Week 8

Kia Ora,

We are now into Week 8 of Term 3 and the weather is really starting to feel like Spring!

Since our last newsletter, there have been all sorts of activity happening around the school.

We had a fantastic turn out to our school Open Evening. A huge thanks to our students and staff involved with making this happen. It was a long day/ evening but had great feedback from those in attendance. If you have a friend or family member looking to enrol with us, please encourage them to get their application in soon.

We had a successful Daffodil Mufti Day last Friday. Our learners looked fantastic dressed in yellow and they had a great time planting daffodils for next spring and making kindess cards. Money raised went to the Cancer Society.

Our AIMS teams are away at the annual tournament. We have had some great results come through so far. All the best to our learners competing this week in Tauranga.

Jude Lineham— Acting Principal

Kapa Haka Festival tickets now available to buy from the school office. Tickets are $3 each.

TERM 3

Sunday 3rd September-Friday 8th September- AIMS Games

Thursday 14th and Friday 15th September- Ski Trip

Monday 18th September- Kapa Haka Festival

Tuesday 19th September- Out of zone enrolments close

Wednesday 20th September- Year 7 Vision Screening

Thursday 21st September- Super Six Cross Country

Friday 22nd September- FUN RUN and last day of Term 3

We ran our Open Evening a little differently this year, and we have to say it was a massive success! It's been heartwarming to hear such positive feedback from the community about our special night.

Teachers and staff alike had been working hard for weeks preparing to welcome prospective students and their families to our kura. When guests arrived, they were welcomed by our fabulous kapa haka learners. They then met their student tour guides, who would be with them throughout the evening. The first stop was Muriwhenua, which was set up with a variety of displays including uniforms, enrolments and healthy lunches. They then went on a tour right through the school, stopping in different classrooms to learn about all the exciting opportunities we offer. The tour finished in the library, which was set up with extra curricular displays (music, sport and performing arts). We even had our rock band set up, to play our guests out as they left!

Thank you to everyone who came along on Tuesday night. We hope you enjoy the below pictures. If you have any questions about enrolling for 2024, please check out our school website or contact the office enrol@tamateaint.ac.nz .

The first day of Spring was a bright one here at Tamatea Intermediate! Not only was it a stunning day, we also celebrated Daffodil Day. The staff and learners really outdid themselves with their yellow this year! We raised $313 for the Cancer Society, which is what it's all about.

We also held a PB4L fundraiser, where learners could purchase ice cream sundaes with toppings and sauces.

Congratulations to Carter, Fletcher and Liam for coming 4th place at the recent Hawke's Bay Regional Final of the Bandquest held at the Toitoi Hawke's Bay Arts and Events Centre in Hastings.

The boys' band (Black Sea) competed amongst 14 other Primary and Intermediate school bands in the Hawke's Bay.

A huge congrats to Carter for also receiving the 'Best Drummer' award.

Shout out to Mr. McLean for putting in the extra time helping the boys practice and get ready for their performance.

The Bandquest is in it's thirteenth year, the programme annually hosts hundreds of young bands in venues throughout the country.

Our Interhouse Cross Country event was held on Friday 25th August at Park Island. The day included interhouse relays, football matches and a house chant competition to add to the fun.

Cross Country Champions

• Year 7 Girls Bella Lange 17.28
• Year 7 Boys Ollie Wellum 15.00
• Year 8 Girls Maia Grace 16.30
• Year 8 Boys Deijah Savaii 14.53

House with the Most Learners Participating

• Wakarara

Highlight of the day was surely the staff vs students football match!

Congratulations to one of our Year 7 learners who was a recipient at last week's NCC Napier Youth Council's Youth Development grant awards evening last Wednesday 30th August.

There were eighteen recipients from around Napier - these included outstanding artist, sportspeople and leaders.

Photo credit: Napier City Council facebook page

The Unison Medal Ceremony recognises one outstanding performer from every Hawke’s Bay junior rugby, football, netball and hockey team, for their outstanding commitment in showing the following three key qualities; fair play, great work ethic and discipline throughout the season.

Congratulations to the following learners who were chosen by their coach to receive the medal-

Pitama Malcolm

Bella Lange

Maia Grace

Nina Eagle

Corban Bell received silver for Canoe Sprint Relay and Bronze for Canoe Slalom. He also came 4th in Canoe Sprints!

More updates from AIMS in our next fortnightly newsletter :)

Congratulations to all of our gymnasts who participated in the Omni Interschool Gymnastics Festival on Tuesday, 29th August. We're so proud of everyone who took part, especially those who stepped out of their comfort zone and gave gymnastics a go for the first time!

We had lots of great results in the apparatus placings, as well as overall. Please see overall placings listed below.

1st Place, Competitive Division- Quayahra Kairau

2nd Place, Year 8 Division- Luka Donaldson

2nd Place, Year 7 Division- Amelia Chong

3rd Place, Year 7 Division- Kaia Carter

We received a heartwarming email from a member of the community regarding a kind gesture made by one of our learners participating at this event. This learner demonstrated our school virtue Manaakitanga - the process of showing respect, generosity and care for others.

We will be holding the School Color Run on Friday 22 September. The Colour Run is a much needed fundraising event for our kura and one of our most highly anticipated events here at TIS!

How Does My Child Fundraise?

Firstly, go to schoolfunrun.co.nz and create a student profile page. Everything to do with your fundraising revolves around this page. Students who raise just $10 will be able to choose a prize! All fundraising is done online and we have educated students on the dangers of door knocking without adult supervision. We encourage you to reiterate this at home. The great thing about online fundraising is that you can share the link to your child’s profile with friends and family via email, text and social media. Please note that we do not accept cash, all fundraising must be done online.

Getting Involved

Not only can you support the school and students with your sponsorship– You can also join in on the fun! We welcome parents and family members to attend the School Color Run. If you would like to volunteer on the day, please email danie.leonard@tamateaint.ac.nz. We look forward to seeing you there!

Ordering Prizes – ALL PRIZES MUST BE ORDERED ONLINE

Prizes MUST be ordered between the 22 September 2023 and 13 October 2023. Simply visit schoolfunrun.co.nz to log into your Profile Page between these dates. Then click on the ‘CLAIM YOUR PRIZE’ button and follow the prompts. If you have any questions, please contact the School Color Run team on 0800 377 170 and they will gladly assist!

WIN a $50 prezzy card!

At the end of each week, we will be drawing one lucky winner to receive a $50 prezzy card! To go in the draw, you must have raised a minimum of $10. Our first prezzy card winner will be drawn tomorrow at cross country. You must be present to win!

Thank you, good luck and happy fundraising!

The Taradale Bridge Club is running a "Learn to Play Bridge" holiday activity for Intermediate and Secondary students on the 25th-29th September. You may be aware that Alice Dravitzki, a Napier Girls' High School student, was selected to go to the 2023 Under 21 World Junior Bridge Championships held in the Netherlands. Alice did very well and we thought it was a good time to introduce younger people to the game.