TNIS Newsletter Wk 3, Term 2 2021
Te Kura Waenga Whakangungu O Takapuna
Important Dates
2021
Week 3: 17/05 - 21/05 BULLY FREE NZ WEEK
- 18/05 - International Learners Sports Day
- 18/05 - Hui, 6:30pm in the School Library (information to be sent out later this week)
- 21/05 - Pink Shirt Day
- 21/05 - Lit Quiz Competition @ St Cuthbert's
- 21/05 - Pink Shirt Day (Learners can wear mufti but they must wear at least one item of clothing that is either pink or red to show their support for Pink Shirt Day).
Week 4: 24/05 - 28/05 SAMOAN LANGUAGE WEEK
- 26/05 - Māori and Pasifika Learners' Day
- 26/05 - Squash Zone Day
Week 5: 31/05 - 04/06
- 31/05 - Y7 Girls Football Zone Day
- 01/06 - Y8 Girls Football Zone Day
- 03/06 - HPV Vaccinations Y8
- 04/06 - SCHOOL CLOSED FOR TEACHER ONLY DAY
Term Dates 2021
Term One
Mon 2 February - Fri 16 April
Term Two
Mon 3 May- Fri 9 July
Term Three
Mon 26 July - Fri 1 October
Term Four
Mon 18 October - Tues 14 December
Tumuaki Message
Kia ora Parents and Whānau,
Currently, our focus is on Kōrero Mai, Kōrero Atu, Mauri Tū, Mauri Ora – Speak Up, Stand Together, Stop Bullying! The teachers and learners are promoting and practising better connections, empathy and understanding. This has been evident both in classrooms and across the entire school. Ka pai whānau!!
This week has also seen two presentations for our learners. The first is Dear Em for girls. The focus of their programme is around the importance of support systems and addressing relevant topics that girls often encounter. The interactive presentation is facilitated by members of their team and includes discussions and problem-solving whilst working in groups. These discussions stem from stories relating to Dear Em’s three core values:
Empower - Empowering yourself and others through sticking to your own values and dealing with peer pressure.
Embrace - The importance of friendship and supporting each other.
Empathise – Acknowledging mental health and loving yourself.
The second presentation this week by Jack Gavin will involve all learners and is supported through our partnership with The Resilience Project.
Ngā mihi nui,
Wendy
Ako Update
Bullying-Free NZ Week (BFNZ Week)
Pink Shirt Day, Friday 21 May
Happening this week, the theme for 2021 is ‘He kōtuinga mahi iti, he hua pai-ā rau: Small ripples create big waves’, this year’s BFNZ Week is all about encouraging people to spread the word, take the lead, and make a change.
Student leadership, agency and voice are all instrumental in the design and implementation of bullying prevention and response initiatives in schools.
BFNZ Week is supported by Sticks‘n Stones, a youth-led bullying prevention organisation that has worked with students to create action packs for the week, among other initiatives.
The week culminates in the Mental Health Foundation’s Pink Shirt Day, Friday 21 May.
Free Mufti Day: Learners can wear mufti but they must wear at least one item of clothing that is either pink or red to show their support for Pink Shirt Day.
Be The Change Video
Māori and Pasifika Learners' Day
Dear Em Presentations
Today, Dear Em presenters have been speaking to Kōwhai and Mānuka girls about cyberbullying, feeling excluded and periods. The presenters Alicia and Taylor-Lee shared stories about the topics and before giving them strategies, they encouraged our girls to think about and share their ideas about what to do if and when they find themselves in similar situations.
The other teams will have their presentations on Friday.
Check out the Dear Em website:
School News
Teacher Aide - Fixed Term
We are seeking a language assistant to teach mandarin to our Y7 & Y8 classes for 25 hours per week for Term Three, from 26 July until 24 September. Previous experience in working with 11 to 13-year-old learners is preferred.
Please contact
Wendy Sandifer
Takapuna Normal Intermediate School
Reminders
Whānau Hui, TONIGHT - Tuesday 18 May
School Fundraising
Community News
Musical Instrument lessons available at school
Our School works with the Music Education Centre to offer parents the convenience of specialist instrumental lessons for their children here at school. If you would like to find out more about this opportunity, please contact the Music Education Centre directly on 0800 89 39 39.
BOOST PROGRAMME - Tania Dalton Foundation
FREE PROGRAMME FOR YEAR 7 & 8 GIRLS LIMITED SPACES.
3 Days, 9 Different Sports and Physical Activities
We really want those girls who may not play sport or exercise regularly but are keen to give it go! See the flyer below for more information.
Thursday 22nd April, Friday 23rd April and Friday 30th April: 9am – 2.30pm
PITA PIT LUNCH PROVIDED EVERYDAY
NORTHCOTE COLLEGE GYM
For application form : anthyde@taniadaltonfoundation.org.nz
Contact Us
Email: office@tnis.school.nz
Website: tnis.school.nz
Location: 26 Northcote Road, Takapuna, Auckland, New Zealand
Phone: 09 489 3940