Week 5

Congratulations to Hayley & Paige who were named this week's certificate winners.  Both girls were credited for their ability to be able to work independently, seeking next learning steps but most importantly being helpful to others and assisting them to be successful.  These girls are part of our leadership group and everyday they put into practice their leadership qualities.  They are truly amazing!

This week we have been very busy preparing for our science & technology fair which starts on Monday.  Every student was required to complete a project with some being given the option to complete a fun theory project which is about modifying people's behaviour by providing something fun for them.  Ask your child about this concept you will be truly amazed!

Here is a link Fun Theory if you want to know more.

All projects will be uploaded on our blog over the next coming days.

We were also very fortunate to have a session with Koka Trudi Ngawhare from DOC.  She talked to the class about native trees and plants and how they were used for healing purposes.  This korero linked perfectly with our science ideas and we even got to enjoy a cup of kawakawa tea.

Have a great week

Week 4

Congratulations to Carlos & Rongomai who were our certificate recipients this week.  Both students were fully engaged in our Heritage Trails excursions with Turanga Health this week and were not only asking some very thoughtful questions but were able to pass on their own knowledge with others.

Caleb & Tobias were also acknowledged for their outstanding work with Mathletics and being named the TOP students out of the WHOLE school

Tobias was 1st and Caleb 2nd.  Both these boys have even had their names on the NZ leaderboard and the WORLD leaderboard.

This week our learning classroom was  being out and about in TAIRAWHITI.  As part of the heritage trails with Turanga Health we visited numerous sites around Gisborne and learn't about the history of those areas.  Incorporated into these sessions was the hauora aspect where we did fitness activities as well.  The students loved this new learning environment

We were also fortunate enough to head up to Titirangi to do some tree planting with the GDC thanks to Matua Josh Wharehinga who helped us get another session due to first one being cancelled due to the rain.  We had a wonderful time but most importantly knowing that we were Kaitiaki (guardians) of this special Maunga  gave the session so much more meaning.  Each student got plant their own tree that they had dedicated to special person and that they will be able to look after for many more years to come.

Finally congratulations to our next intake of students into our 

Tekau Ma Rua leadership group.

Week 3

CONGRATULATIONS

Mairangi Campbell - Student of the Week

‘Being the best is great your the number 1, being unique is greater, your the only one!

Mairangi stands out from the crowd, he has a unique personality that draws people in and a wonderful sense of humor to match, everyone loves to be in his company.  He has a gift for speaking and entertaining and was a recent finalist in our school speech competition.  Mairangi has an inquiring mind, he often pushes his own thinking and positively challenges others to do the same.  He is very supportive of his peers who feel comfortable to turn to him for support and direction.  Mairangi will go on to do great things and we are so lucky to have him as part of our Turanganui whanau. Tu Rangatira E Tu!

Well done to Kaia Gate & our new student Kahurangi Kerekere who were acknowledged at our assembly this week.  

Kaia leads by example and you can guarantee that he is always doing the right thing.  Not only does he have a positive attitude but he is a focused learner who works hard.

Kahurangi has only been with us a few weeks but already has settled in to life at GISINT as though she has been here all term.  She already contributes to classroom discussions, is able to work with a variety of people and was even recognised by our reliever as an outstanding student. 

On Friday we celebrated our very own Olympic Day at GISINT.  We only had little time to prepare an anthem, mascot, walk by, costumes, flags & dance as we had already planned to be on a class outing the day it was to take place (which was postponed).
Everything was put back on the students to organise so everyone could utilise their strengths to pull it together.... and it worked!  Check out our GISINT facebook page for our performance, you will be impressed, I definitely was.

https://www.facebook.com/GisborneIntermediate/?fref=ts


Thanks to Mr Hart for organising 3 Olympic Guest Speakers ex GISINT students Michelle Rennie (nee Hyland) & Darryl Fitzgerald  as part of our Olympic week celebrations as well as Paora Winitana who represented NZ at Basketball.  

Majority of our class were fortunate enough to be apart of Paora's korero which was truly inspiring.  Paora talked about his life growing where he didn't have a lot but made the most of what he did have and cherishing the support of his family which helped drive his passion and determination to succeed.

One quote that stood out for me was said to him by his Koro who said 

"Show me your friends and I will show you your destiny"

There were many messages that he shared that hit home with our students and it was truly inspiring to hear where hard work and perseverance can take you.  Check out Kiwa, Hayley, Paige and Mokai who got to take on challenges with Paora.  Some of them were rewarded with the right to wear his playing singlets from The Breakers, NZ Tall Blacks and of course The Olympics.

We have another busy week ahead with a lot of activities outside the classroom happening.  Our first Life Education Session starts this week where students will learn more about cyber bullying, the brain and making decisions.  


Week Ahead

Monday

Turanga Health Heritage Trails Start

(all students will need shoes)

ERO arrives - Powhiri

Life Education

Session One

Tuesday

Mau Rakau

Poi

Tech

Life Education

Session Two

Wednesday

Tech

Turanga Health Heritage Trails 

(all students will need shoes)

Thursday

Tree Planting Kaiti Hill (TBC)

Friday

Turanga Health Heritage Trails 

Focus Friday

Have a great week