November 2025 Edition

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Rotorua Intermediate Newsletter

12 November 2025

Thursday 13 November------------------------------------RIS Has Got Talent
Friday 14 November----------------------------------RIS School Athletics Day
Tuesday 18 November------------------------------RIS Sports Prize Giving 1pm
Thursday 20 November ----------------------------------------Whanau Day
Thursday 20 November----------------------Pukaki Whanau @ AC Baths - Taupo
Friday 21 November ------------------------------------------S11 Athletics
Wednesday 26 November-----------------------------Future Girls Golf Fun Day
Thursday 27 November --------------------------------Tunohopu 2 @ CT Club
Friday 28 November---------------------------Hurungaterangi Y8's Big Day Out
Tuesday 2 December--------------------------------Manaakitanga Celebration
Thursday 4 December------------------------Year 8 Social Dance 6.30pm - 10pm
Wednesday 3 December----------------------------CBOP Athletics - Westbrook
Wednesday 10 December---Y8 End of Year Prize Giving 9.30am & Last Day of School
Thursday 11 December------Y7 End of Year Prize Giving 9.30am - Last day of School
Monday 2 February ---Year 7's ONLY Start 8.40am
Tuesday 3 February--------All students at school

Student Conduct Transitioning To and From School in Uniform

2025 has been another busy year for our sporting students.

As term 4 winds to an end, there is still plenty going on; water polo, cricket, touch, volleyball, tennis, Legends of the Peak forest run, orienteering, golf and athletics.....this term is still all go!

Our school athletics day will be held on Friday 14th November at the Westbrook athletics field. This is a day not just for the competitive athletes but making sure our non competitive tauira are engaged throughout the day too. The main focus is around participation, having events to suit all skill levels and scoring points for your whanau.

Our top competitive athletes will go on to represent our school at the Super 11 and CBOP athletics events.

Old School vs New School

Our kaiako vs tauira challenge is heating up in term 4. After the teachers won dodgeball, the students then won netball to even up the score 1 - 1. Our next challenge was volleyball.

After a lot of friendly banter, some dodgy line calls and super rallies, the kaiako were victorious to take the old/new school challenge lead 2 -1. A big thanks to Matua Preston for being the lead behind this initiative, a fun regular challenge between our staff and students.

Legends of the Peak

On Friday 7th November, 150 students from Pukaki, Te Roro o Te Rangi, Te Rangiiwaho and Tunohopu whānau took part in the Legend of the Peaks Kids Forest Run.

The event took place down at Waipa and served as the precursor to the main event the following day. Students ran 3km through the forest, and all participants were presented with a medal at the finish line.

Rotorua Intermediate students had a great time and demonstrated our school values, representing our kura extremely well — so much so that four of our students were acknowledged by the event team for showing manaakitanga towards others and the environment. Well done to Perata, Marily, Jakoh and Colin!

Still to come in term 4

CBOP Orienteering - Wednesday 12th November

School Athletics Day - Friday 14th November

Super 11 Athletics Day - Friday 21st November

Futures Golf Girls Fun Day - Wednesday 26th November

Rotorua Touch Semis/Finals - Tuesday 2nd December

CBOP Athletics Day - Wednesday3rd December

Our end of year sports prizegiving is being held on Tuesday 18th November at 1pm in the gym. This is the time when we celebrate our individual and team successes over the sporting year. We will also hear from a special guest speaker who will share their sporting experience and knowledge about what it takes to reach the top level of their chosen sport.

We will see you there!

Manaakitanga Awards Week 4 Term 4

Tohi Thompson (Pukaki Whānau)
Tohi, you are always polite and respectful and willing to help. You settle to work quickly and persevere through challenges. You are showing strength of character as you deal with lifes ups and downs. Keep being awesome.

Cameron Andersen (Tunohopu Whānau)
Cameron, you are showing an improved focus in class, working hard to complete tasks. It’s also been neat to see you often sharing your ideas with the class. Well done and keep up the good work.

Harley Metekingi (Te Rangiiwaho Whānau)
Harley, you are an awesome role model to your class peers. You strive to give 100% in everything you do, you put your best foot forward and lead by example. Thank you for your continuous hard work and dedication to your learning. Keep being awesome Mr Metekingi.

Teina Hudson (Hurungaterangi Whānau)
Teina is a quiet achiever who consistently produces work of a high standard. He is a role model student who always gives his best effort both in and outside the classroom. Teina’s kind, supportive, and inclusive nature makes him a valued member of our Hurungaterangi whanau.

Jah Savage (Te Roro o Te Rangi Whānau)
Whaititiri ki te rangi, ko Jah Savage e rū ana i te whenua! Nei rā te mihi kia koe e tama, kua tino kite a Whāea i tō kaha ki te tautoko me te hāpai i o hoa, i ngā kaiako hoki. Your heart is for helping others and having your positive and caring attitude in class is a ray of sunshine. Kia kaha te mahi i ngā mahi tika, and lead your kapa with pride on that national stage next week!

Tygah Nelson (Te Rangiiwaho Whānau)
Tygah, you are an awesome role model to your TeRangiiwaho Science class. You are always focussed on your work, polite and resilient when things don’t turn out as expected. I like the way you work easily with others but you are also not afraid to work solo on projects, challenging and pushing yourself to do better each time. Keep it up.

Previous Week:
Doris Huang (Pukaki Whānau)
Doris, you are a great role model for your peers. You are a focused and hardworking individual who also shows great care and respect towards others. Keep up the amazing work.

Manaakitanga Awards Week 5 Term 4

Kaia Chrisohoou (Pukaki Whānau)
Kaia, you are always positive and always prepared to give anything a go. You consistently show all of the school 3Rs and role model positive behaviour for others. It is awesome to see you working hard and trying new things, always giving maximum effort. You are a true asset to your whānau.

Mishwa Patel (Tunohopu Whānau)
Mishwa, you consistently demonstrate the 3Rs in our classroom. You make a great effort with all of your work by meeting the expectations set out - whether it is completing assignments to a high standard or collaborating with others in group activities. We also appreciate the effort you make with helping to organise our class Chromebooks, as this contributes to our class running smoothly. Well done Mishwa!

Maya Coomber (Te Rangiiwaho Whānau)
Maya, you have really stepped outside of your comfort zone this term, particularly in PE and athletics. You consistently demonstrate our 3Rs and are a positive role model for others. You have made excellent progress this year which you should be very proud of. Well done Maya!

Rachana Aun (Hurungaterangi Whānau)
Rachana, you are such a joy to have in class and our whanau! You always work hard, whether you're working on your own or as part of a team. Your work is consistently of a high standard, and it’s clear that you take pride in what you do. You live out the 3Rs every day—showing respect for yourself, for others, and taking responsibility for your actions. Keep up the amazing effort!

Daemyn Himone-Taylor (Te Roro o Te Rangi Whānau)
Tēnei te mihi ki a koe e Daemyn. You have been coming to kura iā rā with a fantastic attitude, ready to learn and giving your best. You consistently put 100% effort into all aspects of kura life, showing determination, enthusiasm, and a positive mindset. Kei te whakapau kaha a Daemyn ki ngā mahi katoa, ā, e tino kitea ana tōna ngākau nui ki te ako. Ka mau te wehi, Daemyn!

Brodie Downs (Taeotu Whānau / Pathways)
Brodie, you have really taken on board the learning we have covered this term. Your knowledge of the components and how to code these effectively to be able to operate your robots you have been building had been very impressive to watch. Keep pushing yourself and continue to think outside the square!

PREVIOUS WEEK:
Erina-Dawn Smith (Te Roro o Te Rangi Whānau)
Tēnā koe e Erina, What an awesome transition you have made into Te Roro Whā akomanga! Your daily demonstration of courage and commitment, locking into your mahi and stepping up to lead karakia and waiata,shows true leadership and pride in representing the reo rua space. Keep up the great mahi — ka rawe koe kōtiro.

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.

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