Principal News
Kia ora koutou katoa nau mai haere mai e te whanau
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- Check your emails later today for what class your child is in.
- Students and parents are welcome to visit their classroom on Monday the 30th from 1:30. See the article for more information
- Make sure you have a formal and PE uniform and stationery for day one for your child
- Full school uniform from day one
- Children go straight to class on Tuesday, the 31st of January, when the bell rings
- Meet the Teacher Evening Wednesday 1st of February
- Check the Calendar for camp dates and think about volunteering as parent help.
- School finishes for all students at 3:05 Monday - Thursday and 3pm on a Friday.
Key Dates
- 30 January - Transition Meeting for students 1:30-3pm - See attached article
- 31 January - First day of school. 8:50 start
- 1 February - Meet the Teacher - 7pm
- 2 February - School Photos
- 3 February - Sports and Activities sign up form emailed out to parents
- 6 February - Waitangi Day - School Closed
- 17 February - Next newsletter sent out
- 6 April - Last day of term
Camp Dates
- 13-17 February - Room 14 and 9 at Camp
- 13-15 February - Room 4 at Camp
- 15-17 February - Room 5 at Camp
- 20-24 February - Room 12 at Camp
- 20-22 February - Room 20 at Camp
- 22-24 February - Room 6 at Camp
- 27 - 3 March - Room 15 and 10 at Camp
- 6 - 10 March - Room 13 and 17 at Camp
- 13-17 March - Room 11 and 16 at Camp
- 13-15 March - Room 3 at Camp
- 15-17 March - Room 8 at Camp
- 21-23 March - Room 18 at Camp
- 27-29 March - Room 1 at Camp
- 3-5 April -Room 19 at Camp
Full Calendar - https://tahuna.school.nz/about/tnis-calendar/
Contents
Class Lists and Transition Visits
On Friday the 27th of January we will be emailing you your child's class and teacher for 2023.
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Activities & Costs
Our preferred payment is internet banking or through the Edge App, however you can also pay via cash or eftpos at the school office.
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Uniform
Pride and appearance goes hand in hand with standards, building self-esteem and confidence. All Tahuna uniform options are available to purchase online or in store at NZ Uniforms in Moray Place.
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Back to School Requirements for 2025
Each Year 7 & 8 student requires stationery, which will be available from Warehouse Stationery, South Dunedin Warehouse in the New Year. Please hold off buying stationery until the New Year (1st January) because that is when you will have access to Back to School pricing.
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School Camp in Term One
All Year 7 students take part in a three day camp in Term One. All Year 8 students will take part in a four night camp in Term Two
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Outdoor Education Extension 2024
Planning is already underway for new EOTC activities next year. If your child is interested in taking part in these opportunities it is a good idea to start thinking about them now.
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