Newsletter: Term 3 Week 10

Fri Sep 25 04:48pm

 

Newsletter: Term 3 Week 10

Term 4 Sport Registrations

Thu Sep 24 03:03pm

Please make sure to register your child if they are wanting to participate in the following sports for Term 4. 

These can be found on Kindo under sports team fees. 

Touch Rugby, Volleyball, Table Tennis, Pickleball, and Squash 

Please note the cut of days for registrations as some have change / extended due to the competition start times. 

Pickleball and Squash – Wednesday 7th of October 

Touch Rugby – Monday 12th of October 

Table Tennis – Tuesday 13th of October 

Volleyball – Wednesday 14th of October 

Takapuna Morning Football Session – registration Link

Spring Netball – Friendly reminder that teams if wanting to play must register themselves through netball north harbour by 14th of October

Please make sure to complete registration before deadlines due to team selections and numbers as this has an affect on how many players / teams we have for various sports 

If you have any further questions about any sport please feel free contact us at sport@tnis.school.nz 

 

 

 

Volleyball Term 4 After School Competition

Thu Sep 24 12:32pm

Volleyball North Harbour is offering an after-school volleyball competition during Term 4, and TNIS students have the opportunity to form teams and participate.

If you wish to register a team, registrations are now open on Kindo under sport team fees. 

Venue: Carmel College
Day: Friday afternoons
Time: Approximately 4:00–6:00pm, depending on the draw
Duration: 6 weeks

Start Date – 30th of October – 4th of December 2026
Court Surface: Grass courts
Team Size: 4–5 players
Grades: Social or Competitive
Competition Format: Pool play followed by playoff rounds

Team Formation – Students who wish to participate will need to create their own teams. Teams must have 4 or 5 players.

For more information please read through the letter attached below. If you have any further questions please feel free to reach out to sport@tnis.school.nz 

 

Volleyball After School Information

Touch Term 4 – Registrations are open now on Kindo

Tue Sep 22 05:47pm

Touch Rugby – Term 4 2026

Touch Rugby registrations are now open on Kindo. You will find these under sport team fees. 

If your child would like to play in the Term 4 after-school Touch Rugby competition, please complete their registration and payment through Kindo.

📅 Every Thursday
🏉 First round: Thursday 29 October 2026
🏉 Final round: Thursday 3 December 2026
💰 Cost: $60 per player

Don’t miss out — please register through Kindo if your child would like to participate and placed into a team for term 4. 

Please read through the information letter attached below as this has valuable information regarding teams, trials, competition information. 

Please complete the registrations as soon as possible. Registrations will stay live until Friday 25th of September. 

If you have any further questions. Please feel free to reach out to cneal@tnis.school.nz 

Touch Rugby After School Information

Parking Reminders for Exhibition Viewing today and Wednesday.

Tue Sep 22 11:00am

As we have school buses arriving in the main school entrance from 3 pm to 3.20 pm, cars will not be allowed to enter our front driveway until 3.20pm. We need this time to safely get our learners on these buses.

After 3.20pm, we will allow cars to enter and we will have limited parking available on the school basketball courts.

Thank you for your understanding.

 

Fry Bread and Milo Fundraiser for Project Canopy – Thursday 24 September at 8.00am on the school courts.

Mon Sep 21 03:47pm

We are selling fry bread and milo on Thursday morning at 8am on the courts.

CASH ONLY, and only while stocks last

Fry Bread is $2.     

Milo is $2

Buy both for $3

Takapuna Football Morning Session Term 4

Mon Sep 21 02:02pm

Takapuna Football – Term 4 Morning Sessions

Keep your football skills going into Term 4 with our Takapuna Football morning sessions.

📅 Thursdays: 29th October – 3rd December 2026
⏰ Time: 7.30am – 8.30am
💰 Cost: $74 for the 6-week programme

The sessions will be run by our Takapuna FC coaches and will cater for players of all ages and ability levels.

The focus is on having fun, building confidence, developing football skills, and getting active before school.

Registration Link: Takapuna Football Morning Registration Term 4

We look forward to seeing plenty of TNIS students getting involved. 

 

Spring Netball – Term 4

Mon Sep 21 01:47pm

Netball North Harbour offers a Spring Netball competition for Year 7 and Year 8 students during Term 4.

This is a great opportunity for students to continue playing netball, develop their skills and enjoy some competitive games against other intermediate school teams.

📅 Competition Details
Dates: Wednesday 21st of October – Wednesday 25th of November 2026
Duration: 6 weeks
Venue: Northcote
Round times: 4.30pm | 5.10pm | 5.50pm
Cost: $175 per team

If your child wishes to participate, teams must be formed and registered by the players themselves. TNIS will not be forming or selecting the teams for this competition.

Students can choose to stay with the same team they played with during the year or form a new team with friends for Spring Netball.

Please note that TNIS does not have any selection control over the teams or the tournament. Team selection, formation and playing arrangements are the responsibility of the students/teams.

Registrations close Wednesday 14th  October 2026. Registration can be completed online through netball north harbour https://www.netballnorthharbour.co.nz/2026-spring-leagues/2026-intermediatecollege-spring-league

Please make sure to read through the letter information attached below to meet all the requirements for registering for Spring Netball. 

Spring Netball 2026 – Information

Any further questions please don’t hesitate to contact us, sport@tnis.school.nz

Kind Regards. 

Squash Term 4 – After School Registrations

Mon Sep 21 01:30pm

Squash Term 4 – After School Registrations

They are now open on Kindo for Term 4 Squash. This is found under sport team fees. 

This is held on….

📅 Mondays: 4.00–5.00pm
📍 Venue: Glenfield Leisure
📅 Term 4: 12th of October – 14th of December 2026
💰 Cost: $155 per player, per term

Sessions will be run by Unbound Sports. Students will play singles-format matches against teams from a range of local intermediate schools, with winning teams recognised at the end of the competition.

Please complete the Kindo registration, payment and required questions by Wednesday 7 October 2026 to secure your child’s place.

For more information please read through the letter attached. For more questions, please contact Cameron Neal, Director of Sport at sport@tnis.school.nz.

Squash Term 4 – Information

Kind Regards.

Table Tennis – Term 4 – After School Competition

Mon Sep 21 01:17pm

Table Tennis – Term 4 2026

Registrations are now open on Kindo for the Term 4 Intermediate School Table Tennis Competition under sport team fees. 

The competition is for Year 7 and Year 8 students and is played on Wednesday evenings.

📍 Venue: North Harbour Table Tennis Association, 5A Akoranga Drive, Northcote
🕔 Time: 5.00–7.00pm
📅 Term 4: Wednesday 14th October – Wednesday 9th December 2026 (9 weeks)
💰 Cost: $45 per player

If your child would like to participate, please complete the registration and payment through Kindo.

Registrations close at 5.00pm Tuesday 6 October 2026.

Please register on time, as late registrations cannot always be accepted and only students who have registered by the deadline will be placed into a team.

For more information please read through the attached letter or contact sport@tnis.school.nz 

Table Tennis Term 4 – Information

Kind Regards. 

Pickleball Term 4 – After School

Mon Sep 21 01:02pm

🏓 Pickleball – Term 4 2026 – After School Registrations. 

Registrations are now open on Kindo for Term 4 Pickleball under sports team fees. 

If your child would like to participate, please make sure you complete the registration and payment through Kindo.

Tuesdays: 6.30–7.45pm @ Albany Senior High School Gymnasium
Thursdays: 3.45–5.00pm @ Massey University Albany Recreation Centre

Term dates: 13/15 October – 15/17 December
Cost: $155 per player, per term

Please register through Kindo if you wish to participate in Term 4. For more information please read through the letter attached. If you have any further questions please be in contact. sport@tnis.school.nz 

Pickleball Term 4 – Information

Kind Regards

2 x $100 Farro Vouchers to be Won!! Share your thoughts via the TNIS Community Survey 2026, to be in to win.

Mon Sep 21 12:32pm

Dear TNIS Parents and Caregivers,

At TNIS, we believe that strong partnerships with our community help create the very best outcomes for our learners. We value your feedback and invite you to share your thoughts about your family’s experience at TNIS. Your responses will help us celebrate what’s working well, identify areas for improvement, and guide our future planning.

Responses are anonymous, however if you wish to be contacted about your answers, or be in to win one of the two $100 Farro Vouchers, please ensure you provide your details in the final question.  Entries close 30 September.

The survey should take around 5 minutes to complete.  We sincerely appreciate your time and input.

TNIS Board and Senior Leadership Team

Please click here to complete the Community Survey

Reminder: Year 8 PYP Exhibition

Mon Sep 21 12:04pm

The PYP Exhibition will be taking place in Week 10. This is the culmination of all the work our Year 8 learners have been doing and an amazing experience for our community to see the effort and hard work our students put into their studies. We will have two days, with three teams presenting each day. 

On Tuesday 22 September, Rātā, Rimu and Mānuka will be hosting the wider community from 1:40 pm – 2:40 pm and then 3:30 pm – 5:00 pm
On Wednesday 23 September, Tōtara, Kōwhai and Kauri will be hosting the wider community from 1:40 pm – 2:40 pm and then 3:30 pm – 5:00 pm

Sports Photos – Photolife 18th September

Thu Sep 17 03:32pm

Photolife will take the TNIS Team and Zone Day Photos on Friday, 18 September.

All learners will be photographed in their formal school uniform. Please ensure your child is wearing the correct school shoes (Black with Blue or Black Socks) or sandals/Birkenstocks

Year 8 PYP Exhibition

Wed Sep 16 03:02pm

The PYP Exhibition will be taking place in Week 10. This is the culmination of all the work our Year 8 learners have been doing and an amazing experience for our community to see the effort and hard work our students put into their studies. We will have two days, with three teams presenting each day. 

On Tuesday 22 September, Rātā, Rimu and Mānuka will be hosting the wider community from 1:40 pm – 2:40 pm and then 3:30 pm – 5:00 pm

On Wednesday 23 September, Tōtara, Kōwhai and Kauri will be hosting the wider community from 1:40 pm – 2:40 pm and then 3:30 pm – 5:00 pm

Football and Basketball Holiday Program at TNIS

Wed Sep 16 02:17pm

 

Sports Photos – Photolife 18th September

Tue Sep 15 03:33pm

Photolife will take the TNIS Team and Zone Day Photos on Friday, 18 September.

All learners will be photographed in their formal school uniform. Please ensure your child is wearing the correct school shoes (Black with Blue or Black Socks) or sandals/Birkenstocks

Welcome to Sports Camps 4 Kids – Term 4, Wednesdays after school

Mon Sep 14 05:18pm

 

Newsletter: Term 3 Week 8

Fri Sep 11 04:05pm

 

Newsletter: Term 3 Week 8 

Reminder about make-up and false nails at TNIS

Fri Sep 04 08:02pm

We have recently noticed that some of our learners are wearing mascara, false eyelashes, false/acrylic nails, and nail polish at school. 

We do not allow these at TNIS. Please check your child and arrange to remove any of these over the weekend. 

Thank you for your support. 

TNIS Community Survey 2026

Tue Sep 01 05:47pm

Dear TNIS Parents and Caregivers,

At TNIS, we believe that strong partnerships with our community help create the very best outcomes for our learners. We value your feedback and invite you to share your thoughts about your family’s experience at TNIS. Your responses will help us celebrate what’s working well, identify areas for improvement, and guide our future planning.

Responses are anonymous, however if you wish to be contacted about your answers, or be in to win one of the two $100 Farro Vouchers, please ensure you provide your details in the final question.

The survey should take around 5 minutes to complete.  We sincerely appreciate your time and input.

TNIS Board and Senior Leadership Team

Please click here to complete the Community Survey

Iceblock Fridays are back!

Tue Sep 01 03:32pm

 

PHOTOLIFE: Cultural, Performance, Service, and Leadership groups

Mon Aug 31 04:03pm

Tomorrow, Photolife will be on-site to take photos for our Cultural, Performance, Service, and Leadership groups. A full list of the groups that have their photos done tomorrow can be found HERE. Our Sporting teams will have their photos later in the term.

Date: Tuesday 1st September from 9am

Dress Code: All students participating in these photos must wear the full, correct school uniform. Please ensure your child comes to school looking sharp and ready.

NEWSLETTER: Term 3 Week 6

Fri Aug 28 04:16pm

 

Newsletter Term 3 Week 6

Out of Zone Ballot

Thu Aug 27 05:17pm

A reminder that applications for the ballot of 2027 Year 7 Out-of-Zone places must be completed by 2 September.  Please visit our website for enrolment information, including the online enrolment form.  The ballot will be drawn on 9 September and applicants will be notified of the results by email, within three working days.

 

Daffodil Day – Friday 28th

Thu Aug 27 03:04pm

Our school is proud to be supporting the Cancer Society this Daffodil Day. We will have a non-uniform day on Friday, the 28th of August. Learners can wear yellow or orange to show their support and bring a gold coin donation. 

1 in 3 New Zealanders will receive a cancer diagnosis in their lifetime. Your support of our Daffodil Day fundraising will help to fund cancer prevention policy and life-saving cancer research.

Please contribute by bringing a gold coin donation on Friday, the 28th of August. Your fundraising support is an important part of Daffodil Day, and your help gives hope to many. 

 

Invitation to Year 7 Families & Whānau

Wed Aug 26 07:32pm

Kia ora koutou,

We warmly invite Year 7 families and whānau to join us for our Year 7 HWOO (How We Organise Ourselves) Community Project.

Over the past several weeks, our learners have been investigating essential services and organisations within our community. They have researched, collaborated, made connections, developed their understanding, and created a proposal for advocacy action around an issue that matters to them.

This is a wonderful opportunity for our learners to share their learning and celebrate the journey they have undertaken as young community changemakers.

Presentation Times:
Wednesday 2 September | 11:15 am – 12:30 pm
Kōwhai & Rimu   

Thursday 3 September | 11:15 am – 12:30 pm
Tōtara & Rātā

Friday 4 September | 11:15 am – 12:30 pm
Kauri & Mānuka

Venues:

Kōwhai : Rooms 3 & 4; Rimu: Rooms 9 & 10  

Tōtara: Rooms 23 & 24; Rata: Rooms 5 & 7

Kauri: Rooms 17 & 19; Mānuka: Rooms 13 & 14

Families and whānau are welcome to come along during the allocated time to view your child’s group’s presentation, displays and advocacy proposal, and to hear learners share their learning and thinking.

Parking:

Limited parking will be available on our school Basketball Courts.

We hope you can join us to celebrate the learning, collaboration and action of our Year 7 learners.

Daffodil Day – Friday 28th

Mon Aug 24 04:46pm

Our school is proud to be supporting the Cancer Society this Daffodil Day. We will have a non-uniform day on Friday, the 28th of August. Learners can wear yellow or orange to show their support and bring a gold coin donation. 

1 in 3 New Zealanders will receive a cancer diagnosis in their lifetime. Your support of our Daffodil Day fundraising will help to fund cancer prevention policy and life-saving cancer research.

Please contribute by bringing a gold coin donation on Friday, the 28th of August. Your fundraising support is an important part of Daffodil Day, and your help gives hope to many. 

 

Winter Illnesses

Fri Aug 21 05:17pm

We’ve seen high levels of illness across our school community recently and appreciate your understanding when teachers and staff have needed time away to recover.

A big thank you to families for keeping children home when they are unwell. This really does help minimise the spread of illness and protect our students and staff.

Thank you for your continued support and understanding as we work through this particularly challenging winter illness season.

Have a wonderful weekend!

Sponsor the 2026 TNIS Yearbook!

Wed Aug 19 04:34pm

Work is well underway on our much-loved 2026 TNIS Yearbook, and we’re inviting expressions of interest from businesses who would like to advertise.

This full-colour publication will be treasured by hundreds of TNIS families for years to come and is a fantastic way to support our school while promoting your business to our local community.

Advertising options
Bronze Partner ($200) – qtr page ad and newsletter mention
Silver Partner ($400) – half page ad and newsletter mention
Gold Partner ($500) – full page ad, newsletter mention and Facebook thank you

Advertising space is limited and will be allocated on a first-come, first-served basis.

If you or your business would like to be involved, please contact us at office@tnis.school.nz.

Thank you for supporting the TNIS community!

Newsletter: Term 3 Week 4

Mon Aug 17 04:02pm

 

Newsletter: Term 3 Week 4

Lunchroom Closed Monday 17 August

Sun Aug 16 03:17pm

A reminder that the lunchroom will be closed tomorrow, Monday 17 August.  Please ensure your child has a packed lunch from home, or has ordered pizza or Sushi through kindo.

 

내일 8월 17일 월요일에는 매점(Lunchroom)이 운영되지 않습니다. 집에서 점심 도시락을 싸 오거나, Kindo를 통해 피자 또는 초밥을 주문했는지 확인 부탁 드립니다. 

明天（8月17日星期一）学校食堂关闭。请让孩子自带午餐，或确认已通过 Kindo 预订了比萨或寿司。

Enrollment Info: Takapuna Grammar School

Thu Aug 13 04:34pm

A friendly reminder from Takapuna Grammar School. If you are intending to enrol your child at TGS for 2027, please submit their application within the next 48 hours, as in-zone interviews are commencing next week.

PTA Information Evening – Monday 17 August

Thu Aug 13 03:02pm

Please join us at our upcoming information evening to hear more about this vision, ask questions, and explore how we can work together as a team to benefit our school. No obligation to join!

Click here to RSVP 

 

Lunchroom Closed Monday 17 August

Thu Aug 13 11:02am

A reminder that the lunchroom will be closed on Monday 17 August.  Sushi can still be ordered through kindo, and there is the exciting AIMS pizza fundraiser (see kindo, School Events and Sales) …

 

Pizza Lunch / Chocolate Milk Orders (Closing today)

Thu Aug 13 09:03am

All orders for TNIS Pizza lunch will close today at 3pm. Please make sure to get in and order on Kindo (under school events and sales) 

You don’t want to miss out. 

Pizza Lunch – Monday 17th of August. 

 

TNIS Pizza Lunch (Monday 17th of August)

Wed Aug 12 04:02pm

Thank you to all that have ordered so far. Keep the orders coming in. Support a great cause. 

Orders will close Thursday at 3pm. Please make sure you have completed payment though Kindo. 

 

Pizza Lunch Orders – Monday 17th of August

Tue Aug 11 12:16pm

Keep those orders coming in. Make sure to place your order to confirm you pizza lunch on Monday 17th of August. 

All orders need to be placed by Thursday 13th of August by 3pm. 

Remember NO CASH SALES – all orders will be placed through Kindo. 

 

 

Lunchroom Closed Monday 17 August

Mon Aug 10 04:46pm

Please note that the lunchroom will be closed all day on Monday 17 August.  Please make sure your child has a packed lunch from home or is ordering sushi or pizza (AIMS fundraiser).

AIMS Games 2026 – Medical Waiver

Mon Aug 10 03:33pm

Hi All, 

All students who are participating in AIMS games this year must complete the AIMS games medical waiver to be allegeable to attend. 

AIMS games Medical forms 
– Please complete by Friday 14th of August
– Please follow the instructions attached. You will need to have access to the AIMS games website. 
– https://www.nzaimsgames.co.nz/

If you have any problems when completing this, please let me know as I am happy to help where I can. Any problems please send them through to cneal@tnis.school.nz 

Thanks Cameron (Director of Sport) 

AIMS Games Medical Waiver Instructions

Pizza Lunch – Monday 17th of August

Mon Aug 10 12:46pm

We are excited to running a pizza lunch at TNIS on Monday 17th of August. All proceeds going towards supporting our athletes at AIMS Games 2026. 

 

Orders can be placed on Kindo under school events and sales. All orders will need to be completed by Thursday 13th of August at 3pm for ordering purposes. There will be no cash sales on the day. 

We also have Chocolate Milk available to purchase $2.50. 

Make sure you get in and don’t miss out. 

Author Visit: Graci Kim

Mon Aug 10 12:01pm

TNIS is proud to host Author Graci Kim on Wed 26 August for a 9 am – 10.45 am talk and book signing.

Graci is a former diplomat turned award-winning writer. She is best known for her magic-filled fantasy novels inspired by Korean mythology, including the acclaimed Gifted Clans trilogy (The Last Fallen Star) and the Dreamslinger series. Her stories bring magic, humour, and adventure to life while exploring theme-rich topics like identity, belonging, and finding your own path.

Parents can order books for signing from Book Hero. All the information is located HERE.

ICAS Assessment Info

Fri Aug 07 06:31pm

The ICAS Assessments will take place on the following dates at TNIS:

ENGLISH: Monday 10th of August, 11:05 AM, Rooms 5 / 6
SCIENCE: Monday 17th of August, 11:05 AM, Rooms 1 / 2
MATHS: Monday 24th of August, 11:05 AM, Rooms 18 / 19

There will be a catch-up assessment on the Thursday of every testing week if someone cannot make the main assessment date. 

Learners will need a fully charged laptop to take the assessment. Login tokens will be handed out on the day of the assessment.

 

Please note that sign-ups for ICAS Assessments have closed.

PTA Information Evening – Monday 17 August

Fri Aug 07 05:18pm

Please join us at our upcoming information evening to hear more about this vision, ask questions, and explore how we can work together as a team to benefit our school. No obligation to join!

Click here to RSVP 

 

Takapuna Football Morning Trainings Term 3

Mon Aug 03 05:20pm

Morning Football at TNIS with Takapuna Football Club is running 6 weeks of morning football training on the school grounds, every Thursday, 7:30am–8:30am, from 13 August to 17 September. A great way to get active before the school day starts, led by qualified, experienced coaches. 

Open to all TNIS students, boys and girls, all ages and levels. 

Register here: https://www.sporty.co.nz/viewform/492823 

Please feel free to get in touch if you need anymore information 

Takapuna Football Morning Registration Term 3

Basketball Semester 2 – Starts Tonight

Mon Aug 03 12:46pm

Hi All, 

Basketball for after school semester 2 starts tonight. Please make sure you know when and where you game is. 

Make sure your child is registered through gameday. Any players not registered won’t be able to take the court. This link has been sent to you already. 

First couple of weeks games are grading games. 

Good Luck to all with their games. 

 

 

Kindo updates rolling out this month …

Mon Aug 03 11:17am

Kindo is getting a fresh new look this month, designed to make paying and completing forms simpler. 

Keep an eye out for the update, and check your email for what’s new …

 

First Newsletter for Term 3!

Fri Jul 31 04:07pm

Newsletter: Term 3 Week 2

School Transition Project Parent Survey 2026/2027

Wed Jul 29 12:48pm

Each year TNIS works with the Attendance Services on a region wide project which supports the transitions of all students moving between schools across Rodney and the North Shore.

The data we are collecting here is for information purposes only, and does NOT constitute enrolment at any of the schools you nominate.

We would really appreciate you completing this form by Sunday 9th August 2026.

Thank you for your assistance.

Japanese Host Families Meeting Tomorrow

Mon Jul 27 03:31pm

Just a quick reminder for our host families: we look forward to seeing you in the school library at 5:00 PM on Tuesday, 28 July for our host parent meeting. Thank you for your support—we can’t wait to catch up with everyone!

PYP Exhibition Whānau Information Evening

Mon Jul 27 12:32pm

Kia ora whānau! Thank you to everyone who came along to our PYP Exhibition Whānau Information Evening on Wednesday. We hope it gave you a better understanding of the Exhibition and how you can support your child throughout the process.

If you were unable to attend, you can view the presentation slides here: LINK.

If you have any questions, please contact your child’s classroom teacher or email me at sgmuer@tnis.school.nz

To the Parents of Learners in the Performing Arts Showcase

Mon Jul 27 11:47am

We are looking forward to our showcase evenings on Tuesday and Wednesday. Our learners have been rehearsing and practising for weeks.

A reminder that parents are responsible for ensuring transportation of learners to and from the showcase and that learners need to be at school at 6:30 PM. TNIS does not recommend students walk or catch public transportation home after the event.

There is limited parking available at school; however, Smales Farm has free parking from 5:00 PM. We look forward to seeing parents on either Tuesday or Wednesday evening.

After School Table Tennis Competition – Wednesday

Fri Jul 24 08:46am

Hi All, 

There is one spot left to fill for the after school table tennis competition. If you are interest please let me know as soon as you can. 

Venue: North Harbour Table Tennis Association, 5A Akoranga Drive, Northcote. (Behind the YMCA)

When: Games are played between 5.00pm and 7.00pm on Wednesday evenings. The competition for Term 3 starts on Wednesday 29th July 2026 and runs for Term 3.

Cost: $45 per player for Term 3

Please email me today if you wish to be considered / participate. 

cneal@tnis.school.nz

Thanks 

School Transition Project Parent Survey 2026/2027

Thu Jul 23 06:01pm

Each year TNIS works with the Attendance Services on a region wide project which supports the transitions of all students moving between schools across Rodney and the North Shore.

The data we are collecting here is for information purposes only, and does NOT constitute enrolment at any of the schools you nominate.

We would really appreciate you completing this form by Sunday 9th August 2026.

Thank you for your assistance.

TNIS Cross Country – Competitive Runners

Wed Jul 22 05:49pm

Hi All, 

Takapuna Normal Intermediate School is excited to be hosting our Competitive Cross Country Trial for students interested in representing TNIS at the North Harbour Zone Cross Country Championships.

Date: Tuesday 28th July 2026
Time: Block Two (11:00am – 12:30pm)
Venue: TNIS School Grounds and surrounding course

Sign ups are completed through the daily notices. Please ensure if you child wants to participate in this event, this has been done. 

Parent Volunteers Needed

To ensure the event runs safely and smoothly, we require parent volunteers to assist with marshalling the course and supervising key areas. If you are available to help, please contact Cameron Neal at cneal@tnis.school.nz 

Your support is greatly appreciated and helps make opportunities like this possible for our student

For more information please read through the letter attached. 

Basketball Registartions Semester 2

Wed Jul 22 02:03pm

Hi All,

Basketball Registrations – Semester 2

If your child would like to be considered for basketball team for selections and play in the Semester 2 competition, please ensure they are registered via Kindo. Registrations will remain open until 6:00pm tonight, so please complete your child’s registration as soon as possible to ensure they are considered for team selections.

The Semester 2 competition will begin on Monday, 3rd August 2026, with a competition duration of 13 weeks, including 4 weeks of grading and 2 weeks of play-offs/finals. The fee is $135 per player, payable through Kindo.

Any late registrations may not be consider due to the time frame. 

Any questions or concerns with registrations please get a hold of cneal@tnis.school.nz

Exhibition Whānau Information Evening, Wednesday 22 July, at 7:00 pm

Tue Jul 21 04:17pm

Kia Ora,

Our Exhibition Whānau Information Evening is tomorrow, Wednesday 22 July, at 7:00 pm in the School Library.

This evening is an opportunity to learn about what the PYP Exhibition involves, what your child will be doing throughout the process, and how you can best support them at home. Having a clear understanding of the Exhibition will help you support your child to succeed.

We look forward to seeing our Year 8 whānau there!

Basketball Semester 2 Re-trials

Tue Jul 21 01:46pm

TNIS is offering students the opportunity to attend basketball re-trials for the Semester 2 after-school competition.

These re-trials provide players with the chance to be reassessed for team placement. This may include opportunities for students to progress to a higher team, move to a team that better matches their current skill level, or be placed in a team that best suits their development.

If you are happy with your Semester 1 team placement, you do not need to attend the re-trials. Players who are satisfied with their current team will automatically remain in consideration for that team. However, please note that some teams may require minor reshuffling due to player availability, withdrawals, and team numbers to ensure balanced teams across the competition.

Trial Dates:

Wednesday 22nd July – 3:15pm–4:00pm, TNIS Basketball Courts
Thursday 23rd July – 7:30am–8:15am, YMCA (The Y), 5 Akoranga Drive, Northcote, Auckland 0627

The re-trials will be conducted by North Harbour Basketball and will be closed trials (parents will not be able to observe).

If you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to get in touch. I apologise for the late notice—due to venue availability and scheduling constraints, we were only recently able to confirm these trial times.

Further information regarding teams will be sent out after the re-trials.

Thank you for your understanding and continued support.

 

Term 3, 2026

Sun Jul 19 06:18pm

Kia ora TNIS Whānau,

We look forward to welcoming all learners back to school tomorrow for the start of Term 3.

The holiday break has once again been a productive time on site, with new carpet installed in several classrooms, new benchtops, playground shade installations and new astroturf underway outside Rooms 21-23, Rooms 5-6 and Rooms 11-12, and a range of maintenance tasks completed to ensure our school remains a welcoming learning environment.

Term 3 is shaping up to be an exciting one, filled with learning experiences and opportunities for our learners to shine. Key events this term include:

Parent meetings – Thursday 23 July 3.30-6.00 pm (Please note: Room 14’s parent meetings will be held Thursday 30 July – the booking link will be sent out shortly)

Kapa Haka Matariki Concert at WGHS – Friday 24 July
Performing Arts Showcase evenings – Tuesday 28, Wednesday 29 July

The Belmont Sports Exchange -Wednesday 12 August

The TNIS School Speech Competition mid August

AIMS Games in Tauranga – 7 to 11 September

The Year 7 Passion Project Presentations – Wednesday 2,

Thursday 3, Friday 4 September

The Year 8 IB PYP Exhibition – Tuesday 22, Wednesday 23 September

We encourage families to stay connected and informed through our school website, the TNIS School App, and our official Facebook page, which provides updates and reminders throughout the term.

A few important reminders:

Note the new location of bike racks – bikes and scooters will no longer be parked in the courtyard. These can now be stored and parked behind Rooms 5 and 6, as well as the limited space near the art room and the hall. Bikes and Scooters must be walked into the school grounds. Any learners on e-scooters are expected to follow road rules and wear helmets and fluro vests.

Learners are expected to arrive and leave school in full school uniform, unless participating in a Zone Day, where they can come to school in their PE gear, including sports shoes.

For safety reasons, the front car park is closed from 2:55 pm to 3:15 pm daily to allow learners to exit school grounds safely. There is limited parking in our school car park, but additional parking is available in the overflow car park by the Adventure Playground. There are also places near the school where your child could meet you after school. Please note that you can only exit to the left from our school car park until the three school buses have departed.

Due to the uncertainty of the weather, we recommend that every learner has a raincoat or umbrella in their school bag every day. We also recommend wearing covered-in shoes, rather than sandals, at this time of year. Sandals cannot be worn with socks. 

Attendance and lateness: Regular attendance is crucial and is a government initiative that we fully support. If your child is absent, please notify us by email, the school app, or by phoning the office every day that they are away. The school day begins at 8:45 a.m. Please support your child to be here and ready to start the day at least 15 minutes before this. Arriving late disrupts the learning of others and is disruptive to teachers who have prepared lessons. If you need support to help improve your child’s attendance for any reason, please let your child’s classroom teacher know or contact Sandy Harford. sharford@tnis.school.nz

Enrolments are open for 2027 Y7 learners and we look forward to showing them around our school over the coming weeks.

See you all tomorrow!

Ngā mihi nui,
TNIS Senior Leadership Team