Thursday 11th April | Term 1 Week 11 |
Kia ora e te whΔnau,
As we approach the end of Term 1, we are excited to invite you to our End of Term assemblies in the Theatre to celebrate the remarkable achievements of our students. It's an opportunity for us to come together as a community and recognise our young learners' hard work and dedication. Please mark your calendars:
- Years 1-6 Assembly: 1-2 pm (For your convenience, parents can take students home directly after the junior assembly if they wish to do so).
- Years 7-13 Assembly: 2-3 pm
We also want to inform the parents of Year 11-13 students that their first Mentoring Reports for 2024 will be available through SchoolBridge on Friday, 12th. This is an important update to keep track of your child's progress.
Thank you to Sandy Nelson for organising the week's Te Ana Rock Art local curriculum visit. It was a fantastic opportunity for everyone involved to delve into our regional history and learn from our cultural heritage. Additionally, we extend our gratitude to Charlotte Saunders for her support of our senior Drama students at the Sheilah Winn Festival in Timaru. Your dedication to enriching our students' educational experiences is appreciated.
As we approach the end of the term, we want to emphasise the importance of attendance and punctuality. We've noticed an increase in student lateness at the start of the day. While we understand that mornings can be challenging, arriving late disrupts the learning environment and can be unsettling for students. We kindly request your cooperation in ensuring students arrive promptly at the start of the school day.
We'll again seek nominations for the Board of Trustees after the school holidays. If you're interested in learning more about this role, please don't hesitate to contact the office for further information.
Heads-up for the start of Term 2:
- Term starts: Monday, 29th April
- BoT Meeting: 1st May @ 5 pm
- Middle School Soul Talk Day: 3rd May
- Netball Skills: 8th May
- M4 commence their Youth Employability Training with Hannah Beer: 6th May
- PPTA Paid Union Meeting: 16th May - school closes for Y7-13 students at 12.30 pm.
Finally, we wish everyone a wonderful break filled with rest, relaxation, and quality time with loved ones. We look forward to seeing you all refreshed and ready for Term 2.
He waka eke noa,
Kate Staniford
Tumuaki | Principal
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From the Head Students
Deputy Head Student Ella Ferguson looks at the (too close to call) Twizel House Shield competition. πππ | |  |
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Kindy Buddy ProgrammeAs part of being year 5/6 leaders, our students will aid the transition for our kindy tamariki this year. Room 7 teacher Melissa Neill has developed a program to ease the transition from preschool to primary school for our Year 5 and 6 students and provide valuable support to incoming preschoolers. | |  |
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Year 11 Healthy Birthday PartyAs part of a Level 1 Foods Assessment, Year 11 students planned a Healthy Birthday Party. This week they shared their party kai with Room 4 and Ms Sargeant. ππ₯³π | |  |
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Market Place MosaicAlong with other organisations, Twizel Area School students have recently been working on the Mosaic for the Marketplace project run by the TPDA. | |  |
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Te Ana Rock Art Centre Visits TASThis week, we hosted Rachel Solomon and Rosemary Clucas from the Te Ana Rock Art Centre in Timaru.
They delivered quality student-centred programmes across all levels of the school to build teacher and student knowledge about the rich pre-European history of Te Manahuna. | |  |
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School Board Election NoticePlease see the attached Results Declaration from the recent Board of Trustees School Board Election. π³οΈ | |  |
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Students Sharpen Tennis Skills Students in Years 1-8 recently enjoyed some tennis skills and coaching with thanks going to North Otago Tennis coaches πΎ π | |  |
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Highland Dancers Show Off Their ExpertiseCongratulations to Summer Smith, Murphy Turner, Sophie Lee, Georgie Gray and Alice Larkins on their successful day at the Mackenzie A&P show, showcasing their Highland Dancing. π΄σ §σ ’σ ³σ £σ ΄σ ΏππΌ | |  |
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Term Two Dates for Your DiaryHere are some important dates for Term Two, including Teacher Only Days, Conference Days and Public Holidays affecting next term! ποΈ | |  |
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Writing Group Visits DoC AviaryThroughout this school year, Mrs. M has led a writing and art group comprising ten talented students ranging from Years 5 to 10. These students are in the process of writing some picture books for readers of all ages. πͺΊ | |  |
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Board Game Club | Starting Term 2With the cooler weather months almost upon us, Board Game Club will commence in term two. Come to Room 1, every Wednesday at lunchtime for some board game fun! π²βοΈ  |
Speech Language Therapist Coming to TwizelSpeech Language Therapist, Shannon Eckersley, is looking to start a fortnightly Twizel clinic. If you are interested or would like to to contact Shannon about an appointment, use the contact link below. | |  |
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Scholastic Book Club | Issue 2Orders for the second issue of the Scholastic Book Club need to be placed by tomorrow, Friday 12th April. π You can order through the Scholastic website or the Book Club app, available through the App Store and Google Play Store.
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A Working Parent's Guide to School Holiday ConnectionAre you trying to meet the demands of both your boss and your kids, and feeling pulled in all directions these holidays?
Here are 5 ways to connect with your kids when they're on holiday but you are not. | |  |
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 β Friday, 12th April | Last day of Term One
β Friday, 12th April | End of Term Assemblies (see below for details)
β Friday, 12th April | Y11-13 Mentoring Report available on Portal
β Monday, 29th April | First day of Term Two
β Wednesday, 1st May | Board of Trustees Hui
β Friday, 3rd May | Year 7-10 Soul Talk Day
β Monday, 6th May | M4 Youth Employability Programme with Hannah Beer
β Wednesday, 8th May | Netball Skills Year 1-8 + Senior team
β Wednesday, 15th - Friday, 17th May | S.A.S. Tournament, Waiau
β Thursday, 16th May | PPTA Paid Union Meeting - school closes for Y7-13 students at 12.30 pm.
*All dates above are subject to change* |
 End of Term Assembly | 12th AprilThe end-of-term assemblies are to be held on Friday, 12th April at the Events Centre. Details are as follows: - Junior Assembly - 1-2 pm - Parents can take their child(ren) after the conclusion of the assembly. Supervision will be available to others until the end of the day.
- Senior Assembly - 2-3 pm
We look forward to seeing you there! Year 11-13 Mentor ReportsMentor Reports for Year 11-13 students will be published via the Parent Portal tomorrow, 12th April.
Please make sure you can sign into the the web portal or SchoolBridge app; you will not be able to view your child's report without logging in. School Holidays are here!A busy term is now at an end; teachers and students can look forward to a well-earned rest and a battery recharge!
From everyone here at Twizel Area School, have a great holiday and we look forward to seeing you all refreshed to start Term 2 on Monday, 29th April! |
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