Thursday 16th March 2023 | Term 1 Week 7
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Kia ora e te whānau,
I’m excited to share some wonderful news with you about the amazing accomplishments of our students in recent weeks.
Firstly, we congratulate our rowing crew for their outstanding performance at the South Island Secondary Schools Regatta. Our students showed incredible teamwork, determination, and perseverance, and we are extremely proud of them for their achievements. A special mention to our medallists at this regatta: Kobe Narruhn (Gold), Ralph Henderson (Gold), Kiara Thyne (Gold and Silver), Sadie Mason (Gold and Silver), Hazel Henderson (Silver), Lucia Yates (Silver) and Poppy Staniford (Silver). In this article from Stuff, you can read more about South Canterbury's successes at the regatta. Plans are underway to assist the crew in achieving their next goal of Maadi - thank you to everyone in our community that has come together to make this opportunity a likely reality.
Further congratulations to Mackenzie Dunnicliff who has been selected for a lead role in School of Rock through Musical Theatre, Oamaru. A clear recognition of Mackenzie’s skills and experience musically and on the stage. Ka pai!
We would also like to congratulate the students selected for the U15 North Otago Basketball Squad. Your hard work and dedication have paid off, and we know you will represent our school with pride and enthusiasm. The selected students are Wade Smith and Kobe Narruhn.
At the time of writing, we eagerly await the results of the North Otago Swimming and Aoraki Athletics competitions. We will keep you informed as soon as the information becomes available. Congratulations to all the participants who met the selection criteria for their efforts and achievements.
Our students in Years 1-8 are enjoying the Life Education truck visit, particularly relishing the opportunity to chat with Harold. In addition, our students in Year 5 and above were treated to an Ugly Shakespeare performance earlier this week, and reports say they thoroughly enjoyed it.
We are pleased to report that the excited M3 class have set off for their tramp this week; M2 is planning to depart in Week 8.
Isn’t it fantastic to see so many activities available this year, following the restrictions and cancellations of the past few years?
Please note that there will be a Jumbo Day tomorrow, Friday, 17th March, which means NO SCHOOL for students in Years 1-12. Teachers and Year 13 students travel to Cromwell for the event shared across our Southern Area Schools. Teachers, support staff and administration staff, have a day of training and collaboration planned; the Year 13 students will participate in a Leadership Day. Thank you to our Kāhui Ako Within School Teachers (Alison Holden and Anneke Smit) for organising this day.
Finally, Year 11-13 Parents should note that mentors will meet with students next week to assist in setting SMART goals for the year; we will report back to parents on these goals at the end of the term. This is a crucial step in helping our students achieve their full potential across the year.
Thank you for your ongoing support and encouragement! He waka eke noa.
Kate Staniford
Tumuaki | Principal
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From the Head StudentsHead and Deputy Students, Monique and Emily, look forward to a busy couple of weeks, plus a reminder about our Kāhui Ako Jumbo Day tomorrow. | |  |
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TAS Students Celebrate with Aoraki Mount Cook Last Friday a group of 22 students travelled to Aoraki Mount Cook School for the opening of their new school. This was a celebration with the local schools from across Te Manahuna. | |  |
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Ugly Shakespeare Company Entertains StudentsThe Ugly Shakespeare Company visited Twizel Area School this week performing their play, 'The Dream', an interpretation of Shakespeare's 'A Midsummer Night's Dream' to Year 5 - 13 students. 🎭 | |  |
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Maadi, Here We Come!The rowing season continued last weekend with the South Island Secondary Schools (SISS) Regatta and as has been the case all season long, the Twizel crews did not disappoint. | |  |
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Kāhui Ako Jumbo Day | March 17thA reminder that tomorrow is the Kāhui Ako Jumbo Day, meaning there will be NO SCHOOL for Years 1-12 students. | |  |
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I Spy With My Little Eye...Room 8 students were using their school WAKA Values of Whānaukataka and Awhinataka in class this week! | |  |
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Relief Office Admin VacancyWe are seeking a relief Office Administrator for Twizel Area School, check out the details here. | |  |
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Country High School AthleticsTwizel Area School students were in action at the Country High School Athletics last week, with some fantastic results! 🏃🏼♂️ | |  |
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Room 13 Friday FunTwizel Area School students were in action at the Country High School Athletics last week, with some fantastic results! 🏃🏼♂️ | |  |
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Hot Cross Bun FundraiserThe TAS Home & School Committee, with support from the Twizel Bakery Cafe are running a Hot Cross Bun Fundraiser. 😋 Click here to place your order before 31st March. | |  |
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Home and School AGMThe Twizel Area School Home and School AGM is on Monday 3rd April. See here for information and agenda. | |  |
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Healthy Eating for TamarikiStudents have learned about healthy eating from Harold and the Life Education Bus this week. Take a look at this Healthy Eating Guide for Kids. 🍎 🥦 | |  |
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 → Friday, 17th March | Kāhui Ako Jumbo Day | No Classes for Year 1-12
→ Monday, 20th - Friday, 24th March | M2 Camp
→ Monday, 20th March | Y11-13 Mentor Meeting Week
→ Tuesday, 21st March | Aoraki Volleyball
→ Thursday, 23rd - Saturday, 25th March | Year 13 Portobello Biology Trip
→ Monday, 27th March - Saturday, 1st April | Maadi Cup - Lake Karāpiro
→ Friday, 31st March | Peer Mediation Training
→ Saturday, 1st April | Movie Night - Twizel Events Centre
→ Monday, 3rd April | University of Otago Visit
→ Monday, 3rd April | Home and School AGM
→ Thursday, 6th April | Y11-13 Mentor Reports Published
→ Thursday, 6th April | Last Day of Term 1
*All dates above are subject to change* |
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