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Thank you TECT for your donation of $100,000 for our Kia Ora / Dear Parents, Caregivers, Students and Friends of Tauranga Intermediate School I am sad yet delighted to inform you that Gareth Scholes will be leaving Tauranga Intermediate at the end of this week to take up a position as Principal of Matamata Primary as from the commencement of Term Four. Gareth was a student at Tauranga Intermediate School in years 7 and 8, he was a student teacher here, a teacher, a Syndicate Leader and a Deputy Principal. He has been a loyal member of the Tauranga Intermediate School family and we are sad to see him go. Nevertheless we are delighted for Gareth and on behalf of the Tauranga intermediate School community we wish him well for the future and thank him for his loyal service to our school.
1:1 iPad Dates to remember: * Monday 10 October
8.30 am - school commences * Thursday 27
October 5.30 pm Full Tauranga Intermediate School Board of Trustees meeting in the Boadroom * Tiuesday 22
The only other staff changes we will have at the end of term is Leticia Emery returning into Room 15 replacing Zoe Blissett and Brett Hampton is departing from the Sports department to take up full time Northern Knight cricket duties, Brett is being replaced by Amy Robinson. Term four commences in full summer uniform ie, sandals no shoes. School concludes Friday 23 September resuming again on Monday 10 October at 8.30 am. THE 13TH AIMS GAMES What a magnificent effort by you all, students, parents, coaches and supporters in topping the medal table once again. 1
November Orientation day 9.30 am - 12.00 pm for all incoming Year 7 Students 2017 • Tuesday 22
November at 7.00 pm in the staffroom for parents of students coming to Tauranga Intermediate in 2017.
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As a Sports Department we wish to acknowledge our parents, coaches and supporters for the time and commitment you give to our school. We could not perform to the level we do without your support. Thanks from us all. COMMUNICATIONS MANAGER Karen Mills (Head of House RIMU) has a new responsibility. It is to get all school news onto our facebook, instagram, twitter and other sites. You can help us by informing Karen (email:
[email protected]) of any news about our students that is positive and portrays the accomplishments of our staff and students. HEALTH AND SAFETY To help us, when coming to Tauranga Intermediate School you have to sign in and out. When signing in you will have to electronically read our Health and Safety statement and agree to the conditions.
Thanks for your cooperation. Regards Brian
MUSIC NEWS
CONGRATULATIONS to Tauranga Intermediate's Rockband Revs for taking out First Place as Regional Winners at the recent Bay of Plenty Bandquest. You can check out their video on you tube : Revs Rockband 2016. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zmMyDT8jRSI SHOES AND SOCKS DONATIONS - CAN YOU HELP US?
Next term students will be wearing their Roman sandals. If your child no longer needs/fits their winter shoes/socks we would be very grateful for all donations.
END OF YEAR AWARDS
It’s that time again when we recall all awards presented at the 2015 end of year assembly. If you received a cup or trophy, please return to Mrs Colville by the end of the term.
Please drop them off at the Wellness Centre - Sick Bay.
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LITERACY SUCCESS CONGRATULATIONS to the following students: Ngarimu VC -a multimedia competition open to students of Māori descent. Theme: 28th Māori Battalion and Second Lieutenant Te Moananui a Kiwa Ngārimu.
Kenza Taele Grace McSweeney
1st Equal $600
Kyla Van Silfhout
2nd $350
Elise locker Writing Competition -550-600 word narrative
Kenza Taele Lola Vahey Bourne
Shortlisted
International Competitions and Assessment for Schools (ICAS) English
Mahnoor Qadn Lola Vahey Bourne Kenza Taele Harriett Burton
High Distinction - the top 1% of participants
BOP REGIONAL SCIENCE FAIR RESULTS
Name
Room
S/T
Title
Award
Shakira Cable
19 S
The Ugly tru(oo)th about our tooth
* Highly Commended (Science)
Emily Trask
20 S
Spikey Paper
* First Intermediate Science * Altrusa best Female Science Endeavour * Scion Horticulture Award
Scout Atkins
34 S
What Bugs the Slugs
* Highly Commended (Science)
Soil Central
* Second Intermediate Science * Rotorua Lakes Council Farm Science Award
Simon Holroyd
3 S
Ben Totoiseshell
19 S
Mission to Mars
* Highly Commended (Science)
Cole Anderson
20 T
Speed Wyz II
* Second Intermediate Technology * Futureintech Award * Don Raynor Judges Choice Cup
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“TECT Rescue Helicopter” 2016/2017 Thank you to the following businesses,families and individuals who contributed to, help purchase new kayaks and equipment and to refurbish buildings at Ngamuwahine
Productiv Sharepoint Ph: 0508 776382 Frank Casey Formal Suit Hire 89 Grey Street, Tauranga Ph 07 578 2888
ROWE MOTORS LTD Ph: 07 578 8405
Haeg Pettersen Ph: 0800002552 0272010277
5th Avenue Family Practice ph: 07 578087
PH: 027 2467397 05 533 1958
Hair to Train
Ph: 07 578 5747 021 878 888
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Ph: 07 578 0069
Accountants Ph: 07 571 2467 021 105 4821
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