Good luck to all AIMS teams with final games today. In particular best wishes to the boys basketball Mambas who play in the finals against Koromatua @ 3.00pm and our girls sevens team who play Henderson @ 12.30pm. Thank you to all coaches, managers, supporters and parents who have made this week happen.

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AIMS update: Semi final action tonight: TIS Hockey Boys Titans vs Hutt International Boys @ 6.10pm on turf 3 (THC) TIS Basketball Boys Mambas vs Northcross @ 7.50pm court one. It’s not a home semi unless we get people there to support. All the best teams. Nga Mihi

AIMS team sport update: Just in: Football: Nerve racking win in a penalty shootout in girls football over Murrays Bay means they will play at 3.25 vs Northcross. Sevens: Girls to play across-town foes Otumoetai in semi at 2.50pm (Blake Park). Basketball: Mambas about to play Rosmini in a huge quarter final at 2.40pm (Mercury Arena). Hockey: Boys Titans to play in semi tonight at 6.10pm after a 4-3 victory over Kamo. Congratulations and good luck teams.

Kia Ora Whanau, This week there have been some wonderful highlights from our competitors and there are going to many stories to share once the week is done. A heroic effort was witnessed last night with our netball team to come back from a 12 point deficit to get within 1 point of Rotorua. Fletcher (Totara) has won two bronze medals for swimming in the 100m backstroke and 200m backstroke. Rico (Tawa) and Timothy (Totara) have won gold medals for BMX, as well as Charlie (Manuka) receiving a silver. Rico and Timothy won the teams event. Chloe (Rata) continues the family tradition of winning an individual gold for indoor bowls. Gymnastics had some fantastic results across divisions (I will update these on post when I receive them). There are many team sport highlight to look forward to including our boys hockey, girls football, and boys and girls sevens having quarter finals this afternoon. Basketball will have more to share after the morning sesion.

Kia ora Whānau/Caregivers, Get ready to celebrate New Zealand Chinese Language Week in style! Tauranga Intermediate is proud to host the NZCLW Chinese Competition for schools on Tuesday, 17th September at 9am in our wharenui. Students from local schools will deliver captivating speeches in both Mandarin and English, share compelling stories, and showcase their creativity through art, calligraphy, and research projects. This event offers a unique opportunity to explore the richness of Chinese culture, foster global citizenship, and celebrate the diverse talents within our community. New Zealand China Friendship Society Inc Ngā mihi

It was great to host the Zespri Aims Games international pohiri this afternoon

Thank you to the TIS community who have already contributed to the fundraising efforts for Ngamuwahine Camp. Your financial support is greatly appreciated by the staff and students who get to form lasting memories with Gerry and the wider Ngamuwahine team. Attached are some photos of the students enjoying their time up at Ngamuwahine and of the newly installed sleepout rooms. Ka pai Mānuka House on an amazing week. Ngā mihi, Adam Roach