Good Luck at Lit Quiz Nationals!📚 Big cheers and best wishes to our awesome Lit Quiz team, Ivy, Bridget, Edward and Ari, as they head to Nationals in Wellington this weekend! They’ve been hitting the books (and the buzzers) hard, and we know they’ll do us proud with their smarts, spirit, and serious book knowledge. Huge thanks to Mr Marsh, Dylan, and Mrs Pearson for all the hard work behind the scenes—and a high-five to Azalea for stepping in as our superstar sub. Go team! You’ve got this!

🌟 Exciting News! 🌟 This Saturday, one of our talented TIS students, Victoria from Room 3, will travel to Wellington to represent our school in the 2025 Chinese Bridge Competition! 🇨🇳✨ Victoria will showcase her skills by performing a traditional Chinese dance and participating in a Chinese language Q&A. We’re incredibly proud of her hard work and dedication! Let’s all wish Victoria the best of luck as she takes the stage and celebrates Chinese language and culture! 加油, Victoria! 🇳🇿🇨🇳

Kia ora Whānau, Parents & Caregivers, We are so excited to announce our upcoming school production for 2025 – Moanaroa: Guardian of the Crabs! This is a very special event for our kura, with over 200 students being involved in every aspect of the show, and we would love your support to help bring it to life! Whānau and local businesses are invited to sponsor the production through one of our tiered sponsorship packages, or via a custom donation. Sponsorship packages include tickets, priority seating, advertising opportunities, and recognition at Baycourt Theatre and in our production programme. Your support helps us give our students an unforgettable performance experience. Sponsorship confirmation deadline: Friday 11 June You can pick a sponsorship tier or donate a custom amount at this link https://forms.gle/R2mxY94UwibFUw1z5 For more information or to get involved, please contact Rebekah Ceelen at rebekahc@tauranga-int.school.nz.

Kia ora Whanau, Pink Shirt Day is on Friday 16 May 2025! This year TIS students will be able to bring a gold coin donation into school in exchange for wearing a pink shirt/outfit. By taking part in Pink Shirt Day 2025, students will be doing their part to eliminate bullying by celebrating diversity and promoting kindness and inclusion. Kōrero Mai, Kōrero Atu, Mauri Tū, Mauri Ora – Speak Up, Stand Together, Stop Bullying! Please remind your children that it’s not a free day for mufti but a day to wear pink to bring awareness to bullying and the diversity of some of our school students. Clothing (ie shoes, socks, pants, t-shirts, lavalava) needs to be PINK or it is your school uniform. The details: Friday 16th May (Week 3) Gold Coin Donation - proceeds will go to the Pink Shirt Day organisation Can’t wait to see the sea of pink!

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

Kia ora Whānau, Parents and Caregivers, "Are you—or someone you know—considering a career change or seeking a new and rewarding opportunity? Look no further—we have the perfect role for you!" Take a look at the job vacancy information attached. Ngā Mihi

Tauranga Intermediate School is conducting a lockdown practice exercise now (THIS IS NOT REAL). All updates are provided on our website. Please do not come to the school or phone the school as you will not be attended to. All updates will be on the school website. Thank you.

Welcome to our special friends from Vithidham School- Sakon Nakhon - Thailand. Thanks Te Maro for the welcome.