Kia ora koutou whānau The Press have done an article about Ao Tawhiti Unlimited Discovery. The focus of this article was the statistical data that showed low attendance rates. When interviewed by the reporter we highlighted how our special character supports our learners to have the opportunity to do off-site learning, self-directed learning and individual […]
Over the next few weeks we are going to be sending out surveys that ask you a couple of questions about your understanding of each of our Special Character’s Guiding Principles. The Guiding Principles are listed below…# STUDENTS ARE AT THE CENTRE OF THEIR LEARNING.# LEARNERS ARE ENCOURAGED TO BE CREATIVE, INNOVATIVE AND TAKE RISKS.# […]
Kia ora ē te whānau, Some of you may have heard about or may have visited the fungi garden in the RedZone. It’s a fab community collaboration bringing together all of the goodies -art, nature, play, and education. This Saturday we’re having a community hui, gathering local fungi enthusiasts and folk who want to get involved! […]
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
Dear Ao Tawhiti Community We just wanted to get in touch and give you an update about the inaugural Ao Tawhiti Spring Fair. Thank you to everyone who has signed up to help with stalls and donations. The fair is a month away! Saturday 4th September, 10am to 2pm, all throughout the school building. Applications […]
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
COVID-19 Update August 18.Please note that we have been forced to make the unfortunate decision to postpone both performances this weekend until further notice. Once we have some clarity around alert level changes we will update the new dates. Ao Tawhiti Unlimited Discovery School Senior Drama presents William Golding’s famous play, Lord of the Flies. […]
The 2021 Formal Committee is pleased to announce that Formal tickets for 2021 have now been released. You can register for tickets at this link here: https://forms.gle/m92789gCLLaB8qbDA Theme: The Great Gatsby (1920’s)Location: Riccarton House and BushDate: 17th of SeptemberTime: Doors Open – 6.30pm, Event Finish – 11pmTicket Price: $70 per personSupper, beverages, good vibes, and photos […]
Kahui Ako Newshttps://hail.to/te-taura-here-o-tautahi-khui-ako/publication/fNmg9cI
Ao Tawhiti Unlimited Discovery Student representative election call for nominationsPōtitanga māngai ākonga mō te poari kaitiaki Nominations are open for the election of one student representative to the board of trustees. A nomination form and a copy of this notice are being distributed to all eligible voters on the student roll. If you need more […]
Upcoming Events School Holidays 10th July-25th July-Enjoy IEM Day 26th July– School not open for Instruction Teacher only day 10th August– School not open for Instruction Messages From Anita Director’s Message Ki te kotahi te kakaho ka whati, ki te kapuia, e kore e whatiWhen we stand alone we are vulnerable but together we are […]
Hi all, this evening (July 1) Dominos in Addington are donating $1 for every pizza sold between 4 and 8pm to the Ao Tawhiti jazz band, to help us raise funds for our trip to Marlborough! Dinner is sorted!
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.
We are looking forward to welcoming you all to our annual matariki celebration this Friday. Here is the programme for the evening: 3.00 decorate the school, soup for afternoon tea 3.30 workshops – we still need parents to run some workshops*, see below 4.45 tidy up 5.00 performances** – more needed, see below, followed by […]
Please complete this form if your Y1-6 student requires supervision on either of the IEM days.
Our community is invited to come and farewell one awesome LA as she pursues a well-deserved life of leisure. Nadine has been involved with Ao Tawhiti Unlimited Discovery for almost 20 years as parent, teacher aide, Learning Advisor and Community Leader. We are really going to miss her sunny, positive nature and look forward to […]
I appreciate we ask you guys to complete a lot of forms… We find it is a useful way to gather information without blocking peoples’ inboxes… This one is asking for feedback on our school building and location – what’s working and what would help make it better. It is an anonymous survey, open until […]
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Over the next few weeks we are going to be sending out a fortnightly survey that asks you a couple of questions about your understanding of each of our Special Character’s Guiding Principles. The Guiding Principles are listed below…# STUDENTS ARE AT THE CENTRE OF THEIR LEARNING.# LEARNERS ARE ENCOURAGED TO BE CREATIVE, INNOVATIVE AND […]
Happy choosing everyone, get in touch if you need anything – ONE MORE DAY left to choose, the form will close on Friday afternoon. So far (Thursday afternoon) 329 students have made a choice, which is awesome. Please everyone, complete the form, even if you are OSL on Fridays. T2 matariki PINs selection form Descriptors […]
