TNIS Pānui Wiki 5, Wā Kura 4 2025

From the Senior Leadership Team – Term 4, Week 5

Kia ora TNIS whānau,

We are now well into Term 4, and it’s been great to see learners enjoying the warmer weather and making the most of outdoor activities. As we approach the end of the busy term, we have a couple of essential reminders regarding learner safety and wellbeing.

Bike Safety

As the weather has improved, we have noticed an increasing number of learners biking to and from school, which is fantastic to see. However, we are also witnessing behaviours that place learners at risk, such as riding on the wrong side of the road, or across roads, not wearing helmets correctly, riding too fast near pedestrians, and travelling in groups that block pathways.

We ask all parents and caregivers to please discuss safe cycling practices with your child and ensure they understand their responsibility when biking in the community. Wearing a properly fitted helmet is essential, as is always following the road rules.

For helpful guidance on safe cycling for young riders, please read through the information below.

Working together, we can help keep all of our learners safe on their way to and from school.

Sun Safety and Hats

We are beginning to see a positive change in the weather, and with this comes increased time outdoors. TNIS encourages all learners to wear their school hats during break times and during PE and fitness classes.

Learners must wear a completely plain blue or black hat without a logo. These can be purchased through Kindo or from The Warehouse. Non-uniform hats are not permitted. Teachers will be encouraging learners without hats to find an activity in the shady areas of the school.

We also recommend being sun smart by applying sunscreen before coming to school each morning.

Thank you for supporting us in keeping our learners safe as they enjoy the summer months ahead.

Ngā mihi nui,
The TNIS Senior Leadership Team

Term 4 Important Dates:

07 November: Zone Day - North Harbour Athletics
10 November: Zone Day - North Harbour Golf
11 November: Zone Day - North Harbour Badminton Boys
12 November: Performing Arts Showcase
13 November: Zone Day - North Harbour Badminton Girls
18 November: Zone Day - North Harbour Beach Volleyball Girls
18 November: EPro8 Interschool Event
19 November: Zone Day - North Harbour Beach Volleyball Boys
20 November: TNIS Colour Run (Weather Dependent)
21 November: Onepoto Cultural Festival
25 November: TNIS Book Week Launch
26 November: End of Year Disco/Party
27 November: Zone Day - Auckland Athletics Champs
12 December: Prizegiving - At WGHS
15 December: End of Year Reports are sent home
16 December: TNIS Picnic Day
17 December: Final Day of School for 2025 - School closes at 12:00pm

The TNIS Kapa Haka and Pasifika group will be performing at the Onepoto Cultural Festival on the 21st of November:

1:10 pm - TNIS Kapa Haka Performs on the large stage!

1:50 pm - TNIS Kapa Haka Performs on the small stage!

See the flyer for more info!

With the end of the school year approaching, AT want to reach out to schools and parents with information about public transport in readiness for 2026. Please read through the PDF Below for the information.

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Student TEAMS photos have now been uploaded to the Photolife website and are ready to be viewed and ordered. https://photolife.co.nz/

Photolife are trialling a new method of delivering Key Codes to whānau and caregivers. These codes will be sent via email throughout the day. As this is a new system, please remember to check junk, spam, or promotions folders, in case the message was filtered. Please note: Free delivery is available for all orders placed before MIDNIGHT ON SUNDAY, 19 OCTOBER 2025.

MusicHub Lessons

Our good friends at MusiqHub will have some spots free in 2025 for new students keen on Guitar and Drum lessons (held during school hours). For more info, or to get on the list, please get in touch with paul.barry@musiqhub.co.nz

Purchasing School Uniform

TNIS uniform is available from "The U Shop". Please see the details below for contact and location.

THE U SHOP - NORTH SHORE

PHONE| 09 486 4012

EMAIL| ushopns@uniformgroup.co.nz

ADDRESS| Unit 10, 54 View Road, Wairau Valley, Auckland, New Zealand

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