11 August 2023

Tēnā koutou katoa.

As we near the middle of Term 3, we continue to recognise students that have found success through individual or group efforts. 

EBIS hosted the WRISSA Volleyball tournament at Akau Tangi Sports centre on the 2nd of August. 15 intermediate schools from around the Wellington district came to compete against each other. The EBIS boys team found success by reaching the quarter finals of the competition, and while the Girls team did not get into the knockout portion of the tournament, they were praised by other teams for their sportsmanship and the way that they competed during all their matches.

Toa Ākauwaiata have performed 3 times as part of the Destination KRL Matariki ki Ākau Tangi event. The final performance was held on 10th August where they performed a set with and Te Kura Kaupapa Māori Ngā Mokopuna. The students involved have enjoyed their experience and the opportunity to see what other local schools have to present.

In the assembly on 9th August the school was presented with several awards from World Vision for EBIS’ participation in the World Vision Challenge. FIrstly EBIS was acknowledged for 20 years of supporting World vision and their fundraising efforts. EBIS was also recognised with a Platinum award for being in the top 2% of funds raised per student by a school, and also being the highest school fundraiser in the lower North Island for 2023. We are proud of all students who participated as they raised nearly $13,000 for this worthy charity.

On the same day we held a schoolwide cultural day. This was very successful with many students sharing their cultural foods, dress, dance and other activities. Thank you to all the staff, parents and students involved in organising this, and Suzanne Trye in particular for coordinating the entire day. 

We are getting to the point of every year where Year 6s and their families are able to visit the school. Year 6 students have the chance to visit with their as school groups on Friday 11th August and Monday 14th August, ant then with their families on the evening of Monday 21st August. School leaders and other students may be asked if they are available to help during these times. You will be contacted for permission if your child is asked to support the Open Evening.

The is a schoolwide non uniform day coming up on the 18th August. Students are asked to bring a gold coin donation for this as the purpose of this day is to fundraise for some community groups involving our students that have qualified for national competitions.

Also coming up in the next few weeks are the WRISSA Netball and Rugby tournaments. Teams for these have/are being selected and practising for the competitions.

Finally, there are sample sizes for the Year 8 hoodies in the office. If you are unsure of sizing, please get your child to come and try those on before ordering through Kindo.  

Ā te wā

The EBIS Staff

EBIS Science Fair 2023

THANK YOU to all of the parents and caregivers who supported the EBIS Science Fair this year.  It was amazing to see the huge diversity of projects.

A very big congratulations to ALL students for preserving and staying motivated - I know how much time and effort goes into Science Fair projects!

An extra congratulations goes to the following students who placed at the EBIS Science Fair and also the 20 projects that will be representing EBIS at the NIWA Wellington Regional Science and Technology Fair on 31st August.  

EBIS Science Fair Results

Year 7

First Place: Luis Ehrmann - Walnut Sorting Machine

Second Place: Chloe Lecarpentier & Mila Birch - Maths Anxiety

Third Place: James Kehoe Rowden - The Lifespan of a Vegetable

Year 8

First Place: Jessie Casey - Paua as Big as your Face!

Second Place: Neo Hunt - Garden Sprinkler and Cat Deterrent

Third Place: Eddie Barnes, Hanna Bungert, Adam Jokuti - Cereal Killers!

Principal's Award: Chloe Lecarpentier & Mila Birch - Maths Anxiety

NIWA Entries 2023

20 projects - 35 amazing students!

If you would like to view the projects at this years NIWA Science Fair there are public viewing times on Friday 1st September from 9-3pm and Saturday 2nd September from 9am-12 noon: Rutherford House, Pipitea Campus, Te Herenga Waka - Victoria University of Wellington 

EBIS UWH Tournament

The 2 EBIS UWH teams, the EBIS Orca’s and the EBIS Eagle Rays, are having an amazing year!  

It was an exciting Tournament last Saturday night at Huia with an EBIS vs EBIS semi final (we like to say that EBIS won!).  Followed by a final game that went into golden time with HIBS just managing to get a goal!  We know where our sights are set for the next tournament!

Thank you to the players who week after week manage to make it to the pool for a 7.30am start!  The training is paying off!

If you would like more information about UWH at EBIS please get in touch with ahood@ebis.school.nz.