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New House Uniform Initiative

September 4, 2024

We are excited to announce the introduction of a new uniform initiative across the middle and senior schools. This initiative aims to encourage and reward students for wearing their uniforms correctly and with pride.

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Kindness Wins the Day!

August 22, 2024

Last week, the Junior School met before their Wellbeing session to talk about our School values, particularly Awhinataka and Kaitiakitaka. We talked about showing kindness in the playground and treating each other with care.

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Students Get Creative to Raise Money for Peers

August 22, 2024

There were some VERY creative ideas on Tuesday, for Anything but a Backpack Day! Students used boxes, tubs, and even a pet cage to bring their books to school, and all for a great cause.

Students Get Creative to Raise Money for Peers

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Aoraki Ski Champs Cut Short

August 21, 2024

TAS students competed in the Aoraki Ski Champs last week. However, the competition was cut short due to the high winds!

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What is Life? Poems by M1

August 21, 2024

M1 students have been busy learning and writing, about poems inspired by Siksika Chief and diplomat Chief Crowfoot.

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Connecting with our Community

August 21, 2024

Over the last two weeks, Room 5 and 6 tamariki have been busy connecting with our community.

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Out-of-School Sport Roundup

August 21, 2024

Students at TAS are always busy with out-of-school activities. Take a look at a few events from the past week, including netball, highland dancing and football.

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From the Head Students | 8th August 2024

August 8, 2024

Head Student Finn McKinley rounds up the last couple of weeks and looks forward to upcoming sports events.

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Junior Ice Skating Commences

August 7, 2024

On Tuesday, students from Rooms 5 and 7 headed off to Tekapo to take part in Ice Skating for the day. It was such an awesome trip, with all students participating well. ⛸️

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Junior Market Day is a Hit!

August 7, 2024

Well, what a success our Junior Market Day was! We were so proud to see all the hard work that went into the products, stalls, and advertising.

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TAS Cross Country 2024

August 7, 2024

The weather was stunning for the annual Twizel Area School Cross Country, an opportunity for the whole school to come together and support each other!

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M2 Twizel History Night

August 7, 2024

In term 2, M2 were learning about turangawaewae - our place. Each student chose a project they felt was important, and then worked together to bring these to life!

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M3 Establishment Day

August 7, 2024

During the first week of term, M3 students had a day off-site to build the mana of their class. They focused on teamwork and communication, completing challenges together.

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Room 5 Interview NZ Olympian

August 7, 2024

Room 5 students have been thoroughly immersed in their Olympic-themed topic this term. Last week, they had the unique opportunity to interview Jorja Miller, a member of the NZ Women’s Rugby Sevens team.

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Spelling Bee Gets Underway

August 7, 2024

On Thursday, August 1st, Connor, William, Kanoa, Noah, and Keira (from year nine) participated in the first round of the 2024 Aotearoa New Zealand Spelling Bee. 🐝

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Netball Jellybean Tournament

August 7, 2024

On Sunday, 28th July the Twizel Hurricanes headed to Timaru for the annual Jellybean netball tournament kitted out as M&Ms. 🏐

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A Word from the BoT

August 6, 2024

The Board of Trustees is delighted to announce the successful results of the recent parent election and warmly welcomes Anna and Simon to the Board.

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Rural Health Visits TAS

July 25, 2024

At the end of Term 2, we were lucky enough to have a group of tertiary health students visit the school and inform our interested seniors about careers in health care.

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Junior School News | Term Three

July 25, 2024

Term Three news from the Junior School, including a reminder about winter clothes, upcoming dates, and a look at this term's learning.

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From the Head Students | 25th July 2024

July 25, 2024

Waka Leader Ariki Purton looks forward to another busy term of House Competitions, and looks back on last term's achievements.

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