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Action, agility and adrenaline from athletes at SOPSSA Athletics.

March 13, 2024

Nineteen students qualified in athletic events for SOPSSA this year, which is one of our best number of qualifiers yet.

Running, cycling and swimming their way to victory!

March 12, 2024

A large portion of the junior school competed in the South Otago Triathlon held right here in Owaka.

Results and House winner for Athletics Day 2024

March 7, 2024

The final results are in and its great to celebrate our champions and which house takes out bragging rights this year!

I didn't choose the camp life, the camp life chose me

March 7, 2024

The senior school have been away on camp for a week in Te Anau.

Rippa Day for some practice!

March 6, 2024

Thanks to Georgia who has shared rippa skills with our students.

Leading by example

March 5, 2024

Year 7 and 8 get the opportunity to learn about becoming leaders who can factor in inclusion and adaptability with the PALs…

Top Team has a ball!

March 5, 2024

Top Team is back for Term 1 and the ākonga had a ball, with a ball game of course!

Ākonga show strong athletic abilities heading to SOPSSA

February 29, 2024

Nineteen primary ākonga have qualified to represent TCAS at SOPSSA Athletics Day on Monday.

TCAS makes a splash at South Otago Swim Meet

February 29, 2024

Eight primary aged students showed off their talents at the Balclutha Centennial Pool on Tuesday night with some fantastic…

Record Breakers at Athletics!

February 23, 2024

Seven individuals broke nine records last week at the TCAS Athletics Day.

Recreating the Year of the Dragon

February 23, 2024

Room 1 have celebrated the Chinese New Year by recreating dragons in class.

School Docs Policy Review - Term 1, 2024

February 22, 2024

All parents and caregivers are invited to view and provide any feedback on The Catlins Area School policies under review…

Portraying your Outer-Self and Inner-Self

February 22, 2024

Year 7 and 8 not only had to think about their physical appearance but also what makes them unique!

Situation Vacant - Caretaker

February 15, 2024

A caretaker is required for The Catlins Area School for up to 15 hours per week, Permanent Part-time.

Colgate Games. More like Col-great!

February 15, 2024

The athletic calendar begins at the start of January and this year we had two students who represented South Otago Athletics.

Irasshaimase to our Japanese guests!

February 15, 2024

Irasshaimase means welcome, and on Tuesday we welcomed three guests who had travelled a long way!

Nǐ hǎo to Alleria!

February 15, 2024

We welcome Alleria who will be teaching Mandarin to our Junior School.

Connection through Peer Support

February 9, 2024

Our seniour students are enjoying running Peer Support!