News
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Upper Hutt Education Network Consultation Survey
Kia ora e te whānau The Upper Hutt Cluster, of which Tawhai is part of, is currently undertaking a whānau survey. The major focus across all Upper Hutt Schools is ensuring that students are fully engaged in their learning. This survey gives us whānau perspective on student engagement in our kura across Upper Hutt and…
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PTSG Hui this Coming Wendesday
Kia ora o te whānau, Our wonderful PTSG committee will be holding their monthly hui in the staffroom on Wednesday 31st May at 7.00pm. All very cordially welcome to come along!
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NZEI Primary Teachers’ Paid Union Meeting
Kia ora e te whānau My apologies for the short notice but we have just recently been informed by the NZEI Primary Teachers’ Union of Paid Union Meetings (PUM) happening for all primary schools across the Hutt Valley on Wednesday 31 May. As a condition of their employment contract with the Government, primary teachers have…
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Pizza Lunch Next Friday
Kia ora o te whānau, Our wonderful PTSG committee are organising our once a term pizza lunch which will be taking place next Friday 2nd June. This post has gone out at the weekend as Kindo has been opened to receive orders now. The choices on offer are: pepperoni, ham & cheese, cheesy garlic, and cheese, all…
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Whatu (weaving) Group Next Monday
Kia ora o te whānau, The Whatu Group will be happening straight after school on Monday 29th May from 3 until around 4.00 to 4,30pm in Room 1. This will run every Monday during school terms. For more details please click on the featured photo.
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National Young Leaders’ Day
On Tuesday our very excited Tu Rangatira attended the National Young Leaders’ Day at the Te Rauparaha Arena in Wellington. They were fortunate enough to hear from some inspirational speakers and to have a special musical performance with Georgia Lines in the afternoon. The speakers included: Brad Smeele – Former pro wakeboarder/quadriplegic/communicator Julia Grace…
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Term 2 Week 5 News Update
Kia ora o te whānau, To view the latest Tawahi Kura news update, please click on the link below: Term-2-Week-5-News-Update-2023
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Stemm Challenge
On Tuesday Karen Johnston took 2 teams of senior students to our first STEMM challenge hosted by Hutt Science. STEMM stands for Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics and Manufacturing. The challenge consisted of 3 rounds of questions and 3 practical rounds, which included using a pendulum, labelling organs in different animals, and making a small rocking…
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The Beanies are just the ticket for the Pumpkin Patch!
Kia ora o te whānau, The kura was saturated in kindness today, but we also had kindness in waves from our wider Stokes Valley Community! The 10 Ladies who come together once a week on a Wednesday as a knitting group at the local Koraunui Stokes Valley Community Hub have been knitting up a storm…
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Tawhai Kura Awash with a sea of Pink on Pink Shirt day!
Kia ora o te whānau, It was a sight to behold today as the tamariki turned out in full ‘pink’ for Pink Shirt Day! It didn’t matter either for those who decided not to wear pink as they thoroughly enjoyed the day too! The resident whaakahua could feel the full force of kindness everywhere she…
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Term 2 Week 4 News Update 2023
kia ora o te whānau, To view the latest Tawhai Kura news update to round off a busy week, please click on the pdf document below: Term-2-Week-4-News-Update-2023
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Pink Shirt Day Tomorrow!
Kia ora o te whānau, Just a reminder that tomorrow Friday 19th May is PINK SHIRT DAY Please encourage your child to dress up in pink and support us by discussing with them why we have Pink Shirt Day. Some ideas around this conversation could be: What are our Tawhai School Values? What are your…
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Cross Country in Photos!
Kia ora o te whānau, Here are the photos taken during all the cross country races, from the Year 1 tamariki right through to our most senior ākonga! The albums are not only all in Year levels but have been further broken down into the girl’s & boy’s races! Year 1 Boys Year 1 Girls…
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Pink Shirt Day
We are proud to support Pink Shirt Day on Friday 19th May 2023. Please encourage your child to dress up in pink and support us by discussing with them why we have Pink Shirt Day. Some ideas around this conversation could be: What are our Tawhai School Values? What are your home values? What to…
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Term 2 Week 3 News Update
Kia ora o te whānau, To view the latest Tawhai Kura news, please click on the pdf document below: Term-2-Week-3-2023-News-Update
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Ka Pai to All who took Part in the Cross Country!
Kia ora o te whānau, Despite the wintery conditions, the remaining cross country races were completed after morning tea today, the Year 4, 5, and 6 ākonga and our gorgeous Year 1 tamariki! What amazing resilience, fortitude, & stamina everyone showed when they ran their races and having to battle the elements too! (this includes…
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Cross Country Update!
Kia Ora Team! Well done to our young runners that managed to squeeze in their race today. You did such a fantastic job despite the conditions! Unfortunately because of the weather we had to postpone a number of races today. We are going to try and get through them tomorrow in the middle block (weather…
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Tawhai Kura Cross Country Wednesday
Kia ora o te whānau, Just a reminder that we will be holding our annual Whole School Cross Country event tomorrow 10th May. Fingers crossed that the weather will stay fine. If we have to postpone due to inclement weather, a notice will go out on Educa and Facebook and the event will take place the next…
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The Tawhai Kura PTSG May Newsletter
Kia ora o te whānau, To check out the latest news from our wonderful PTSG, please click on the pdf document! PTSG Newsletter 05-2023
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Scholastic Lucky Book Club
Brochures for Lucky Book Club Issue 3 have been distributed to the classrooms. The closing date is the 19th of May 2023. Please have your orders in on time as no late orders will be accepted. You may order online at scholastic.co.nz/LOOP or return the order form with cash in an envelope to the classroom teacher. Please…
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Term 2 Week 2 News Update
Kia ora o te whānau, To view the latest Tawhai Kura News, please click on the pdf document below: Term-2-Week-2-2023-News-Update