PRINCIPAL'S MESSAGE
Hosting the Education Review Office (ERO) and Education Review and Improvement Network (ERIN) members from Australia
Our school recently had the honour of hosting officials from the Education Review Office (ERO) alongside a group of Australian educators. Their visit offered an invaluable opportunity to showcase our dedication to high-quality education. The visiting teams highlighted the strengths they observed in our school community, applauding our commitment to excellence across various areas.
Exceptional Teaching and Learning
The visiting teams were quick to commend the quality of teaching and learning observed in our classrooms. They noted our teachers’ creativity, adaptability, and commitment to engaging students through active learning approaches that cater to individual needs. One Australian visitor remarked, “The individualised and targeted teaching we witnessed was excellent.”
Outstanding Student Achievement
The visitors praised our students’ achievements, noting high performance in core subjects like literacy and mathematics. They recognised our comprehensive assessment practices, which support students in setting meaningful goals. “Students are aware of where they are at in the learning and where to next.”
Commitment to Growth and Development
Our visitors also admired our school’s focus on continuous growth, both for students and teachers. The emphasis on professional development equips educators to constantly refine their skills, directly benefiting students. A great deal of discussion took place around the clear commitment to professional growth and development.
Positive, Supportive School Culture
The visiting teams were impressed by our school’s positive and supportive environment. They observed a culture of mutual respect between students and staff, underpinned by policies and programs that ensure students feel safe and valued. “The level of care here is extraordinary,” commented one official. This nurturing atmosphere is vital for both academic and personal growth.
The positive feedback from ERO and the Australian educators underscores our school’s commitment to providing an exceptional learning environment. Their praise serves as a motivation to continue evolving, ensuring that we deliver the best education possible for our students. Hosting these educational leaders was a privilege, inspiring us to sustain and build upon the excellence they observed. In particular, they were extremely complimentary of our young people who toured them around the school and most of all our Year 8 Kapahaka students who performed with exceptional pride and mana.
I remarked to the staff after this visit that I felt like a proud father. We have a very special school here, one that we can all be very proud of.
Kyle Brewerton
Principal/APPA President
IMPORTANT DATES
| NOVEMBER | |
| November 11 | Diwali Celebration Week Starts Water Wise Catch-up - Room 23 |
| November 12 | Immunisation Catch-up Year 8 Cornwall Park Visit - Rooms 19-22 Lewis Eady Keyboard Performance PTA Meeting |
| November 13 | Water Wise Catch-up - Room 3 |
| November 14 | 2025 New Year 7 Orientation Evening |
| November 18 | Service Week Starts |
| November 19 | William Pike Graduation and Information Evening |
| November 20 | CZ Athletics Lewis Eady Guitar Performance |
| November 21 | Lewis Eady Violin Performance |
| November 26 | BOT Meeting |
| November 27 | Dance Extravaganza |
| November 28 | IZ Athletics PTA - Staff Morning Tea |
| November 29 | Awards Assemblies |
| DECEMBER | |
| December 5 | Pop Bands Performance |
| December 9 | End of Year Prizegiving at Cathedral in Parnell |
| December 10 | End of Year Trip for Year 7 |
| December 12 | End of Year Trip for Year 8 |
| December 13 | Term 4 Ends - School Finishes Early |
CZ BASKETBALL
CZ Girls basketball topped their pool, winning 12- 4, 14-8 and 14-10. They met Ponsonby in the quarters, who beat us last year but this year we won 12-6.
Semi's we played against Waikowhai, we were expecting this game to be tough but we managed to gain the lead, finishing 23-16. For the finals, we played against Marist. It was point-for-point and a tense game for the bench. We had a slight edge and finished 8-6.
Congrats to the girls, CZ 1st place. Undefeated all day. Thanks to Max Chin who came with the CZ girl's team, managed the subs bench, and coached the girls during the day. It was much appreciated.
The girls headed off to interzones less than a week later. They made a good start but the girls were outsized and had some tough games. Unfortunately, the girls finished 4th in their pool. The girls played really well and were really able to drive the ball down to the main key, they displayed a positive attitude and had fun throughout the day.
Team members: Sakura Birrell, Olivia Clark, Scarlett Johnson, Pippi Lees, Almog Gal, Hailey Chin, Tirzah Soh, Sophia Liu, Olivia Ho
The boys played well at CZ. They started off with some surprisingly tough games in their pool. Unfortunately, they came 3rd as it came down to a 1-point GD. Heading into the knockout rounds, we won against Waiheke Primary. With such a big lead, the boys had fun and were taking long shots.
Unfortunately, our last game was close but Wesley just had the edge. A fun day was had despite the results. Thanks to Maihi who ran the subs bench for the boys. He did a fantastic job knowing who to place on the court according to their strengths and what was needed at each point in the game.
Team members: Advaith Satheesh, Ben Oaks, Elysha llo, Evan Zhao, Isaiah IIo, Maihi Govind - Manager, Rawiri Bailey - Manager, Sam Gooch, Miller Ward
YEAR 8 SOCIAL EVENING
The Year 8 Halloween Social on October 31st was a night full of spooky fun and unforgettable memories! The hall was transformed with eerie decorations.
The dance floor stayed packed as everyone showed off their best moves to a mix of popular hits and classics.
The sweet station kept the energy high, and a photo booth captured the night's highlights. It was a frightfully fantastic event, leaving everyone with big smiles and stories to remember!
AUCKLAND MIDDLE SCHOOLS ART EXHIBITION 2024
Some of our talented students' work is being displayed at the Middle School art exhibition. It is being held down at the Silos, Wynyard Quarter. Free entry, open 10.00 - 5.00 daily and it closes this Sunday at 12.30 p.m.
EPRO8 NEWS
Remuera Intermediate's EPro8 teams delivered an outstanding performance in this year’s competition. Starting with over 25 teams, we narrowed it down to the top 10, who then competed in the RI Internals. From these talented groups, our four standout teams emerged, ready to tackle some truly challenging projects.
The Taco Cat: David Huang, William Zou, Steven Song, Ryan Chou
RI Digits: Laura Allan, Finley Connor, Finn Walker, Will Ranger
C.A.S.H: Chanelle Sharma, Alina Wang, Sathvi Chella Pradeep, Hannah Lee
Epro9: Amelia Zhou, Aarnav Singh Kang, Connor Beekhuizen, Peter Norman
These teams approached each task with impressive creativity, teamwork, and skill. Together, they took on exciting challenges like the Puppet Theatre, the Buzzy Bee, and the Queen’s Throne. Their hard work paid off, as each team qualified for the Inter-Schools competition, which we hosted in our school hall.
In the Inter Schools, RI Digits and Epro9 truly shined winning their rounds, earning their spots in the semifinals scheduled for December. Meanwhile, The Taco Cat and C.A.S.H. faced some tough obstacles, but they embraced every moment of building and learning along the way.
We are incredibly proud of all our teams and wish RI Digits and Epro9 the best of luck as they continue their EPro8 journey.
CZ GIRLS TOUCH
The Girl's team gave a strong performance at the Central Zone Touch competition on Tuesday, 5th November. The team started with impressive wins, defeating St Cuthbert’s, Marist, Wesley Intermediate, and A.N.I., showcasing their skill and teamwork.
Although they faced tough competition, falling to Royal Oak Intermediate, they advanced to the semifinals where eventual winners, Mt Roskill, unfortunately, defeated them.
In the playoff for 3rd and 4th place, the team demonstrated resilience despite a loss to Ponsonby.
The girls represented Remuera Intermediate with dedication and determination throughout the tournament.
Team members: Sienna Groves, Lara Lambert, Laura Allan, Patisepa Taimani, Sibley Schaumkell, Maria Williams, Ava Cooke, Hayley Smith, Tabitha Schaumkell, Imogen Pitchers, Abby Scott, Siutaisa Lesisita
CZ BADMINTON
They were quick; they were slick; they were keen to win; they went all in. This was the Central Zones Badminton team at Auckland Badminton Association, on Friday 1st November. They shone at gameplay, strategizing and preparing for the next round so they could give their best to every game.
The fun, bubbly, badminton vibe made it an amazing day.
Team / Group List:
Year 8 Boys Doubles - Zac Yen & Leo Haoran Zhang
Year 8 Boys Singles - Ryan Chou
Year 8 Girls Doubles - Ashley Ling & Claire Wang
Year 8 Girls Singles - Erin Liu
Year 7 Boys Doubles - Tom Biggar & Leo Hong - Goo
Year 7 Boys Singles - Evan Zhao
Year 7 Girls Doubles - Phyllis Chan & Valerie Hew
Year 7 Girls Singles - Meghna Lakshman
Results: From the Round Robin four of our eight groups went through to the semis. In the finals; Meghna took first place in the Year 7 Girl's Singles, Phyllis and Valerie took first in the Year 7 Girl's Doubles, Evan was third in the Year 7 Boy's Singles, and Erin took 2nd for the Year 8 Girl's Singles.
2025 HOMESTAY FAMILIES WANTED
We are seeking suitable homestay options for our incoming short-term international students from 1 Feb to 1 Mar 2025.
Our goal is to provide a welcoming and supportive environment where students can immerse themselves in the local culture and engage in meaningful cultural exchange. This presents a wonderful opportunity for our RI students and whānau to embrace global citizenship through understanding and appreciating cultural diversity.
Given their short stay, if you have space for two children, they would prefer to be in pairs and are comfortable sharing a room. The homestay rate will be $370 per child per week, including 3 meals a day (packed lunch) and daily transport to school in the mornings. The students will be dropped off home to you in the evenings so no need for pick-ups. You will also have a 24/7 support contact available should you require any assistance.
If you are currently a Year 7 family and are interested in this opportunity or would like more information, please get in touch with Yvonne Lee at [email protected]
FILL THE BLUES BUS – Let’s Help Families in Need This Christmas
This Christmas season, our school is excited to get involved with the Fill The Blues Bus campaign. We’re helping to collect non-perishable food items to support families in need across our region.
How Can You Help?
Starting Monday, 4 November, we’ll be collecting non-perishable food at school right through until Wednesday, 4 December. All the food will be donated to some amazing charities, including The Village Community Trust, South Seas, and Whakaora Kai.
If you’re keen to help, please start gathering food items and bring them to the boxes in the Ascot Ave foyer between 4 November and 4 December. Together, we can make a difference for families in need this Christmas
Let’s work together to Fill The Blues Bus and make this a season of giving!
ABSENCES
All absences need to be reported by 8:45 a.m. at the latest. To report an absence please:
Use the 'Report an Absence' link in the top right corner of the school website homepage http://www.remint.school.nz
Use the school app or phone the office on 09 522 9890 Option 1
Please do not email absence notifications to classroom teacher
ABSENCE TEXT NOTIFICATION
Our children’s safety is of paramount importance to us. In order to ensure the safety of all our students, at 9:45 am if your child has not been marked as Present we will send out a text notification to alert you of his/her absence.
We are aware many parents are simply very busy people and forget to notify the school so please respond with a Y and a reason for the absence/lateness.
Respond with an N if you have dropped your child at school or know that he/she was coming to school and we can investigate this promptly.
Should your mobile number change, please notify the school immediately so that we can update our records accordingly.
REMUERA INTERMEDIATE SCHOOL APPS
You can download the free SchoolAppsNZ from the App Store or Google Play. It works on both Android and Apple phones. It sends important school messages and forms a big part of our school communications.
Features of the App:
- You can subscribe to alert groups of interest to you and your child
- You can complete the absentee form directly from the App
- You can access the school calendar, news and events directly through the App
- We can send out targeted alerts to everyone with the App or to specific groups