Author: News Letter

A reminder. EXAMS still go ahead on the Teacher only day. All exams run as scheduled. If you’re sitting an exam, ignore any teacher only day email.

Anxiety Webinar – support for students with anxiety 7pm Monday 22nd Nov.  Susan and Miriam from the Ao Tawhiti Counselling team invite you to join us as we welcome Simone Kinley, Clinical Nurse Specialist from the CDHB, for a presentation and questions on supporting students with Anxiety. Join Zoom Meeting:https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84681721610?pwd=SGVNbGZXNlRsV0g4VGxUWWp0cmZHUT09Meeting ID: 846 8172 1610Passcode: C0d3 […]

Kia ora ākonga My homebase is selling AT masks as a fundraiser for our end of year trip to Akaroa. They will cost $15 and have our school logo on the side (see the image in form). Masks are double layered. If you would like to pre-order, please complete the attached form and payment will be […]

Kia Ora,  We have become aware that the bus exchange has been listed as a location of interest on Wednesday 20th of October from 2.15 pm-2.45 pm. As some of our students may have been at the bus exchange at this time we thought we would let you know. The MOH is suggesting the following actions […]

Kia ora koutou 27 October, 2021 I would like to let you all know that the Government has put into effect a COVID-19 Vaccination Order. I would like to use this communication to explain the order and also give the community a ‘heads up’ that the school will be in the media tomorrow as we […]

The Ao Tawhiti Spring Fair is happening tomorrow! Because of Level Two restrictions, we are holding it during school time for students to enjoy.  There will be a bouncy castle, candy floss, bake sale, sausage sizzle, sustainable clothing and more!Please make sure to bring some money to support all these stalls! There will also be EFTPOS […]

Good morning students, Here is a brief message from your friendly Qualifications Administrator… During Practice Exam week there will be no NCEA classes. If you are a year 7-10 student in an NCEA class, you will need to work on SDL during those times. Year 11-13 students are on study leave during Practice Exams and […]

Hi everyone,  Coco and I are currently working on an assessment in Kate’s efs class. In this assessment, we pick an issue, plan it and carry out a social action. We have chosen to plan action around food poverty in Christchurch. Approximately 14.0% of the New Zealand population is food insecure and needs assistance. One of […]

7 September 2021 Kia ora koutou You’ll be aware that all of New Zealand (with the exception of Auckland) is moving to Alert Level 2 from midnight tonight. Extensive wastewater testing and the numbers of people getting tested across the country has given the Government confidence that it is safe to allow a shift down […]

Kia ora koutou The Government has announced that we are moving to Alert Level Two Tuesday at midnight. Schools will open for all students on Thursday.  We are waiting for the updated public health guidelines to be shared with us. This will help inform how we will operate under ‘Delta’ Alert Level Two and the guidelines […]

Kia ora koutou I hope everyone is well and happy in their bubbles. As you are aware the Government is moving the South Island into Alert Level 3 Lockdown. They are going to revisit this on Monday 6 September.  Under Alert Level Three schools are open for children of workers who are required to work […]

Kia ora koutou Alert Level 3  The government has announced that, barring no cases in the South Island,  we are moving into lockdown Alert Level Three at 11:59pm  on Tuesday 31 August.  Under Alert Level Three schools are open for children of workers who are required to work and there are no other options available […]

Kia ora koutou I hope everyone is safe and well and getting a chance to enjoy the sunshine. I wanted to touch base with everyone and share some resources that might be helpful with distance learning, as well as updating you with other relevant information.  Resources for Distance Learning The Ministry of Education has developed […]

Kia ora koutou Alert Level 4 The government has announced today that we will remain at Alert Level 4 until midnight on Friday 27 August. Under Alert Level Four we can’t open for on site learning. We will continue to support all our learners to engage in off-site learning.  We would like to take this […]

Kia ora koutou I hope you are all safe and well in your bubbles and getting an opportunity to enjoy some of the warmer Spring weather. This week we will support your children to engage in distance learning. The Years 1 – 6 Learning Advisors will share the links to the resources and activities in […]

20 August, 2021 Kia ora koutou We hope everyone is safe and well in their bubbles.  Alert Level 4 The government has announced that New Zealand will remain at Alert Level Four, until at least midnight Tuesday August 24th. This means that our school will be closed for on-site learning. We will support our learners […]

Kia ora tātou Please be advised that our next Ministry of Education mandated Teacher Only Day is on Tuesday August 10th. Ao Tawhiti Unlimited Discovery will be closed to all students on that day, while staff undertake professional development. Thank you for your support with this.  Mihi atu Anita

Kia ora tātou Please be advised that our next Ministry of Education mandated Teacher Only Day is on Tuesday August 10th. Ao Tawhiti Unlimited Discovery will be closed to all students on that day, while staff undertake professional development. Thank you for your support with this.  Mihi atu Anita