Ngā Mihi kia Koutou Katoa, We are looking forward to welcoming our students back to school next week. Please see the key information below: Monday 2nd: Teacher Only Day – school closed for students. Tuesday 3rd: Whānau Conferences for all new students will be held with their classroom teacher. Please refer to the booking information attached. Please note: Tauranga Intermediate School will only be open for the purpose of the conferences. Wednesday 4th: All students return to school. Friday 6th: Waitangi Day – school will be closed. School Uniform Reminder: As we start the new term, please ensure all students arrive in the correct school uniform. This includes: Plain black shoes or sandals A House hat or TIS cap We encourage families to refer to our attached uniform guide/graphic for examples of what is acceptable. Please also ensure that all uniform items are clearly named, as this helps us return lost items quickly. Thank you for your support — we look forward to a great start to the term! Cameron Mitchell Tumuaki/Principal

Meet the Teacher Conferences for all Year 7s and new Year 8s The Tauranga Intermediate School Meet the Teacher Conference will take place in class on Tuesday 3rd February 2026. This is a great opportunity to form connections and for teachers and whānau to get to know each other. Meet the Teacher Conferences are for all Year 7 students and new Year 8 students to Tauranga Intermediate School. If your child has a new teacher in 2026 you may also wish to take this opportunity to meet them prior to the year starting. The purpose of the Meet the Teacher Conference is: - For you to share about your ākonga/child; likes, hobbies, talents, celebrations - For you to share what success looks like at school for your ākonga/child - To further develop the learning partnership between home and school Each conference will be 15 minutes long and can be booked online as below ONLINE BOOKING INSTRUCTIONS: Go to www.schoolinterviews.co.nz and enter the code (tm7ta) and follow the prompts. Bookings are now open. Thanks to those of you who have already made a booking. If unable to book online or the above date is not suitable, please email our school office at office@tauranga-int.school.nz by Monday 2nd February with your child’s Name and Room Number so we can inform their teacher to arrange a suitable appointment for you.

Upcoming Dates For the Last Week of Kura(school) Kia ora Koutou Katoa, Please take note of our last few days of the school year. Ngā Mihi Staff at Tauranga Intermediate School

🎉 Special Offer for Our School Community! 🎉 Kia ora whānau, We’re excited to share an exclusive offer for our local school community! Black Clash 2026 is coming to Bay Oval, Tauranga on Saturday 17 January, and students and their families can grab special discounted GA child tickets for just $15. Simply use the code BCSCHOOL25 at checkout when booking online at http: http://blackclash.co.nz/ This awesome deal is available until 31 December 2025, so get in quick! Feel free to share with friends and whānau — see you at Black Clash 2026! 🏏✨

Kia ora Whānau, Parents and Caregivers, Here is our last newsletter for 2025, please take the time to read this with your child/children. Ngā Mihi

EPIC Holiday Coding Workshops – Free, Fun & Educational! Is your child or teen curious about technology or keen to build their coding skills? This January, students are invited to join the Epic Holiday Workshop, a free and engaging tech program designed for beginners through to advanced young coders. Workshops are available for ages 9–10, 11–12, 13–14, and 15 to adult, giving every learner a chance to explore, create, and grow in a supportive environment. Sessions are hands-on, exciting, and perfect for anyone interested in coding or digital creativity. 📅 January 2026 💻 Fun, free, and educational workshops for all skill levels 🔗 Sign up at: codingnz.com/holidays A fantastic opportunity to learn something new over the summer break—spaces fill fast!

TIS Newsletter: Term 4 Week 6 Kia ora Whānau, Parents and Caregivers, Please take the time to read our newsletter with your child/children. Ngā Mihi