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The Hutt City Council and the Friends of Horoeka Scenic Reserve are hosting a Family Day. This year marks the 11th anniversary since these Open Days began in 2012. When: Sunday 12th March 2023, 11 am until 3 pm. If wet, postponed till Sunday 19th March Where: In the Entrance Area, at 17 Horoeka Street…

Kiā ora e te whānau The PTSG will be holding their A.G.M in the staffroom at 7.00pm this coming Wednesday 8th March. There will be an election of new officers and there will be members stepping aside after years of service. If any of our Tawhai Whanau have some spare time, and would like to…

The Hutt City Council and the Friends of Horoeka Scenic Reserve are hosting a Family Day to celebrate the 11th Anniversary of the Opening of the Horoeka Scenic Reserve. When: Sunday 12 March, 11.00am – 3.00pm (postponement date 19 March) Where: In the Entrance Area, at 17 Horoeka Street, Stokes Valley What to bring: A picnic,…

We’re proud to be a Movin’March school and this week we’re looking forward to seeing whānau and students walking or wheeling to or from school.  Walking, biking and scooting is a great way to improve well-being, kick start learning for the day and it’s also great for the planet!  Don’t forget your WOW Passport so…

Kia ora e te whānau We are very fortunate to have Kathy David working every Monday morning as the Tawhai School Chaplain. A chaplain has a pastoral concern for the whole school community – the children, staff and parents. A chaplain is available to listen and be a friend to people of the school community….

Kia ora e te whānau The PTSG will be organising a pizza lunch for this coming Friday 3rd March via the Kindo app which is now open so you can order. Orders will close off on Thursday 2nd March at 9.00am. Thank you, PTSG Committee

NZEI Primary Teachers Union are holding their paid union meeting for all primary schools across the Hutt Valley on Monday 27 February. As a condition of their employment contract with the government, primary teachers have an entitlement to attend paid union meetings. The purpose of the upcoming meeting will be an opportunity for kaiako (teachers)…

We’re a Movin’March school and counting down to Wednesday the 1st March when we’ll start stamping passports at the gate as part of the Walk or Wheel Passport Challenge all through March. Walking or wheeling to school is a great way to get active, know your neighbourhood, kick start learning for the day AND take…

This is a reminder that the NZEI Primary Teachers Union will be holding their paid union meeting for all primary schools across the Hutt Valley on Monday 27 February. As a condition of their employment contract with the government, primary teachers have an entitlement to attend paid union meetings. The purpose of the upcoming meeting…

Next week we will be holding learning conversations. This is an opportunity for you to meet with classroom teachers, check in with where your child is at and set learning goals.   We are very passionate about home/school partnerships and know how much impact these conversations can have on children’s achievement.   To book your…

Attached is a notice about our upcoming colour run event being held on the school grounds Friday 24th March 4pm (There will be food stalls available that night – more info to come) This is to raise funds for the year 5/6 to attend camp but is such a fun event we thought the whole…

Kia ora e te whānau, To view the latest Tawhai Kura newsletter which includes information about the upcoming paid teachers meeting, please click on the pdf document. Term-1-Week-3-2023

What a fantastic way to celebrate Waitangi day on Monday down at Orongomai Marae in Upper Hutt. We took a small group of students from Tawhai School to be part of the joint school rōpū for the Powhiri and a small performance. Thank you to the parents and staff who came down to be part…

TOMORROW we are having our annual whānau picnic. This is a very informal time to get together and connect with other whānau and staff. Bring along your picnic blanket and something for your whānau to eat. This will be from 5pm-7pm. Teachers have been planning the year ahead and would like to share how the…

Kiā ora e te whānau Our wonderful PTSG will be having their first meeting of the year in the staffroom on Thursday 9th February at 7.00pm. If any of our Tawhai Whanau have some spare time, and would like to help this wonderful group, please come along. You will be very warmly welcomed!

Kiā ora e te whānau Thank you to those who filled in the morning slots but we are still needing parent help on these slots: Thursday & Friday afternoons, 2:40pm – 3:10pm If you are able to help could you please contact Janette Page on janette@tawhai.school.nz Thank you!