We have a range of educational and recreational opportunities for our students. We also mix with other local rural schools to provide choices for our students.
The smaller nature of our environment also means we have a greater ability to tailor our programmes to suit our individual students.
* Sanford Science Fair.
* Otago Science Expo.
* STEM Extension group
* Access to UNSW Competitions.
* Waitaki Rural Schools Speech, Technology and sports challenges.
* Music tuition
* Specialist art group
* Cutting edge Robotics Programme
* Ohau Ski School (Each Friday of Term 3)
* Mountain biking group
* Touch Rugby teams
* Basketball teams
* Hockey teams
* Athletics, Cross Country, Gymnastics and Swimming Competitions as part of Rural Schools Network
* Aquatic programme annually
* Cricket competitions
We also have strong links with local sporting clubs.
* Rural Year 8 Days each term.
* Attendance at National Young Leaders Day.
* Regular learning activities with our neighbouring rural schools.
* School camps with neighbouring rural schools.
* Termly "Fun Afternoons" with neighbouring schools.
* WRSN "Leaders of Tomorrow" programme. Based on the Duke of Edinburgh award, which encourages leadership and self-motivation.
Our senior students benefit from the leadership opportunities at Totara School. They are expected to provide physical activity leadership (PALs), run school assemblies, organise school activities and generally take responsibility for younger students.
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