Thursday, 14 June 2012

Gemma Flynn off to the Olympics???


Gemma Flynn visited Tauranga Intermediate School on Monday as she nervously awaits her selection in the Black Sticks Olympics Team. Gemma an ex-student of Tauranga Intermediate and daughter of Mrs Flynn (Room 28) was a member of the team who went to the Beijing Olypics and is excited about a second Olympics.

Tuesday, 12 June 2012

ARGOS Gymnastics

Congratulations to all of our 78 students and coaches Miss Anita Jackson, Mrs Sabrina Jackson, Mrs Lauren Stull, Mrs Machelle Harris, and Mrs Julie Pye. A huge success at the recent ARGOS Competition across all divisions. Read through the large haul of medal winners both in teams and individual competitions!

14 Gold medals

12 Silver medals

10 Bronze medals

Twisters Girls - 1st place – Caitlin Fletcher, 3rd place – Alexis, 1st team – Alexis, Mia, Kayleigh, Trinity

Twisters Tramp Boys - 1st place – Wiremu, 2nd place – Jack, 3rd place - Reece, 1st team – Wiremu, Jack, Reece

Twister Tramp Girls - 1st place – Millie Burton, 2nd place – Catrin, 3rd place – Georgina, 1st team – Millie, Catrin, Georgina, 2nd team – Alexis, Mia, Greta, 3rd team – Jessica, Karah, Rosie

Hip Hop - 3rd place

Twisters Boys - 1st place – Jack, 2nd place – Wiremu, 3rd place – Keanu, 1st team – Jack, Keanu, Wiremu, Reece, 3rd team – Micah, Troy, Tiorori

Flyers Boys - 3rd team – Koraha, Jesse, Ngatoroirangi, Tawhai

Springers Girls - 2nd place – Chloe, 2nd team – Chole, Olivia, Shelbee, Melissa

Springers Tramp Boys - 3rd team – Tawhai, Koraha, Aaron

Flyers Tramp Boys - 2nd place – Ngatoroirangi, 1st team – Ngatoroirangi, Tioriori, Te Waata, 2nd team – Jack, Travis, Keanu, Micah

Flyers Tramp Girls - 1st place – Mikayla, 2nd place – Amelia, 1st team – Mikayla, Amelia, Marlique

Aerobics - 2nd place

Flyers Rhythmic Girls - 1st place – Catrin, 2nd place – Jessica

Open Junior Rhythmic Girls - 1st place – Kelsey

Open Junior Girls - 3rd place – Caitlin Wardell, 2nd team – Caitlin, Millie, Georgina, Catrin

Cheerleading - 1st place


Hockey Fever!


It was great to have ex-student and current Black Stick, Gemma Flynn back at TIS. She spent the afternoon sharing her experiences, skills and knowledge with our students. Gemma, we wish you all the best for your selection in the 2012 Olympics Games Team. Read the full article at Sun Live.

Tuesday, 5 June 2012

100 Posts and 10,000 views!

The last 5 days have seen two milestones with our TIS Spot Blog. These are:


  • 100 Posts
  • 10,000 views
Thank you to all those that have contributed to our BLOG and all those who have visited. 

Mr Brian Diver - Queen's Service Medal

Congratulations to our Principal Mr Brian Diver who was awarded a Queen's Service Medal for his contribution to youth sport. We are extremely fortunate to have a principal who is so passionate about sport and as a result we are extremely well resourced, providing many opportunities for our students.

Please read this article in the Bay of Plenty Times.

PB / BOP Mountain Biking Champions 2012

Congratulations to Mr Shergold and his team of hearty competitors who travelled to Taupo and braved the cold to defend their title. The PB/BOP Mountain Biking Championships is a title which has eluded us for many years, so a huge congratulations for back to back titles for the overall team (Jack, Theo, Lachlan & Kaylee) and the overall top boy (Jack). A huge effort!

Results: 
Boys     1st  Jack (Rata)
             3rd Theo (Rata)
             6th Lachlan (Rimu)
             8th Alex (Rimu)
Girls     2nd Kaylee (Kahikatea)
             4th Bree (Rata)






Tauranga Open Cross Country

Congratulations to our team ho competed in the Tauranga Open Cross Country at Waipuna Park on Saturday 26 May. Pictured is Sophie (Totara House) who won the Under 12 Girls. Well done Sophie, we look forward to following your progress building to our own school Cross Country.