Thursday 12th October 2023 | Term 4 Week 1 |
Kia ora e te whānau and welcome back to term four. Thanks to those of you who came to our rescheduled end-of-term assembly yesterday. It was great to see so much support as we finally got the chance to celebrate the successes of term three.
This is a busy term for our senior students as they prepare for their final exams, beginning in a few weeks time. Our senior students should have a study plan in place and ensure they are finishing off their remaining internal assessments before study leave. We are well into the process of organising student leaders for 2024. We have a strong pool of applicants and look forward to announcing these roles at our end-of-year prizegiving.
Congratulations to Finn McKinley who has received a number of successes recently, that will see him have a very busy Christmas break. He was selected to be part of the Rotary National Science & Technology Forum, which is aimed at Year 12 students who demonstrate a strong interest in Science, Mathematics and/or Technology, and is in Auckland over two weeks in January. He has also received a place on the University of Canterbury Science Summer Camp in January. Finn and Monique van der Westhuizen are also off to Timaru next week for the YES (Young Enterprise Scheme) regional finals.
Congratulations too, to our Year 13 students that have been awarded scholarships for 2024 - Monique, Billy and Brandon. Read more about these amazing scholarships later in this newsletter.
Course selection for 2024 is currently open to all students in Year 10 to 12, and is available through SchoolBridge. For those whānau who are unsure of the best courses for their ākonga, or for those new to NCEA next year who would like to know more, we will be having a course selection evening on Wednesday October 25th - see the poster later in this newsletter for more information.
Today, our M3 class have their Markey Day that has been organised entirely by the students. We look forward to seeing the range of stalls and activities they have and know it will be a fun lunch for all students who participate in this. We also have some exciting events coming up soon, starting with a Halloween Movie Day on October 22nd.
We wish M1 all the best for their camp next week. Thanks to Sandy Nelson and Karatī Metcalfe for their organisation and supervision of this, alongside a number of parent helpers.
Noho ora mai,
Charlotte Saunders
Acting Principal |
From the Head Students
Deputy Head student Emily has some reminders to start the term, including next week's Fun Run and the M1 Camp. | |  |
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Scholarships for Twizel Students to Otago University!We are absolutely thrilled to announce that three of our Year 13 students have been awarded scholarships to Otago University for 2024! | |  |
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Junior School News | Term 4Term 3 news from the Junior School, including hats, WAKA badges, and a change of time for weekly junior assembly. | |  |
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Term 4 Policy ReviewThe Twizel Area School Board of Trustees are reviewing the following Policies in Term 4. | |  |
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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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Students Learn About our Endangered SpeciesStudents from Rooms 9 and 13 are delving into the fascinating world of endangered species this term, learning about the Kiwi and making some awesome artwork. | |  |
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End of Term AssembliesThank you to everyone who attended our rescheduled end-of-term assemblies after the snow arrived on the last day of term 3! It was awesome to see our students' learning achievements being celebrated. | |  |
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NCEA Course Selection EveningIn preparation for 2024, Year 10, 11 and 12 students returning in 2023 are invited to the NCEA Course Information Evening with their parents/caregivers.
Students can make their choices through the SchoolBridge portal on the web or the SchoolBridge App. You can also access information regarding Course Selection through our website: https://twizel.schoolpoint.co.nz
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Upcoming Sports Events at TASAs we start Term 4, we have some exciting sports and outdoor events to look forward to. 🏃🏼♂️🏅🏔️ | |  |
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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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Mackenzie Scholarships Up For GrabsApplications are now open for Senior School students to apply for the Mackenzie County Scholarships and Bruce Scott Memorial Prize, closing 5pm Friday, 10th November.
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StudyIt NCEA ForumsStudyIt forums for NCEA students are now open. The online learning platform has moderated forums for students to discuss NCEA achievement standards with other students and facilitators. General study and exam advice, including tips on how to study smart, are also available. | |  |
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Scholastic Book Club | Issue 7The fifth issue of the Scholastic Book Club for 2023 is now available, orders need to be placed by Friday 29th September. 📚 You can order through the Scholastic website or the Book Club Loop app, available through the App Store and Google Play Store. | |  |
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‘Frenemies’ and Toxic Friendships: Pre-Teens and TeenagersFrenemies and toxic friendships make pre-teens and teenagers feel bad about themselves. Teens might need help to avoid, manage or end toxic friendships.
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 → Monday, 16th - Wednesday, 18th October | M1 Camp/Tramp
→ Thursday, 19th October | Shake Out (Earthquake Drill)
→ Friday, 20th October | Fun Run Fundraiser
→ Monday, 23rd October | Labour Day - no classes
→ Wednesday, 25th October | NCEA Course Selection Evening
→ Friday, 27th October | Upper Waitaki Athletics, TAS
→ Friday, 3rd November | Junior Athletics, Kurow
→ Monday, 6th November | NCEA Exams Begin
*All dates above are subject to change* |
 Movie Night - DATE CHANGETickets 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. Hats for Term 4 | Sun ProtectionDon't forget your sunhat or drink bottle! Sunhats are a compulsory item for students in years 1-6 during Terms 1 & 4, please make sure they are named. Water bottles are also essential to make sure students can keep hydrated during the school day.
You can read our Sun Protection Policy here:
https://bit.ly/sun-protection-policy |
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