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ATHLETICS DAY – A great day out at Takapuna Athletics Club for the whole school on 8th November! Some talented athletes achieved some great results in both track and field events. A team has been selected from the results to represent Belmont Intermediate School at the North Harbour Intermediate Schools Athletics Zone Day, at Sovereign Stadium, on Tuesday 22nd November. If students are interested in joining Takapuna Athletics as a fun or competitive athlete they have sessions on Wednesdays after school. Information is available at the school sports office or visit their website www.sportsgrounds.co.nz/taahc for more information.
BASKETBALL – Good luck to all our teams for the finals! Please ensure all basketball singlets are returned, washed, to the school sports office after the last game.
COACHES – If you, or anyone you know, may be interested in volunteering to coach a BIS sports team for 2012 please contact Jan Fenton at the sports office. Phone 4894878 ext 150 or email
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. Keen to hear from people interested in coaching water polo, basketball, hockey, netball, cricket, rugby, rugby league, soccer, touch.
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Congratulations to Nightwing, winners of the Intermediate Schools Battle of the Bands covers competition. Members, Carla Te Paa, Jessica Groenendyk, Jack Cantrell, Tama Warren, Martin Greshoff and Harry Charles competed in the first head at Murrays Bay Intermediate and were selected to compete in the North Shore regional final at Wairau Intermediate, which they won, gaining automatic entry into the Auckland final.
The Auckland final was held at Zeal on the evening of Tuesday 6th December. Once again, the band impressed the judges with its renditions of two rock classics by Black Sabbath. Guitarists Jack Cantrell and Tama Warren were awarded “best guitarist” and Nightwing the winning band!!!
Congratulations to the following students who received awards at the Belmont Music Centre on Saturday 3rd December.
Certificates of Excellence: Emma Bullock, trumpet, Alparsan Semiz, tenor sax, Daniel Metcalf, drums, cello, Alexander King, cello, Amy Lee, flute, Alexandra Dooley, cello.
MUSIC CUPS EXCELLENCE IN ATTAINMENT: Max Griffiths (trumpet)
MUSICIANSHIP CUP: Amy Lee (flute), Marlene Read (violin)
PERFORMANCE CUP: George Russell (clarinet)
JAZZ AWARD: Scott Moore (sax), Alexander King (piano)
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The Board of Trustees would like to take this opportunity to wish you all a happy and safe holiday break.
Please see our end of year newsletter, which will be sent home with this newsletter.
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Congratulations to Taija Renker-Darby, Rm 11, who has just passed her Trinity Guildhall Grade 4 flute exam with distinction (89%). Well done Taija!
Well done to Alfie Dennis, Rm 9, who recently auditioned for a part in the Royal NZ Ballet’s Sleeping Beauty and won himself a reserve place against some stiff opposition. That is a wonderful achievement Alfie we are very proud of you.
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PTA Disco – Thursday 24th November 7-9pm
Our next disco will be held on 24th November 7-9pm, tickets will be on sale soon at $5 each.
If you were a lucky winner of one of the prizes at our Belmont On Wheels event in September, please don’t forget to pick up your prize. We still have a few left for pick-up.
Sadly the BIS PTA’s old BBQ is looking sad and tired and we need a new one. Is there anyone in the school community that can donate a BBQ (doesn’t have to be flash with all the whistles and bells!) for the PTA to use for cooking hundreds of sausages for school events. If you are able to help, please contact the PTA on
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The PTA’s next meeting is not scheduled until the new year when they will be holding their AGM – 15 February 2012. In the meantime if you have any queries, please email
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Artz On Show presents our King of Pop Workshop! We run Performing Arts Workshops for children ages 5-15 during the School Holidays at three venues across Auckland. Students participate in a range of classes with our professional tutors including jazz, drama, art, hip hop and vocals. At the end of the week students perform in a showcase for family and friends. Benefits of the Workshops include an exposure to different aspects of the arts, improved confidence and increased self-esteem. To find out more of enrol, contact us by phoning 0800 ONSHOW or email
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or visit www.artzonshow.co.nz <http://www.artzonshow.co.nz/>
Takapuna Grammar School is pleased to announce the launch of the “Taste of Takapuna” Cookbook This unique book is the culmination of many hours of hard work and dedication from our Cookbook Committee and PTA members. The books are $39 each and make a great gift. Phone Helen Parker at TGS on 4894167 ext 9221 or
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Takapuna Grammar Uniform (girls) – Full uniform size 12 for sale including 2 shirts, 1 jersey, 3 skirts, PE uniform and sandals. All in good condition - $250 ono. Please phone Sue on 445 1175 after 4.30pm.
North Shore Junior Orchestra - Auditions
We are holding auditions for the 2012 orchestra on Wed 7th December, for children between the ages of 8 and 14, who play a musical instrument. We rehearse every school term Wednesday from 4.30pm to 5.45pm at Rangitoto College in preparation for 3 concerts throughout the year. Ph David Kay - conductor - (09) 440 9075 or see our website www.nsjo.org.nz <http://www.nsjo.org.nz/> for an audition form.
NZFA FOOTBALL HOLIDAY PROGRAMME JANUARY 2012
For all football fanatics - Kick off the New Year with fun football games, skills, competitions, tournaments, prizes and much more, all under the guidance of our great team of qualified coaches. For children aged 5-12yrs of all ability levels. Indoor and outdoor facilities available. Venue - Takapuna Grammar School from 9am - 1pm from 16th-27th January 2012. For more info contact Chris Bryson on 021 0676700, (09) 489 4872 or email
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Devonport squash club will be running a school holiday programme through the mornings of 16th-19th January. Supervised by qualified coaches the programme will incorporate an introduction to squash together with a range of outdoor sporting activities. Cost $85, further details from Paul Cornish on 0274 379 423/ 445 0004,
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or visit www.sportsground.co.nz/paulcornish <http://www.sportsground.co.nz/paulcornish>
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