PRINCIPALS MESSAGE
These past few weeks have really provided a sense of optimism and positivity. We have seen our teachers and young people involved in a myriad of different activities in and out of classrooms. This increase in activity has had the effect of really lifting everyone’s spirits and creating a fantastic feel around the school.
This being said, young people and phone use has become a bit of a hot topic again. We have been speaking at assembly about two key aspects to do with phone use. The first being that you should only post a comment you would say to someone in person and secondly know that once something is posted online, it is there forever.
I would encourage you to have a conversation with your young people about their phone use and at the risk of telling you what to do in your own homes, consider removing their devices from bedrooms in the evenings, especially overnight, as this is a time when the vast majority of the inappropriate behaviors are happening.
Kind regards
Kyle Brewerton
PRINCPAL
HOCKEY - CENRAL ZONES
Girls
The hockey girls represented RI with pride and their teamwork was outstanding throughout the day at the central zone competition. After winning all of their pool games they ended up in a semi final with St Cuths. Unfortunately they were beaten in this game but won third place in their final game!
An amazing day on the turf, the girls were very proud of themselves.
Boys
Our boys team also represented RI at the central zone competition with pride and came first! They all played incredibly well and worked together as a team. Their sportsmanship was something to be proud of too. A big thanks goes to their coach, Mike Wright.
HOCKEY - INTER ZONES
Boys
On Wednesday 3 August, the boys played 5 other teams at the Interzone competition (Murrays Bay, Bucklands Beach, Kings, East Counties and Glen Eden). After a stunner of a day both weather and play wise, our RI team finished in 4th place. Amazing! There were many incredible skills showcased by all of the boys throughout the day.
NETBALL - CENTRAL ZONES
Boys
On the 2nd of August, 21 boys travelled to Windmill netball courts to compete in the Central Zone Competition. The sun was shining and the boys were excited to get the competition started. Our experienced Year 8's had a tough pool and faced players they had remembered from the previous year. In their first game, they suffered a loss but they continued to hold their head high and fight for a finals position, unfortunately their draw with Pasadena Intermediate meant they missed out and finished fourth overall.
Our Year 7 team had a strong determined attitude that continued throughout the day. They won all their pool games (some convincingly) and their semi-final round against Waikowhai. Heading into the finals against Ponsonby Intermediate the pressure was on, and the boys stayed strong and took out the win for the day. All boys played outstandingly and it is such a pleasure to see the enjoyment all the boys have in the sport of netball. The Year 7 team will head to Interzones on the 30th of August.
CROSS COUNTRY
On Wednesday 10 August we ran our school Cross Country. The first 8 runners across the finish line in each year group and gender (ie. 32 students) will form the Remuera Intermediate School Cross Country Team at Central Zones on 31 August. Those finishing 9th and 10th will be the reserves.
ART WEEK 2022
Once again during Art Week all the students (and teachers) were busy creating art to exhibit at the art evening. Each student had a piece of art on show as well as some of the Specialist art work. The standard was very high again and our judges - the four head students, Indi Peterson, Tevita Maliepo, Mia Charles and Angus Dickinson, Mr Rassmusen and Mrs Sturgiss spent all afternoon with a lot of discussion about who would be awarded the red rosettes. The two blue rosettes had already been placed by the teachers for effort, attitude and outcome. The RI parent group sponsored the evening by presenting the red rosette winners with a $20 voucher. The event was extremely well attended. It was great to be able to, once again, host a community event.
TRASH TO FASHION
This year we were wowed by 33 wonderful garments at our annual Trash to Fashion extravaganza. The DJ club played their original music throughout the evening. The night runs alongside the Art Week exhibition, so it is a really lovely way to celebrate the arts at RI. Teacher Taylor Adair did a wonderful job of MC for the evening which was judged by another teacher, Sarah Choat and past parent at the school, Joanne Chaplow as well as Sarah Stead who helped out with the prejudging. They spent several hours interviewing the contestants before the event and made their choice after seeing them again on stage. It was an extremely difficult choice, but below are the category winners who won a $100 voucher each sponsored by our RI parent group.
CYCLING NEWS
North Island Schools Road Cycling Championships
Ten RI riders attended this major event in Karapiro/Cambridge during the first weekend of the school holidays. The event had three races over two days:
9 km Team Time Trial
27 km Road Race
4.8 - 8 km Criterium Race
Results with Medals:
Cole Feringa - 3rd in Criterium
RI Boys Team - 2nd in TTT (Cole Feringa, Max Allan, Angus Dickinson, Kairan Strydom). First ever RI medal in the TTT.
Overall School Results
Any rider/team finishing in the top 10 earns points for their school. This year, RI riders excelled and doubled their previous best. The result placed RI 6th in the North Island, only to be beaten by larger Auckland secondary school teams like Auckland Grammar, Westlake Boys, St Kents, EGGS and Baradene. Every RI rider earned points for their school (i.e. top 10 finish). This amazing team consisted of Nova Taylor, Olivia Evans, Ava Donnelly, Cole Feringa, Max Allan, Angus Dickinson, Kairan Strydom, James Turnbull, Caleb Swan and Thomas Still.
North Island Schools Track Cycling Championships
This is the third time RI has been represented at this competition. The riders fought hard against top competition from around the North Island, in particular Cambridge. Each rider had 8 races over 1.5 days.
Results with Medals:
2000 m Team Pursuit - 2nd (team of 3 or 4). First ever RI medal in this event. Cole Feringa, Kairan Strydom and James Turnbull
500 m Team Sprint - 3rd (team of 2) 0.8secs from second. Cole Feringa and Kairan Strydom
All RI riders were exemplary in their behaviour and effort. Congratulations!
Mountain Bike Camp
During the middle weekend of the holidays, the RI mountain biking team went to Rotorua to hone our skills. We learnt pumping, cornering and things that you can't learn in a textbook, only by practising. On the first day we were coached by former #1 NZ downhill rider Louis Hamilton on pumping and cornering. With these skills we can ride twice as fast down the trails which was welcomed heartily by those who like speed. The next day we put our skills to the test, going right to the top of the mountain and coming all the way back down on nice flowy trails. The skills we learnt and mastered will be put to full use in our upcoming MTB races. By the end of the weekend, we had learnt a lot, bonded as a team and slept extremely well when we got home.
MULTI MATERIALS
Year 8 students have completed their novelty dice and laser cut storage box project. Each student made a unique and eye catching item. Some were lined with felt and others contained LED lights.
Year 7 students recently made unique plywood device holders and jewellery trees as part of their specialist subject class. A high level of creativity was on display.
ICAS ASSESSMENTS 2022
If you have booked ICAS assessments for your child, the following subjects will be sat at school during the date periods below. Exact dates to be confirmed via email closer to the time.
Digital Technology
10 August
English
17 August
Science
22 August - 26 August
Mathematics
29 August - 2 September
2023 ENROLMENTS
If you have a Year 6 student who will be coming to RI in 2023, we encourage you to start the enrolment process early to ensure we are well prepared for the coming year. You can now apply online by clicking this link. If you have a query regarding the enrolment process, please contact Ms Amy McGowan at enrolments@remint.school.nz
IMPORTANT DATES FOR 2023 ENROLMENTS
In Zone/Out of Zone Applications Opened
Monday 9 May 2022
In Zone Applications Due Back
Wednesday 7 September 2022
Out of Zone Applications Close
Wednesday 7 September 2022 at 3:30pm – no exceptions
Out of Zone Ballot
Wednesday 14 September 2022
IMPORTANT DATES
AUGUST
08th Maths Week
09th PTA Meeting
10th RI Cross Country
11th Photolife
12th CZ Girls Netball
16th BOT Meeting
26th Teacher Only Day
REMUERA INTERMEDIATE BOARD PARENT ELECTION 2022
2 PARENT REPRESENTATIVES
Canterbury Education Services
August 8th 2022
The Principal
Remuera Intermediate
At the close of nominations at 12 noon Wednesday, August 3rd, the following nominations were received for the number of parent vacancies on the School Board:
Issa Ilo-Cabiling
Carl Vink
I hereby declare the following duly elected:
Issa Ilo-Cabiling
Carl Vink
Wayne Jamieson
Returning Officer
Canterbury Education Services
REMUERA INTERMEDIATE SCHOOL APP
You can download the free app from the App Store or Google Play. It works on both android and Apple phones. It sends important school messages and forms a big part of our school communications.
Features of the App:
You can subscribe to alert groups of interest to you and your child
You can complete the absentee form directly from the App
You can access the school calendar, news and events directly through the App
We can send out targeted alerts to everyone with the App or to specific groups
ABSENCES
All absences need to be reported by 8:45am at the latest. To report an absence please:
Use the 'Report an Absence' link in the top right corner on the school website homepage http://www.remint.school.nz
Use the school app or phone the office on 09 522 9890 Option 1
Please do not email absence notifications to classroom teachers
ABSENCE TEXT NOTIFICATION
Your children’s safety is of paramount importance to us. In order to ensure the safety of all our students, at 9:30am if your child has not been marked as Present we will send out a text notification to alert you of his/her absence. We are aware many parents are simply very busy people and forget to notify the school so please respond with a Y and a reason for the absence/lateness. Respond with an N if you have dropped your child at school or know that he/she was coming to school and we can investigate this promptly. Should your mobile number change, please notify the school immediately so that we can update our records accordingly.
PARENT PORTAL
Parents are able to use our portal to pay for their child’s donations and fees. We encourage anyone who has not already signed up to do so. The address is https://parent.edgelearning.co.nz/