🏏🏆 Kane Williamson Cup – Super 11 Champions AGAIN! 🏆🏏 What a tournament! Tauranga Intermediate has once again proven too strong, holding onto the Kane Williamson Cup with an outstanding series of performances across the day. 💪🔥 🆚 Game 1 vs Mount Maunganui Intermediate Mount were bowled out for 86 thanks to some tight bowling: Caleb 2/8, Beau 3/22, Lucas 2/11. TIS chased the total down comfortably, losing just 4 wickets, with Beau leading the way scoring 52 runs. 🆚 Game 2 vs Illminster Intermediate TIS piled on 222/4, highlighted by an incredible unbeaten 100 from Andre 💯 Illminster were then dismissed for just 16 runs in a dominant bowling effort: Nathan 3/1, Toby 2/4, Shreyas 2/9, Caleb 1/2. 🆚 Game 3 vs Te Puke Intermediate Batting first, TIS posted 147, with Cooper (31), Beau (28) and Caleb (24*) leading the scoring. A strong team effort with the ball secured a 27-run win. 🏆 GRAND FINAL vs Otumoetai Intermediate Otumoetai batted first, scoring 126. Outstanding bowling from: Cooper 4/10 🔥 Andre 2/27 Caleb 1/22 Shreyas 1/5 TIS chased the total with confidence, led by: Andre 47 Timmy 28 Beau 28 Another composed performance under pressure means the Kane Williamson Cup stays at TIS! 👏💙 It was fantastic for Kane himself to be there, to present the cup to our school. So proud of this group — skill, teamwork, and humility on display all day. Well done boys! 🙌🏏

Kia Ora Whānau, Tauranga Intermediate School is seeking support from local businesses to help us purchase a new set of house-branded gazebos. These gazebos will enhance our presence and organisation at school events, while also providing a valuable advertising opportunity for your business within our large and active community. We would greatly appreciate you taking the time to read the attached link, which explains the sponsorship opportunity and benefits in more detail. Thank you for considering supporting our kura. Ngā mihi, Lee Vaughan Head of Sport Tauranga Intermediate School leev@tauranga-int.school.nz

Hosting an international student is a rewarding way to experience new cultures, build lasting connections, and bring a global perspective into your home. Host families also receive financial remuneration to help cover living expenses, making it both a meaningful and practical opportunity. Please email Julia Peters, our homestay coordinator, if you are able to host or would like to know more: juliap@tauranga-int.school.nz

Tauranga Intermediate Newsletter - Term 1 Week 2 Kia ora, Parents, Whānau and Caregivers, Please take the time to read through the school newsletter with your child/children. Ngā Mihi

A Very Warm Welcome to our Two New Mandarin Learning Assistants. At our school we have two new Mandarin learning assistants (MLAs). They are: Xiao Ming and Jin Lu. Xiao Ming is from the South East of China, she is studying in Beijing, doing her masters in Literature and International Chinese Education. Jin Lu is from Anhui in China, she is studying at the Shaman University doing her Bachelors in Accounting and her Masters in International Chinese Education. They are staying in New Zealand for one year. They will be working in the Confucius classroom teaching Chinese language and culture to the students of TIS. Xiao Ming is part of a family of three. Whereas Jin Lu is part of a family of five. Jin Lu together with Xiao Ming both enjoy spicy food. In their free time, Xiao Ming likes to indulge in singing as well as most musical things in addition to trying sports such as badminton, along with Jin Lu who fancies sports including hiking. Xiao Ming has been to Japan as well as Korea. Jin Lu has also been to Japan. Xiao Ming wants to go to Europe, Jin Lu wants to go to Switzerland. They both like reading books, Xiao Ming is interested in mystery/Sherlock Holmes books, and Jin Lu is interested in Non-fiction books that help her learn about stuff such as cooking. We are all definitely so excited to learn about China with Xiao Ming and Jin Lu. We wish them a wonderful year at Tauranga Intermediate. By Ivy Groom and Ayani Guruge (Room 3)

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