Week 11
Week 11
Embedded Files
Term 1
Letter from the Principal
Letter from the Principal
16 April 2021
Kia ora whanau
Impossible to believe but we are at the end of the first term. Reflecting back we can all pat ourselves on the back: we have done it!! Eleven weeks ago we welcomed 201 new akonga to our whanau and I think we can say that as a community we have taken them under our wings. I am also particularly proud of the way the Year 7 students have integrated into the school and embraced all the opportunities. Thank you to all families who have positively interacted with us and trusted us to work with their children. However, I also want to acknowledge our Kaiako (teachers) who have all helped with keeping the waka afloat through the waters.
This week I particularly want to acknowledge part of our community who are celebrating Ramadan that has started this week. Happy Ramadan to you all.
As said before, this has been a busy term with lots happening. On the social front, the main focus was to integrate the new students and create classroom cultures. Transitioning to a new school is a challenge for some students and at EBIS we are aware that no two students are the same. What is an easy process for one, can be a huge obstacle for another student. Our task is to make sure students feel that they belong at EBIS and that this is the space for them. Please let me know if you think your child has not yet settled in so that we can brainstorm on how we can make this work.
On the academic side, the main focus is to move to the next step of visible learning at EBIS. Two years ago we started using Schooltalk as a platform at school. One of the benefits of the program is that students are able to play a much more pivotal role in their own learning. This term students have started to provide evidence for where they are with their learning. This will be an ongoing learning for the rest of the year and will lead to a new way of reporting to parents in the future.
We are very proud of all the achievements on the sportsfield. But what we are even happier about, is that we were able to participate in games. Who can remember all the cancellations in 2020 due to COVID?
For me, one of the highlights this term was our Kapa Haka competition. It was great to see how whanaungatanga is something that is a natural part of the EBIS culture and not just another box to be ticked.
It is just amazing how we have all worked hard till the last minute. That meant that we had a crazy busy Week 11.
On Thursday morning a few staff met during the fortnightly “Coffee with ….” to discuss the characteristics of emerging adolescents. Lots of creative ideas were put on the table to ensure we cater for the needs of our students. Here is a link to the article.
Last night we had our first Korero whanau evening. The feedback we got about the Parenthelp presentation was overwhelmingly positive with many parents saying they feel so much more empowered to deal with their child's anxiety. I am currently working with Zosia Pardela from Parenthelp on our next presentation in Term 2 which will deal with the topic: Boys and puberty. More information to follow.
A team who has fun together is a highly functional team. And the evidence was there this morning when a few of our Kaiako were brave enough to dress up for the “Book Week Mufti Day”. You can decide who wins the prize for the most original costume.
Photos
Photos
Yesterday a hard copy with information was sent home. You would also have received my email. We are the first intermediate school who managed to get Inphotograpy to work with us. Their work is of a high standard and they usually only work with high schools. We would like to nurse this relationship and make sure we can continue working with them. As this is the first time we are working with them, we have a few teething problems from our side. The photos were individual and class photos. To view and order the photos you should have a link to the website and an individual password. https://inphotography.nz/store/inschool/2021-evans-bay-intermediate-school/ . The hard copy you received yesterday contained the password. If you do not have it, please email me with the name, surname and homeroom class of your child and I can send you the password via email.
Student success
Student success
Thank you to the parents who have responded and emailed me about this. We have to keep working on making sure that celebrating success is the EBIS way.
This week we have a few things to celebrate. Congratulations to these students for giving their best!
Louis Barnett had a huge running achievement last weekend. He came first in the under 15s for a 10km run.
Micah Taouma is playing for the Wellington City Pirates which ended 3rd in the Nelson Heat Tournament. Micah was named the 2nd best batter of the tournament.
The Touch Rugby team who were crowned as the Champions Wakefield Park - Term 1 2021.
The EBIS Black Water Polo Team is a team to look out for. They are currently preparing for the AIMS games and have just won the Wellington Intermediate Competition. Congratulations to:
Abi Isaia, Heather Ward, Jennifer Chisholm, Oliver Earley , Ollie Thurlow-Rae, Lewis Brown, Talia TaylorSmith , Paige Rarere-lester, Ben Farrelly, Tommy Penfold, Noah Isaia and Pippa Smith.
And then there are times that we get an email in the office that makes us really feel “wow - we love this job.” This week I received an email from a parent regarding the Strike4Climate saying:
Dear Wikus and Paul,
I just wanted to share the below photos with you and also tell you that the EBIS students I saw on the bus and at the march were all a credit to your school. They were so polite and considerate on the bus and then so dedicated and passionate at the march. I was just with Evan, Dylan and Jamal but I did take a quick picture of some EBIS students talking to a camera crew.
You would have been proud.
I really think it is fantastic that the school supported this event.
Kind regards,
An amazing holiday to each of our whanau until we meet again on Monday 3rd of May.
Wikus Swanepoel
Acting Principal
School News
School News
Principal Update
Principal Update
Dear EBIS school community - a quick update on the principal recruitment process as we end Term 1: applications have now closed and we are in the process of preparing a short list for interviews in early May. We look forward to being able to update you further after that.
Get Dancing Programme
Get Dancing Programme
The Get Dancing Programme is in full swing. We are lucky to have Lauren from the Royal New Zealand Ballet coming in to teach 3 dance workshops every Thursday (up until the 6th August). Lauren is an upbeat, enthusiastic, and inspiring dancer who has really lifted the status of dance in our school.
D&D at EBIS
D&D at EBIS
At EBIS we have a completely student-run Dungeons and Dragons club, where students play D&D on a Friday or Thursday lunchtime. We use sites such as Hero Forge and dnd beyond to enhance playability. Groups range from 5-6 people per group. We have 9 groups currently, however the club's esteemed leader has decided to recently open up the club for more people. 9 people who run the dnd campaigns and manage their groups (called dungeon masters) recently got their dungeon master merit badges. The club also was run for some of last year as an extension of international book week to draw more people into the library, however the club has undergone a change of management since then, meaning that I have to do more publicity work, which worked out in the long run.
Here is a link to the assembly slide.
D&D club is a way to expand students' creativity at school, please feel free to send your thoughts on D&D club to oliver95382@ebis.school.nz as It would be great to hear your ideas.
Ollie Room 1.
International Book Day
International Book Day
At EBIS we are putting a lot of work and effort into creating a range of activities to celebrate International Book Day and literacy itself. Some of the activities we will be doing is a range of Kahoots/Quizzes and . There will be an Anzac Day short story writing competition as we will not be able to celebrate and think back on that day during term. You will be able to create your own character on Heroforge. Celebrating reading is important, when you read a book it is almost like you are transported to another world, and that world might be full of mysteries or dragons or just a historical novel. Reading lets us escape and dream and imagine that is why it is important to celebrate reading and the wonders it holds.
Eve Room 2
Hell Pizza Reading Challenge
Hell Pizza Reading Challenge
At EBIS in Term Two the Hells Pizza Reading Challenge will begin. You may have seen this around our local library’s in the past years. There will be pizza wheels which will get stamped or clipped off by one of the class Library Leaders. To get one clipped off you will have to read a 150 page book or over and then write a brief summary of the book you read and give it to your class Library Leader. We will pick some of the summaries to add to the wall displays in the library. Once you have gotten seven clips or stamps you can go to your local Hells Pizza store to turn them in for a free Hells Pizza.
Eve Room 2
First Aid at Evans Bay Intermediate
First Aid at Evans Bay Intermediate
At EBIS we….
This week we have had emergency first aid training provided by St John’s. We learned about DRSABCD as well as a number of other medical emergencies such as strokes, burns and cuts, to name a few. It is important to learn about this because you never know when an accident may happen. We learnt about what and how a Defibrillator works, where they are located. I am personally feeling more confident about the force that you have to use when doing CPR. Thank you very much to Josie who came in and gave a very engaging presentation!
Seren Room 6
I am Hope
I am Hope
Why mental health awareness is important
Why mental health awareness is important
Mental health is a difficult topic for a lot, we tend to ignore or overlook others assuming they are fine. Which isn’t correct, mental health awareness is a serious topic we need to remind the younger generation that it's okay not to be okay.
Everyone in their life will experience a wave of sadness, anger and many endure worse. People tend to hide their mental health so others don't judge them, we live in a society where people aren’t accepted for who they are, so that links to people being afraid that rumors will spread about them.
Trust issues can start up, though what are trust issues? Trust is something you earn, you can’t expect a stranger to immediately open up to you, so if you trust someone and they tell even just one person it can lead to this feeling that no one can listen and that you're alone, but please listen you are never alone you might feel like your drowning in despair but there are many people you can talk to.
Trusted friends are a great way to communicate problems, or even just a classmate you walk home with. Kids find talking to parents/adults hard because they are scared they might disappoint them. I just want to add that teachers will always be there for you, your parents might not but if you know you have a supportive whanau and understand you can talk to them, don't be afraid they will still be proud of you.
Why though? Why put in all this effort for people who don’t even open up, because if we can show them love and support and slowly ask questions they can get help from professionals, you might have to spend a lot of time finding the right person, but don’t worry there are school counselors who you can talk to. If you notice your friends have been acting unusual please check in and if they open up ask them about a school counselor.
What about money? Money is an important part of life and a lot of people don’t have enough or just can’t spend much on professional help so our friends at the I Am Hope fundraiser so you can see children getting the help they need.
By Alexandra Tierney.
What did the I Am Hope organisation do at EBIS?
What did the I Am Hope organisation do at EBIS?
On Wednesday the 24th of April, Ty and Hailey came to talk to us about mental health, they shared their stories, taught us about our inner critic and showed us that it’s okay to not be okay, but you need to accept it. Our inner critic is always with us, but most of the time, it’s being ignored, so you hardly even know it exists.
But sometimes you can’t ignore it, you even start listening to it, then you begin to doubt yourself and put yourself down. This can cause depression if the situation is dire.
What you can do to help someone who might be going through this:
The best thing you can do for someone experiencing depression is to be there for them, to tell them you have their back. Or just listen to them, give them your time and your full attention. We were given wristbands to wear at school, to show that you can talk to us and that we support positive mental health. If you think it seems necessary, you should talk to them about a school counselor.
This can be a hard subject to face them with, they might be too afraid to talk about what’s going on, or they most likely be afraid of who will judge them.
Some possible thoughts going through their head could be: What will they say? Will they tease me? Who saw me go in? That’s natural. But we have to help them to be brave enough to fight it. You can help by donating to the I Am Hope Organisation to give youth up to 24 years of age easily accessible free counselling.
By Heather Ward.
Sport at EBIS
Sport at EBIS
You can find information on all sports offered at EBIS at https://www.ebis.school.nz/sports-page
Rugby Sevens
Rugby Sevens
EBIS entered two mighty teams into this year's WRISSA SEVENS TOURNAMENT held at the Petone Rec grounds, the Open grade team lead by David Isaia and the U60's team led by Jared Curtis.
A huge thank you goes out to both David and Jared for giving up their time to coach the teams. Also to all the other parents that assisted on the day. It's always great to see support from the sideline for our teams.
Both the EBIS open and U60's teams developed well as the tournament went on and both went onto the semi-finals. The Open team lost to Masterton in the semi final finishing up with winning 3 out of their 5 games. The U60's only lost in their Semi final in an extended golden try time.
Parents, you should be very proud of your Tamariki as they represented EBIS and their teammates well both on and off the field. Keep an eye out for the 15's comp later on in the year.
Water Polo
Water Polo
The term 1 water polo competition is over. What an excellent term of games and training for everyone involved! A special thank you to college students Gemma Smith and Luke Pearson for coaching the EBIS Blue and EBIS White teams on Monday afternoons. The EBIS White team finished 6th in their grade, with EBIS Blue coming 2nd.
The EBIS Black team finished off their unbeaten season and won the A Grade competition with a score of 7-5 against Hataitai in the final.
We look forward to seeing you back in Term 4!
Please also check out the community links section for events and activities, the EBIS facebook page and school calendar!
Term 1
Week 10
Week 10
Letter from the Principal
Letter from the Principal
9 April 2021
Kia ora whanau
It was an unusual short week after a lovely break. I hope you all have enjoyed the time with the family and friends. Only one week to go and we can hand over our akonga to you to look after for the holidays.
Yesterday I received an email from the Confucius Institute at Victoria University to say that we were successful in our application for funding a Mandarin teacher. This means that during the second part of the year we will be able to have Mandarin classes at EBIS.
The above information is something to be proud of. One of the reasons for having intermediate schools or middle schools is that we all acknowledge the specific needs of the emerging adolescents we need to cater for. By providing a range of activities and programs we are enhancing the learning journey for the students. EBIS is the one of only two schools in Wellington to have Korean classes and it is the only school in the south and east side of Wellington to have Mandarin classes.
The reason for being proud of being part of the EBIS whanau does not stop there. I also heard via the grapevine that one of our students, Gina Laverty, is slowly becoming an actress to be reckoned with. Gina is currently playing the role of Jean in the film Cousins. We congratulate Gina and her family for this achievement.
On the same note I want to ask you to please let the school know if there is something in your child’s life that we need to celebrate. One of our aims with the current Wellbeing focus is to celebrate individual successes and champion one another in the pursuit of dreams and accomplishments.
Suzanne, our finance guru in the office, has asked me to let you know that all payments for Term 1 sports should be made by Friday 16 April. Please have a look on the school website for instructions to pay via KINDO.
Regarding behaviour at school I want to report the following:
Buses - the buses our students are using are not school buses. They are public buses. However, we have a good relationship with Metlink and meet on a regular basis with them to sort out any issues. Our expectations of the behaviour of students on buses are the same as at school. We expect that students will respect property and other people. At the same time we expect that Metlink makes sure the bus drivers consider the safety of the students as their number one priority. Please continue to inform us of any issues you want us to discuss with Metlink.
Vaping - Vaping and the possession of a vape at school is not allowed. It looks like vaping is on the increase at all schools around Wellington. I am sure I have your support when I say it is something we do not want to be part of the EBIS culture. Part of our action against vaping will be to make students aware of the dangers. Two of our younger teachers have kindly offered to present a workshop on the dangers of vaping and smoking next week. Please let your child’s classroom teacher know if you would like your child to attend the workshop.
Students at the school entrance - We currently have a few of our ex-EBIS students hanging around the school entrance after school. This has caused some angst among a group of our students. We have spoken to the police and will monitor the situation with their support.
Student Success
Congratulations to the following students and their families:
Bronze Award:
Emelia King
Angus Sharp
Vera Radosavljevic
Adam Sexton
Jacqui Sanders
Alex Tierney
Jess Chhun
Eve Scanlon
Louis Barnett
Petra Percival
Imelata Tautiaga Mamea
Silver Award:
Paige Rarere-Lester
Reminders for next week
On Thursday evening (15/4) we have the Disco (6:00 - 8:00) in the hall. A letter has been shared with you. At the same time we have our Korero/Whanau evening. This term it takes the form of a Parent information evening on Teenager anxiety.
Next week we have people from St Johns doing a 90m minute basic First Aid course with each class. This is all part of emergency planning for 2021.
A lovely weekend to you all.
Wikus Swanepoel
Acting Principal
School News
School News
DISCO!
DISCO!
This year we are having a disco for all students who go to Evans Bay Intermediate school!
There is a tuck shop where you can buy chocolates and ice lollies. This disco will be held in the hall from 6.00pm to 8.00pm on the 15/4/2021 term 1 week 11.
Last year it was a lot of fun. We hope to see you there!
LANDSCAPER WANTED
LANDSCAPER WANTED
We are in the early stages of developing a ‘Wellbeing Garden’. I am looking for a ‘Hard Landscaper or a Parent with landscaping skills to assist me with the project plan.
Please contact Liza (Wellbeing Teacher) at EBIS
Lbergantinomitu@ebis.school.nz
Please also check out the Community Links section for events and activities!
Community Links
Term 1
Week 9
Week 9
Letter from the Principal
Letter from the Principal
1 April 2021
Kia ora whanau
I am sure you are all looking forward to the Easter break. My wish for each family is that this will be a special one considering that we missed out on much of it last year. Please remember that Tuesday is an official holiday for all NZ schools. That means we will all be back on Wednesday 7 April.
Thank you to all the Year 8 parents for facing the wind and rain last night to attend the Year 8 interviews. Be assured that these are crucial moments for the learning of your child.
Police vetting - It is a legal obligation that a school has each adult who is working with our akonga police vetted. If you are one the amazing parents who are assisting us on so many fronts, can you please make sure you are police vetted. If not, contact Suzanne Hendrey at eo@ebis.school.nz
Sport website - A huge thank you to Tim John (one of our parents and currently a BoT member) who is in charge of upgrading our school website. You will see he is making lovely changes. One of the things we wanted was an interactive sport website. Currently we have all Term 2 sports on the website ready for you to register.
Driveway project - We are slowly making progress with the Driveway Project. This week I have met with two parents who are assisting us with the final plan. Our next step is to hopefully get an architect and structural engineer in the community who can help us with the next stage. Please let me know if this sounds like you.
Part of the Driveway Project is the creation of a waharoa. Jake Yocum is going to work with a group of students on the carving of the waharoa. This will all be part of our localised curriculum where students research and find out more about their whakapapa.
FRIENDS of EBIS - Currently we have two projects running.
Roti sale
This project ends on Tuesday 6 April. Our aim is 400 bags of rotis. Currently we are on 60 which means we hope for a demand over Easter weekend. The information regarding the roti sales is in the bulletin.
Newtown Festival
We have hired a stall at the festival on 11 April. Currently we are getting as many prizes as we can that we can include in a raffle. We will appreciate any help with donations for this. Please let me know if you or your company can sponsor item(s) for the raffle. We are also looking for parents who can assist us with manning the stall for a few hours.
Photos - Last week, individual and class photos were taken. I am sure many of you would want to order these photos. We hope to share the code with you next week so you can go online and order the photos.
Wellbeing @ EBIS - This week I want to share with you the details of our counsellor. Stuart Slater is at school on a Tuesday and Thursday. You are more than welcome to email Stuart if you want him to talk to your child. His details are: counsellor@ebis.school.nz
Report back - Principal conference - Earlier this week I attended the Wellington Intermediate Principal Association Conference in Masterton. It was great to share stories and ideas with other schools. One aspect that I have taken from the conference is how important it is that we fight for the future of intermediate schools in New Zealand. This year we celebrate 100 years of middle schooling in New Zealand. I am sure you will all agree that our emerging adolescents deserve a school that specifically caters for their needs. And having children this age you will also know their needs are different than what they were a few months or years ago. So my challenge to you is that we start thinking and talking about the importance of middle schooling in New Zealand. Talk to your child about how they experience it and share the knowledge with friends and colleagues.
A lovely weekend to you all.
Wikus Swanepoel
Acting Principal
School News
School News
Sylvie Bender Rm 5 - Badminton Club - Mondays in the Hall
Sylvie Bender Rm 5 - Badminton Club - Mondays in the Hall
Badminton starts at 3:00 after school and ends at 5:00. In badminton you whack a shuttle with a racket to try and get it over the net. You don’t have to count scores but you can if you want to. Badminton is a sport that can be played all year round if played inside. EBIS badminton is not very competitive so there are no lost or won games.
Matthew and Sophie Rm 5 - Waterpolo
Matthew and Sophie Rm 5 - Waterpolo
Water Polo training is 3:00 after school and games are on Monday evenings.
In waterpolo you tread water (in the 5m pool) and use one hand to pass, shoot and control the ball, you also need to be a confident swimmer. Six players from each team (including the goalie) are in the pool.Water polo is a summer sport.This year we had three EBIS Water polo teams EBIS black, blue and white (EBIS black is our A grade team)EBIS white has had a some hard fought games and lost all of them.
Toby Rm 5 - RNZB trip - Wednesday 31st
Toby Rm 5 - RNZB trip - Wednesday 31st
A group of EBIS students went on a dance trip held at the RNZB studio (Royal New Zealand Ballet). They were split into 2 groups that switched after 30 minutes, one went and saw the dancers practise for Giselle, and the other would see their costume room where they make and fit all the costumes and props.
Sachin and James Rm 5 - Skodel
Sachin and James Rm 5 - Skodel
Recently we have been using a website called Skodel. It’s a website that every week asks us how we're feeling and why we are feeling that way. The intention is to allow us to feel safe at EBIS. If we are feeling bad, you can tell your teacher about it without having to talk to them in person and your teacher can give you some help and support.
Cholae & Sophie:
The Career Expo was a great way for students to learn more about what they are interested in and what their future careers might be like. There were many jobs present, from Zoo Keepers/animal care to Cooking, Fashion Design, Technology, First Responders (Firefighters, Paramedics, Police), Navy, Remarkable Labour and more. It was good to see all the different careers in action, making it easier to give everyone an idea of what they are like. The books/pamphlets they gave out were also a good guide if you wanted to go even deeper into what that career was all about. It was so much fun getting to see what people have ended up doing for their career/job. It is a great way to get students ready for what’s ahead of them. It would be great to do it again next year!
Adam & James:
Stands had examples to explain what they did in their careers, such as handcuffs from NZ police and a model of a houses’ frame from Remarkable Labour. Lots of students had a great time and found a career that interests them and everyone learnt something.
Corey & Ollie
On Tuesday March 30th we went to Rongotai College to check out the career expo. There were multiple stands which had information about jobs we could study and apply for in the future. There was a police stand and the police pretended to arrest people by putting handcuffs on them. There was a Toi Whakaari stand where they made costumes and a nursing stand where you could learn how to do CPR on a dummy. The NZ Army stand had real officers in the Navy talking about what the army is all about. There was also a zoo stand, showing x-rays of animals and telling you more about those animals.
Science at EBIS
Science at EBIS
It has been a big week for Science at EBIS! We were very privileged to have Thom Adams from the Victoria University of Wellington visit Science SPEC students to run his Physics program.
We also had our first Science Enrichment session at the University of Otago’s Division of Health Sciences (Wellington Hospital Campus).
Thom Adams - Victoria University of Wellington
Thom Adams - Victoria University of Wellington
Thom visits EBIS every term to run a session with Science SPEC students. It is an awesome learning opportunity for the students and they get to take part in observations and experiments that extend their learning….and are heaps of fun as well! Highlights from this session were the liquid nitrogen L&P bottle launch and the kids number one request - elephant toothpaste!
It was also great to hear that the EBIS kids had spotted Thom at the Rongotai careers day!
Science Enrichment Program
Science Enrichment Program
The Science Enrichment Program is new to EBIS this year. Forty curious young students put their hands up to be selected by their SPEC or classroom teacher to attend the program. Our first session was absolutely fantastic! Paula Quarrie commented that they “did so much in such a short amount of time, everything we did, I will never forget”. Students dissected cow eyeballs and learnt about the Tapetum - which humans don't have but some animals do! Rim described it as looking like a ‘galaxy’ whilst others thought it looked like paua. .
We are really grateful to Dr Clare Henry for coordinating this program for us. And to be joined by Dr Sara Filioche, Dr Rachael Mason and four of Clares research scientists on the day was amazing! They took time out from their very important research to share their knowledge with us.
A huge thank you to the EBIS students who made this trip a great success. I was super proud of them all.
Miss Hood
Melanie Pownall - Room 2
On Tuesday 31st March 2021 a group of students went to the Otago University Branch of Wellington to partake in a Science Enrichment program. They were able to Dissect Cows Eyes and take a tour of the labs in the University. The Cow eye dissection was pretty revolting I gotta say! The cornea spluttered weird black juice called the humour but the end result: the reflective part of the eye was like the inside of a paua shell which gave the dissection a beautiful ending.
Santoso and Adam - Room 5
On Wednesday 40 students from E.B.I.S. had the privilege of visiting the Wellington Campus of Otago University. While we were there, we had the opportunity to test our blood pressure, look around the labs, talk to the scientists and even dissect cows’ eyes! The scientist’s taught us about how they grew cells and let us look at them through a microscope! The scientists also showed us a -80 degree freezer!
Bella, Violeta and Liam Hendry - Room 7
On Wednesday 40 EBIS students went to the Wellington branch of Otago University to discover and learn new things about science. We had the opportunity to dissect cow eyeballs using scissors, scalpels, and tweezers. Everyone then got a tour of the lab and saw scientists at work and explained what they did. We went into an environmental chamber where you could change the temperature and humidity at will. We took turns going on an exercise bike and seeing who was the fastest. It was an amazing experience and we’re very thankful to the students and scientists who showed us their awesome work.
Hunter Taylor - Room 11
On Wednesday, a group of students went to the Otago University campus in newtown. Some University students showed us cool things about what they do there. We dissected cow eyeballs which was gross at the start, but eventually I got used to it. We had to put on lab coats, protective goggles and gloves. The University students then took us to see cancer cells through a microscope. We also saw some freezers that were down to -80 degrees. You have to wear a very thick glove if you wanted to get something out of it. Then we went into this very cold room which is called the endurance training room where you can change the temperature, humidity and oxygen levels in the room to train for different conditions. There were some bike machines in there and we had to see how much power we could generate in 6 seconds.
Students were given the opportunity to look at cancer cells under the microscope and to see how one of the scientists feeds the cancer cells as part of her research into Endometrial Cancer.
Students were able to test their skills on the high performance Watt Bikes under the guidance of Dr Racheal Mason and congratulations to Abi and Loto whose scores were up there with the best of the school groups they had seen! I think all the kids were blown away by how absolutely shattered we all were after only 3 sets of 6 secs on the bike!
DISCO!
DISCO!
This year we are having a disco for all students who go to Evans Bay Intermediate school!
There is a tuck shop where you can buy chocolates and ice lollies. This disco will be held in the hall from 6.00pm to 8.00pm on the 15/4/2021 term 1 week 11. Last year it was a lot of fun. We hope to see you there!
JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR
JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR
The Rongotai College production this year is Jesus Christ Superstar. EBIS students have been invited to attend the matinee performance on Tuesday 11th May. The performance will cost $2 per student. If your child would like to attend please go to your kindo account or pay by cash in your class cash box by the 14th April.
iNVENTIONATOR for gifted learners
iNVENTIONATOR for gifted learners
iNVENTIONATOR is a team based challenge designed for students to co-create innovative solutions to real-life problems.
We would like to enter a few teams. Each team has 6 members. To make this work, we need a parent who can be the organiser of this.
Have a look at the information and email Wikus @ wswanepoel@ebis.school.nz
LANDSCAPER WANTED
LANDSCAPER WANTED
We are in the early stages of developing a ‘Wellbeing Garden’. I am looking for a ‘Hard Landscaper or a Parent with landscaping skills to assist me with the project plan. Please contact Liza (Wellbeing Teacher) at EBIS
Lbergantinomitu@ebis.school.nz
Sport at EBIS
Sport at EBIS
EBIS Touch Rugby
EBIS Touch Rugby
EBIS MĀ:
EBIS MĀ:
Had a great season as a team and finished by winning their final 4-1 against Holy Cross
EBIS MANGU:
EBIS MANGU:
This term was the first time the EBIS Mangu touch team had played together. While some of them didn’t know each other at the start of the six weeks, by the final game, they’d really pulled together and it was great to see the support they had for one another.
The team consisted of a small but core group of kids who routinely turned up, helped out by a few keen and regular fill-ins from the other EBIS touch teams. Thanks guys! This meant everyone got a good turn on the field and the chance to sub.
Judging by previous years, the Mangu team was put into a pool with some pretty skilled competition, with some extremely close games which just didn’t go our way. In spite of this the boys had fun and played to the best of their ability, and everyone should feel proud of their efforts and awesome skills on the field each week.
We hope to see you all back for the summer season at the end of the year.
EBIS KIKORANGI:
EBIS KIKORANGI:
Awesome Energetic team. We didn't always win but ending the game with a worked try was good enough for Kikorangi.
Congrats to Skyler for her speedy legs with MOST IMPRESSIVE and Cooper for keeping the team in the game.
Please also check out the Community Links section for events and activities!
Community Links
Term 1
Week 8
Week 8
Letter from the Principal
Letter from the Principal
26 March 2021
Kia ora whanau
Wow - Week 8 and we are all still going strong. This was a big week with a few memorable experiences for us all.
EBIS Waka Whakaora
Last week we had the official launching of the EBIS Waka Whakaora. This is our wellbeing program for all. The Waka Whakaora is a lifeboat and the message here is that at EBIS there is a lifeboat to steer you through the rough waters of being a teenager. Jase Te Patu spoke to the students and made them aware of how important it is to be in the moment. We also did our first wellbeing survey with the students this week. The results of this survey will steer the focus group in the next direction of what we as a school can do to ensure all students experience EBIS as a safe place of learning.
Weetbix Tryathlon
On Sunday we had a few parents and students early out of bed and on the streets with posters ready to turn the EBIS rugby field into a car parking lot. It is amazing how a passionate group can turn the rugby field into a very profitable space, earning $3 000 for the day. A huge thank you to every parent and student who has helped us with this.
On the sportsfront we had a few successes this week Congratulations to all students who participated in the WRISSA Athletics Day on Wednesday. There were a few students who managed to get good placements despite tough competition. More information about the results to follow next week. Our great pride was the baseball team who have managed to get through to the finals for the second year in a row.
Sleep - sweet sleep
One thing that stood out in the wellbeing survey is that our students on average do not get enough sleep. As teachers we have always known this is a problem, but it was an eye opener that the students themselves saw this as an issue. This is an ongoing fight that has the potential to take the pleasure out of teaching. It adds to the list of challenges teachers have to battle in making sure effective learning takes place. I found this article from the Ministry of Health on the importance of sleep and want to share it with you all.
Roti sales
Firstly, I need to apologise for not sharing with you an explanation of the fundraising goals and targets for 2021. This will be on my TO DO list this week. However, the FRIENDS of EBIS group has decided to do a roti sale as the Term 1 project. Their promise to me is that this is a very popular fundraising activity. So the proof is in the pudding. Our hope is that we will raise $2 000 by selling 400 packs of roti.
Here are the documents needed to take part in the project:
Instructions for ROTTI - Sales - An explanation of the project
ROTI - Sales - A form you can use to get your colleagues, friends and family to order their packs
Thank you to every roti seller who is supporting us with this project.
Behaviour issues
On the behaviour front I can report that we can feel the end of the term is closing in. Students are tired and for some that means much more effort to focus. The biggest challenge at the moment looks like vaping. This is a big no-no and we will make sure we stop the behaviour ASAP. But, we have also realised that this is the ideal teaching opportunity to ensure our akonga know the damage vaping can do to their bodies. We are now working on getting together a lesson plan teaching this to those who need it.
A few reminders for you
On Wednesday 31 March we will have our Year 8 interviews. We hope you have all made your bookings. If not, please follow the following instructions:
Bookings can be made using the following link:
https://www.schoolinterviews.co.nz/code?code=xttg2
OR
use code: xttg2 when logging directly into the School Interviews site: https://www.schoolinterviews.co.nz. Please contact the class teacher directly if you cannot attend on the 31st March and they can organise an alternative time, or assist if you have any questions. Please remember that the school will close at 2:30 on 31/3 but the busses will run the normal times.
We have the Easter Break coming up at the end of next week. We will be closed on Friday 2nd to Tuesday 6th April, opening again on Wednesday 7th. The term ends on Friday, 15th April, at 3pm.
Silver badges - Congratulations to Jennifer Chrisholm and Siloto Lene. They are the first 2021 students to get their silver badges.
Bronze badges - Congratulations to Thomas Sadler, Ava Yee, Pippa Smith and Heather Ward for getting their bronze badges.
A lovely weekend to you all.
Wikus Swanepoel
Acting Principal
School News
School News
iNVENTIONATOR
for gifted learners
iNVENTIONATOR is a team based challenge designed for students to co-create innovative solutions to real-life problems.
We would like to enter a few teams. Each team has 6 members. To make this work, we need a parent who can be the organiser of this.
Have a look at the information and email Wikus@wswanepoel@ebis.school.nz
Baseball
On Tuesday the 23rd March , a baseball tournament took place at Fraser park in Upper Hutt, The Evans Bay Intermediate team came second overall against Avalon, Masterton, Raroa and Naenae.
They had a great last game with a great second inning where the team was able to close in on the other team and surpass them. The first game was also a favourite game because they scored lots of runs and had a great game in general.
Thanks to Micah Taouma, Kaiarahi Mahan, Cooper Burwell-Garratt, Hamish Mclntosh, Jefferson Mann, Rim Wiertsena,Thomas Sadler, Connor Maxwell, Noah Sipeli,Tane Upton Mahan, Codie Tawhiri for representing our school in baseball.
WRISSA Athletics
At the WRISSA Athletics there were lots of talented athletes. Most of the talented athletes were from Raroa and Newlands. Riley and Charlie from Room 15 competed in the 1500m and Riley did the 800m as well. Otis, also from Room 15 made it in for the long jump. The atmosphere was pretty good and an all round great day!
Interviews done by Riley, Charlie and Otis:
Hannah Rm14
What event did you compete in?
I competed in the 1500 metre run.
How did you do?
I didn't do that well, I came tenth.
How did you feel?
I felt pretty excited and nervous before the race.
What advice would you have for people who would like to get better at athletics?
If you want to achieve something then keep giving it your all, never give up. Keep going until your goal is reached.
Micah Rm14
What event did you compete in?
I did vortex
How did you do in the event?
I came 2nd in vortex and threw 48 meters.
What advice do you have for 3 people wanting to get better at Athletics?
Train every week like Micah and work on throwing a 90 degree angle so that you can throw it back.
Henri Rm14
What event did you compete in?
I did Long Jump.
How did you do in the event?
I won, so i'm pretty happy with myself, but the night before, I practiced and was very tired the day after, which was the athletics day
How did you feel?
I felt pretty good.
What advice would you give people who want to get better at athletics?
Watch Youtube skills for long jump and copy the skills.
Written by Riley, Charlie and Otis - Rm 15
Introducing a new holiday programme for students in Years 7&8:
XYLOPHONE EXTRAVAGANZA!
Presented by
South Coast Music School,
a new music school in Evans Bay offering high-energy hands-on group music classes where children learn musical skills including beat-keeping, rhythm, melody, and improvisation. In this holiday programme class, intermediate students will learn challenging xylophone and drum music to perform together as a group.
Who: Intermediate students, Years 7-8
Where: Evans Bay Intermediate School
When: Mon 19- Fri 23 April, 1-4pm
Cost: Only $100 total for the week!
To enrol or to find out more, please visit southcoastmusicschool.co.nz, or find us on Facebook at South Coast Music School. We look forward to hearing from you!
Parenthelp presentation - “Anxiety and teenagers”
Thursday 15 April 2021 (6:30 - 8:00 pm)
EBIS Staffroom
10 more spaces left!
Email wswanepoel@ebis.school.nz if you want to book a space
LANDSCAPER WANTED
LANDSCAPER WANTED
We are in the early stages of developing a ‘Wellbeing Garden’. I am looking for a ‘Hard Landscaper or a Parent with landscaping skills to assist me with the project plan. Please contact Liza (Wellbeing Teacher) at EBIS
Lbergantinomitu@ebis.school.nz
Sport at EBIS
Sport at EBIS
NZC TOURNAMENT
The EBIS 1st X1 cricket team fought hard for each other in their second pool game vs Scots all the way down to the last over. Although Scots won in the end by just 7 runs the boys had done enough to secure a quarter final place vs HIBS.
Watch this space as the 1st X1 battle it out to try to reach the finals at the basin reserve and an opportunity to go onto the nationals.
NZCT Y7/8 Boys Cup
EBIS opened their NZ tournament account with a well fought win against a very tight bowling unit, Hataitai School.
EBIS won 129/1 vs Hataitai 128/7
A great all round team effort, we’ll done boys!!
WRISSA Athletics Day 25/03/2021
EBIS attended the WRISSA Athletics Day on Wednesday this week. EBIS was represented by 42 athletes who collectively competed in 67 events.
It was fantastic to see our athletes compete at such a high level against other competitors from all across the Wellington Region while showing the school values at the event.
Results will be shared in the Bulletin next week once they are finalised by the event organisers.
A huge thank you to all athletes and their parents who attended on the day.
WRISSA BASEBALL
Another successful baseball campaign for the EBIS ballers going undefeated all the way to the finals on Tuesday the 23rd March. EBIS placed 2nd in the final for the second year in a row against Masterton Intermediate school showing we can mix it with the best.
Thank you to Micah Taouma, Kaiarahi Mahan, Cooper Burwell-Garratt, Hamish Mclntosh, Jefferson Mann, Rim Wiertsena,Thomas Sadler, Connor Maxwell, Noah Sipeli,Tane Upton Mahan, Codie Tawhiri for representing our school in baseball.
A huge thanks to Regan Taouma for leading the boys and giving them this great opportunity. Look out for the Baseball5 tournament coming up in Term 2.
Please also check out the Community Links section for events and activities!
Community Links
Term 1
Week 7
Week 7
Letter from the Principal
Letter from the Principal
19 March 2021
Kia ora whanau
It is Week 8 and autumn is slowly creeping in. One can feel the change in the air early in the mornings. At school it also means we are getting closer to the end of term.
For anybody who has been involved in teaching long enough, that means there is extra kindness and patience to collect from the kete. I am sure you find it is the same at home. It is getting more and more difficult to get everybody up and running in the morning and suddenly small things can start to cause bigger issues. At school we are aware that our students are tired and the teachers have lots on their plates. For us this is the opportunity to look at what we do, how we do it and what impact it has on our students.
If somebody asks me what the biggest issue is in education, apart from social media, I would without hesitation say “routine”. It is incredibly challenging to take students on a learning journey when they have only had 4 hours of sleep and their breakfast has consisted of chips. My request to each parent is: please look after our akonga by ensuring sleep and nutrition are the number two priorities after love.
Our 2021 focus at EBIS is Wellbeing. On Friday, we officially launched the EBIS “Waka Whakaora” program. It translates to “a lifeboat” that represents a healing vessel, to keep afloat, to give therapy and to cure. The main goal with our Waka Whakaora program is to ensure each student experiences EBIS as a place of safety. This is not an easy task in an environment with more than 400 teenagers, but we are willing to make this work. Earlier this year we successfully applied for URF funding from the ministry. This money is being used for the rights to use the “Skodel” wellbeing program. The program gives students a voice to say how they feel and also reflect on why they feel that way. For the school it is a great source of information to get an insight into what is really going on at our school. After Week 8 your child will be able to talk to you about this program.
The wellbeing of our students is directly linked to the wellbeing of our parents. Earlier this year I announced that we are working with Parenthelp to create presentations for whanau. Our first presentation will be on Thursday 15 April 2021 (6:30 - 8:00 pm) on the topic “Anxiety and teenagers”. Zosia Pardela from Parenthelp will provide some helpful tips to parents for whom this challenge is a reality. We only have space for a limited number of parents. Please email wswanepoel@ebis.school.nz if you are keen to attend this event. The event will be at the same time as the disco for our students.
End of term also means some reflection of how things are going. In our annual assessment plan, this is the time for Year 8 parent interviews. We will be holding our parent teacher conferences for our Year 8 students on the 31st March, from 2:30 pm till 7:00 pm. The purpose of these interviews is to discuss how your child has settled into the school year, learning focuses, progress made and to answer any questions. Interviews will be held in the classroom and will last for 15 minutes. Bookings can be made using the following link:
https://www.schoolinterviews.co.nz/code?code=xttg2
OR
use code: xttg2 when logging directly into the School Interviews site: https://www.schoolinterviews.co.nz. Please contact the class teacher directly if you cannot attend on the 31st March and they can organise an alternative time, or assist if you have any questions.
I have previously informed parents regarding the EBIS policy for AIMS games. During the last BoT meeting the request from the EBIS Waterpolo Team A to go to the AIMS games was approved. Currently it looks like this will be the only group representing EBIS at the games in 2021. Participation in the games comes with high demands (costs, time and energy) for parents. As a school we will support teams and individuals to take part. However, the planning all falls on the parents, coach and managers. Our aim this year is to ensure that we start planning for 2022 to ensure we have a larger EBIS participation in Tauranga.
Next week (22 - 26 March) is Global Money week. This is a topic close to my heart. In Auckland I was part of a group of teachers who took part in establishing the NZ Financial Literacy Curriculum a few years ago. One of the thoughts I always have when I look at our akonga is that they are the ones who are going to look after me when I am retired. So one of the best investments we can do is to make sure they are sensible when it comes to money. I want to ask each family to make “Money” the topic of the week. Talk about it at the dinner table and set some tasks and challenges for the students. Here are two ideas:
Time to do the groceries
Provide your child with the weekly budget for groceries and let them do the shopping. This is a great opportunity for them to learn about saving and budgeting.
Prepare a dinner for the family
Make Saturday dinner a fun time by providing the kids with a set amount of money to spend on dinner. To make it even more exciting you can tell them that whatever money is left after they have bought the ingredients for a lovely dinner for the family, is theirs. That will make them think twice before they spend money.
Here are some more tips and ideas:
12 Fun Saving and Budgeting Activities for High School Students
12 Fun Budgeting Activities PDFs for Students
Lastly, I want to share a document with families. Many of you have long connections with EBIS. This week was a time to go back in history with the launch of our Inquiry unit. Adam Hart created this document to show students how EBIS has developed over the last 57 years. It will be greatly appreciated if you can share with us any documents or photos you have. We are looking for more material for archives in preparation for the 60 year birthday celebrations. EBIS through the years
A lovely weekend to you all.
Wikus Swanepoel
Acting Principal
School News
School News
1960’s Block
1960’s Block
16.3.1964
Miss Trye walks in, hair up in an immaculate bun, as usual. “Good Morning class!”
“Good Morning Miss Trye!” We chorused. She walks to her desk. “WHO HID MY THINGS?” She shouts. We all cower, silent.
“Well?”
Silence.
“Right. All of you will write lines until the person who has done this owns up.”
In silence, we meekly pull out our books, and begin writing. I must not hide Miss Trye’s things. I must not hide Miss Trye’s things in the rubbish bin. I must hide Miss Trye’s things in the rubbish bin. Miss Trye sat down and called the roll. She stood up and meandered throughout the desks, inspecting our work. THWAP! The ruler comes down hard on someone's desk. We all jump, and swivel to face the noise. Miss Trye is glaring down at a student, a wooden ruler in hand. “Write properly!” She continues to walk about. We continue our lines. I must not hide Miss Trye’s things. I must not hide Miss Trye’s things. “Jacqueline!” We all turn once more. “No talking to your neighbours! Your hand!” Shivering, Jacqueline puts her palm out. Swish, goes the ruler. CRACK! It hits its target. “Continue!”
Silence.
It’s target, just to be clear, was a desk. So no, Miss Trye did not actually use the ruler on a student. No one was hurt at all, aside from perhaps the ruler. 1960’s day was, depending on who you ask, a success. Our school was built in 1964, and this year our inquiry will be on Turangawaewae (Our place). Because of that, we will be focusing on the year our school was built. So, to let us students get a feel of what teaching was like in the 1960’s, they taught (for a block) using the methods of the 1960’s. Some of our punishments in Room 13 included the aforementioned caning, lines, and walking up and down the stairs roughly ten times. Our desks were spread out in rows, and certainly no children were sitting with their friends. For some of the students no devices or screens of any type was a big shift, while others loved the ‘paper only’ approach. Mr Swanepoel also conducted an impromptu class inspection. And there were a great deal more giggling and ‘impudent questions’ than has been put into the story above, but needless to say it was a fun change for all of us.
By Emelia King, Rm 13
Banqer + Moneytime
Banqer + Moneytime
In room 13 this year we have been learning about money and financial situations using banqer and smartmoney. They are both platforms that allow us to have our own fake bank account and learn about banking in the real world. Banqer is a part of our class incentive system. We can earn money from doing jobs, homework, winning group challenges, etc. When we earn money it goes into our everyday account and from there we can put money into our savings account, kiwisaver, and term deposits.
By Sophia Riches, Rm 13
Creative Tasks
Creative Tasks
Tree-ty
Tree-ty
This year in room 13 we have decided to make a beautiful tree for our treaty this year. The tree has 28 hands. Each hand has a different meme with a rule, value, motto, or pattern. We spent quite a bit of time making these hands.
About us Kiwi
About us Kiwi
Every year we do a collaborative piece of art that represents us all. This year we decided to make a kiwi. We each had to make at least three feathers. One for family, one for our interests, and one for our names. After we had made all three feathers some of us made them into the shape of a kiwi. That’s when we realized we didn't quite have enough feathers for our kiwi. To solve our slight problem Miss Trye told a small group of us to make a couple more feathers. After the extra feathers were done the group of children made the kiwi but discovered he was going to be a bit fat. Now we have a lovely, fat kiwi sitting up on our wall.
Mihi
Mihi
A mihi is an introductory speech in Māori culture. It is important to us in room 13, EBIS, and hopefully the wider community, that we keep the Māori culture alive. We have all made and decorated our own mihis. After days of work we finished the mihis. Here is one of our mihis...
About me art
About me art
This year we could do what we liked with our art to describe us and our interests. Some people did letters and others did sectioned art, cakes, and footballs. They are all amazing and everyone worked super hard on these. We are all proud of our art and were all creative when making them.
By Laura Batty, Rm 13
Dance trip to the RNZB
Dance trip to the RNZB
On Thursday last week 55 students went down to the RNZB (Royal New Zealand Ballet) centre, to look at their workshop and one of their ballet lessons. The lovely Pascale Parenteau and her team from the RNZB led the tour.
We were lucky enough to see the workshop (where they make the costumes). We even saw the costumes for the Nutcracker (which will be in America). A lot of us found the Sugar Plum Fairy costume quite cool. We learnt about the sewing of the costumes. Turns out, it takes the longest to make a pancake tutu, out of all the costumes! It takes the shortest amount of time to make a floppy romantic tutu or a leotard. It was great to see all the materials and fabrics they use to make the costumes.
We also saw one of the dance classes in action! We saw all the warm up exercises they usually do in a class. Overall it was an incredible experience.
By Eloise Carver, Rm 13
LANDSCAPER WANTED
LANDSCAPER WANTED
We are in the early stages of developing a ‘Wellbeing Garden’. I am looking for a ‘Hard Landscaper or a Parent with landscaping skills to assist me with the project plan. Please contact Liza (Wellbeing Teacher) at EBIS
Lbergantinomitu@ebis.school.nz
Principal position
The board is pleased to announce that the role of EBIS Principal was advertised on Monday. The advertisement, like the recruitment process that will be followed, reflects community engagement undertaken in December.
The advertisement is below, and can also be found on the Education Gazette using the following link:
If you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to contact Sam Hoben - our Board member leading the recruitment process: shoben@ebis.school.nz
EBIS 2021 Advertisement V2[4967].docxSport at EBIS
Sport at EBIS
Futsal
Futsal
Last Friday 10 girls represented EBIS at a Capital Football futsal tournament at the ASB stadium. We had an amazing time playing futsal amongst approximately 500 girls from Primary and Intermediate schools around Wellington. We had experienced and novice players who learnt skills and improved a lot during the day. It was a great opportunity to play in a tournament. Fun, exciting, challenging were just some of the comments from the girls. We worked as a team and fought back when we were behind, finishing the day undefeated with 4 wins and 2 draws.
By Anaϊs Lecarpentier, year 7, room 14
Athletics Day Results
Athletics Day Results
Please also check out the Community Links section for events and activities!
Community Links
Term 1
Week 6
Week 6
Letter from the Principal
Letter from the Principal
12 March 2021
Kia ora whanau
This week has been a busy one, with our successful athletics day on Tuesday and school wide electives starting today.
Teacher Only Day
Our teacher only day started with karakia and reflection under the Pohutukawa tree between our SPEC blocks. This marked the start of preparation for our first inquiry of the year, focusing on a wellbeing space. As a staff we have planned for teaching in all curriculum areas identifying key teaching strands and skills to be shared with our students. These days allow us to have discussions and to collaborate on a shared learning vision for learning at EBIS.
Inquiry unit
Next week we will start teaching our first inquiry unit of the year. The key learning extends from the future focus of Enterprise and concepts from the Technology curriculum and wellbeing. Key literacy and numeracy concepts and skills are integrated into this inquiry.
In this learning we want students to reflect on the past, consider the current and think forward to the future. Our unit will start with a hook activity on Tuesday and will continue to the end of term three. You should receive more information about the hook activity from your classroom teacher.
Mindfulness
The staff at EBIS were privileged to take part in a mindfulness session as part of the recent teacher only day. Using the Te Whare Tapa Whā model, Jase Te Patu, lead us through focused discussions on the four walls of wellbeing - Tinana, Hinengaro, Wairua and Whānau.
Focusing on the definition of Hauorā as the vital essence of the sun, being well and glowing from the inside, staff reflected on the actions we take to ensure our wellbeing walls contain relevant and useful information to support our students.
Colour my day
The focus of this day was to break out the brightest outfit and support the well being of every kiwi. Our teachers brightened the teacher only day by stepping out in the brightest clothing and accessories.
The teachers from Nga Hau e Wha won the ‘brightest’ competition. Next Friday, the students will have a ‘Brighten Up Your Day’ mufti day.
Emergency cans
As noted in the last bulletin, it is our obligation to ensure the safety and welfare of our students at all times. Being placed at sea level means one thing: We need to be vigilant when it comes to our emergency response. We have a collection of emergency food and water at the badminton centre, should we need it.
Some of the cans of food are close to their expiry date and we will donate this to a welfare organisation in the coming weeks. Next week we will have our “Emergency can collection” to collect the next round of cans. These can be brought to the back of the hall before school.
Examples of cans that can be brought in include: baked beans, spaghetti, soup, fruit and vegetables.
Athletics Day
Our athletics day on Tuesday was a huge success!
Following preparation at school, the students participated in both track and field events across the day. We were so proud to see students demonstrating our school values of success and whanaungatanga throughout the day - participating in events, dressing in team colours and cheering on each other.
Congratulations to all our students for taking part. Thank you also to all our parents who came to support and encourage our tamariki.
Have a great weekend!
Wikus Swanepoel
Acting Principal
School News
School News
EBIS Photos
EBIS Photos
Package options will include:
1 – ELITE PACKAGE – CLASS PRINT [25X20CM] PLUS PORTRAIT PRINT PACKAGE [including one 25x20cm print, one 20x15cm print, two 15x10cm prints, four wallet size prints] - $40.00
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3 – CLASS PHOTO ONLY - $16.00
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5 – STD PORTRAIT PRINT PACKAGE ONLY - $16.50
6 – INSTANT DOWNLOAD OF PORTRAIT - FULL RESOLUTION ELECTRONIC FILE $15.00
6 – ADDITIONAL PHOTOSHOP & CLASS LAMINATING ADD ONS AVAILABLE FROM $3 PER ITEM
PLEASE PRE-REGISTER HERE FOR ACCESS TO THE 2021 EBIS PHOTOGRAPH GALLERY:
https://inphotography.nz/store/inschool/2021-evans-bay-intermediate-school/
(Please note if you registered with INphotography last year, your details WILL NOT be transferred to the 2021 gallery and you will need to re-register for this 2021 EBIS gallery specifically)
It is acknowledged that personal naming data will be provided to INphotography and used to create an individual record and to identify all students that participate in the photograph sessions (including as an absentee if relevant). These files will be published in an online gallery (with passcode protection) to supply any ordering party and are also supplied to the College for use which includes but is not limited to an electronic record for archives. It is acknowledged that use of photographs by third parties once the photographs have been purchased or supplied to any ordering party is out of EBIS or INphotography’s control. If you do not wish for your child’s details to be provided or you do not want them to participate in the photography services or be identified in the works you must inform the school office before March 16th. INphotography’s full privacy terms and conditions may be found at INphotography.nz.
On 23rd March INphotography will be taking individual portraits of all students, followed by traditional class groups (timetable attached)
INphotography have been operating in the Wellington region for 12 years, specialising mainly in Colleges (Year 7-13) as well as Sports Clubs.
It is a family owned business. Owner/operator Brooke Woollett and her sister in law Corinne Woollett are always the two friendly photographers on site.
They offer a very streamline service as seen when they took our sports and cultural groups at the end of last year.
The photographs will be available to preview & purchase in early Term 2 (if not before!) online at INphotography.nz. The school office will notify you of your passcode to gain access when the gallery is ready, or you may also pre-register using the link below.
Photographs will be distributed via the school (if ordered by the deadline that will be advertised), otherwise an additional packaging and post cost will apply.
Get Dancing programme
The Round 2 schools for the “Creative in Schools Project” are now live on the website. Check out our Get Dancing initiative:
https://artsonline.tki.org.nz/Teaching-and-Learning/Creatives-in-Schools/Successful-schools-Round-2
This week we visited the Royal New Zealand Ballet centre as part of the initiative. We will also get to attend a couple of performances and attend weekly workshops leading up to our own performance. We are lucky to have Lauren Byrne and Pascale Parenteau from the Royal New Zealand Ballet Education working with us. They are bubbly and passionate individuals who inspire tamariki across Aotearoa.
Year 8 Boys and Girls
HPV Vaccinations
The Year 8 vaccination clinic is running at EBIS on Monday 15 March 2021.
This vaccination protects students against many cancers and is offered free of charge to all Year 8 students in New Zealand.
It is important to return your consent form ASAP at the school reception, or pick up a new form if you have misplaced it. The Regional Public Health team of nurses require a form from EVERY student.
Before the clinic on Monday, please ensure your child has had breakfast, and brings morning tea and lunch. This ensures that your child will have the best experience possible at the clinic. If you have any questions or enquiries regarding the vaccine please do not hesitate to call one of the friendly nurses on (04) 587 2949.
Sport at EBIS
Sport at EBIS
Rawhiti - Athletics Day
On Tuesday 9th of March Evans Bay school spent a day at Newtown park to compete in athletics. The students and staff had to come representing their own team colours, everyone was all dressed up in all sorts of outfits. Throughout the day plenty of events were spread out for the students to enter in to. Events like Discus, sprints, long jump, High jump, vortex and more. Each of us had to compete against each other for points that went towards the inter team challenge. For athletics you get 1 point for every event we all took part in and you get points placings, third is worth ten points, second is fifteen points and for coming first place you get the max of twenty points!
Team challenges were held. One of the challenges was who had the cleanest space in the area that the teams sat in for the day. For this challenge URU won, that would then add more points to their original score that they had. Although URU won that challenge, other teams gained many other points by participating in other events.
Alan (our helpful caretaker) and a handful of adults had run a stand full of ice lollies, sausage sizzles and different flavourful chocolates.They ran the stand to fundraise for the school. At any time of the day students would come and buy chocolates and sausages when they are hungry for the price of $1 - $2 and we were hungry.
Athletics day is a great day for us to come together as a school and celebrate each other’s success.
Well done to all the athletes this year!
Floorball
Floorball
U13 Training
Born: 2008/2009
Tuesdays 7-8pm
ASB Sports Centre
$50 Term 1
Term 1 dates: Tuesdays 9th February - 13th April (No training 23rd March).
U11 Training
Born: 2010/2011
Fridays 4-5pm
ASB Sports Centre
$50 Term 1
Term 1 dates: Fridays 12th February - 16th April (No training 26th March and 2nd April).
We also run a Junior Game Day against other clubs once per term which is included in training fees. T1 Game Day is Saturday March 20th.
Register for Term 1 Trainings with this link: https://membership.sportstg.com/regoform.cgi?eventID=8878&formID=97211
All equipment is provided and new players are always welcome.
If you would like to come for a free trial session before committing to the full term, please email Sophie: admin@wellingtonfloorball.org.nz
Cricket, but not as you know it.
Yeah! Girls is back for the 2020/21 season.
After an action-packed start to the season in school term 4, hubs will be back in term 1 across New Zealand. Hubs will be added to the list as they are confirmed, or you can also email info@yeahgirls.nz to receive an update when a Hub is confirmed in your area.
Check out the Hubs HERE or pre-register your interest HERE, to find out when a Hub is coming to your area.
Please also check out the Community Links section for events and activities!
(click tab top of the page)
Term 1
Week 5
Week 5
Letter from the Principal
Letter from the Principal
5 March 2021
Kia ora whanau
Another week, another Covid level and we all carry on under the new normal.
COVID
Being the second time for us going into Level 2 this year, I am sure you will all agree that we are all slowly adapting to the new normal. With regards to a bigger community in a school it will always mean that there will be one or two people with a sniff or other symptoms. That is why following the instructions from the Ministries of Health and Education is the only logic way to operate. You can be assured we will not make any decisions without consulting the above ministries.
We know that this cannot always be a black and white line and that mental wellbeing is just as important as physical health. That is why it is so important we make sure we talk to our akonga and ensure they feel safe at all times.
At school we will do our best to ensure we always focus on hand sanitising and MBZ. Please also see for information on this link: COVID help
Acting Principal survey
Thank you to all parents who have completed the survey. This is part of my appraisal process. The survey is anonymous and all that is visible on our side is the raw data with no link to any person or email address. The data will only be seen by my Appraiser, the Board and myself. The information will not be used for any other purpose.
Maori Cultural Parent Group
During the last Korero evening a group of parents decided to form a Maori Cultural Parent group. The group will meet for the first time on Wednesday 10 March at 6:30 in the staffroom. The aim of the meeting is to decide what the role and tasks of this group will be and how they will assist in making EBIS a school where we celebrate the cultural diversity of our community. The only issue is that the group is looking for more members. Please join us on Wednesday evening if you want to be part of this group.
Emergency cans
As a school it is our obligation to ensure the safety and welfare of our students at all times. Being placed at sea level only means one thing: We need to be vigilant when it comes to our emergency response. We have a collection of emergency food and water at the badminton centre, should we need it. Some of the cans of food are close to their expiry date and we will donate this to a welfare organisation in the coming weeks. During Week 7 we will have an “Emergency can collection” to collect the next round of cans. More information about this to follow soon.
This week @ EBIS
On Friday the school teams fought it out to determine the winner of the annual Kapa Haka competition. The competition is part of transitioning students to EBIS and learning the school song and the Waiata. The link to the competition can be found on our facebook page: Kapa Haka competition. When you look at the quality of work you will understand why we are so proud of the students. Everybody did an amazing job and in the end it was not an easy task to find a winner. But the judges have decided and RAWHITI was announced as the winning team.
Coffee with ….
Being a teacher means that you will always be a student and learning will be part of you. Research has shown that some of the most valuable learning happens when we communicate with our colleagues on a daily basis. COVID has also shown us that we can learn differently. While conferences have their place, it is small day to day contact that gives evidence of the most learning. So, on a fortnightly basis EBIS teachers can opt in for a “Coffee with …” session where one of our teachers becomes the facilitator, sharing robust discussion around a pedagogical point. This week it was James Ruscoe who shared his experience of the Sheena Cameron reading ideas with the group.
On Thursday the students made their Elective choices. We said that students should not arrive early but the reality was, that this is a big moment for the students to make sure they get their choice. Our first student arrived at 6:00 and Alan had to look after the group till the doors opened at 8:00. There were some great moments of camaraderie while they waited. However, I can understand that some people find the system out of date. I promise to you we will reflect and see what we can change for the next round of electives during the second part of the year.
Athletics Day
Our annual Athletics Day is planned for Tuesday 9 March. Currently, like most of the country we hope for a change in alert levels this coming weekend. Should we stay at Level 2 we will have to postpone.
However, there is nothing wrong with a little bit of optimism and therefore we are full on in the planning phase. We invite all parents to either join us for the day or for part of the day to support your children at the Newtown Athletics Stadium.
Lastly, I want to invite parents to keep on communicating with us. Let us know what is working and what is not working for your child.
Have a great weekend!
Wikus Swanepoel
Acting Principal
EBIS Payments
EBIS Payments
At EBIS payments for can be made by cash (in the classroom cashbox) or the preferred method through KINDO, which is an online payment facility. For school lunches i.e. Subway on Mondays & Tuesdays, Sushi on Wednesdays or Pita Pit on Thursday you will need a Kindo account, as this is the only method of payment they accept. Kindo is also an easy way tofind information about sporting activities, school trips etc. as they are listed under different headings on this site. Allafter school sports should now be paid for as we are being invoiced for the team registrations.
Go to www.mykindo.co.nz or via the link on our school website to either activate an account or login if you are an existing client. When you go onto the Kindo site, you will need to use the email address that we have on record for you at EBIS. This is very important, as Kindo is linked to ETAP (our student management system) and payment information is linked between the two systems, hence the need for the same email address and your child’s room number. If you need any help you can call the Kindo Helpdesk on 0508454636, Monday-Friday 8am to 4pm.
Many Thanks
Suzanne Hendry
Executive Officer
Culture
Culture
We are looking at holding a Matariki celebration day in June/July (dates are still to be confirmed) and were hoping to recruit some help. We are planning early as this is the first year we've attempted this particular structure. We have linked a potential plan below, which ideally would be run externally with whānau and community help. As a backup, we could run the programme internally with principals of Tuakana-teina, getting students to teach other students, however it would be amazing to draw on our community to fully engage our tamariki. If you have a particular skill you could offer/ any suggestions, we would really appreciate any help. Just flick strye@ebis.school.nz an email
Ngā mihi,
Suzanne Trye
strye@ebis.school.nz
Imagine if we had a day where students could be exposed to a variety of cultures. Students could go from calligraphy, to making tukutuku patterns, to riverdancing, to making barfi, to ...well, the options are endless! We are hoping to run a Culture day at EBIS. We plan on drawing on our community and whānau knowledge. We would love people from all cultures to come in and teach a skill, show a dance, or do something that is special to your culture. We are yet to decide on a date, so if this is something you would be interested in helping out with, please contact strye@ebis.school.nz .
Ngā mihi,
Suzanne Trye
strye@ebis.school.nz
Athletics Rotations
Athletics Rotations
It was a great experience to see everyone get involved and have a great time. It was also cool to see all the different sports you can do at EBIS.
Most Fun
Most Fun
Sadie: “I really enjoyed doing vortex because I almost hit Mr. Hart!”
Grace: “I enjoyed it as it was fun to be challenged and compete with your friends.”
Sofia: “It was fun to do the Long Jump but I kept stepping over the line.”
Most Challenging
Most Challenging
Sofia: “It was challenging to do a sport that you weren’t confident in”.
Grace: “Probably the running and the sprints because I’m a bit slower than I’d like to be.”
Sadie: “The sprints as well because I hurt my legs!”
Electives
Electives
At EBIS we are offered a range of electives to choose from, a few examples of the electives are:
In drama you have the opportunity to express yourself through drama games, performing, and focusing on building your confidence.
Dance, In this elective you try different styles like ballet, hiphop, jazz and contemporary the, learn new choreography, and have fun with dance games.
Fitness, in the fitness elective you can focus on getting fitter in ways like learning different types of exercises, practicing on your running or just to have fun.
Electives are a great opportunity here at EBIS because you get to have fun with different teachers, talk and make connections with people you wouldn't usually work with and try new things we don't always do in class.
By Eleni and Petra | Room 11
Please also check out the Community Links section for events and activities!
Community Links
Term 1
Week 4
Week 4
Letter from the Principal
Letter from the Principal
26 February 2021
Kia ora whanau
We are four weeks into the term and my hope is that we have managed to establish a new EBIS whanau. My main message to all is that if you still do not feel the whanau connection to come and talk. Because at the end of the day it is all about: “Naku te rourou nau te rourou ka ora ai te iwi” (With your basket and my basket the people will live - the key idea of working together).
AIMS Games
EBIS is a place of opportunities and intermediate school is the chance to take risks. A few parents and students have approached me about the AIMS Games. Before 2020 we were on our way to make the AIMS Games an annual tradition. Because of COVID we will have to regroup and organise a way forward. We have decided that as an interim arrangement for this year we will focus on the following:
Individual events where students can represent EBIS
Teams considered by the coach as above average and where the parents are willing to be responsible for all organisation in accordance to the school policies
I invite parents, coaches and students to talk to me if they feel they fit the above criteria.
This week the school focus was SUCCESS. This gives me the opportunity to showcase some of the beautiful work done in a typical “Week at EBIS”
Victoria University student teachers
Last week we were fortunate to host 10 Victoria University students as part of their final year at university. This was a great way showcasing EBIS to people who can spread the word about the school. Last night I received an email from one of the students saying:
"Without a doubt, EBIS kick-started my teaching journey in an amazing way! From day one I was made to feel incredibly welcome in Room 2 and the wider school, and I loved being a part of your community. Your amazing staff and students were so open to sharing their work and activities with us - and for that I say a huge thank you. I have come away with invaluable experience and knowledge from just one short week, and could only have wished to stay longer. Whakawhetai ki a kōtou."
Sophie Harrison
EBIS Kapa Haka pari
A few years ago we lost our Kapa Haka Pari in the administration building fire. Our previous Deputy Principal, Marie Okeby, kindly donated a new framed pari to the school which will be displayed in the foyer. The official handover of the pari took place during last Friday’s assembly. Marie explained the design of the pari and how it reflects the EBIS values and environment.
Garden Club
Part of the wellbeing focus of EBIS is to create an environment students feel proud of. The Board has contracted Amy Revell as an environment facilitator. Her job description includes working alongside students to plan and maintain the gardens. Amy has two groups that work on a Wednesday. It was great to walk around the school ground last week and see one of the groups working hard with Amy. And who still believes that learning should always take place in the classroom?
Netball club
One of the proudest moments in a teacher’s life is when you have a school where students take the initiative to come up with ideas. Learning can only take place when the student voice is loud enough for all to hear. A while ago Jennifer Chisholm approached me with the suggestion of starting a netball club where students can learn from each other before the start of the netball season.
This photo was taken on the spur of the moment walking past the group and realising they have started their club. What an amazing experience!
EBIS Driveway Project
The goal with the “Friends of EBIS” 2020 project was to redevelop the land that forms the school entry to solve safety issues and to also take the opportunity to improve the school entrance.
Key aspects identified include:
Separate pedestrians from vehicles.
Provide additional parking.
Create a new entrance design for EBIS, that is to include a Māori cultural connection.
We have raised $33 000 and are now ready to make the project a reality. At the moment we are looking for a landscape designer that can provide assistance with the technical points. Please let me know if you know of somebody who is able to help.
Sport registration
Campbell, the sport coordinator, is currently working hard to ensure students are registered for the different sports. This also includes registration of teams, finding coaches and managers. Thank you to all the parents who have put their hands up to help. Campbell is in the process of changing the registration process into an online system. He asks that parents read and follow the instructions carefully when they register and please register as early as possible. Teams fill up fast and you do not want to miss out.
Electives
The Term 1 and 2 Electives will start Week 6. Students have the opportunity to choose the elective they want to participate in. We ask that parents please go through the choices with their children and help them to make choices.
More information can be found HERE
Parent help
Wow, we are a community that cares. Thank you to all the parents who have volunteered to be part of some of the EBIS activities this year.
Currently we are looking for:
Parents who can assist with the BBQ on Athletics Day at Newtown Park (9 March). We need people to buy things and work on the day. We will work out a roster so parents do not have to work the whole day. Any hour you can give us is appreciated.
Parents who can come and talk about their careers in our “I wanna be … session”
FRIENDS of EBIS
The fundraising group meets on Tuesday 2 March at 6:00pm in the staffroom. During this meeting we will decide on a goal and projects for fundraising for 2021. Please join us if:
you have any ideas on how we can get to $100 000 this year without too much hard work
you have networking skills to help us with getting local businesses more involved in the school
you have connections to items that we can use as prizes during the competitions
you just want to have fun and meet good people
Lastly I want to reassure parents that at the moment things are going very well at school. There is a lot of noise when you walk through the building, but it is a happy noise. It is the sound of students engaged in their learning. We have identified a very small number of behaviour issues and we are dealing with them hard and fast. The message to all is: We are a normal intermediate school with teenagers going through the puberty phase and all the challenges this presents. BUT the difference is, we care and we act. No student or parent should feel unsafe at EBIS. And if that happens, we ask that you tell us. We cannot do anything unless we know about it.
Have a great weekend!
Wikus Swanepoel
Acting Principal
Student Success
Student Success
Congratulations to the following students
Congratulations to the following students
Abby Dixon who won a set of earphones in the “Cyber Safety poster” competition.
Abby’s poster was selected as the winner in the competition we had to celebrate Safer Internet Day.
RESPECT
A pinch of kindness is all you need.
Remember your manners; say thank you and please.
A spoonful of listening to flavour your day
will make those around you say “hip hop hooray”.
A cup of treat others the way you want to be treated
will make all your friends feel happy and needed.
Honour each other like they are King or Queen.
A teaspoon is enough and just don't be mean.
No matter what colour or where you from
We respect you at EBIS because we all belong.
And that is how we think you can make
our amazing EBIS respecting cake.
In Week 4 the school focused on the Value of RESPECT. A group of Room 8 students got together and created a poem to celebrate this. Congratulations to Shanay Anderson, Agalua Matau, Connor Young, Petra Ferrel and Monique Tor for this creative piece of work.
Other celebrations:
Khendall Maxwell - 2nd overall at the Surf Life Saving Carnival held at Lyall Bay last week.
Aryan Dhiru - Elected as captain of cricket team
Louis Barnett - Completed Round The Bays in 29 mins
Petra Ferrel - Competing in the National Surf lifesaving champs in Mt Maunganui
School News
School News
Whanaungatanga in action in Room 7
Bella - Rm 7
A week at EBIS - Nga Hau E Wha
A week at EBIS - Nga Hau E Wha
Recycling
This week our school received new recycling bins. This yellow bin is used for plastics 1 and 2, metal, tin and aluminum and soft plastics. Our other bins are paper and landfill waste.
Mitch and Seren, 6
Athletics
In two weeks on Tuesday the 9th of March, there are 9 events. Each entry to an event will get 1 point for participating and if you come 3rd you get 10pts, 2nd 15pts and 1st 20pts, for your Team. (Tonga, Nga Hau e Wha, Tokerau, Rawhiti, Uru)
Mitch and Seren, 6
SPEC - Wellbeing
On Tuesday in Wellbeing I made vanilla and banana muffins with Lauren. I enjoyed everything about making them but my favourite bit was watching them rise while they baked in the oven. The muffins had one banana, vanilla essence, 1 egg, ¾ cup of milk and 1 ½ cups of flour and ½ cup of sugar. Unlike last week our baking turned out really well. When I got back to my class I shared the banana and vanilla muffins with the people at my table group. I think SPEC is really fun and I am always excited to see what we are doing at cooking every Tuesday.
Kapahaka Competition
At least once a week every team has been meeting up to practice the school song and each teams’ individual waiata. On Friday the inter-team competition will be held and the teams will perform their songs to try to win. The competition is going to be fierce so everyone’s gotta bring their A- game!
Violeta and Bear - Rm 7
Travellers
This week all the Year 7’s took a survey about what they need help with at school and at home, how they feel, and if they feel welcome at EBIS. Travellers is a group formed after the survey, who meet once a week to do activities to help build confidence and resilience.
Zoe and Elijah - Rm 7
Yellow Slips
This week in our team hui, teachers gave out Yellow Slips and the Student Leaders gave out waka cards.
You can get yellow slips and waka cards for showing the EBIS values which are Respect, Success and Whanangatanga.
Bella, Bear, Ollie, Elijah Rm7
Project Vacancy
Project Vacancy
Landscape Gardener Wanted
Landscape Gardener Wanted
We are in the early stages of developing a ‘Wellbeing Garden’. I am looking for a ‘Hard Landscaper or a Parent with landscaping skills to assist me with the project plan.
Please contact Liza (Wellbeing Teacher) at EBIS
Lbergantinomitu.school.nz
Sport at EBIS
Sport at EBIS
Tackle Rugby Pre-Season Training STARTS MONDAY
Tackle Rugby Pre-Season Training STARTS MONDAY
Pōneke Junior Tackle Rugby Pre-season Training kicks off on Monday the 1st of March at Kilbirnie Park.
Grades U8-U11 from 4:30-5:30pm
Grades U12-U13 from 5:00-6:00pm
If you missed our registration days, we will have someone at preseason training from 4.30-5.30pm to complete the process for you.
Please make sure you have completed the first phase of the registration process online- https://www.sporty.co.nz/viewform/143007.
Then you just need to make payment and collect your playing jersey on the day.
Kiwi Whistler Course 2021
Only for Year 8 students
Here is the link to register for this course:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1tNVVLrfzKbEWs1GNVX4klUUuZhm-c6MWKp71zvhhio8/edit?usp=sharing
For those who are new to MK and may be unaware of this course, here are some details.
We have been running this course for many years now and have an extremely good number of those who are now umpiring at college level.
We highly recommend this as an awesome opportunity for the Year 8 netball students.
The dates for this course are (all details are in the registration form):
Registrations close on Monday, 8 March.
Session 1 - Friday, 12 March
Session 2 - Friday, 19 March
Session 3 - Friday, 26 March
Session 4 - Friday 9 April
Session 5 - Friday, 16 April (theory refresher plus practical)
Session 6 - Friday, 7 May (theory refresher plus second practical)
The course will be run by Sue Geale from Netball Wellington Centre at the ASB Centre in Kilbirnie - 3.30pm (sharp) to 5.00pm. The two practical sessions however will go longer.
It is imperative that no one registers if they are not committed to umpiring and learning from some of the best and have a real passion to umpire going forward. They need to be confident as a person but also confident as a player and know the rules of netball. Sue will train them and make sure they are all familiar with both the Year 5/6 and Year 7/8 rules. It is compulsory attendance once registered.
All Kiwi Whistlers need to have a mentor - they play an important part to help train and be by their side at all games. It is daunting for new umpires especially if they have a quiet dimenna so their mentors are vital to help guide them and give them the confidence that they can do it. All mentors need to have done a MK umpire course or be approved by MK and must attend all games that their KW is umpiring.
For all enquiries, please email mktrainingnetball@gmail.com
We very much look forward to receiving registrations from your keen Year 8 players. We only have 12 places available so we will need to take these on a first in first served basis.
Please also check out the Community Links section for events and activities!
Term 1
Week 3
Week 3
Letter from the Principal
Letter from the Principal
19 February 2021
Kia ora whanau
It was great news to hear we are moving to Alert Level 1 so quickly. While new cases in the community are always disappointing to hear of, it is reassuring to see how quickly they have been identified. I am sure we are all grateful for the efforts of our health workers, scientists and technicians in this regard, and the thousands of people who have been tested.
Our focus as always will be to support the learning, safety and wellbeing of our tamariki and we continue to be here to support you too. Please don’t hesitate to contact your child’s kaiako or me, if there is something you need assistance with. I can also report that as a school we have looked at our distance learning programme and how well we are prepared should Wellington move to Level 3 or 4. We are quite happy to report to you that we have 99.9% of things in place. The .1% will be in place by the end of next week.
This bulletin will focus on the opportunities your child will have during their time here at EBIS. I believe that these are the years of experiencing as much as you can before students move to the more serious high school years. You might look at your child’s calendar and see that they can at times be more outside the classroom than inside. Please do not be concerned as the incidental learning outside the classroom is just as valuable. It creates enthusiastic students who are willing to explore and learn more. My advice to you is to go with your child through the different options we have and decide what will suit their character and interests the most. I remind students that this is the time to take a risk. It will be good if they could choose one thing that will extend them in terms of their personality or skills.
Things we are proud about:
We are the only school (intermediate and primary schools) in Wellington to offer Korean as a language opportunity
We are the only school in Wellington which has received a $20 000 funding from Creative schools to work with the RNZB to offer a dance programme for students
We are working closely with Victoria University on creating STEAM opportunities for students
We are in negotiation with instructors to present Tae Kwando at EBIS
For two years in a row now our Akauwaiata group has been chosen to perform at the Wellington International Students Excellence Awards Ceremony
We also want to acknowledge and thank our parents who have put their hand up and offer to help with a variety of activities at school. The teachers in charge will contact you soon to make further arrangements. We are currently still looking for parents who can help with:
Presenting at the “I wanna be …..” program. We need about 30 parents which will give students the opportunity to explore a wide variety of career opportunities. This will happen on a Thursday 11:00 - 12:00 with an audience of around 30 students
Being part of the “Friends of EBIS” Fundraising group. This does not have to mean lots of extra work. We just looking for people with ideas
Please email me if you are able to assist with the above two activities.
We are sad to announce that Joy Manuel, our school secretary, is retiring on 31st of March. Joy has been part of EBIS since 2008 when she started as a teacher aide. We will deeply miss her friendly smile and acting personality. You will find an advertisement for a new secretary in the bulletin. Share with family, friends or colleagues who might know of somebody who will be interested in the position.
Please make sure you have booked 5 March 2021 as a Teacher Only Day. We will use the day to work collaboratively on the EBIS curriculum.
Enjoy the weekend!
Ngā mihi
Wikus Swanepoel
Acting Principal
School News
School News
EBIS Board of Trustees
EBIS Board of Trustees
February 2021 Update
Firstly - Welcome to 2021. To the new EBIS whanau, we hope your children are settling into a new routine and are starting to gain confidence about being at Intermediate. To our returning EBIS whanau, we look forward to seeing you all again and hope your children are enjoying being back at EBIS.February 2021 Update
On Monday evening the Board had our first meeting of 2021. Mostly our meeting was focused on the strategy for the Board over the next school year, we have allocated roles and responsibilities to our members and welcomed the new teacher representative, Stamatoula Boolieris, to the Board. Thank you to Elize Martiz for your time with us and we wish you well with the new SENCO role.
We are looking for an experienced returning officer so we can elect further members to our EBIS Board. If you have experience in this area and are available to assist please contact Suzanne Hendry on eo@ebis.school.nz. Further information on the election will be provided once a returning officer is in place.
We know you are all keen for an update on the Principal recruitment process and we can now give you an update on how the Board is tracking. We are using the feedback from our outgoing community, incoming community and EBIS staff, to form the position description and selection criteria of the principal.
The Board has opted to use an independent consultant to assist with this process. Sam Hoben has been talking to possible candidates this week and we hope to confirm this role very shortly.
During this time Wikus Swanepoel as Acting Principal and Jayne Taylor as Acting Deputy Principal will continue to lead our school with our confidence and trust to keep our school on track towards succeeding in our goals and objectives, while also supporting our staff at EBIS. While recruiting a principal can feel uncertain, EBIS has been through this process of recruiting a Principal before and we have a very experienced staff that are totally committed to running our school and our education successes.
If you have any questions about the recruitment process please do not hesitate to contact either Sam Hoben on shoben@ebis.school.nz or Tracey Piper on tpiper@ebis.school.nz
On behalf of EBIS Board of Trustees
Tracey Piper (Chair), Sam Hoben, Lynley Thomas, Tim John, Stamatoula Boolieris (Teacher Representative) and Wikus Swanepoel (Acting Principal)
How does EBIS extend my child?
How does EBIS extend my child?
Ngā whai wāhitanga
Ngā whai wāhitanga
We divide the opportunities in three categories:
We divide the opportunities in three categories:
Extension
There are criteria for selection
A small group of students will take part in these activities
It is mostly whole year or annual projects
It may include competitions / events such as Mathwell
Enrichment
Participation is a choice and anybody can participate
It might come with a cost but we are always looking for sponsors
It can be whole year or ad hoc
Clubs
It has all to do with passions of the students
In 2021 we will have following clubs:
Bike club
Sport club
Student Leaders
Garden club
Library club
Click here to find out more about the Opportunities at EBIS
Also look at
STEAM at EBIS
STEAM at EBIS
There are some fantastic STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art and Mathematics) opportunities coming up for our EBIS students. All students get the opportunity to participate in STEAM subjects in their classroom and also in their SPEC sessions. There are also optional activities that students can choose to participate in throughout the year. Students and caregivers can find out about these in the school notices and bulletin.
Below is the list of events we have planned - and this is just the start!
NIWA Science Fair 2021 (commence term 2 - projects due term 3)
EPRo8 Inter-school Science and Engineering competition (term 3)
EBIS Science Enrichment program for 20 curious minds at the Otago Campus in Wellington. Students are selected for this otional program by their classroom or SPEC teacher.
STEAM EOTC trips - 25 students per trip. These are optional and there is a different trip each term. Students sign themselves up with parent permission. Term 1 is to the Space Place in Wellington to coincide with the optional NASA Scientist for a day writing competition.
EBIS STEAM Club - Term 1 Coding, Term 2 Robotics. We are looking for a parent to support this program with the help of the VUW (Victoria University of Wellington) Engineering and Computer Science outreach program.
As part of VUW Science Outreach each Science SPEC group will receive an extension session where they get to observe really cool things with some really cool chemicals
EBIS will host the Science Roadshow again this year in Term 3
Please keep an eye out in the bulletin for upcoming events.
If you would like any further information, or would like to give some of your time to support the EBIS STEAM club, please contact Amanda Hood (ahood@ebis.school.nz).
What is happening at EBIS right now?
What is happening at EBIS right now?
A highlight of EBIS is the many different activities we take part in. Even though it is still early in the year students have had a chance to try out different activities and there are still many more fun activities and trials that are coming up throughout the year.
Royal New Zealand Ballet:
Royal New Zealand Ballet:
This year we have had the Royal New Zealand Ballet come to visit the students and they taught us ballet skills and freestyle choreography. The students also have a chance to join the ballet dancing group or the freestyle type dancing group which happens three days a week
Kapa Haka competition:
Kapa Haka competition:
Friday the 28th of February is the EBIS team kapa haka competition. The five different teams have been practicing their performances over the past two weeks that they are going to perform to the students, staff and judges.
Korean:
Korean:
Over the past few years the EBIS students have been learning Korean, with the amazing teacher Mi Young. Korean started again this week with Seonsaengnim, Mi Young’s teaching name. I am enjoying Korean very much. In class we will be learning to speak and write in Korean as well as learning about the country and the culture.
Evie Edney, Rm 14
Using SchoolTalk in Room 14
Using SchoolTalk in Room 14
SchoolTalk is a learning platform that helps students access work and know their class timetable and learning goals. We use it daily as we work with the teacher and work independently. As the term progresses year 8’s will support the year 7’s as they upload evidence of learning. We can upload evidence that shows we have achieved that goal. It also makes us feel proud when we finish that goal so we can show our teacher what we have achieved.
I’ve been using school talk for a year now and it's really helped me be organized for my day at school and see what we are doing and getting set up for those things, it's also helped me see what I needed to work on, by seeing my goals that my teacher/teachers have set me and my class. I could also get to the work I needed to do which was really helpful over the two month period that we were in lockdown because we could access work really easily and know when we needed to get it done.
Bo Johnston, Rm 14
Introduction to the EBIS Youthworkers
Introduction to the EBIS Youthworkers
We are fortunate to have Andy and Cuisle as youth workers at EBIS this year. Here is a little more about them.
What they do:They are at EBIS to engage with all students but are particularly charged with helping those on the edge of the school or who are struggling to socialise, struggling to be at school or those who are having truant or behavioural issues at school.
They can do the following:
- Engage students through mentoring (1 on 1 engagement for 30 mins or so)
- Help grow life skills and abilities through programmes we run (Term 2 and 3 mainly)
- Engage in Lunchtime and Interval with students
- Run activities for whole class or particular students
- Sit in on class times with particular students
- Help out with trips and school events
Andy Spence
Andy Spence
Kia ora!
I moved to Wellington 6 years ago and got back into doing school youth worker when I moved here, helping setup 24-7 YouthWork in Maidstone Intermediate.
It has been a couple of years since then but it is great to once again be on the ground. I have already met many different students at EBIS and are looking forward to meeting many more of the students.
I am 33 years old, and have been doing youth work since I was 18 in some form or another.
My wife and I are expecting our first child in the next couple of weeks so that is a very exciting life change we are currently undergoing.
My role here is to help make the youth workers roles at EBIS the most productive and life giving for the school: staff and students.
I'm looking forward to helping out engage students in school, develop some life skills and help students who are struggling. As you can see below I love pretending to be Prime Minister!
Cuisle Stanton Davis
Cuisle Stanton Davis
Kia ora koutou
Ko Cuisle tōku ingoa
This is my second year working with 24-7. I've recently moved back to Whanganui-a-Tara from Whanganui, I was working at an intermediate School there.
Most of the mahi I've done has been 1-on-1 mentoring with girls from all walks of life that have needed someone to talk to about issues happening in and out of school. I have facilitated a couple of groups, working on young peoples resilience, responses, confidence and bravery.
I love watching young people come out of their shell, gain confidence, and show kindness and respect to those that are different to them.
I'm looking forward to working here at EBIS.
Parents are welcome to email Andy and Cuisle. Their email addresses are: aspence@ebis.school.nz and cstantondavis@ebis.school.nz
Vacancies
Vacancies
School Secretary - Evans Bay Intermediate School
School Secretary - Evans Bay Intermediate School
Our amazing school is looking for a conscientious, warm and reliable team player who is required to work in our busy school office. In exchange you will meet and work with a great team of staff as well as spend part of your day with our enthusiastic students. As the person in the front office you will be the face of the school.
Other benefits include:
A competitive salary
A 8:00 - 3:30 working day three days a week (Monday - Wednesday)
Working only during term times
Further details and an application form can be obtained from the school website
Email application forms to: Suzanne Hendry: eo@ebis.school.nz/04 939 3247
Closing date for applications: 1 March 2021
Interviews: 3 March 2021
Start date: 29 March 2021
Teacher Aide - Evans Bay Intermediate School
Teacher Aide - Evans Bay Intermediate School
EBIS is looking for a teacher aide to join our fantastic team! We are looking for someone who connects well with students and is able to support them in a kind and empathetic way.
Working hours will be from 9 am - 3 pm, 2 days a week.
Further details and an application form can be obtained from the school website
Email application forms to: Suzanne Hendry: eo@ebis.school.nz /04 939 3247
Closing date for applications: 24 February 2021
Interviews: 26 February 2021
Start date: 1 March 2021
Sport at EBIS
Sport at EBIS
SPORT@EBIS
SPORT@EBIS
Student Success
Student Success
Term 1
Week 2
Week 2
Letter from the Principal
Letter from the Principal
12 February 2021
Kia ora whanau
I want to thank the Year 7 parents who attended the Parent meeting on Tuesday. I specifically want to acknowledge the parents who were part of the Maori hui. I left the meeting with the feeling that this is the year where our celebration on Te Reo Maori will be embedded in the school culture. The creative ideas that were shared amongst the people in the room was a reflection of “Naku te rourou nau te rourou ka ora ai te iwi” (With your basket and my basket the people will live).
Our school focus this week was to make sure every student and teacher has settled in and that we have a happy whanau knowing they all belong to this place. Parents, please let us know if this is still not the case with your child. Let us not wait till it becomes an issue.
On Tuesday we took part in the worldwide celebration of Safer Internet Day. Apart from the work done in classes we have also launched a competition for our students. Here is the link to the competition: Cyber Safety competition. I have also included a PDF file (Online Safety Parent Toolkit) in this bulletin providing parents with some useful tips on keeping your children safe on the internet.
Every school has a charter. Apart from the vision and mission of the school, the charter also contains the short and long term goals of the school. To be successful it is important that all are on board with the direction of the school. This year we have two major focus areas: The first focus is on Student agency. For the last 18 months we are in the process of empowering our students to take ownership of their learning. The goal is for each student to be able to know and share where they are with their learning in the different areas and what they need to do next. The second focus point is the wellbeing of every member of our whanau. We will be guided by “Ahakoa he iti he pounamu” (Although it is small it is a treasure). It will be the small things we do individually or as a group that will count. As a whanau we will put our hands up and follow our Prime Minister, asking us to be kind (to ourselves and also to others)
Part of our well being is that we will look after ourselves and our environment. From next week on, recycling will be a compulsory activity at EBIS. This year we will recycle paper and hard plastic and tin. Each class will have a bin for paper, plastic and landfill. We ask parents to support us with this. Creating citizens looking after their environment is now an essential part of learning.
Lastly I want to conclude by asking each parent to please look at the document I have shared with you earlier this week looking for help. Please have a look at the needs we have and let us know where you are able to assist.
A lovely sunny week for all!
Wikus Swanepoel
Acting Principal
School News
School News
STEM Activity
STEM Activity
By Sophia Riches Rm 13
In Room 13 on Wednesday we did a marshmallow STEM activity. Basically, the aim was to make the tallest tower using only marshmallows and spaghetti. We were in teams and had 30 minutes to build the tallest structure that would stand without any support. We had to cooperate well with our team mates and make sure that everybody felt included in the group. We learnt that using triangles help to create a strong and sturdy structure, and just placing spaghetti in random places might make a tower, but not a very strong one. To make sure that everybody was included it was helpful to give everyone different jobs such as breaking the marshmallows/spaghetti, working on the tower, or supervising and being on call in case anything falls or breaks. It was a good way to build teamwork and the activity overall was very fun.
Dance
Dance
By Iris Hall and Jacqui Sanders Rm 13
The dance programme last year was extremely fun so we were thrilled to learn the “Get Dancing” programme would start up again this year. Each class gets to be part of 2 taster sessions. At our first session we got to do many exciting dance exercises and had a great time. After the taster sessions we can choose to continue the programme and will be able to go to 2 performances by the Royal New Zealand ballet company, for free. As part of the programme we also get to attend weekly dance workshops, leading up to a performance. Chloe and Lauren from the RNZB are running the programme. They are really bubbly, fun, and got us all involved in the taster sessions.
Waitangi Day
Waitangi Day
By Emelia King Rm 13
This year, in Room 13 we are celebrating Waitangi Day. 175 years ago roughly 40 Maori chiefs signed the Treaty of Waitangi. It was meant to be a treaty of peace, to stop the incessant land wars that had been ravaging New Zealand for some time. After that day, several more chiefs signed the treaty, but not all. On top of that, the Maori treaty and the English treaty said different things. To simplify, they gave almost the entirety of their land to the English for some guns and blankets. And peace, naturally. However, due to the blatant dishonesty of the English, confusion ensued. Many more Land Wars were fought, such as Parihaka, before any sort of ‘truce’ was formed. To fast forward roughly a hundred years, Room 13 has been doing some Waitangi Day based activities to remember what has happened and to educate ourselves so that the same things won’t be repeated. One of our more prominent activities is making our own, much more fair Treaty. Or, more accurately, our very own Meme Tree-ty. We have made a set of rules by which we will go by throughout the year. We have each chosen a rule to make into a meme. We’ll put them on hand traces and put them together to make a tree, which will become our Treaty.
Online-Safety-Parent-Toolkit_Interactive.pdf
EBIS Internet Safety Day
EBIS Internet Safety Day
This week at EBIS we had internet safety day, all the classes learned how to stay safe and be smart online. Did you know that 33% of teens spend 4 or more hours online (not including school time. We learnt all about the pros and cons of the internet and how to keep ourselves safe. We also learnt how to protect our computers and other devices from viruses and scammers.
By Reta Kelly Rm 13
EBIS SAFER INTERNET DAY COMPETITION.pdfPlease also check out the Community Links section for events and activities!
Term 1
Week 1
Week 1
Letter from the Principal
Letter from the Principal
7 February 2021
Kia Ora EBIS Whanau
Welcome to you all. My wish to you all is that 2021 will be a very special year. I know 2021 will be an amazing year at EBIS: Working and planning with the staff over the last few days has made me aware of how much passion and care there is - and that can only mean one thing - GREAT LEARNING for our akonga.
STRATEGIC GOALS
As this is the first Bulletin for the year, I want to start by sharing the strategic goals for 2021 with you. As any organisation we are obliged to have a strategic plan for the school. Basically it means we have to think about which direction we want to take the school. This year we have two major focus points for the school:
Strategic Goal 1: Curriculum development, delivery and future focused learning aligned to support all. Our aim is to promote student agency. Since the start of 2020 we are working with Schooltalk to allow students to become the owners of their learning. Research has shown that authentic learning takes place when students know what they can do and what their next steps are.
Strategic Goal 2: Develop a culturally responsive school supportive of students, staff and community wellbeing. Despite WELLBEING being such a buzz word, two years ago we have started to focus on the wellbeing of our whanau. We have made huge progress so far but this is the year we are planning to turn things upside down. This is the year where we want to cement well being as an integral part of the EBIS culture. It is only when we feel well that we can learn.
IT TAKES A COMMUNITY TO RAISE A CHILD
Next I want to negotiate something with each parent. Please know that we care about your child. We just want the best for them. That means two things:
We need you. When the school, parent and student are working in harmony magic will happen
Sometimes we might not agree and that is when we want to talk and sort things out respecting the mana of all involved.
PB4L
One thing parents should know from the start of the year is that we are a devoted PB4L school. PB4L represents a major shift in managing disruptive behaviour by students. Basically this means that we move from a punitive model to a model that promotes positive behavior. Positive behaviour is a prerequisite to improving the engagement and achievement of our children and it can be learnt. Using a proactive approach, the environments around children can be changed to support positive behaviour.
PB4L uses a small number of evidence-based programmes and frameworks that we know can work. They provide opportunities to support long-term and sustainable changes in behaviour. There are no quick fixes, however, as behaviour change takes time. Please read here more about the model.
COMMUNICATION
One major point in each school is communication. What is too much for one parent, can be not enough for another. Our basic ways of communication are:
Weekly emails from your child’s teacher
The school app (@School Mobile App)
The weekly Bulletin (Newsletter coming out on a Friday)
Please find more information about this here.
HEALTH AND SAFETY
When entering and leaving the school we ask that all children - unless they have a disability, walk up and down the drive. Please do not bring your child in or collect them by car unless there is a very good reason as this is a safety issue for our children.
We are currently working with the Ministry to try and get a safer entrance to the school and more parking.
BOT MEETING
Finally our first BOT meeting of the year is on Monday 15 February, in the admin block commencing at 6pm. Please have a look on our website to see the profiles of our Board members. The first job of the Board for the year is to elect a new Chair. I will update you on this once the Board has voted.
TWO IMPORTANT MEETINGS
Next week we have two meetings for you on Tuesday 9 February
Meeting 1 (Staffroom)
5pm - 6pm - a whanau hui for our Maori families. At the meeting we hope to cover the following:
Discuss how our Māori whānau can provide ideas to assist the school be a more authentic treaty partner
Learning opportunities for the kids - how do we make it better
Kaumatua & role models evenings
Personal development for staff
What would our Māori whānau like to see this the year
Meeting 2 (Hall)
6 - 7pm Year 7 parents. At the meeting we hope to cover the following:
The way we do things at EBIS
Any questions you have
A great week to you all.
Nga mihi nui, tofa soifua, salut, kind regards,
Wikus Swanepoel
Acting Principal
School News
School News
@schoolmobile app
This is the information to log on to our parent portal or the @schoolmobile app.
Previously families only used the Parent Portal, but now you can also download the app and get all information on your phones.
Make sure you download the correct app (@schoolmobile). Please head to your respective APP store - Google PLAY or Apple App Store and search, ETAP. Then click on the orange @school APP option. You will then be prompted to enter your ID and PASSWORD. You will only ever have to do this once.
Enter or copy and paste the User ID that you received to access the portal at the prompt. The User ID will be a twelve digit number in the format xxxx/xxxx/xxxx. Then enter the password that you would have previously set, or if this is the first time that you are accessing the portal/app, use the password in the email that you received. If you are accessing the portal/app for the first time you will be asked to change the password.
If you forget your password please contact the classroom teacher for assistance.
If you have more than one child you will receive another user name and log in, however ou only need to use one log in to access all siblings. You can swap children's records by just clicking on their picture on the APP. If you cannot access all siblings through a single login, please contact Kelvin Fah at the address below.
Any questions: kfah@ebis.school.nz
EBIS Safety Online Presentation
EBIS Safety Online Presentation
On Tuesday we had about 150 parents attending the “Our kids online and how to keep them safe” presentation.
Parents left the presentation with comments like “Thank you for showing us what is really happening” to “I want to now go home and talk to my child”
The presentation was part of the school’s focus on addressing issues due to social media. As with any other school this has become a serious issue during the last few years, and it is something we cannot ignore. However, it is not something the school can do on its own. We need every parent on our side. This is not a problem with a magical solution. There is no super answer. It is only by working together that we will find a solution that will work for us.
Although we already have some plans and actions in place we are open to any ideas. Please feel free to contact us if you could be of any help.
This week you will get information from your classroom teacher about mobile phones and how the school will act on it this year.
We are also working with ParentHelp on presenting 4 workshops at school to help parents with some of the troubling teenage issues.
In this Bulletin you will find more information from Zareen and Rob, the presenters.
KINDO - ONLINE SCHOOL SHOP
All school payments can be made through your myKindo account. You can pay via POLi or bank transfer (no fees) or with Visa, Mastercard, American Express, UnionPay (fees apply). Add regular top-ups if you'd like, then allocate to payments when you're ready, or just pay as you go.
Go to www.mykindo.co.nz or via the link on our school website.
For more information visit support.mykindo.co.nz
Helpdesk is open Monday to Friday 8am - 4pm.
Tel. 0508 4KINDO (09-869 5200) or helpdesk@tgcl.co.nz
Lunch club @ EBIS
Lunch club @ EBIS
We have a number of students who need lunch on a daily basis (about ten a day)
We are looking for parents who can donate by doing the following:
Some parents send a lunch on a daily basis to the school (their child brings the lunch to the office in the morning in a brown bag that is provided by the school)
Some parents do the same as above but only on certain days of the week
We have a large fruit bowl in each classroom
Some parents donate by sending fruit to the school on a Monday
Other
Some parents donate other food
We are also looking for a parent/parents who can each Monday fetch donated food in the city (this is during the morning)
Please help us by indicating what you are able to help with
I can donate lunch every day of the week
OR
I can donate lunch only on the following day(s) of the week
OR
I can donate fruit at start of week
OR
I can donate other food
OR
I can pick up donated food
Email Wikus at wswanepoel@ebis.school.nz and let us know if you can help
Online Safety Information Follow Up hr.pdfStaff Support on Social Media.pdfSport at EBIS
Sport at EBIS
Welcome to all new and returning students, parents and whanau to the 2021 school year. I hope you have all had a relaxing break and are ready to get active. My name is Campbell Garratt and I am returning as your 2021 EBIS Sports Coordinator. This year we have an exciting and action packed sporting calendar instore for you.
Here at EBIS, we offer and encourage a number of extracurricular activities in and above your physical education (PE). In addition, as an intermediate school we are affiliated with the Wellington Regional Intermediate Schools Sporting Association (WRISSA) and therefore take part in a number of highly competitive inter-intermediate sporting events over the year. During the year we have a number of major sporting events including our very own Athletics Day, Cross Country and we will be looking to send a number of teams to this year's AIMS games in September. In summary, it is my role as your sports coordinator to ensure that you are exposed to as many sporting opportunities as you can handle during your year at EBIS.
EBIS' main event for Term 1 is our very own Athletics Day which involves the whole school and is scheduled for Tuesday the 9th of March (Wk 6) at Newtown Park. This is a yearly event encouraging students to participate and in addition acts as a qualifier for the WRISSA athletics for our competitive athletes.
What is the registration Process?
From last year EBIS has shifted to a digital registration process for all its sporting events. A general email is sent out to all parents/ caregivers of students enrolled at EBIS containing links to register for specific sports via google forms. At present this is done on a term by term basis, however in the future we will be moving this to the EBIS website for easy access. Once registered, you can complete fee payments via the EBIS online payment software Kindo https://www.ebis.school.nz/kindo.
Below is a list of sports offered in Term 1. If your child is interested in participating in any of these please click on the following links and complete the forms:
TERM 1:
After school sporting leagues:
EBIS FLOORBALL: https://forms.gle/e7eDWgP8DBbpSnmR7
EBIS WATER POLO: https://forms.gle/USXQGE7zMcEWtpMT6
EBIS TOUCH RUGBY: https://forms.gle/z7MXf5b1cNWVChtm9
EBIS BADMINTON-ISC: https://forms.gle/KK9j9mSY6h92Y5P68
EBIS BADMINTON CLUB: https://forms.gle/VAWy5QW3oSEx7pw19
EBIS UNDERWATER HOCKEY: https://forms.gle/3eB4pKqf2yPFquE96
Sporting Events:
EBIS CRICKET: https://forms.gle/tbF1JigkfBhFNQbv5
EBIS BASEBALL (WRISSA): https://forms.gle/hSBMmCGq8yBdUunx6
EBIS RUGBY SEVENS (WRISSA): https://forms.gle/wvC3iREWZPCmmtyR6
If you have any further questions, please do not hesitate to email me - sports@ebis.school.nz
Regards,
Campbell Garratt
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