BIS Newsletter - Week 5 Term 1 2023
Friday 24th February 2023 (fifth week onsite)
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Student Awards
Rimu House and Vice Captains
Our RATA house and vice captains for 2023

Ngā Hua and Tikanga Lessons
Matua Ke'arn and Whaea Waimarie preparing a rubric for Te Matatini performances with Ngā Hua | Pekama, Louis and Grace watching & thinking intensely to Ngā Tūmanako | Whaea Katrina, her husband and Whaea Jodi joining Ngā Hua to watch Papa Hone perform with Ngā Tūmanako at Te Matatini |
Our first Tikanga lessons with Whaea Mel. Making connections & sharing some interesting kōrero about how she became a kaiako here at BIS 20+ years ago | Students listening and preparing their thoughts about why and how we do things at BIS. |
Sports Opportunities and Schedule

Netball
Thank you if you have already returned your notice of interest to play Netball this year. If you didn't receive a letter but are interested in playing, please see Whaea Nicole in Ruma 1 for a notice, alternatively you can email nwilliamson@bis.school.nz.
Year 7 teams play on Tuesday evenings and Year 8 teams play on Thursday evenings.
Netball games are played at the Barfoot and Thompson Netball Centre on Northcote Road.
Tuesday 2nd May-15th August 2023-Year 7 games
Thursday 4th may-17th August 2023-Year 8 games.
If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to contact Whaea Nicole email above or speak to Whaea Kat.
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Learn to Dance
LEARN TO DANCE from the current New Zealand Professional Latin Champions, Enrique Johns & Amy Horner. You may have seen Enrique recently on Dancing with the Stars
Come along and join us from Sunday 19th February 2023 at Northshore Dance Centre, Wairau Park. First week you are welcome to come along and trial our new latin classes. Come alone or bring your friends or siblings!
9:00am Pre-School Kids Latin (5years & under)
9:45am Kids Latin (6years & up)
For more details please contact us on enrique.amydance@gmail.com
Glenfield Rugby Club
Come and play at the Club that is in the Heart of Glenfield and part of North Harbour’s most tight knit Community!
We would love to welcome new and returning players this season who are looking to experience the thrill of rugby, with Rippa and Tackle grades available for boys and girls aged 4 years and up. This season we are pleased to offer new players and any referred players 25% off their fees. If you already play for Glenfield Rugby Club and refer a player, you too will receive 25% off your fees as our way of saying thanks.
We have our second ‘Have a go/Muster’ Day coming up on 19 March. There will be lots of games to be played, skills and drills, and a few special guests. There will be a free Sausage Sizzle and a Lolly Scramble to finish. Any queries, please contact: Melissa Irvine - 021 129 7870 or email clubcaptain23@gmail.com
BUAFC Football Opportunity
BUAFC would like to offer all girls interested in playing football in 2023 the opportunity to take part in the club Open Training for Year 7 and Year 8 on Friday evenings from Friday 3rd of March to Friday 24th of March at Shepherds Park 4pm – 5.15pm.
Children will be guided and supervised by BUAFC coaching staff , and a member of the BUAFC admin team will record attendance and take details for further communication. Teams will be selected for the winter league throughout the training period, and teams will be based on friends and relevant skills.
On top of that we are keen to promote girls football this year because the 2nd largest sporting event in the world is coming to NZ in July 2023. Birkenhead United will be the official training venue for the ITALIAN NATIONAL TEAM in their FIFA WOMEN’S WORLD CUP campaign 2023.
This is a great opportunity for children to see professional female athletes up close and forge memories that will stay with them for the rest of their lives.
To register your interest in attending please email fdm@buafc.org.nz

Creative Creatures BIS After School Art Class
https://www.creativecreatures.co.nz/shop
TERM 2 ENROLMENTS OPEN SOON
Email: Whaea B - lyndi@creativecreatures.co.nz
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