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Choosing the right school for your child is one of the most significant decisions you make as a parent/caregiver. The environment your tamariki learn in, the experiences they have, and the people they are surrounded by during their primary school years help set the foundations for their future.
At Tawhiti, we are passionate about ensuring our akonga experience success. We acknowledge that success for one child will look different to the next, therefore as a school we strive to offer a range of opportunities. In particular, we pride ourselves on the strong literacy, numeracy, outdoor education, arts and cultural programmes that we offer. Ako (learning), hauora (wellbeing) and whanaungatanga (relationships) are at the heart of everything we do at Tawhiti School.
We know when you visit us and become part of the Tawhiti Team you will sense and experience the friendly and caring culture we have worked hard to create.
Sarah Johnston
Tumuaki / Principal
Learning at Tawhiti
The learning experiences that we offer across the curriculum enable all ākonga to shine and feel confident in their language, culture and identity. Literacy and numeracy are of high priority. These foundational skills are critical for future success and for enhancing the wellbeing of our learners and community. Tawhiti Learners have reading, writing, and maths progressions, providing a framework for learning and progress. These progressions enable ākonga to work alongside their kaiako and whānau to select goals, reflect, monitor their progress and determine their next learning steps.
At Tawhiti, we are also particularly proud of the learning experiences we offer in the arts curriculum, the health and fitness opportunities we provide, the camps that we offer as part of our EOTC programmes, and our kapahaka roopu who are the heart of our kura.
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Term 1
With Term 1 underway, we have jumped straight into a busy and exciting start to the year, with plenty of opportunities for learning both in and out of the classroom.
A key highlight of the term will be swimming. Our senior students are also looking forward to their camp at Pātea Dam, where they will take part in outdoor challenges designed to foster resilience, and build relationships.
We are excited to welcome whānau to school for our Grandparents/Special Person Day — a wonderful opportunity for students to share their learning and celebrate the important role grandparents play in their lives.
This term, students are also getting hands-on with gardening, learning about plant growth, sustainability, and caring for our environment.
Alongside these exciting events, we remain committed to our strong Reading, Writing, and Mathematics programmes. Here’s to a positive, productive, and memorable Term 1!
