Wairarapa Cobham Intermediate School

CAIMS Cross Country at QEII
What an incredible day for Cobham Intermediate, with 40 students taking on the course and giving it their all. We’re so proud of our standout results, Louise finishing 1st and Mckenna 2nd in the Year 7 girls, and Heath placing 3rd in the Year 7 boys. Amazing effort from every runner who represented Cobham with pride and determination.

Creativity in full swing at Cobham!
Fifteen talented students are painting a mural inspired by Nature Around WCI, adding color and life to our school environment. Such an awesome project to watch unfold.

Ready to take on the 40 Hour Challenge? 📵
From 19-21 June, the 40 Hour Challenge invites participants to spend 40 hours device-free, reconnecting, recharging, and discovering what’s possible beyond the screen.
It’s a great opportunity to step out of the comfort zone and try something new.
Scan the QR code to sign up and get involved.

Our Kapa Haka rōpū has been hard at work, and we couldn’t be prouder! Over the last few weeks, our tuakana (senior students) have been doing an amazing job welcoming our new Year 7s, blending into one awesome whānau.

The hard work doesn’t stop there - the team has just started learning brand-new waiata as we set our sights on the Tūhono Competition this November! As our biggest and most anticipated event of the year, preparation is key, and Miss Gaines has noted that she is highly impressed with the progress and focus shown by all students so far.

Congratulations to Tatiana Na - Tennis Canterbury Player of the Year!
Tatiana continues to set the bar incredibly high, both here in Aotearoa and on the international stage.

Ranked #1 in NZ for 12U, 13U, 14U and 15U girls, Tatiana dominated the 2025 season, winning all four National 12U singles titles, multiple doubles titles, and 14U titles. At just 12 years old, she also produced one of the strongest records in Women’s Division 1 Interclub (16 wins, 2 losses) and stepped up to help the TKHP Premier Women’s team, winning 3 of her 4 matches.

Her success didn’t stop there. In 2025/26 she claimed both the Junior Premier Secondary Interclub title and the Women’s Division 1 Senior Interclub title.

This year, Tatiana has been traveling through Europe, competing against some of the best young players int eh world. From the exclusive IMG Future Stars tournament in Greece to top level European Junior Tour events, she has shown incredible grit, winning the All In Open in France.

When we asked Tatiana about her journey, she shared that her favorite part of tennis is competing and making new friends. She’s especially proud of the opportunity to attend IMG Future Stars, looks up to Aryna Sabalenka, and when she’s not on the court, she loves to draw.

We are incredibly proud of you, Tatiana. Your hard work, humility, and determination inspire our whole Cobham community.

Last Friday, Molly & Gracie had the exciting opportunity to visit Plains Media and be interviewed on the radio about Cobham’s ShowQuest performance.

It was fantastic to see them representing our school and sharing their passion, creativity, and hard work behind this year’s production.

Here are a few photos from their time in the studio, along with a link to listen to the interview.
https://plains.org.nz/episode/f0437bec-9cf4-4be0-b058-355a862eb475

Cobham Chorale are hard at work rehearsing for the NW Music Festival, happening at the Aurora Performing Arts Centre, BHS on 24 June. We can’t wait to see them take the stage and represent Cobham with pride.

We’re celebrating NZ music month at Cobham!
A reminder that this Friday, 29 May, we’ll be marking the occasion together at school.
Please remember:
Bring a gold coin donation
No theme and no face paint
Closed shoes only
We look forward to a great day celebrating Aotearoa’s amazing music and creativity!