School Newsletter

Tauranga Intermediate School Newsletter ! ! ! 11 April 2013 !! ! Vol 05

Dear Parents, Caregivers and Students

With Autumn upon us the nights are lengthening and we will have all noticed the cooler mornings and evenings. As this is the last newsletter for Term One I would like to wish you a pleasant break with the last day of school for Term One concluding on Friday 19 April and we will see all students returning on Monday 6 May at 8.30 am.

STAFFING END OF TERM ONE

The following changes will take place:

* Tori Hughes Art - last day Friday 5 April 2013 - maternity leave. Replacement until 18 December 2013 is David Roy.

* Michelle Carlton - last day Friday 19 April 2013 - leaving to get married and move to Australia.

* Amanda Cook - last day Friday 19 April 2013 leaving to take up a position at Waihi College. Not replaced.

BOARD NEWS

The current Board of Trustees are coming are coming to the conclusion of their three year term. The end of the term for current trustees is 5 June with the new Board taking over on 6 June 2013.

We are extremely fortunate with the calibre of our current Board who have carried out the following notable achievements:

* Governed the school to a Five Year ERO Review.* Built a new Gym/International Centre and Wharekai.* Secured leaky building projects.* Left the school in a very sound financial position.* Modernised all ICT infrastructure across the school including bringing fast speed broadband on site in 2011.* Increasing computers in classrooms to seven per class.

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Tauranga Intermediate School

Newsletter School Roll: 1222 Thursday 11 April 2013 Volume 05

OUR VISION : EXPLORING PERSONAL POTENTIAL


We are extremely fortunate that four of our Trustees - Kiri Diamond (Deputy Chairperson), Dean Thompson, Dickie Burman (Chairperson of the Ngamuwahine LEOTC Trust) and Kyle Denize (Chairperson Property Subcommittee) have all offered themselves for nomination again.It is with regret that we inform you that Pippa Smith (Chairperson of the Board) will retire after two terms of significant service to Tauranga Intermediate School and Megan Taylor will retire after one term as head of the finance subcommittee.The timeline for the elections is as follows:Timeline:! ! ! 15 April - Call for nominations! ! ! ! 30 April - Main roll closes! ! ! ! 14 May - Supplementary Roll closes! ! ! ! 16 May - Noon - Nominations close! ! ! 21 May - Voting papers issued! ! ! ! 30 May - Noon - Voting closes! ! ! ! 5 June - Votes counted and results declared! ! ! ! 6 June - New Board takes office.

STUDENT-LED LEARNING CONFERENCES:

Thanks for your attendance at these interviews last Thursday. I hope you found them useful and that the 45 minutes allows for good discussion without pressure. See more detailed comments from the Learning and Teaching Deputy Principals in the Academic Report.

Regards, Brian

WINTER UNIFORMAs from term two we move into our winter uniform.

All students will have the same footwear. Black, leather lace-up shoes.

This means that the shoes should be able to be polished. No velcro or straps on the shoes. Please note that these are school shoes, not adult shoes as some boys have thought they could wear.

Black, leather, lace-up.

The polar fleece and blue school jerseys are available from Active Schoolwear in Grey Street.

Our school jacket is available from the school uniform office. The jacket is priced at $100.



BOARD OF TRUSTEES

Parent Election Notice

Tauranga Intermediate SchoolBoard of Trustees Election

Nominations are invited for the election of SIX parent representatives to the Board of Trustees.

A nomination form and a notice calling for nominations will be posted to all eligible voters.

Additional nomination forms can be obtained from the school office.

Nominations close at noon on 16th May 2013 and may be accompanied by a signed candidate’s statement.

The voting roll is open for inspection at the school and can be viewed during normal school hours.

There will also be a list of candidates’ names, as they come to hand, for inspection at the school.

Voting closes at noon on 30th May 2013

Signed Dale Leggett

Returning Officer

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If you would like to dicuss becoming a member of the Board of Trustees please contact one of our Trustees listed below:

Pippa Smith - Chairperson Email: [email protected] Ph: 5787807

Kiri Diamond - Email: [email protected] Ph: 5441134

Dean Thompson - Email: [email protected] Ph: 5780988

Dickie Burman - Email: [email protected] Ph: 5711602

Megan Taylor - Email: [email protected] Ph: 5432229

Kyle Denize - Email: [email protected] Ph: 543 3871







THANK YOU....

Our thanks are extended to Robert Harris Coffee Roasters in Willow Street who are very generously donating vouchers to Tauranga Intermediate for their new Rush Munro icecreams.

They are donating ten vouchers per week for the remainder of the year which supports our Golden Ticket awards which are presented each week in assembly.

Please join us in supporting Robert Harris Cafe in Willow Street whenever possible.

HAVE FUN LEARNING TO SPEAK ANOTHER LANGUAGE.....Hi I am Anne Boezennec - a French native speaker .

Would You Like to Experience Another Culture - Learn to Speak French?

Classes will be held for the duration of the school terms at Tauranga Intermediate School, from 3.15 pm to 4.15 pm on Tuesday.

Parents would need to collect students after 4.15 pm. The programme involves games, songs and learning of simple words and phrases. The classes will be organised into small groups.

The cost of the class is $10.00 per week for one hour (or less for groups larger than eight student, maximum size ten).For full details and to enrol your child please contact:

Anne on 544 59 32

NOT AMUSED!

We have had a group of students who have been removing valve caps from cars parked at school. If you noitice your child with these please have the caps returned to school immediately. We appreciate your support with this matter.

DISCO...

Our theme for the disco is “DISCO”. Dress in theme is optional but we would love to see everyone in 70ʼs and 80ʼs gear.

WEDNESDAY 17 APRIL - 7.00 PM TO 9.00 PM.Please bring your permission slip and $5.00 to the student leaders outside the library before school. No door sales.Students must be picked up from inside the hall at 9.00 pm.Please remember to bring a can of food for the Food Bank Appeal. These are to be left at the door of the hall on arrival.


A cordial invitation is extended to parents to attend our next PTA meeting on

TUESDAY 16 APRIL 2013AT 7.30 PM

IN THE STAFF ROOM, TAURANGA INTERMEDIATE

for an informative one hour on

HOW TAURANGA INTERMEDIATE STUDENTS LEARN THROUGH THE USE OF ICT TOOLS.

Come and find out what your children are doing with computers at our school. This meeting is by popular request by parents and is limited to the first 45 registrations.

To register email now - [email protected] to book your place or phone 5784401 - extension 101.

This will be a hands on session. Everyone will be provided for, inclusive of a laptop. The session will start at 7.30 pm, concludes at 8.30 pm and will be followed by a visit to the Food Technology Room where supper will await you.DONʼT MISS OUT!!! FIRST IN FIRST SERVED!!!! Book with Sabrina Now!

See you on the 16th.Regards Neil HitchinerPTA Chairperson



ACADEMIC REPORT

Dear Parent/Caregivers

As we draw near to the end of the term it is important to reflect on the busy but rewarding term to date. Our students have continued to be engaged in a multi-faceted learning programme that develops and explores their potential as an emerging adolescents.

Throughout the term teachers (with their students) have continued to analyse their students learning needs and ensure their learning programme is building on their strengths as well as facilitating improvement where learning gaps are identified and targeted.

Our Student-Led Conferences last week were a great success with over 90% of families in attendance. Thank you to all who made the effort to be a part of this. Your involvement in your childʼs learning can have a significant impact with their progress as learners. Furthermore, congratulations to the students. As we walked through the classrooms throughout the day it was overwhelmingly rewarding listening to the students engaging with you and showcasing their learning. This was another positive step in moving students towards them taking charge of their learning and seeing it as something they do. The feedback we have gathered to date has been affirming with some constructive suggestions as to how we could make them even better, thank you to all those parents who have taken the time to fill out the online survey.

Finally, thank you for the many ways in which you have supported us and your students over the term. We look forward to Term Two and the many learning opportunities that are available.

Warm regards

Gareth Scholes – Academic Deputy Principal ([email protected])

Geoff Booth – Academic Deputy Principal ([email protected])




FROM THE LIBRARY........

Students may issue books over the April holiday break as long as they have no previous overdues.

Finalists for the NZ Post Children's Book awards are on display in the Library.Students have a chance to vote for the book they liked best - this can be done online or by posting a voting card. All valid votes enable the student and the school to go into a draw for $1,000 worth of book tokens.

A big thank you to the students who have brought their enthusiasm to the Kids Lit. Quiz meetings this term.

It has been fun and we are very close to the team selection for the big quiz in May next term.

! ! ! ! Mrs W and Mrs Grey

THEME: DISCO 70's / 80'sDress in theme is optional but we would love to see everyone

in 70’s and 80’s gear.

Wednesday 17 April.

7.00pm to 9.00pm.

Cost: $5.00 + can of food for the Foodbank.

(The can of food is brought on the night

and left at the door of the hall on arrival.)

Please bring your permission slip and $5.00 to the student leaders outside the library


FUNDRAISING FOR OUR TRIP TO GERMANY

AN OFFER TOO GOOD TO BE MISSED

BOB TULLOCH – WELL KNOWN LOCAL PHOTOGRAPHER

The School has made a special arrangement with well known professional photographer, Bob Tulloch to provide you with a family portrait at a generous rate of just $69.00. Included is the portrait shoot and a 13cm x 18cm photograph. This is a saving of over $200 and also is fund-raising for our trip.

If you wish to have a portrait taken please contact Bob Tulloch directly as per the email or phone number below.

You need to contact Bob Tulloch within the month (from this newsletter) to book a time for the studio or outdoor portrait shoots. The portrait can be taken after the cut off date – a time and date that suits you and your family.

Please notify Bob that you are receiving this offer from Tauranga Intermediate School.

Mount Maunganui 3150Ph. 07 5725266Mob. 0274 532 757email [email protected]

Production costumes sewers required to help create a fabulous look for the Tauranga Intermediate Schoolʼs 2013 Production. If you have a sewing machine or an overlocker or both and some time please get in touch with Jo Young, Materials Technology. It is for week nine, Term Two 2013. Phone at school 5784401 ext 140, cellphone 021 1588768, email [email protected]

Joanne YoungTechnology DepartmentTauranga Intermediate [email protected]

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LUNCHES...Many thanks to the parents and students who have been involved in donating a cut lunch for distribution at school. These have been appreciated by the students who have had occasion to access a lunch.

If you are interested in being part of this lunch donation scheme, please contact Kathy Colville, Janelle Jones or Karen Forrest at school.

Many thanks to those who so generously contributed in 2012.

CHECKING OUT AND IN…..If a student has an appointment which requires them to leave school during school hours they must check out from the main office and present a note. They must be picked up from the main office not the gate. On return they check in again at the main office.

CELLPHONES.... Students are not allowed to have cell phones on the school site. This means, no cell phones, even if they are in the school bag and switched off. Teachers will not hold cell phones in safe keeping for students. Any student with a cell phone at school will automatically receive a school detention and the cell phone will be confiscated. Two phones are designated for students the first is in the Wellness Centre and the second is in the Student Office.


BUSES....Please refer to the Tauranga Transport Network Group website. (Go to our school web site www.tauranga-int.school.nz and click on For Parents then Information for New Families).

SECOND LEARNING CONFERENCE

The Second Learning Conference will be held on Thursday 1 August 8.00 am - 8.00 pm

School will be open for students on this day where parents cannot accommodate them.

http://www.tauranga-int.school.nz/

http://www.tauranga-int.school.nz/



VACCINATIONS.......

Year 8 Girls HPV Vaccinations

2nd Vaccination Date! ! Tuesday 21 May3rd Vaccination Date! ! Tuesday 15 October

Year 7 Boostrix Vaccination

Education Session in Hall! ! Monday 17 JuneVaccination Date! ! ! Tuesday 27 August

SCHOOL/CURRICULUM FEES AND OTHER RELEVANT SCHOOL COSTS

We would appreciate school fees being paid as soon as possible. Payments can be made to the school office by cash, cheque or eftpos (no credit cards).

Fees: Curriculum fee $100.00 Multimedia fee $100.00 (Rooms 29/30/41/42 Donation $20.00 Life Education Fee $10.00 Ngamuwahine Camp $100.00

Alternatively payment can be made by Direct Credit -

ANZ Greerton - account number: 01-0322-0000206-000, reference - student name.

If you are making payments by direct credit it would be appreciated if you email the school:

[email protected] as to who the student is and what the actual payment is for.

TAURANGA INTERMEDIATESCHOOL PRODUCTION 2013

BAYCOURT THEATRE 2 - 4 JULY

"Phil and Ed's Most Triumphant Tale." by Jessica Ross and Carol Storey.

A witty Musical adventure through time.





YEAR SEVEN VISION SCREENING

Dear Parents/Caregivers

On 8 and 9 May 2013 the Pacific Health Vision Hearing Technicians will be visiting our school to carry out routine distance vision screening. All students in Year Seven are included in this as part of the National Screening Programme.

The screening test used checks distance vision only. It is NOT a full eye examination. (If you have concerns about close vision, please take your child to an Optometrist).

* The student covers one eye and reads letters from a chart at a distance of four metres.* Boys also have a colour vision test.* Parents will be notified of results by post, only when the screening results require further testing by an Optometrist.

If you DO NOT wish to have your childʼs vision tested for ay reason, please sign the form below and return it to school before the testing date.

REQUEST FOR “OPTING OUT” OF VISION SCREENING

I do not wish my child ..................................................to have a vision test at school. Childʼs name

Parents Name: ...............................................................................

Signature: ..............................................................................

Date: ...................................

Room Number: ....................................




PTA News - Meetings for 2013Coming up This Year .......

Date Term / Week

Tuesday 16 April7.30 to 9pm

Term One Week 11

How TIS Students Learn through the Use of Tools

Tuesday 21 May7.30 to 9pm

Term TwoWeek 3

Normal Meeting

Tuesday 18 June7.30 - 9pm

Term TwoWeek 7

Special TopicTo be confirmed

Tuesday 9 July7.30 to 9pm

Term TwoWeek 10

Normal Meeting

Tuesday 13 August7.30 - 9pm

Term Three Week 3

Special TopicTo be confirmed

Tuesday 17 September7.30 - 9pm

Term Three Week 8

Normal Meeting

Tuesday 15 October7.30 - 9pm

Term Four Week 1

Normal MeetingFinal organisation for 12 hour relay.

Tuesday 19 November7.30 to 9pm

Term Four Week 6

Special MeetingNew Parents 2014

Tuesday 10 December7.30 - 9pm

Term Four Week 9

Final Meeting for 2013Academic Report and Supper

WE ARE EXPECTING ANOTHER BUSY AND EXCITING YEAR WITH......

TAURANGA PRIMARY SCHOOLS’ MUSIC FESTIVALTerm 3 " Week 5 Monday 26 August - Friday 30 August

TAURANGA INTERMEDIATE SCHOOL PRODUCTIONTerm Two Week 9 Monday 2 July - Thursday 4 July

NZCT AIMS GAMES 2013 TOURNAMENTTerm Three Week 8 Sunday 15 September" - Friday 20 September







Professional Music TuitionBeginners to Advanced

20yrs In The Music Industry

HOME: 07 [email protected]

TutorMOB: 0273120101

THE BOP RUGBY HOLIDAY PROGRAMMES ARE BACK!!!

We can’t wait to see you there! See below for more details and visit our website to register. Mount Maunganui. Date: Monday 22nd and Tuesday 23rd AprilTime: 8.30am -‐ 9.00am Sign in – 3.00pm FinishVenue: Bay of Plenty Rugby Union – ASB StadiumInfo: www.boprugby.co.nz/holiday-‐program

Opening Doors through Learning

Maths (mathZwise) Reading & Wri8ng

(Integrated Language Programme)

To enrol phone Mark

(07) 926 9577

027 4086 720



Childrens' Dance Class commencing Term Two, Wednesday, for ages 7 to 12 years. Latin American, Rock & Roll, Ballroom. Enquire: Sonia Hodson, Supreme Dance Centre 543 2377or 027 322 1786, Email: [email protected]

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The Easter bunny has been, and the leaves are

changing colour, this can only mean one thing...

Autumn School holidays are here!!

And have you made your booking as yet??

Monday the 22nd of April to Friday the 3rd of May 2013.

This Autumn, the YMCA Tauranga brings you another fun-filled, exciting and entertaining holiday programme! And to add to the excitement, we are giving the first 10 lucky customers who enroll in the Holiday programme and mention this ad, a FREE DAY each at the YMCA Holiday Programme of their choice!!! How great is that? We have three wonderful programmes based at the Tauranga Boys College, Mount Intermediate and the Classic Flyers Musuem with activities for all ages. This includes visits to Dialled Indoor Skate Park, Planet Bike, Tauranga Art Gallery, the movies, Memorial park, fishing at the Mount and even our own “Our Kitchen rules”. More exciting activities and costs can be found on the YMCA Tauranga website. Prices start from $32 per day and WINZ funding is available"! So for more information go to our website www.ymcatauranga.org.nz or you can also call us on (07) 578 9272 ext 700.!

Come on in now and join the fun, you won’t be disappointed!

CrossFit Kids and Teens Classes Tuesday and Thursday afternoons at CTR CrossFit in Fraser Cove. Small classes, qualified CrossFit Level One and CrossFit Kids Trainer. Limited spaces available for Term Two.

Please email Tamara on [email protected] or 0210681887 for the schedule and rates and for more more information please see www.facebook.com/ctrcrossfitkids or www.ctrcrossfit.com.














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