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Samoan Art

June 4, 2021

This week is Samoan Language Week and students have been looking at Samoan artist Fatu Feu'u, doing their own printmaking…

Room 19 Science Investigation

June 4, 2021

Room 19 students have been working on a science investigation about a place around the school that is special to them.

Why teenage sleep is so important for mental health

June 4, 2021

Teenagers can sometimes struggle to get out of bed in the morning – but ensuring they get enough sleep could be vital for…

Queen's Birthday Holiday

June 4, 2021

A reminder that Monday, 7th June is the Queen's Birthday Public Holiday, meaning that school will be closed. Enjoy your…

Fiona Wilkinson - Sports Activator

June 3, 2021

The Catlins Area School's former PE teacher, Fiona Wilkinson has recently started a new job as the South West Otago Sports…

Junior Assembly - June 9th

June 3, 2021

Junior Assembly will be on Wednesday afternoon next week at 2.30 in the School Hall, where Room 3 will be hosting.

Breakfast Club

June 3, 2021

We are in need of some parent helpers for our Breakfast Club, here at The Catlins Area School.

Sports News - 21st May 2021

May 21, 2021

Area Schools Tournament and Rippa Rugby...

Dunedin Tertiary Open Days

May 21, 2021

The Dunedin Tertiary Open Days are being held on Sunday 23rd and Monday 24th (this weekend). It's a great time for you to…

Area School Tournament 2021

May 21, 2021

The 2021 Area School Tournament was held in Roxburgh from May 19-21.

Outdoor Classroom Day

May 21, 2021

Students from The Catlins Area School took part in Outdoor Classroom Day on 20 May 2021, which is part of a global movement…

Catlins House Tour

May 20, 2021

On Sunday, May 16th the TCAS Home and School held the Catlins House Tour fundraiser. It was an exceptional day and we would…

Term 2 2021 Policy Review

May 19, 2021

The Board of Trustees are reviewing the following Policies in Term 2, 2021...

Catlins' Bats on the Map

May 19, 2021

Did you learn about bats? Did you take home a bat detector to check out land around where you live? Did you discover bat…

The Litter Intelligence Program

May 18, 2021

On Monday 17th May, Room 3 and Room 19 were fortunate to participate in the first day of a program called The Litter Intelligence…

Yellow-Eyed Penguin Trust vists TCAS

May 4, 2021

At the end of last term, Room 19 continued their learning about Yellow-Eyed Penguins, with Sarah Irvine from the Yellow-eyed…

STAR Barista Course

April 30, 2021

Cappuccino, Flat White or maybe just Espresso? TCAS students spent two days during the school holidays learning, making…

Good lines for great communication

April 26, 2021

Sometimes it’s hard to know just the right thing to say when confronted with a tough parenting moment. It’s no wonder we…

Anzac Day 2021

April 26, 2021

After spending Anzac Day in lockdown during 2020, we were able to remember and commemorate together during this year's event.

School Holidays are Here!

April 16, 2021

From everyone here at The Catlins Area School, have a great holiday and we look forward to seeing you all refreshed to start…