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A picnic evening has been planned to provide an opportunity for you to meet other students in your child’s class and their parents. This evening will be held on Friday 26th February from 5.30pm onwards. The school provide a range of sporting equipment, so we would like to see students accompanied by parents and extended family members. Come along and enjoy an evening meeting staff and other parents. The PTA will be selling food (sausage sizzle) and drinks. Please mark this date in your diaries.
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These will take place Wednesday 24th March. School will close early on this day and students will be dismissed from school at 12.45pm. Interviews will run from 1.30pm – 7pm, more details to follow soon.
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Friis Photography is taking our school photos this year. A pre-paid envelope will be sent home after EOTC week. If however you do not receive one you can download a pdf with all the information from http://www.belmontint.school.nz/index.php/More-Information-and-Downloads.html Orders are via a pre-paid envelope, with cash or cheque made payable to Friis School Photos. All pre-paid envelopes to be brought to the school office by Wednesday 17th March.
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All students are able to access mathletics as a trial until Friday 5th March. After that only those who have paid will have access (the cost is included in the activity fee).
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A notice outlining the tests and website for these should come home with this newsletter. A copy can also be downloaded from the website http://www.belmontint.school.nz/index.php/More-Information-and-Downloads.html
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Every class will have one day of EOTC next week. Thank you to those who have already offered to help – we cannot offer these opportunities without your support. Please make sure your child has the correct equipment with him/her for the day. Information on EOTC can be downloaded from our website http://www.belmontint.school.nz/index.php/More-Information-and-Downloads.html PLEASE NOTE Early start (8am) and late return (approx 4.30pm) for year 8 students.
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Welcome to 2010 from the Belmont Intermediate School Board of Trustees.
We will be electing three new Board of Trustees members this year, so please think about whether you’d like to join us. All that’s required is the willingness to put in a little time to help make sure we’re giving our children the best education possible. We’d also welcome interest from parents with children at primary schools who will be attending Belmont Intermediate School soon. If you’re interested phone the chairperson Rosemary Barraclough on 489 7314. Nominations close on 23 April.
The Board of Trustees' major task for 2010 will be preparing the Strategic Plan for the next five years. We’ll be asking the community for their ideas. What do you like about our school? What could be better? Where do we want to be in the next five years. Watch out for invitations to contribute. We value your ideas.
Our first meeting of the year will be held on Monday 1st March at 6.30pm in the Information Centre.
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HOCKEY – Trials for students that have signed up for hockey will be held on Monday 8th March for girls and Wednesday 10th March for boys. Both trials will be at the TGS hockey turf at 3.15pm. Players must take a hockey stick, shin pads, mouth guard and wear school PE gear with sports socks and shoes.
NETBALL – Trials for students that have signed up for netball will be held on the following dates:
Year 7 – Wednesday 10th March at 3.15pm AND Wednesday 17th March at 7.30am
Year 8 – Monday 15th March at 3.15pm AND Thursday 18th March at 7.30am
Trials will be held on the BIS netball courts. Students must attend BOTH trials for their year group. Wear school p.e uniform and sports shoes and socks.
BASKETBALL – We need coaches! We have 8 teams entered into the North Harbour competition this semester. Some teams are without a coach so please contact Jan Fenton if you or someone you know would be interested in coaching. Email
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or phone 489-4878 ext 150.
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Four BIS students have achieved representative status for North Harbour Touch this season. At the recent Inter Provincial Series for Upper North Island teams the following team placings were reached:
Pia Tapsell Under 13 Girls A Gold
Ella Bason Under 11 Girls A Silver
Shawnee Tekii Under 13 Girls B Semi-finalists
Tupe Haku Under 13 Boys A Semi-finalists
Well done to you all on your selection and all the very best for the season.
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There has been an amazing response to all the Block 3 Performing Arts opportunities offered at BIS. Groups are underway and the enthusiasm is wonderful. Kapa Haka has been moved to Thursdays Block 3 to take advantage of a tutor. No other changes have been made to Block 3. All cultural group are listed on KNet.
Heath Watson has started his guitar classes on Mondays after school in the Dance/Drama room. Drum classes are held on Wednesdays after school in the same venue. While guitar classes are full, there is some space for students wanting drum tuition. Contact Heath directly on 410 5911.
Opportunity for keen boy singers!
“The Auckland Boys’ Choir is celebrating its 40th Jubilee this year and to mark this occasion it has been decided to increase the number of boys from 30 to 40. This means that there are 10 additional places for boys aged 9 to 12 years. For further information phone 522 4227
Dance: The dance groups are in the middle of try-outs and it looks like we are going to have an amazing creative year. I would love some extra help. If there are any parents who are dancers or dance teachers, and are willing to give some time (lunch times) to guide some very enthusiastic dancers, please give Mrs Hemme an e-mail on
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with details of your experience and preferred times when you could help.
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Thank you to everyone who ticked one of the PTA boxes on the parent help form. We have had a terrific response, and currently in the process of updating our contact lists. If you haven't heard from us already, we'll be in touch soon!
2010 is off to a good start with a well attended meeting in February. This year your PTA will be chaired by Carolyn Pomeroy, Teresa Smeed as Secretary, and Joan Sim will continue as Treasurer. Adrienne Ling and Ange Stott will co-ordinate the school discos again this year.
The PTA is working with the school to establish goals for this year, and we also hope to establish a team to co-ordinate funding applications and fundraising activities. Your suggestions and contributions are welcome. You can contact Carolyn via email on
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We look forward to seeing you at the school picnic tonight from 5.30pm onwards.
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Shotokan KARATE classes/spaces available now
Monday & Wednesday 6-7pm, Devonport Community House. Ph: David 4466400
Learn self confidence/self assurance/self defence/concentration/agility
Babysitting/Nannie Work Required by a mature and responsible 21 year old with own car. Please call or text Heike on 021 050 3441 or 445 9565.
North Shore Junior Boys Rugby Weigh In / Registration
Dates and times for registration are:- Sunday 28 February 5-7pm, Wednesday 3 March 5-7pm,
Sunday 7 March 5-7pm. Contact
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for more details.
Gymnastics at Belmont Intermediate School
Every Tuesday, New Coach In Charge
3.30-4.30pm for 5 – 7 yr olds
4.30-5.30pm for 8 – 12 yr olds
For more information call 09 443 2570 or come along and have a look www.nhgym.co.nz
Flute Lessons
Individual flute lessons in your own home, work towards passing your grade exams or learn just for fun. Teacher has experience in New Zealand and overseas. All levels, beginners welcome. Phone Katy 021 268 1562
PIANO/KEYBOARD FOR BELMONT INTERMEDIATE STUDENTS IN 2010
To enrol contact the MEC 4445654 or contact us through our website http://www.musiceducation.co.nz/
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