Gisborne Intermediate School

E poho kēreru ana mātou i a koutou tamariki ma ⭐️💫⭐️ To our 14 whaikōrero finalists ……… Āmine Hogarth, River Cottle, Arthur Donnelly, Ariki Karehana, Max Bryant, Monty Nikora, Julia Houkamau, Maia Hauiti, Ava Kingi Te Purei, Nixon Dewes, Layelle Kaa, Leityn Rutene, Manaaki Kahaki and Hiki Swann - we are just in awe of the courage and delivery that each of you showed today. Every person in our room was bursting with pride and there is no doubt that your efforts have inspired others too. Te mutunga kē mai o te ataahua ~ Kia Māori ake ai te tū i tō tātou ao ❤️

Our children received beautiful words of encouragement from our very special judge Matai Smith who could not believe most were beginners. Grateful for the encouragement, inspiration and aroha shown to each of our speakers.

Congratulations to our 2026 Whaikōrero Champions

1st Kōtiro - Āmine Hogarth - Great rangatira of our past and future
1st Tama - Hiki Swann - Te Kawanatanga
Top Overall Speaker - Hiki Swann - Te Kawanatanga
Kei whea mai kōrua 💫

Final mihi to all of our beautiful whānau who came to tautoko today especially our Nanny and Pāpā. Always lovely to see you all.

Congratulations Year 8 Student of the Week - Malachi Whitley!
Kind, humble, and so very deserving of this honour, you are the true epitome of our RISE values, Malachi. Respectful in all that you do and grounded in integrity, you consistently make the right choices, no matter the situation. You approach school life with a quiet, hardworking determination and a positive attitude that sets you apart. Without needing to shout to be heard, your understated leadership brings out the best in those around you, ensuring everyone feels included. Your compassion, thoughtfulness, and genuine kindness are your superpowers—you are always thinking of others and ready to lend a helping hand.
Your infectious smile lights up the room, and we are so grateful to have you in LH11. We deeply admire your dedication to your learning, your drive in sports, and above all, your commitment to being an extraordinary human!

Congratulations Year 8 Student of the Week - Jade Treweek!
As Jade's favourite golf legend Lydia Ko once said, “focus on the process, not the outcome. If you put in the work, the results will come.” Jade is a true example of how dedication and effort truly pay off. She consistently perseveres through challenges, showing incredible resilience even when a task gets tough. No matter the situation, she keeps a positive attitude that makes LH1 a brighter place to be.
Beyond her work ethic, Jade’s heart is what truly sets her apart. She is remarkably kind, caring, and consistently puts the needs of others ahead of her own. Whether she is offering a helping hand to a classmate or helping with jobs around the classroom, she is always thinking of ways to make everyone around her feel special. We are incredibly lucky to have Jade in our hub and cannot wait to see her flourish during the rest of her time at GisInt.

Congratulations Year 8 Student of the Week Vienna Scott!
This week's Student of the Week is a truly beautiful person, both inside and out. Vienna throughout this year you have consistently demonstrated what it means to be kind, caring and considerate. You are always willing to lend a helping hand whether it's supporting a classmate, assisting a teacher or quietly stepping in when someone needs a little encouragement.
Vienna you lead by example every day showing maturity and compassion beyond your years. Your warm smile, great sense of humour and positive attitude makes our classroom a happier place to be.
Vienna, you should be incredibly proud of the difference you make in the lives of those around you. We can't wait to see all that you achieve in your final months at Gisborne Intermediate and beyond. Thank you for being such a wonderful role model and a real pleasure to teach. Congratulations on being our Student of the Week - a recognition so well deserved.

GisInt Newsletter Term 3 Week 3 06.08.2026 Check out this A4 designed by admin.

WINTER TOURNAMENT UPDATE

Our students represented Gisborne Intermediate with incredible determination, heart, and sportsmanship across Mount Maunganui and Tauranga today! Despite battling weather that swung from rain to sunshine, every single player gave it their all.

Here are the highlights from a massive day of sport:

🏉 **Boys Rugby:** Finished **3rd overall** after a dominant day, including shutout wins against Whakatāne, The Mount, and Te Puke!

👡 **Boys Hockey:** Came away with a fantastic **3rd place** finish, wrapped up with a brilliant final victory over Whakatāne.

🏉 **Girls Rugby:** Fought hard all day in some tough matches to secure an impressive **4th place** finish.

🏐 **Year 8 Netball:** Showed huge grit, mounting a thrilling comeback to beat the top-ranked Tauranga team and finishing **6th overall**.

⚽ **Boys Football:** Showed unbelievable resilience playing short-staffed all day, pulling off a dramatic penalty shootout win to finish 9th!

⚽ **Girls Football:** Showed great teamwork and beautiful passing, grabbing a hard-earned 0–0 draw against Whakatāne.

👡 **Girls Hockey:** Big team effort with solid wins and goals, featuring a first-time stint in goal and great support play.

🏐 **Year 7 Netball:** Battled hard through a tough day, taking away valuable learning experiences for their future.

A massive thank you to all our coaches, managers, and travelling parents for your amazing support!

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🚌 **BUS & RETURN INFO FOR PARENTS**

* The buses have left the venues and are stopping in Whakatāne for dinner.
* **Expected arrival time back at school:** **7:45 PM**.
* **PLEASE NOTE:** Please **do not park inside the school grounds** when picking up your children.

See you all tonight! 💚💛

GisInt Newsletter Term 3 Week 2 30.7.2026 Check out this A4 designed by admin.

Congratulations Year 8 Student of the Week - Rongomai Tamatea! (Term 3, Week 1)
Some students leave a positive mark on a classroom simply by being themselves, and this student is one of them. She is a kind, caring, and hardworking friend who lights up LH15 with her positivity, infectious smile, and willingness to help others. She approaches every opportunity with determination, resilience, and an open mind, always giving her very best.
It has been such a joy to watch her confidence grow throughout the year. She has embraced new challenges with courage, celebrated the success of others, and shown genuine care for everyone around her. Her positive attitude, quiet leadership, and sense of humour make her someone her classmates look up to and love being around.
She truly lives our RISE values every single day. Whether she is supporting a friend, encouraging a classmate, or challenging herself to achieve her goals, she leads by example and makes our classroom a better place just by being in it.
Congratulations to our very own Rongomai.