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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…
Smokefree Law Change - Vaping
November 13, 2020
The laws in New Zealand around vaping have changed. From 11 November 2020 vaping is prohibited at all times in schools,…
Prizegiving 2020
November 12, 2020
Thank you to everyone who attended our Prizegiving at the Owaka Community Hall on Tuesday night. It is always a pleasure…
Science Roadshow in Gore
November 12, 2020
Last week the Year 7-9 students were fortunate to be able to attend the Science Roadshow in Gore, thanks to STAR funding.
Enviroschools Hui at Waihola
November 12, 2020
Six students from years 4-8 Jaxon Young, Anna Jansson, Harry Walker, Austin Morrison, Amelia Morrison and Blake Affleck…
Dunedin Orchestra Workshop
October 30, 2020
On Wednesday, Mr Samson accompanied our young musicians to the Dunedin Orchestra Workshop for students around the region.
SPCA Fundraiser
October 30, 2020
Mrs Bopp is organising a SPCA fundraiser for Thursday, 5th November. This will take the form of salad and filled rolls for…
Room 19 Submission to the Board of Trustees
October 29, 2020
In our October meeting, we received a number of letters from Room 19 regarding the playground options for our middle school…
Kahurangi Performance and Workshop
October 29, 2020
Our fantastic Kahurangi 'Peoples of the Pacific' Performance was enjoyed by all on Monday 19th October - with thanks to…
Tikanga Maori Day
October 29, 2020
On October 20th, a select group of our Kapa Haka Roopu undertook training in Tikanga Maori via Massey University. They have…
Gateway Assembly
October 29, 2020
Earlier in the year before Covid-19, our senior students had the experience of Gateway. They all had some fantastic opportunities…
Home and School Calendar Fundraiser
October 19, 2020
Complete the order form to purchase calendars and other products featuring your child's artwork...
Shannon at the QRC Experience
October 16, 2020
Read about Year 13 student Shannon Gordon's experience at QRC, the Tourism & Hospitality college in Queenstown during the…
Lauren's Outward Bound Adventure
October 15, 2020
Read about Year 12 student Lauren Grant's Outward Bound adventure during the school holidays...
