Newsletter 21 May 2015

In this issue

What's coming up at Tahuna?

25 May Mr Scoles and 16 students to Edgar Centre for Police Challenge

29 May Mufti Day

1 June Queens Birthday - school closed Monday

3 June Catch-up Vision Testing for Y7 & HPV

5 May Room 1 Assembly

9 June Room 14 & 9 Winter Tramp

12 June Room 8 Assembly

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Yvonne Toa

YEAR 8 Chemistry

Year 8 classes are enjoying the Tuesday Chemistry sessions with Dr Dave Warren from the University Chemistry Department.

Marianne Coughlin

Bayfield Show "Cinderella"

Last week our students were privileged to attend a dress rehearsal for Bayfield's latest production.

Jennie Scott

Oxfam Fundraising Morning Tea

The big crowds of students waited eagerly in line to be first to sample our delicious Fairtrade products!

Sarah Quinn

Mandarin Chinese Elective

Every Friday, I go to learn Mandarin with Chen Lao Shi.

Will Butler

Representing Tahuna at the Lit Quiz Finals in Wellington

On Tuesday our team of Meg O’Connor, Finn Cattaway, Will Butler and Oscar Te Morenga-Wakelin flew to Wellington with Mr Jenkinson to compete in the Kid’s Literacy Quiz national finals.

Aleisha Stanbridge

National Lego Building Competition

Orlando Hay from Room 7 has won the National Lego Building Competition!

Yvonne Toa

TE TAIOPEKA PERFORMANCE

90 year Celebration of Society Showcase

Bill Boyes

Safety In The Workshop Posters

All year 7 students are given an extra challenge as they come into the workshops for the first time.

Claudia Tate & Oscar Robinson

Malaysian Pen pals

This week in Room 12, five students got the opportunity to help students in Malaysia learn about Zealand and to practice speaking English (using Skype).

Karyn Hearn

Friday's Family Night at the League

We want to provide a FREE opportunity for kids interested in Rugby League to play in a six week competition.

Siale Tunoka

Success at Aerobics Gym Sports Qualifying Competition

Amberly Orr, gaining success at the recent Aerobics competition.

Yvonne Toa

HEALTH UPDATE

Thank you to the parents who returned the Health Survey regarding our present Health programme.

Ella & Abby

Kids Can Cook

A number of Tahuna Year 8 students where kindly invited by Bayfield College to a cooking session with a celebrity chef. Thanks to Ella and Abby for reporting on this for the newsletter.

Aaron Hewson

Aaron Hewson Shares His Experience of Success at Tahuna.

As the recipient of one of the first success values bracelets Aaron shares how he has achieved this award.

Karyn Hearn

Save Campbell Live

Save Campbell Live this Sunday the 24th of May at 1pm in the lower Octagon

Aleisha Stanbridge

Room 7's Time at Camp Tirohanga

Room 7 in one of the fantastic bivvies they built at camp.

Will Butler

Representing Tahuna at the Lit Quiz Finals in Wellington

On Tuesday our team of Meg O’Connor, Finn Cattaway, Will Butler and Oscar Te Morenga-Wakelin flew to Wellington with Mr Jenkinson to compete in the Kid’s Literacy Quiz national finals.