TNIS Pānui Wiki 4, Wā Kura 3 2026

SLT KŌRERO

From the Senior Leadership Team – Term 3, Week 4

To the TNIS Whanau,

Welcome to the end of Week 4 of Term 3! It is fantastic to see our learners fully engaged in their inquiries, collaboration, and various extracurricular activities across the school.

IB PYP Exhibition: Year 8s Underway

Our Year 8 learners are officially well underway with their IB PYP Exhibition journey. The Exhibition is a significant milestone in our primary/intermediate framework, providing students with the opportunity to showcase their learning, demonstrate independence, and take action on issues that matter to them.

There is an energy across the Year 8 learning spaces as students narrow down their inquiry focus, research deeply, and connect with other learners sharing similar passions and experts from both close to home and around the world. We look forward to sharing more details in the coming weeks as they prepare to present their findings to our community.

Pencil in the dates of the 22nd and 23rd of September, as TNIS will be hosting Exhibition 2026!

Year 7 Community Project Off to a Strong Start

Parallel to the Exhibition, our Year 7 students have had a brilliant start to their Community Project. Over the past few weeks, we have had the pleasure of welcoming a wide range of guest speakers and visitors to the school to share their experiences with the Year 7 cohort. These visits have sparked meaningful conversations around local needs, service, and civic responsibility, helping our learners identify authentic ways they can contribute positively to our wider community.

Our Year 7s will be showcasing their Community project learning on the 2nd, 3rd and 4th of September.

Dressing for the Changing Weather

As we navigate the middle of winter, we are experiencing typical Auckland weather: sudden downpours, chilly mornings, and unexpected sun patches. It is vital that our learners are coming to school prepared for all conditions. Please ensure your child leaves home with the appropriate school uniform items to keep them warm and dry, including an official TNIS jacket or fleece.

A gentle reminder regarding uniform standards: footwear must be appropriate for school activities. Socks worn with sandals are strictly not permitted at TNIS. Sandals are designed to be worn without socks; if your child requires warm feet, they should wear black school shoes with correctly coloured socks.

Upcoming Zone Days and Group Photo Days

We have a busy couple of weeks ahead on the sports and events calendar:

Zone Days: Good luck to all our athletes competing in the upcoming Gymnastics and Basketball (Girls and Boys) Zone Days. We know you will represent TNIS with pride and excellent sportsmanship.
School & Group Photos: We have two dedicated photo days coming up to capture our sports teams, cultural groups, and special committees.

1st of September: Photolife - Cultural, Performance, Service and Leadership Group Photographs
18th September: Photolife - Sports Team Photographs

Further information regarding specific dates, schedules, and ordering details for photos will be sent out via email shortly.

Thank you for your ongoing support of our school, staff, and learners.

Ngā mihi nui,

The Senior Leadership Team

SCHOOL NEWS AND INFORMATION

Westlake Girls High School – 2027 Enrolments Reminder

A friendly reminder to families of prospective students for 2027 to submit your enrolment applications to WGHS as soon as possible. This includes all in-zone applications as well as out-of-zone applications.

Key Dates for Out-of-Zone Applications:

Out-of-Zone Applications Close: Wednesday, 2 September
Out-of-Zone Ballot Held: Wednesday, 9 September

Please visit our website at https://www.westlakegirls.school.nz/enrolment/ to complete your application online or contact us at enrolments@westlakegirls.school.nz for further assistance.

WELLBEING AT TNIS

Wellbing at TNIS is an important part of the school experience. This extends to our Whānau as well. In every newsletter we will have wellbing ideas and things you can do at home.

To catch up on all of our Wellbeing posts, please read here.

CLARINET LESSONS Is your child interested in learning this wonderful woodwind instrument at school (for a fee)? We are hoping to include Clarinet in our in-school tuition programme, for beginners to advanced learners. Please register your interest with Mr Sperber dsperber@tnis.school.nz. Our tutor will then contact you directly.

also open selected days/hours in the second week of the school holidays - please check their website for details.

COMMUNITY NEWS

The following is community news and is published as a service to our community. Inclusion in this newsletter should not be seen as a recommendation or endorsement.

We are excited to invite students aged 11–13 years to audition for our Hip Hop Competition Team on 15 August.

This is a fantastic opportunity for young dancers who are passionate about hip hop, enjoy performing, and are interested in being part of a dedicated team that will train and compete throughout the year.

Audition Details

Date: 15 August
Time: 12:45 PM – 2:30 PM
Location: Fort Takapuna
Age Group: 11–13 years
Audition Fee: $10 per student
Available Team Positions: 10–15 spots

Dancers of all experience levels are welcome to audition. We will be looking for students who demonstrate enthusiasm, commitment, musicality, confidence, and a positive attitude towards learning and teamwork.

Being part of the competition team provides dancers with opportunities to develop their skills, perform, build confidence, and represent their school and community in a supportive and exciting environment.

Registration / Contact
This is how families can get in touch and register:

Email: grvnflow@gmail.com
Phone/Text: 02108854854
Registration details will be provided upon contact, including how to secure an audition spot and payment instructions.

As places are limited, we encourage interested students to register early.

FREE junior squash sessions

Following the recent Intermediate Schools Squash Zone Day, North Shore Squash Club is delighted to invite students from your school to attend a series of FREE junior squash sessions at our club.

These sessions are designed to give students the opportunity to further develop their squash skills in a fun, welcoming, and supportive environment. Whether they are completely new to the sport or have already discovered a passion for squash, all abilities are welcome.

Session Details
Tuesday 23rd and 30th June
From 3.30pm - 5.15pm
North Shore Squash Club, Takapuna
Completely FREE

Students will receive coaching from our qualified coaches alongside some of our A Grade players. The sessions will focus on skill development, game play, movement, and most importantly, enjoying the sport and making new friends.

All equipment can be provided if required, so students simply need to bring suitable sports clothing and non-marking sports shoes.

We would be grateful if you could share this opportunity with interested students, parents, and members of your school community.

Should you have any questions or require further information, please do not hesitate to get in touch.

If you have a collection of pupils wishing to come down please let us know! There is no obligation for teachers to do anything once pupils are at North Shore - they will be in good hands!

We look forward to welcoming your students to North Shore Squash Club and helping them continue their sporting journey.