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Junior School Learning
February 17, 2021
From learning to tell the time in Room 1 to Athletics Day practice in Room 3, there has been plenty of great Junior School…
Ms Darmody's Exhibition
February 11, 2021
Ms Darmody, The Catlins Area School's talented art teacher, has along with her partner Caley, opened an art exhibition in…
Room 2 and Rubbish
February 5, 2021
This term for science, Room 2 students will be looking at all things rubbish! So far the children have discussed and shared…
Mrs Staniford's Twizel Pōwhiri
February 5, 2021
On Wednesday 1st February, Ten students, Mrs Cairns and Mr Samson travelled to Twizel to support Mrs Staniford in the mihi…
Senior Blazers
February 3, 2021
Last year, the Uniform Committee met and consulted the community on Blazers and Ties. It was decided that both items would…
Lucky Book Club Issue 1
February 2, 2021
Lucky Book Club Issue 1 for 2021 is now available. You can order online at https://bookclub.scholastic.co.nz/ or on the…
Term 1 2021 Policy Review
February 2, 2021
The Board of Trustees are reviewing the following Policies in Term 1, 2021...
Nathan Wallis Visit
February 2, 2021
When planning how well-being can continue to be a priority within The Catlins Area School community we wanted to engage…
Building Work at School
January 29, 2021
Work on the gym is progressing and should be completed within the next couple of weeks.
Classes for 2021
December 4, 2020
Please find information and a chart showing the general set up of classes for 2021.
Waiwera South Quadrathon
November 27, 2020
On Tuesday, a group of Year 4-8 students went to Waiwera South for the annual Quadrathon. It was a great day with plenty…
Room 1's Trip to the Owaka Museum
November 27, 2020
On Tuesday Room 1 walked down to visit the Owaka Museum and library. Mrs McPhee organised the visit and on our arrival,…
Year 8/9 Halloween Project
November 26, 2020
In integrated studies this term the year 8 and 9 students studied “Halloween”. They were required to complete research about…
Be Bright, Eat Right
November 26, 2020
The Catlins Area School was delighted to host the 'Be Bright, Eat Right' Magic Show. Junior students, plus Year 7, enjoyed…
How to talk about: The Christmas List
November 24, 2020
Giving our kids gifts can be delightful. It can also be expensive and even fraught with disappointment. A few good chats…
World Diabetes Day 2020
November 13, 2020
This week's Mufti-day, held to raise money for Diabetes New Zealand, was an awesome success. Students and staff were encouraged…
Update from the Board of Trustees
November 13, 2020
As you will be aware, we are in the process of finding a new Principal. The board has employed Cleave Hay to perform the…
Library Stocktake
November 13, 2020
The school library will be closed for its annual stocktake shortly, so please could all parents/students make sure library…
Baking with Room 1
November 13, 2020
A couple of Fridays ago, the seniors baked biscuits and then invited Room One to decorate! They showed awesome Care, our…
