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Rotorua Intermediate Newsletter

10 June 2026

SAFER SCHOOL ROADS

From June, the speed limit outside our school will drop to 30km/h during busy drop-off and pick-up times (8:00–9:00am and 2:45–3:45pm). At other times, the normal speed limit will apply.

There will be a mix of electronic and static signs. As soon as the signs are installed, the lower speed limit can be enforced, so please keep an eye out.

Take a look at the map to see how your usual route might change. For more information and FAQs, visit: rlc.net.nz/safespeeds

Thanks for helping keep our tamariki safe.

Friday 12th June------------------------------------S11 Rock Climbing - Taupo
Tuesday 16 June----------------------------------------CBOP Cross Country
Friday 19th June----------------------------------S11 Rugby League - Rotorua
Tuesday 23rd June----------------RGHS Leadership Day Prefects / Kahui Rangatahi
Wednesday 1 July - Sunday 5 July----------------Tai Mitchell Tournament - Opotiki
Friday 3rd July----------------------------------------------End of Term 2
Monday 20th July--------------------------------------------Term 3 Starts

Transitioning to and from school

Manaakitanga Awards Week 6 Term 2

Kavya Kataria (Pukaki Whānau)
Kavya, you have stepped up as a wonderful leader and positive role model within our Pukaki whanau this year. You are thoughtful, enthusiastic and hardworking. You have shown great creativity and commitment - contributing to both our whānau board and wearable arts creations. We are very proud of you, and grateful for your incredible efforts!

Mason Bryant (Tunohopu Whānau)
Mason, you have made a great start at Rotorua Intermediate. You are a kind and considerate friend to your classmates and you settle quickly to your learning. You arrive at school prepared with the equipment you need, such as a charged Chromebook and your PE gear. You demonstrate a positive attitude and put considerable effort into your learning. Well done Mason.

Candice Petersen (Te Rangiiwaho Whānau)
Candice Petersen: you always have a positive attitude in class and show diligence in your learning. You are respectful to others and are an amazing help whenever there are jobs to be done. It is a delight to have you in class. Keep up the great work!

Simon Sok (Hurungaterangi Whānau)
Wow Simon! You are an incredible role model for your peers. Everyday you are prepared for your learning and you have an incredibly positive attitude. You take on new challenges with a quiet enthusiasm and you are more than willing to support your peers. The excitement you have for our wearable arts project is just fabulous. Well done, Simon.

Jayzahrn Rankin (Te Roro o Te Rangi Whānau)
Tēna koe e tama, He mihi tenei ki a koe mo to whakapaukaha ki te whakaatu ngā mātāpono o te kura. Jayzahrn Whaea would like to acknowledge your display of our kura 3R’s in all that you do. Ka pukumahi koe ki roto i te akomanga hoki. Jayzahrn you work hard, you strive to be the best you can and you do everything with a smile on your kanohi. Nei rā te mihi ki a koe me tō whānau hoki.

Bella Jolley (Taeotu Whānau / Pathways)
Bella, you are the most amazing role model in graphic design. You always show respect to yourself by being focused and on task no matter how many distractions there are around you. You consistently show kindness and respect towards others and come to class ready to learn. It is a pleasure to have you in graphic design this term. Keep up the amazing work.

Tygah Nelson-Farrell (Mauri Ora)
Your start to Yr 8 has been awesome Tygah, you are always so respectful to your peers and staff. We love how you are always happy and you really enjoy coming to Kura. Thankyou for being you Tygah and keep the great work up.

PREVIOUS WEEKS:
Legion Walker (Pukaki Whānau)
Legion, you continue to put 100% effort into all your mahi. You have become very resilient and reflective in your learning, and adaptive to working with you peers. Keep up the great work.

Rahel Kim (Taeotu Whānau / Pathways)
Rahel is an amazing artist who consistently shows creativity and pride in her work. She is always focused, stays on task throughout the day, and listens carefully to instructions. Rahel is also kind and supportive, always willing to help others when they need support.

Manaakitanga Awards Week 7 Term 2

Heighven Singh (Pukaki Whānau)

Heighven, you have made a fabulous start to your time at RI after joining us early this term. You always show up to kura ready to learn, with an unwavering positive attitude towards learning and have embraced all things RI. You are a delightful member of Pukaki 1, keep up the stunning mahi!

Carly McGillivray (Tunohopu Whānau)

Carly, you’ve had an amazing term! You are always focused on your learning and engage with your peers positively. Your improvement in writing is fantastic, and your ability to use persuasive language effectively is wonderful to see. Well done on all your hard work this term—keep up the incredible effort!

Jason Pont (Te Rangiiwaho Whānau)

Jason, you have worked hard to complete your persuasive writing this week and have used the scaffolds and your research to support you. Well done on your effort to create an interesting piece of writing to convince your readers. Keep up the effort!

Ekamjot Singh (Hurungaterangi Whānau)

Ekamjot, you are consistently engaged in your learning and always strive to do your best. You share your thoughts and ideas confidently in class and show respect by listening carefully to others. You are a reliable and supportive classmate, and a good friend to those around you. Your positive attitude and respectful behaviour make you a valued member of Hurungaterangi whanau.

Mere Kirkland (Te Roro o Te Rangi Whānau)

Ka tū koe anō nei he rangatira. Kua karanga mātou ko ngā taura ki a koe. Ko te tauira hai ārahi i te kura. Kua taki koe i ngā waiata, i ngā karakia, ā kua whakaako hōki ngā ākonga i a koe. Ka whakatinana koe i ngā haepapa kātoa o te Kāhui Rangatira. Manuia ki a koe e Mere. Hurō! Mere I would like to acknowledge all the things that you do. You are called on often by teachers to lead a waiata, a karakia, and to even teach other students. You are a great example of a Kāhui Rangatira. Hurō!

Dravya Engineer (Taeotu Whānau / Pathways)

Dravya, you always come to Minecraft ready to learn. You are focussed, you listen and follow instructions and you have a positive attitude towards your learning. You are kind and respectful to everyone and always prepared to help others. It is a privilege to have you in Minecraft.

Tama Ferris (Mauri Ora)

Tama we can see you are making a real effort to engage in Kura. Your positivity shines through. Keep up the great work.

PREVIOUS WEEKS:

UNIFORM EXPECTATIONS

New Zealand Traveller Declaration

Are you going overseas for the school holidays?

When you return, you can now complete a digital New Zealand Traveller Declaration (NZTD) before you fly back into New Zealand – replacing the need to fill out a paper declaration card on the plane.

Everyone coming into New Zealand needs to complete an NZTD. You’ll answer questions about your trip and what’s in your bags. You can complete it at a time that suits you, on the NZTD website or by downloading the NZTD app, and submit it 24 hours before your trip back to New Zealand.

Download the NZTD app today! QR Code below

travellerdeclaration.govt.nz