Thursday 21st September | Term 3 Week 10 |
Kia ora e te whānau and welcome to the last week of term. Firstly, our thoughts are with those who had to evacuate due to the fire. We are so thankful for those in our community who have been part of the team fighting it. We hope the damage has been minimal and that those who were evacuated manage to return home safely, soon.
This week saw a final wrap-up of our ski and snowboard season. Last Friday, there was a lovely celebration of our ākonga who achieved placings at the Ōhau Races. It was so nice to see the way everyone supported each other, and celebrated everyone's success so authentically. It was particularly great to see the support of the Ōhau instructors who were full of praise, especially for those who had their first season up the slopes. I hope everyone who participated this season sees the huge progress they have made, and that our beginners are back for more next year. Our final snow event was the Cardrona Races, held on Tuesday, for our ākonga up to Year 8. We achieved some fabulous success, coming third in the Upper Clutha group and fourth overall. We have some phenomenal up-and-coming skiers and snowboarders within our kura.
If you haven't already seen the amazing Science Fair projects, completed by individuals and classes, I would recommend you come and check them out! They are currently on display in our entry corridor. There was such a range of different topics chosen, and a heap of learning done by everyone involved. I think a number of us will be ensuring we really wash our hands well, after seeing what happens to bread if we touch it with dirty hands.
On Wednesday we held our 'Crazy Hair Day', organised by our Head Students to raise money for the Child Cancer Foundation. The level of creativity was mind-blowing, with a range of unicorns, cupcakes, spiders, a rainbow of different colours and even an octopus on display. Thanks to everyone for getting behind such a great cause.
Congratulations to Ralph Henderson who is the newly elected Board of Trustees Student Representative for 2024. I am sure Ralph will be an outstanding representative and a great voice for our young people. Congratulations too, to the four others who bravely nominated themselves for this role, and for having the confidence to speak in our senior assembly. It is great to be so willing to get involved in the school.
Finally, we hope to see you at our end-of-term-assemblies tomorrow, as we gather to celebrate the range of successes our rangatahi have achieved throughout a busy term. Our Junior Assembly begins at 1pm, and our Middle/Senior one begins at 2pm in the Events Centre.
Have a safe and enjoyable break. We have a busy term four ahead, especially for our Senior students as they have a short period of time in class before their exams. This break is a good chance to recharge batteries, but also for our Senior students to really get into a good study habit.
Waiho i te toipoto, kaua i te toiroa. Let us keep close together, not wide apart.
Noho ora mai,
Charlotte Saunders
Acting Principal
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From the Head Students
Head Student Billy looks back at a busy final week of Term 3, including Crazy Hair Day, Science Fair and the Student Board of Trustees Elections. | |  |
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Monique wins Regional Girl Boss Award for EnterpriseCongratulations to Head Student Monique has been awarded the Canterbury Girl Boss Award for Enterprise, acknowledging young women in New Zealand. | |  |
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Kemu ki Te pō Brings Community Together AgainAs part of Te Wiki o te reo Māori, the school community came together on Thursday night for our Kemu ki te pō / Games night. It was great to see everyone learning together! | |  |
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Science Fair Winners AnnouncedCongratulations to the winning entries, and to everyone who took part in this year's Science Fair! They are currently on display in our entry corridor with a range of different topics chosen and lots of learning done by everyone involved. The winners are... | |  |
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Students Gear Up for Market DayOver the past term, M3 learners have participated in a Market Day Project as part of their Year 9 Social Sciences course. This learning enables students to work in small groups to plan and run a short-term business enterprise. 🛒
They are looking forward to showcasing the skills they have learned to the wider school ākonga at their Market Day on October 12th. | |  |
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Uniform Changes on DisplayAfter the extensive Community Consultation last year, the Board of Trustees have undertaken a comprehensive review of our uniform to create consistency across the school. These changes are available to view in the main office. | |  |
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Students Explore Career PathwaysWe were again fortunate to have the INZONE Careers Coach, a mobile careers related resource fitted with 26 touch screen kiosks to explore potential career pathways, visit our school this week. | |  |
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Term 4 Dates for Your DiaryHere are some important dates for Term 4, including Teacher Only Days and Public Holidays affecting the term! 🗓️ | |  |
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Fun Run Gets Ākonga FundraisingHave you signed up yet? The Colour Run on October 20th isn't about how many laps your child walks, runs, or skips, it's about coming together as a community to celebrate participation and unity...and of course, to have fun!
Check out how your child can be involved and raise money.
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Upcoming Sports Events at TASAs we approach Term 4, we have some exciting sports and outdoor events to look forward to. 🏃🏼♂️🏅🏔️ | |  |
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Ski Season Ends with Ōhau RacesLast Friday, September 15th, the Senior and Junior Snow clubs came together to compete in the Ōhau Ski Races. It was a great way to end the season! | |  |
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Aoraki Mountain Bike RacingStudents headed to Herbert Forest for an adrenaline filled day at the Aoraki Mountain Biking, last Saturday. | |  |
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Home and School Facebook GroupCheck out the new Home and School Facebook group. This is where you'll find everything related to the Home and School Committee at Twizel Area School, from fundraising to events, and everything in between. | |  |
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Pre-Teens and Teenagers: Peer Pressure or Influence?You might worry about peer pressure or peer influence. But peer pressure can be positive as well as negative. And you can help pre-teens and teens manage it. | |  |
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 → Thursday, 21st September | Board of Trustees Hui
→ Friday, 22nd September | Last Day of Term 3
→ Friday, 22nd September | End-of-Term Huihui / Assembly
→ Monday, 9th October | First Day of Term 4
→ Monday, 9th October | Home and School Hui
→ Monday, 16th - Wednesday, 18th October | M1 Camp/Tramp
→ Thursday, 19th October | Shake Out (Earthquake Drill)
→ Friday, 20th October | Fun Run Fundraiser
*All dates above are subject to change* |
 Halloween Movie NightTickets are now available from the School Office for our Halloween Night at the Movies.
Grab your popcorn, come along and enjoy a night out with friends. There are 3 movies to choose from, all for different audiences: - Spooky Buddies (G)
- Coraline (PG)
- Smile (Restricted 16)
Ticket Prices are $10 each...get in quick! 💀 🎃 👻 | |  |
Prizegiving 2023In preparation for this year's Prizegiving ceremony, can any student who was awarded a trophy last year, please return it to school by Friday, 20th October?
We would appreciate it if all trophies were returned having been cleaned. School Holidays are Here!A busy Term 3 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 4 on Monday, 9th October! |
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