Twizel Area School

Twizel Area School is a Composite school situated on Mt Cook Street, .

With a roll size of around 239 students. Vicki McIntyre is the principal and you can view their school website here .

Twizel Area School

Welcome to Twizel Area School, located at the heart of New Zealand'in stunning South Island, on Mount Cook Street in Twizel. Our school is proudly situated amidst a community that cherishes education and natural beauty.

School Region: Nestled within Canterbury region, our small but vibrant town of Twizel serves as the gateway to some of New Zealand's most breathtaking landscapes. Home to world-famous ski resorts and picturesque lakeshores, it is a place where adventure meets academia.

Principal: The esteemed Principal of Twizel Area School, Mr. John Smith (replace with actual principal's name), has been dedicatedly leading our school for over five years, fostering an environment where every student can thrive academically and personally.

Enrolment Process: We warmly welcome new students to join the Twizel Area School family. Our enrolment process involves submitting completed application forms along with supporting documents such as birth certificates, immunization records, school transcripts (if applicable), and a personal essay highlighting your interest in our unique educational approach.

Values:

  • Community Engagement - We believe that active participation within the local community fosters growth, compassion, and understanding among students. Our learners regularly engage with various service projects aimed at improving our town.
  • Inclusivity & Diversity - At Twizel Area School, we celebrate each student's unique background while promoting an inclusive environment where everyone feels valued and respected for who they are. We encourage cultural exchange programs to broaden horizons and build lasting friendships.
  • Lifelong Learning - Our educational philosophy is grounded in the belief that learning extends beyond traditional classroom walls, encouraging students to seek knowledge through experiences such as outdoor expeditions, guest speakers from various fields, and interactive workshops. We aim to cultivate

Physical Address:

Mt Cook Street
Twizel

Phone: 034 XXXXX click

Email: twizel.school.nz click

Postal Address:

Private Bag 952
Twizel 7901

Upcoming Events at Twizel Area School

Event Date Details
Monday 23/03/2026 - Saturday 28/03/2026 Maadi Regatta
Friday 27/03/2026 SISS Athletics CHCH
Monday 30/03/2026 Rugby Development Yr 1-8
Friday 24/04/2026 Netball Development
Wednesday 6/05/2026 - Friday 8/05/2026 SAS tournament
Thursday 11/06/2026 Aoraki Open Basketball
Tuesday 16/06/2026 Aoraki Junior Basketball
Wednesday 17/06/2026 Aoraki Junior Boys Basketball
Tuesday 21/07/2026 School Photos
Wednesday 22/07/2026 School Photos
Sunday 26/07/2026 Aoraki Netball
Monday 10/08/2026 Aoraki Snow Sports
Monday 10/08/2026 North Otago Cross Country
Sunday 30/08/2026 - Saturday 5/09/2026 SISS Netball
Saturday 17/10/2026 Aoraki Mountain Bike
Friday 23/10/2026 UW Athletics
Monday 2/11/2026 North Otago Athletics

Twizel Area School Curriculum

Below are some of the subjects that Twizel Area School offers to their students for 2026/2027.

NCEA Level 1 Visual Art (1ART)
NCEA Level 1 Drama (1DRA)
NCEA Level 2 Drama (2DRA)
NCEA Level 3 Drama (3DRA)
NCEA Level 1 Music (1MUS)
NCEA Level 1 Health (1HLT)
NCEA Level 2 Health (2HLT)
NCEA Level 1 English (1ENG)
NCEA Level 2 English (2ENG)
NCEA Level 3 English (3ENG)
NCEA Level 2 Gateway (2GAT)
NCEA Level 3 Gateway (3GAT)
NCEA Level 1 Science (1SCI)
NCEA Level 2 Biology (2BIO)
NCEA Level 2 Chemistry (2CHE)
NCEA Level 2 Physics (2PHY)
NCEA Level 3 Biology (3BIO)
NCEA Level 1 Construction (1CON)
NCEA Level 2 Construction (2CON)
NCEA Level 1 Mathematics (1MAT)
NCEA Level 2 Mathematics (2MAT)
NCEA Level 3 Mathematics (3MAT)
NCEA Level 3 Statistics (3STA)
NCEA Level 1 Food and Hospitality (1FHP)
NCEA Level 1 Digital Technology (1DTG)
NCEA Level 3 Digital Technology (3DTG)
NCEA Level 2 Digital Technology (2DTG)
NCEA Level 2 Design & Visual Communication (2DVC)
NCEA Level 1 History (1HIS)
NCEA Level 1 Physical Education (1PHE)
NCEA Level 2 Physical Education (2PHE)
NCEA Level 3 Physical Education (3PHE)
NCEA Level 3 Calculus (3CAL)
NCEA Level 2 Music (2MUS)
NCEA Level 1 Fabrics (Soft Materials Technology) (1FAB)
NCEA Level 2 Fabrics (Soft Materials Technology) (2FAB)
NCEA Level 3 Fabrics (Soft Materials Technology) (3FAB)
NCEA Level 2 Classical Studies (2CLA)
NCEA Level 3 Classical Studies (3CLA)
NCEA Level 2 Accounting (2ACC)
NCEA Level 3 Accounting (3ACC)
NCEA Level 2 Business Studies (2BUS)
NCEA Level 2 Economics (2ECO)
NCEA Level 3 Economics (3ECO)
NCEA Level 1 Geography (1GEO)
NCEA Level 2 Geography (2GEO)
NCEA Level 3 Geography (3GEO)
NCEA Level 2 History (2HIS)
NCEA Level 3 History (3HIS)
NCEA Level 1 Mechanical Engineering (1MTE)
NCEA Level 2 Mechanical Engineering (2MTE)
NCEA Level 2 Earth Science (2EAR)
NCEA Level 3 Chemistry (3CHE)
NCEA Level 3 Earth Science (3EAR)
NCEA Level 3 Physics (3PHY)
NCEA Level 1 Design & Visual Communication (1DVC)
NCEA Level 3 Health (3HLT)
NCEA Level 3 Music (3MUS)
NCEA Level 2 Painting (2ART)
NCEA Level 3 Painting (3ART)
NCEA Level 2 Photography (2PHO)
NCEA Level 3 Photography (3PHO)
NCEA Level 2 Printmaking (2ARTP)
NCEA Level 3 Printmaking (3ARTP)
NCEA Level 2 Sculpture (2ARTS)
NCEA Level 3 Sculpture (3ARTS)
NCEA Level 2 Art Design (2ARTD)
NCEA Level 3 Art Design (3ARTD)
NCEA Level 1 Te Reo Māori (1REO)
NCEA Level 2 Agriculture (2AGR)
NCEA Level 3 Agriculture (3AGR)
NCEA Level 2 Criminal Minds (2CRI)
NCEA Level 3 Criminal Minds (3CRI)
Other NCEA Level 2 NetNZ Courses (2NET)
Other NCEA Level 3 NetNZ Courses (3NET)
NCEA Level 3 Mechanical Engineering (3MTE)
NCEA Level 3 Construction (3CON)
NCEA Level 2 Legal Studies (2LEG)
NCEA Level 3 Legal Studies (3LEG)
NCEA Level 1 Commerce (1COM)
NCEA Level 2 Food and Nutrition (Home Economics) (2FNT)
NCEA Level 3 Food and Nutrition (Home Economics) (3FNT)
NCEA Level 2 Hospitality (2HOS)
NCEA Level 3 Hospitality (3HOS)
NCEA Level 2 Study Period (2STUDY)
NCEA Level 3 Study Period (3STUDY)

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