IMPORTANT UPDATE: Monday 17 August. DRAMA Trip to the Museum I have just had a call from the Museum. They have told me that their school’s educator is off work sick for a few days and will be unable to deliver the programme she had planned for us. The trip is postponed for a week […]

At this stage the 678DRA trip to the Canterbury Museum will go ahead on Monday as planned under Level 2 restrictions with a focus on social distancing and hand sanitising protocols will be in place. In case this changes please check your emails on Monday and the school website for cancellation. The new plan is […]

Thanks so much for bearing with my, “have you signed in”, comments throughout the day. I really appreciate your willingness to support us as we return to a higher level of contact tracing. It’s important that we all get into the habit of signing in when you come into the building. You can take a […]

The Government has placed all of New Zealand excluding Auckland region in Alert Level 2 from midday today. While none of us are thrilled about moving out of Level 1, it’s important to remember that we have done this before and are well prepared to manage learning at all Alert Levels. As a reminder at […]

Not the news any of us wanted or expected but we’re back to Alert Level 2 from noon Wednesday. I’ll update you with more detail first thing tomorrow but for now it’s worth noting that school is open tomorrow. Steven As a reminder, Alert Level 2 for schools looks like this (from the MOE at […]

A FUN, EPIC night out, pop it in your calendar NOW! $10 per ticket – make a team of 6 or just come along and join a team on the night. Nibbles provided, BYO – a great cheap night out! Lots of spot prizes/raffles/auctions on the night so bring some extra cash! Can’t get someone […]

Upcoming Events Term 3, Week 1: Starting Monday 20 July Term 3, Week 2 :Starting Monday 27th July Term 3, Week 3:Starting Monday3rd July Term 3, Week 4:Starting Monday 10th July SCHOOL HOLIDAYS: Saturday 26th September2020 – Sunday 11th October IEMs 12th October IEMs 25th September Messages From Steven Year 7-13: Term 3 Attendance and […]

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

Number 2 12th August 2020 – bus leaves South City approx 6.15 am  Number 3 26th August 2020 – bus leaves South City 8.00 am  Number 4 9th Sept 2020  – bus leaves South City 8.00 am  Number 5 23rd Sept 2020  – bus leaves South City 8.00 am  Sign up for 12th August closes […]

Kia ora koutou, we are very much looking forward to our matariki celebration tomorrow. Thanks to all of you who have offered to bring in soup for afternoon tea in a labelled crock pot, help decorate the school, run a workshop and/ or tidy up. You can bring soup at any time during the day, […]

We need clean glass jars for lantern-making on Friday. Please bring them to level 1 before Friday:-)

Climate change is a very real problem facing the world today. We want to be responsive to the need to act and educate our ākonga about what is happening and how they can help make changes.We would appreciate your feedback so that we can begin to build teaching and learning programmes to address the interests […]

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We are excited to announce that PINS will be on offer again in Term 3. This year it will run on Friday afternoons during weeks 6 – 9 (August 28 – September 18). Last year PINS was a huge success and showcased many of the wonderful aspects of our special character. At one point we […]