27/3 - 29/3 Rātā Team at camp

29/3 - 31/3 Rimu Team at camp

5/4 - Parent/Teacher meetings 3.20 - 9.00pm

TERM 2 -

24/4 - Teacher Only Day

25/4 - ANZAC DAY

26/4 - Term 2 starts

3/5 - Lit Quiz Competition

9/5 - School Cross Country

19/5 - Pink Shirt Day (Non-uniform day)

26/5 - Rimu Team - Museum trip

29/5 - Kowhai Team - Museum trip

30/5 - Manuka Team - Museum trip

31/5 - HPV#1 - Yr8

2023 Term One
1 February - 6 April

2023 Term Two
26 April - 30 June

24 April Kahui Ako Teacher Only Day (school closed)
25 April ANZAC Day (school closed)

5 June King's Birthday

2023 Term Three
17 July - 22 September

2023 Term Four
9 October - 15 December

20 October Teacher Only Day

The school continues to be a busy place, and after the disruptive start of the school year it is pleasing to see our learners hard at work in their classes. Kōwhai, Mānuka, and Tōtara teams had a fantastic time at school camp with many new learning opportunities, challenging themselves and forming many friendships. Rātā and Rimu teams will be attending camp on the week of the 27 March, and we are sure it will be another great week. Thank you to those parents who attend these camps. Without your support, it would not be possible to run our camps.

The new AstroTurf is now complete on the netball courts and looks fantastic. It has been great to see classes and learners using it regularly during the day and the community using it after hours. A huge thanks to Pub Charity Ltd and The Lion Foundation for their significant contributions to making this project possible.

On Wednesday, 5 April, the teachers are inviting parents/caregivers to attend a 10-minute meeting time to discuss each learner’s progress to date. These meetings are from 3.20 pm - 8.50 pm. We invite you also to visit the Specialist classrooms and ESOL to meet the staff and talk about these programmes. We have limited parking available on our school basketball courts, so we encourage you to use the Barfoot and Thompson Netball Court parking and Smales Farm.

Please click this link and use the access code 2285p to book a meeting time with your child’s teacher.

The TNIS Way is a set of values that underpins what we do at TNIS and drives our school culture. These values are:

• A Safe Learning Environment

• Effective Learning Interactions

• Well-being

• Everyone is a Learner

• Reflective Practice

• Caring for Others

• Working Together

• Respect for Others

• Relationships

• Affirming Learners' Culture.

Teachers always refer to these in the classroom and in the school grounds.

Unfortunately, we are noticing a number of learners who are not following these values. Sadly, this includes using racial language, gender comments, name-calling, and general put-downs. This behaviour will not be tolerated at TNIS and will be acted upon swiftly.

Teachers, learners and parents have also commented about the rise in the use of swearing in the playground. We understand that swear words are much more widely accepted in communities these days, and of course, in certain circumstances, when learners are badly hurt or upset, they may resort to swearing. However, we are hearing swearing used for no significant reason other than, we believe, to intimidate others or show a level of risk-taking behaviour. We will continue to address this with learners when we hear it and ask that you also support us in talking to your child about this issue.

Part of ensuring that our school is a safe learning environment is all learners understanding that like any workplace, we must show respect and consideration to everyone by using kind language.

E kore tātau e mōhio ki te waitohu nui o te wai kia mimiti rawa te puna - We never know the worth of water until the well runs dry (Look after the planet before it is too late).

Ngā mihi nui

TNIS Leadership Team

After a disrupted start to the year, our learners are now feeling more settled, making new friendships and joining some of the many performance, sporting, cultural and service opportunities at TNIS. The teachers now have a better understanding of each learner’s strengths and challenges.

On Wednesday 5 April, the teachers are inviting parents/caregivers to attend a 10-minute meeting time to discuss each learner’s progress to date. These meetings are from 3.20pm - 8.50pm.

We invite you to also visit the Specialist classrooms and ESOL to meet the staff and talk about these programmes.

We have limited parking available on our school basketball courts so we encourage you to use the Barfoot and Thompson Netball Court parking and Smales Farm.

Please click this link and use the access code 2285p to book a meeting time with your child’s teacher.

Year 7 students will be offered Boostrix vaccine (Tdap) in school. This vaccine is a booster of tetanus, diphtheria, and whooping cough (pertussis). Most children received these immunisations as pre-schoolers. This is scheduled for July 20th with a catchup date 1-2 weeks later for absent students.

Year 8 students will be offered the human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine in school. This New Zealand scheduled vaccine is recommended to be given at 12 years of age. Students need two doses with a 6-month gap between doses 1 and 2. This is scheduled for May 31st with a catchup date 1-2 weeks later for absent students.

Information on the vaccine and a consent form will be sent home with your child. Please complete the form and return it to the school

If you would like more information on this important immunisation programme, please go to the School Immunisations page.

Zone days are one-day competitions between TNIS and other North Harbour schools.

Zone days for term 1 are as follows:

21/03 Girls cricket - trial 28/02

23/03 Orienteering - No trial can sign up at school

28/03 Girls tennis - trials 17/03

29/03 Boys tennis - trials 14/03

04/04 Girls Futsal - trials 13/02

05/04 Boys Futsal - trials 15/03

Sport team trials are as follows:

17/03 Waterpolo

22/03 Boys Hockey

23/03 Girls Hockey

TNIS uniform is available from "The U Shop". Please see the details below for contact and location.

THE U SHOP - NORTH SHORE

PHONE| 09 486 4012

EMAIL| ushopns@uniformgroup.co.nz

ADDRESS| Unit 10, 54 View Road, Wairau Valley, Auckland, New Zealand

Junior Rugby Registrations are still open!

There are now more ways than ever to participate in rugby in North Harbour! With new Boys and Girls Non-Contact grades running alongside our contact grades, there is something for everyone.

With an exciting year of rugby ahead, don’t hesitate to sign up to your local club today!

Head to our website to find your club

https://www.harbourrugby.co.nz/juniors

Kidz Can Music Company is your local Music School. We are able to offer students the opportunity to learn Violin after school. Lessons are available on a Monday or a Thursday starting at 3.30pm. All lessons are ½ an hour in duration. Private lessons are $27.00 per week. There are limited spaces available.

We are now open for enrolments in term for term One.

For more information regarding times please contact –

Susan Fraser on

410-1506 or 021 378 007

susanf@kidzcan.co.nz

Girls and Women Football at Birkenhead United AFC 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

KEEN TO LEARN TO PADDLE?

JOIN US FOR OUR TRY LEARN EXPLORE COURSES STARTING TERM 1 - FEBRUARY 2023!

BOOK NOW!!

If you love the water and are eager to give paddling a go then we would love to hear from you! Kayaking is a great sport to get into. It offers low impact, all levels of intensity, accessibility for all ages and abilities and a friendly family culture. From social to competitive, there is something for everyone!

How do I get started? It’s really easy to get involved. North Shore Canoe Club is delivering the Canoe Racing New Zealand accredited "Try Learn Explore" Paddling Programme.

Our next round of courses will begin in February 2023 and run for the duration of the First Term of the school calendar.

We will have Adult (18 years and over), Youth (10-17 years) courses available. The adult courses are 4 x 1 hour sessions over 4 weeks and the youth courses are 8 x 1 hour sessions over 8 weeks.

These courses introduce you to paddling and teach you the skills to paddle effectively and safely. It is focused on participant fun and wellbeing, learning paddling skills and building water safety and confidence. The course will complete the first two stages ("Try" and "Learn") of Canoe Racing New Zealand's accredited paddling programme and is delivered by CRNZ accredited coaches and assistant coaches. By the end of one of these courses you should be at the level where you can consider joining the North Shore Canoe Club and continuing to paddle in one of our Development Squads and if you are in Year 7 and 8 at Intermediate you can consider registering through your school for Canoeing at the 2023 Zespri AIMS Games School Sporting Championships!

BOOK NOW https://northshorecanoeclub.org.nz/try-learn-explore.../

KIRSTY ELMIGER

North Shore Canoe Club Secretary/Administrator

Email: info@northshorecanoeclub.org.nz

Website: www.northshorecanoeclub.org.nz

Instagram: northshorecanoeclub

Facebook Page: www.facebook.com/northshorecanoeclub

Facebook Members Group: www.facebook.com/groups/northshorecanoeclubmembers

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Mobile: 0211320818

Northern School of Performing Arts is your one stop performing arts shop, located on the Hibiscus Coast and Takapuna.

Our Classes are suitable for students 3years to adults. Classes include Jazz, Ballet, Tap, Commercial, Singing, Guitar, Acting and of course Musical Theatre.

We teach social classes, examination work have performance opportunities and competitions work.

Join our studio and be inspired by trained and passionate teachers.

Contact us today

www.northernschoolofperformingarts.co.nz