TIS Newsletter: Term 2 Week 9 Kia ora Whānau, Parents and Caregivers, Please take the time to read our newsletter with your child/children. Ngā Mihi

Kia Ora whanau, Today is the start of our Matariki week celebrations. Today we are playing Tī Uru. Traditionally played with a light piece of Tī kōuka (cabbage tree) Tī Uru is played with a flat, open palm utilising similar rules to netball with scoring being the removal of lily pads after a clean catch has been made. Year sevens are in action now.

Global connections with the signing of our sister school Dayi Nanjie Primary School from Chengdu China. We look forward to working together and creating special memories.

Kia Ora, This is a fantastic opportunity for year 8 boys who have a keen interest in rugby and plan to attend TBC next year. Nga Mihi

Kia Ora whanau, On Tuesday we had our annual Cross Country Championship race. This was postponed from Monday, to Tuesday afternoon which in the end was a great decision as the conditions were excellent for running. In the year 8 boys division Cooper (Rata) blitzed a long standing record by 17 seconds finishing his 3km in 10 minutes and 17 seconds. Outstanding effort Cooper! Lachie (Kauri) was second and Holden (Rimu) third. The year 8 girls race was a treat with some superb runners. Tessa (Manuka) proved too strong crossing the line first in 11 minutes and 37 seconds. Oona (Totara) was second and Amo (Tawa) came in third. The year 7 division is always interesting as its the first occasion in the year where they get a chance to compete against the whole school. Airis (Rata) flew around the course in 11 minutes and 4 seconds after a valiant effort from Lucas (Manuka) who led for the first lap eventually finishing second. Ben (Rata) came a solid third place. In the year 7 girls section, it was an intriguing race from start to finish. Zainab (Rata) and Elle (Rata), also netball team mates, were neck and neck from start to finish, smiles on their faces remained. In the end it was a sprint off with Zainab just getting over the line by a few split seconds. Ariella (Totara) had a great run finsihijng third. These place getters will be acknowledged at Assembly next week and in the end of year Sports Prizegiving. Congratulations for all runners who finished the race. The colour run will be rescheduled in the coming weeks for those who opted into running that race.

Kia Ora whanau, A reminder the TIS Cross Country Championships and Colour run is tomorrow (Monday 17th June) starting at 9.15. This day has been adapted to suit all runners from competitive to social, and everyone stands to earn points for their house. All students should wear thier house PE gear, but have the opportunity to bedazzle themselves as much as they would like. The more colour the better to show their house pride. They will need something warm, a water bottle, kai, and shoes are optional. Please encourage them to get along to school, and do their best. Nga Mihi, Reuben