Athletics day this year will be held on Friday 16th February at Hansen Park. This year floors 2,3 & 4 will be battling it out to win a $500.00 lunch for their floor cooked by staff. Students will gain points by participating in events, collecting sticks and placing it in their floor bucket. Please see […]
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
Upcoming Events The Mihi Whakatau is the welcoming of new students into our school. This will occur in the morning of Monday the 5th of February. New students in Year 7-13 will then spend the rest of the morning on the 5th in their Homebase and communities. All other Year 7-13 students will then join Homebase […]
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. […]
On the last day of term, Thursday the 14th of December 2023, we are intending on having our annual picnic at the playground/paddling pool in the Botanical Gardens. https://maps.app.goo.gl/paE65sHW7iNQaZZ89 This will begin at 9am and finish at 12pm. Please can you arrange to have your child picked up by 12pm from the park. We will […]
Come watch Ao Tawhiti’s end of year production, King Adeesha! Watch 5 kids get trapped in a game, travel through different lands as they collect special collectors items to finish the game. Will they make it out in time? Or will King Adeesha continue to win? $5 a ticket, 2 shows to choose from – […]
Hey there We are looking at brightening up our building a little, starting with painting an area around the lifts on each floor. We were hoping that someone out there in the community would be able to offer their time and skills to do this across the four floors. We’ll provide all the paint, if […]
The End of Year Performing Arts Concert is coming up next week! Come along and support our talented ākonga as they demonstrate their skills. Event Details: Date: Wednesday 22nd of November 2023 5:00pm – 7:30pm Venue: Level 1, Stairs/Dance Room The concert showcases all the amazing performing arts talent from around the our kura and […]
Kia ora, The Upper School photos are ready to order. Being close to the end of the year, they have given a date of Next Tuesday 21st for the close of Free Delivery to School, that will allow us time to get the photos back from the lab and back to the school. Here is […]
Reminder – we have a staff only day on Monday the 20th November. School will be closed for instruction.
Upcoming Events Message From Anita Kia ora koutou I have had a valuable reminder this term of how fabulous Ao Tawhiti Unlimited Discovery is, and what a privilege it is to work at this kura. I appreciate the kind words and support from staff, students and the wider community as the senior leadership team, myself […]
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
A reminder of important upcoming dates: Tuesday 31st October: Senior students last day before study leave Wednesday 1st November: NCEA Reading Co-Requisite assessment for year 10 & 11 students Thursday 2nd November: NCEA Numeracy Co-Requisite assessment for year 10&11 students Thursday 2nd November: Graduation! At The Piano: 156 Armagh Street We’re set for a 7pm […]
$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.
Invitation to join us for a celebration of learning on Friday afternoon, 27th October. Time: 1-3pm Where: Starting on Floor three and moving up to the 4th Floor This Is a chance for students to share some of their learning. There will be displays from some of the Friday Hapori groups as well as from […]