Posted: Wednesday August 5, 2015
Our school was invited to participate in the Ariki Cross Country cup which in the past has been offered to our Year 6 and below students. The organisers trialled a new initiative by inviting Year 7 and 8 students.
Posted: Wednesday August 5, 2015
Resene's have returned with Goodie packs for our weekly draws for students being nominated by their class teachers for using our school values. Here are some of our lucky winners.
Posted: Wednesday August 5, 2015
Last week we were privileged to host Teachers & Parents from Heping Li No.9 School in Beijing.
Posted: Wednesday August 5, 2015
Another successful Disco was run by the School Council at the end of Term 2.
Posted: Wednesday August 5, 2015
As we approach the end of another busy hockey season for Tahuna (just 3 games to go!) this is a great time to acknowledge the efforts of all our players throughout the season. All four of our squads have impressed with their commitment and attitude and with their excellent efforts...
Posted: Wednesday August 5, 2015
The Rippa Rugby attempted to defend their title at the Otago Champs in the last week. Unfortunately we suffered a shock loss in the semi final to Arrowtown. Our unbeaten run of 5 years come to a halt but we are planning to win the cup back next year.
Posted: Wednesday August 5, 2015
Our Swimming & Aquatics programme is well underway with all of our students taking part in 10 hours of swimming lessons & Aquatic confidence activities over the term.
Posted: Wednesday August 5, 2015
Yes, we currently have head lice at school. Please check your child regularly for Head Lice.
Posted: Tuesday August 4, 2015
Congratulations to Lily Taylor, who is the Tahuna recipient for 2015, having met all the criteria for this prestigious leadership award. Mr Allen Anderson, Branch Manager of the South Dunedin Westpac branch presented her with the medal and leadership pack.
Posted: Tuesday August 4, 2015
We were very lucky to be able to host another group of Chinese students lately. The teachers and students of the classes involved had a lot of fun getting to know our visitors.
Posted: Tuesday August 4, 2015
On Sunday the 23rd of August, Morgan and Cailin competed in the Gymnastics Competition at Willis Street Gym. They competed on these following apparatus: Floor, Vault, Uneven Bar and Beam. Cailin got the total of 34.8 achieving a bronze medal. Morgan got a total of 34.975 achieving the Silver medal.
Posted: Monday August 3, 2015
This term is our Health focus term with students involved in a wide range of health related learning.
Posted: Monday August 3, 2015
We have four Thai boys coming to Tahuna for the first two weeks of Term 4. Any Tahuna families who are interested in hosting please get in touch with the school.
Posted: Sunday August 2, 2015
As part of the Cadbury's Chocolate Carnival, the Keep Dunedin Beautiful project ran a "Trash Art" competition.
Posted: Sunday August 2, 2015
In the weekend a group of students and I trialled for the Under 65kg, 48kg and 38kg.
Posted: Saturday August 1, 2015
Due to Marlow Pies moving their base from South Dunedin they are no longer able to deliver their products to Tahuna. We are therefore sourcing our canteen products from another retailer in our immediate area. We have had a long association with Marlows and enjoyed their high quality products.
Posted: Saturday August 1, 2015
All articles about student achievements have been contributed by students themselves.
Posted: Saturday August 1, 2015
8 Year 7 students attended an assembly item held at Sarah Cohen school yesterday making a huge impression.
Posted: Friday June 19, 2015
Brilliant. This was not one of the spelling words but sure did sum up the mood in the hall this evening as Tahuna does it again.
Posted: Thursday June 18, 2015
The recent flooding in Dunedin has been used as a creative writing focus. The three pieces of writing below are examples of excellent writing. Enjoy!