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 […]

May 30, 2022 Kia ora koutou Just a short update this week.  I hope everyone has had a great weekend. The cold weather is starting to kick in as we approach the halfway point of the term. We are enjoying our new building which keeps everyone warm. I am off site on Monday, Tuesday and […]

May 22, 2022 Kia ora koutou Thank you to Lizzie Beasley, Jess Dewhurst, Jon Jeet, Abby Robertson and all the other staff and students who contributed to Pink Shirt Day. It was a great day as evidenced by the photographs below. We will put more photos in our mid-term newsletter.  Staffing Update Congratulations to Laura […]

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 […]

May 15, 2022 Kia ora koutou Thank you for your support on Friday. This day was one of the staff only days that the Government has mandated to support the implementation of the new NCEA framework, including the new literacy and numeracy qualifications that all students will need to achieve before gaining an NCEA qualification. […]

 May 8, 2022 Kia ora koutou It was great to see everyone back on site for Term Two. Thank you all for supporting the IEMs, as these are fundamental in enabling students to have a learning program that best supports their needs.  This week we are welcoming Michael Hayes as the new Learning Advisor who […]

Kia ora koutou I hope everyone has had a relaxing break. We are looking forward to seeing everyone in Term Two. We will hold IEMs on Monday 2 May and classes will begin on Tuesday 3 May.  If you still need to book an IEM then go to IEM booking sheet If you need supervision […]

Kia ora koutou Welcome to the last week of term one. Please note that we are running our normal timetable Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday this week. We aren’t running classes on Thursday, instead we are holding IEMs. There will also be a second day of IEMs on Monday 2 May and normal classes resume on […]

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 […]

Kia ora koutou Welcome to what feels like the start of winter today.  We are heading into the end of the term which means it is time for IEMs. If you haven’t already, please go to https://www.schoolinterviews.co.nz/code/tb88k to book an IEM. For new families here is a link to guide that will help you make […]

27 March, 2022 Kia ora koutou Just a quick update today around how we are managing our Covid case numbers and attendance.  Firstly, I am aware that we have a group of parents who are using the parent facebook page to organise meal support for isolating families if needed. Thank you very much to all […]

18 March, 2022 Kia ora koutou Thank you to all our whānau for the support you have shown the school during these uncertain times. Yesterday I was at a meeting hosted by the Ministry of Education and they shared the following data. The total number of cases in Canterbury / Chatham Islands schools and early […]

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 […]

Kia ora whanau and students, We are keen to gather our community’s voice regarding enrolment and induction this year so we can continue to make positive progress in future. If your student was new to Ao Tawhiti this year, or transitioned from the Junior school to the 7&8 programme or Senior school, please use this […]

13 March 2022 Kia ora koutou We have had a number of covid cases within a couple of Home Bases in the Years 1 – 6 community over the last three days. These cases have been limited to two Home Bases, and include the Home Base Learning Advisors of both classes. We have asked those […]

10 March, 2022 Kia ora koutou Thank you to all the caregivers for keeping in close contact with the school. This helps us monitor our attendance accurately and support students who are isolating and unwell with their off site learning. Thank you also to everyone who is keeping their children at home if they are […]