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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
Term 1 is here... We have another busy year ahead.
We are all eager to start the year in our new classrooms. Getting to know our teacher, peers and classroom routines will be a big focus throughout the term. Children will be involved in STEM activities that help to build both collaboration skills and perseverance. As always, there are many dates to look forward to including Patea Dam camp, junior out and about at Te Wera and swimming sports. Our newly revamped warm pool will be open and we will be taking every opportunity we can get to practice our water safety/swimming skills. Bring on an awesome start to 2024!
