📣 TrySassy is Returning for Terms 3 & 4! Kia ora whānau, We are excited to welcome back the TrySassy program to Tauranga Intermediate School for Terms 3 and 4! TrySassy is a fantastic, fun, and empowering after-school program designed specifically for intermediate-aged girls to get active, build confidence, and connect with peers. Coach Nic will be returning to lead the sessions right here on-site. 🗓️ Program Details: When: Every Tuesday after school, starting Week 1 of Term 3 (Tuesday, 21 July 2026). Where: Tauranga Intermediate School (sessions will move to the Multipurpose Room if the weather isn't great). Who: Open to all girls across the school. 📝 How to Register: Please review the attached flyer and information sheets for full program details and instructions on how to secure a spot for your daughter. Spaces are limited, so we encourage you to look through the details and sign up early! For any direct questions about the program, feel free to reach out to the TrySassy Coordinator, Kathy Miller, at 021 0272 0818 or check out their updates on TrySassy Facebook and TrySassy Instagram. Ngā mihi nui, Tauranga Intermediate School Team

Job Vacancy: Youth Mentor (Fixed-Term) Kia ora Whānau, We are seeking a dedicated and passionate Youth Mentor to join our team here at Tauranga Intermediate School in a fixed-term capacity. If you or someone you know has a heart for supporting young people, helping them navigate their intermediate years, and guiding them to reach their full potential, we would love to hear from you! To find out more for this roll please read the attached information. Role Details: Hours: 30 hours per week (9 AM – 3:30 PM) Term: Fixed-Term How to Apply: Email Cheri Gallagher at cherig@tauranga-int.school.nz. Applications close Monday, 29th June. Ngā mihi nui, Tauranga Intermediate School

Showquest & Toi 2026: What an Incredible Journey! 🌟 WOW. Just WOW! Our students absolutely poured their hearts, souls, and endless creativity onto the stage on Tuesday, and we couldn’t be prouder! 🎭✨ A massive congratulations to our incredibly talented team for placing 3rd Equal alongside our friends at Te Kura o Manunui for Showquest. They also received recognition for Excellence in Music, Excellence in Art, and Recognition in Culture and in Toi, Mother Nature Queen - Award for Powerful Storytelling, The Nightmare - Award for Innovative Use of Materials, Torn and Transformed - Award for Innovative Use of Materials, Queen Bee - Award for Creative Concept 🏆🎉 From the powerful storytelling and breathtaking choreography to the stunning wearable art and seamless lighting, every single moment of our Tuesday performance was pure magic. A huge shoutout to our amazing performers, dedicated student leaders, and the kaiako who kept everything running perfectly behind the scenes. Take a look at some of the highlights from our performance below! 👇📸 To our amazing school community—thank you for your endless support, late-night pickups, and cheering us on every step of the way. 💙 #Showquest2026 #TaurangaIntermediate #ProudSchool #PerformingArts #CreativityInAction #Top3

🏆 Double Champions! Sensational Results at the ePro8 Finals! 🏆 Huge congratulations to our incredible students who competed at the ePro8 Finals in Rotorua last night! You have made Tauranga Intermediate School incredibly proud. Here are the fantastic results: 🥇 1st Place: Ivy (Rm 4), Leo (Rm 1), Susannah (Rm 3), and William (Rm 1) 🏅 6th Place: Ayani (Rm 3), Teddy (Rm 3), Shlok (Rm 4), and Andrew (Rm 3) What an absolute thriller of a night! A special shout-out to John—what a phenomenal way to send you off, securing two wins in a row! 🥳👏 Thank you to the students, supporters, and staff who made this success possible. Check out our champions with their trophies below! 👇 #ePro8 #TaurangaIntermediate #STEMChampions #ProudSchool #DoubleVictory

🚨 WIN 4X FREE FRIDAY FUN NIGHT TICKETS! 🚨 Want to get your Friday evening sorted with ZERO stress, tons of fun, and dinner completely handled? 🥳🎉 We are giving away 4x FREE Tickets to Friday Fun Night at Baywave (for ages 5–15)! 💦🏊‍♂️ 👇 HOW TO ENTER 👇 1️⃣ LIKE this post 💻 2️⃣ TAG another parent, family member, or friend who needs a fun night out! 🏷️ 🌟 What’s Waiting For You: Slides, waves, and manus on repeat! 🌊 Spa pool open from 7pm (for the 11+ crowd) 🧖‍♀️ 🍔 NEW meal deals available at the cafe—that's Friday night dinner sorted! ⏰ When: Every Friday night from 3:00 PM – 7:00 PM Standard entry terms apply. Find out all the event details right here: Baywave Friday Fun Night. Winner will be drawn randomly at the last assembly for Term 2 - 3rd July 2026 Get tagging and good luck! 🤞👇

Teacher Aide Position Available for 2026! 🌟 Kia ora Whānau, Parents and Caregivers, Are you or someone you know, passionate about supporting young people and making a difference in the classroom? Tauranga Intermediate is looking for enthusiastic individuals to join our fantastic staff as a Teacher Aide for the 2026 school year! Please see the attached Job description for more information. ⏳ Applications close: Monday 22 June 2026 at 3pm.

Community Post: 🌊 Ocean Month Colouring Competition - Win a Pacific Bed! Kia ora whānau, We have an exciting opportunity for our students to get creative and support cleaner oceans! To help promote cleaner oceans and sustainable practices, Big Save is hosting a brilliant colouring competition for kids, an Ocean Month Colouring Competition. Their awesome Rest+Restore mattress range actually uses Seaqual fabric made from plastics recovered from our marine environments and they are inviting our tamariki to help spread the message. The Prize: A chance to win a amazing Pacific Bed! How to Enter: Print out the attached coloring page complete the entry, and drop it off at the Big Save Furniture store in Fraser Cove. It's a fantastic way for our students to learn about protecting our beautiful oceans while putting themselves in the draw for a great prize. Let’s inspire the next generation to protect our marine environments! Ngā mihi nui

Kia ora Whānau, Parents and Caregivers, As we head into the winter ski season, we wanted to share a great resource from a local, family-run business called Snow Kids. They specialise in providing pre-loved, secondhand ski and snowboard gear specifically for children and teenagers. Their goal is to make snow sports more affordable and accessible for families by offering quality gear at a fraction of the cost of buying new. If your children are heading up the mountain this season and need to get kitted out, you can check out their range and shop online directly. Website: www.snowkids.co.nz Facebook: Snow Kids NZ