This year we are offering the ICAS exams in a range of subjects across Years 3 – 10. ICAS is an online academic competition that is designed to assess students’ higher order thinking and problem-solving skills in English, Mathematics, Science, Writing and Digital Technologies. Every student who participates receives a printed certificate and an online […]
We are proud to offer this free event for parents and whānau about keeping young people safe online. Netsafe’s Education Advisor Paula Wistrand will be talking about digital technology and the practical ways we can all help young people to be safe online. The session will look at how parents/whānau can support and enable children and […]
The NCEA study group launches this Friday, 20th May. It runs during the Hapori time slot from 11:20 to 3pm, on the 4th floor. It provides a quiet space where students can work independently or collaboratively, setting their own agenda. Greg will be on hand to help students organise their time and connect with others […]
Kia ora koutou. It’s that time again – time to choose your next term’s courses. You can find all the new descriptors here. Make sure you have ‘Term 2’ selected from the drop down menu. Look out for some new offerings including extra PE classes, a beginner sewing class and the New Zealand Certificate in […]
The Term 2 IEMs (Individual Education Meetings) take place on Thursday April 14th and Monday May 2nd. That’s the last day of Term 1 and the first day of Term 2. The IEM is the most important element of a student’s Learning Journey at Ao Tawhiti and it is vital that you book one each […]
We need hapori selection forms completed by Monday! HERE’S THE LINK TO THE FORM We have some great learning experiences on offer through the Friday hapori again this year. Hapori is a space for passion- and project-based learning, where the emphasis is on 21st century skills and competencies, and on developing the capacities for self-directed […]
Kia ora whānau. Course descriptors for Term 1 have now been published and you can see them here. Please have a read through the descriptors and come to your IEMs with your preferred courses chosen. Courses are pitched at curriculum levels. As a rough guide, this means that Level 3 and 4 courses are mostly […]
Hari tau hou koutou! The first IEMS (Individual Education Meetings) for the year take place on Tuesday 1st and Wednesday 2nd 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 continuing to use the “School […]
The Friday Hapori are new this year and we have been really excited to see some awesome things happening across the various groups. Students have the opportunity to switch Hapori in Term 3 if they wish. Take a look at the options available here and please let HBLAs know choices by the end of term.
Kia ora everyone. Here’s the form to sign up for this year’s Friday Hāpori. The form will be open until Sunday, but we’d like to get everyone signed up sooner if possible. This will help to ensure we can balance numbers and staffing and that we have plenty of time for planning before the first […]
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
The next RAMs training session for parents will be held on Wednesday August 26th at 3:15pm. RAMs training is for parents interested in leading trips or PINs activities off site. The session will step you through the planning and safety documentation that each trip requires. If you are interested in attending the session, please RSVP […]
The next RAMs training session for parents interested in leading EOTC trips will take place at 3:30pm on Monday August 3rd. The session will step you through the planning and safety documentation that each trip requires. If you are interested in attending the session, please RSVP to Megan: megan.taylor@aotawhiti.school.nz