about and to check out the level of the class. In most cases Year 7-9 students would usually choose classes that are pitched at Level 3, […]
Welcome back! Please read through the following information about the start of the year… https://docs.google.com/document/d/1UW6kVnK9UYo76LOXj9-c2ykjYIL_VfllaSxUwe16cNg/edit?usp=sharing
Term 1’s IEMS (Individual Education Meetings) are scheduled for Wednesday 31 January & Thursday 1 February. The IEM is the most important element of a student’s Learning Journey at Ao Tawhiti and it is vital that you book one. The IEM is a time to plan out the upcoming term, share relevant information and make […]
Important date for the start of 2024 The Mihi Whakatau is the welcoming of new students into our school. This will occur in the morning of Monday the 5th of February. After the Mihi Whakatau, new students across Year 7-13 will then spend the rest of the day on the 5th in their Homebase and communities. […]
Thursday, November 2nd is our 2023 graduation! This event is one of the absolute highlights of the year. Graduation is our chance to farewell our leavers, hear each of their stories and wish them well on their next step. We are thrilled to announce that graduation will take place at The Piano again this year. The […]
Just a reminder that our 2023 Graduation is happening this Thursday, the 2nd of November, at The Piano. If you wish to watch the graduation here is the link to the stream that will be available on the evening. https://www.youtube.com/@thepianochristchurch/streams
$2 Entry Fee… Date – Monday 30th October Where – Dance Room on Level 1. Years 1-6 # 3-4.15pm Yars 7-13 # 4.45 – 6pm Snacks available to purchase All funds going to school programmes.
Thursday, November 2nd is our 2023 graduation! This event is one of the absolute highlights of the year. Graduation is our chance to farewell our leavers, hear each of their stories and wish them well on their next step. We are thrilled to announce that graduation will take place at The Piano again this year. The […]
As you’re hopefully aware, on Friday mornings during Term 3, we have been inviting parents from across the school to come up to Level 4 and offer some workshops for our students. We have been really lucky to have a great group of parents offer workshops on… All of these opportunities add to the amazing […]
Term 4’s IEMS (Individual Education Meetings) are scheduled for Friday 22 September & Monday 9 October. 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 […]
Last week we saw another great session of Parent Led workshops on Friday morning. Thanks to everyone who offered and delivered a workshop. We had about 30 students experiencing the workshops and it’s great to be able to offer them opportunities that they can’t usually access in their timetable. Last week we had students learning […]
Come along Dressed how you want…. Crazy Hair, PJs, School Uniform, Book Character, Favourite colour, Favourite animal… Crazier the better! All $$$ raised go to the Christchurch YouthHUB Gold Coin Donation…
We just wanted to say a massive thanks to all of the parents who came in last Friday morning to offer workshops in the Year 7-13 area of the school. We had a great uptake from the students and most of the workshops were full. The feedback after was great and the students loved the […]
Last term’s Matariki workshops and the Hangi preparations are a great example of parents getting involved, creating the village and adding to the learning journeys of our students. Matariki is about reflection and looking forward. With this in mind, a goal from now is to really increase the amount of adults who get involved as […]
Floor 2 # Year 9-13 Richard’s Community Richard McCance # Year 9-13 My subject areas for teaching include History, DVC, Art History and Languages (specifically Spanish but can offer guidance in the study of any foreign language). I am best at supporting more mature students and can help with an academic/NCEA focus. Independent students who would like […]