Tawatawa News

15 May 2026

He mihi mahana ki a koutou katoa
Bonjour à toutes nos familles

Our visit from Sir John Kirwan

We were so proud to showcase our school to Sir John Kirwan on Tuesday.  It was great to hear from him and the children performed the waiata beautifully.  We also had the very lovely Children’s Commissioner and a whole lot of people from the Mitey team, as well as the Ministry of Education.  (One of the Ministry people said ‘you have the most beautiful school in all of Wellington’ which we agree with - aren’t we lucky?!)

Pink Shirt Day

Check us out in all our pink finery celebrating Pink Shirt Day!

Fundamental Basketball - Year 0 - 4

This is a fun, low pressure after school programme that introduces tamariki to basketball in an age appropriate and encouraging environment. No experience needed, no equipment required, just a willingness to get involved and have a good time.

Sessions are short, affordable, and run right after school making it a straightforward option for busy families.

Fundamentals Programme, Term 2 2026 Ākau Tangi Sports Centre

Year 0 to 2, Mondays 4:00 PM to 4:30 PM Year 3 and 4, Mondays 4:30 PM to 5:00 PM

Running from 18 May to 29 June Cost: $40 for the full programme

Register Here

Preschool Storytime at Tawatawa - Ridgway Library

Upcoming Events:

• 19 May - Year 1/2 trip to Zealandia

• 21 May - Mid-term hui at 2.15pm

• 25 May - Year 3/4 trip to Te Matapihi

• 26 May - Southern Zones Cross Country

• 26 May - Raising Resilient Children with Kathryn Berkett at Island Bay School 6.30-8pm

• 27 and 28 May - School Photos!

• 1 June - King's Birthday - School closed

• 9 June - Inter Zone Cross Country

• 10 June - Year 7 immunisations

• 10 June - Kapa Haka Festival at WHS 

• 1 July - Matariki Celebration 5.30-7pm

• 15 - 18 September Year 7 & 8 Camp Makihika

• Noho marae for Year 5 - 8:  November 25 - 27th

Sarah Patterson
Principal/Tumuaki
Te Kura o Tawatawa - Ridgway School