On Monday Tawhai School sent 2 teams of 6 students to the annual Mathswell competition. This year it was held at Victoria University and around 58 teams from around Wellington entered. The competition consisted of 4 rounds of tricky multi choice and problem solving questions to be completed within a short timeframe. After the first…
Kia ora e te whānau, On Sunday 52 of our gorgeous tamariki did themselves, their whānau, and the kura proud with a very stirring performance 3 waiata and the haka at the multicultural Festival which took place in the hall of the Whirinaki Whare Taonga. They kicked off a colourful mixt of vibrant music and…
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Kia ora e te whānau, Just a reminder that the Rookie Cookie fundraiser via Kindo will be ending on Wednesday 21st August. The ordering time has been extended. $20 per bag of cookies! September 4th is the estimated date of delivery. Thank you! https://shop.tgcl.co.nz/app/login
We have a lovely Tawhai family who are living with the impact of Motor Neurone Disease. They are among the 144 families in NZ who receive a Motor Neurone Disease diagnosis each year. On 6th September 2024, we will be holding a Bake Sale to raise awareness and funds in support of MND NZ. This…
Dear Whānau Our Horoeka Hub is using a newly available, research based way of teaching reading and spelling. It is called the Better Start Literacy Approach. www.betterstartapproach.com On Wednesday 14 August at 8:55 am you are invited to come and hear about this Approach and learn about how you can support the reading journey for…
Kia ora e te whānau, Our wonderful PTSG Committee have organised a cookie fundraiser. Order forms should have gone home with the Tamariki at the beginning of the week. Kindo is now open for ordering the cookies (priced at $20 a bag) and will close off on August 19th. September 4th is the estimated date…
Kia ora e te whānau Just a reminder that you are invited to meet with your child’s teacher to discuss their progress and next steps. Please ensure you make time so we can share some important information with you. These will take place on Monday 5 August 3:15 pm – 8 pm and Tuesday 6…
Kia ora e te whānau, The whole kura assembled under the whakaruruhau to welcome the Manuhiri (visitors) on a very cold and crisp day for the third Mihi Whakatau of the year! Mr Whiteman did a waikōrero on behalf of the Tāngata Whenua (hosts) followed by Mr McGarry who did a whaikōrero on behalf of…
It is hard to believe we are into week 2 of the term already! We are now well underway with our production rehearsals and I am so impressed with the cast’s enthusiasm and the hard work being put into learning the lines and songs. Thank you for assisting and encouraging your child/ren to be part…
Kia ora e te whānau In week 3 of this term you are invited to meet with your child’s teacher to discuss their progress and next steps. Please ensure you make time so we can share some important information with you. These will take place on Monday 5 August 3:15 pm – 8 pm and…
Kia ora e te whānau, Our wonderful PTSG committee will be having their monthly hui in the staffroom on Wednesday 31st July at 7.30pm. All very cordially welcomed!
Kia ora e te whānau In week 3 of this term you are invited to meet with your child’s teacher to discuss their progress and next steps. Please ensure you make time so we can share some important information with you. These will take place on Monday 5 August 3:15 pm – 8 pm and…
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Kia ora e te whānau, To conclude the end of term 2 Tawhai Kura came together under the whakaruruhau for the values T shirts awards assembly. Our wonderful co presenters for this assembly were Cassie and Rosie. An initiative was set up in 2019 to periodically award an ākonga from each class who has consistently…
Kia ora e te whānau, It is with some sadness that the Tawhai community had to say goodbye today to Josh who has worked as a cleaner at the Kura for several years! We thank him not only for his hard work but also for his generosity in giving his time to help with cultural…
Kia ora e te whānau, 3 of our Tawhai ākonga, Isaac, Maddy, and Lucy went off to Queen Elizabeth Park this morning to take part in the Regional Cross Country event! The certainly did themselves, their whānau and the kura proud with their results! Lucy came in with a creditable 31st placing. Her brother Joel…
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Kia ora e te whānau, The PTSG will be running a Gate Combo on Friday 5th July, the last day of Term 2. For the new price of $3.50 a packet of chippies, a boxed fruit drink, and a small chocolate bar can be purchased via the Kindo app which is now open. This will…
Kia ora e te whānau, What a glorious day for the whole Tawhai community to hold the Matariki celebrations and breakfast! It was a very early start to the day as the whānau arrived in their droves, their tamariki eager to pick up their lanterns, join their friends on the court and watch the roaring…
