101 James Street, Whakatāne 3120

Whakatāne Intermediate School Email Office: admin@wistecom.school.nz

Te Kura Takawaenga o Whakatane Email Principal: mikew@wistecom.school.nz

Office Phone: 07 3086480

GISBORNE/WHAKATANE INTERMEDIATE EXCHANGE

7th of June

Dear parents/caregivers,

Thank you for returning your child’s permission form for them to attend this year's Gisborne Exchange, which is
being held in Gisborne.

Below is all of the general relevant information regarding the competition. Please note that the teacher in
charge of your child's team may issue more specific information regarding the event they are taking.

Competition Location: Gisborne Intermediate - 156 Roebuck Road

Cost: $50. It would be appreciated if the fee was paid by Wednesday the 19th of June. You can pay this to the
school office or via online.

Transportation: All students will travel to/from Gisborne in a bus. If you wish to transport your own child, can you
please inform the teacher in charge of your child’s team as soon as possible.

Timetable

Wednesday the 26th of June Thursday the 27th of June

● 6.50am - Children meet in our school
auditorium
● 7.15am - Team leaves for Gisborne
● 11.30am - Team arrives at Gisborne
Intermediate
● 12.00pm/2.00pm - Competitions (TBC)
● 2.30pm - Children are placed with their billets
● 3.00pm - Children leave with their billets
● 8.00am - Children arrive back at Gisborne
Intermediate
● 9.00am - Day 2 competitions begin
● 10.00am - Competitions finish
● 12.00pm - Team leaves for Whakatāne
● 3.30pm - Team arrives back in Whakatāne
(approx)

Gear

Children will need to wear the following gear to school on Wednesday the 26th of June:

● School tracksuit
● Competition uniform (under their tracksuit)
● Mufti shoes
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Whakatāne Intermediate School Email Office: admin@wistecom.school.nz

Te Kura Takawaenga o Whakatane Email Principal: mikew@wistecom.school.nz

Office Phone: 07 3086480

Children will need the following gear in their Children will also need to bring the following gear in
sports/academic bag: one bag (preferably):

● Necessary equipment for their specific sport ● Warm jersey

or academic activity ● Warm long pants
● Lunch ● Pyjamas
● Drink bottles ● Toothbrush
● Sports shoes or appropriate footwear ● Towel
● Medication (if needed) ● 2 x underwear
● Navy blue thermal (optional) ● 2 x mufti shirts
● 2 x mufti socks
● Shorts
● Personal hygiene products
● Pillow (optional)

Children don’t have to bring bedding.

Contact:

Children will have our deputy principal’s phone number which they can contact while they are with their billet.
In the event that you would like to get in touch with your child, please don’t hesitate to contact Haruru.

Competition Overview: Children will participate in various sports and academic competitions against Gisborne
Intermediate. The points we gather over the events will go towards our overall school score. The school with the
most points on the last day wins our exchange trophy.

Below is the current timetable, however, please note that it may change closer to the competition.

Day Competition Timetable

Wednesday the 26th of June ACADEMICS: 12:00 - 1:00pm Literacy: Library

12.00pm Lightweight Rugby: School Field

Year 8 Netball: Netball Courts
Girls Hockey 7 a side: Harry Barker Reserve
Boys Basketball - YMCA
BADMINTON - Badminton courts (12.00-2pm)
Girls Football - Football field 1

12:50pm Girls Basketball - YMCA

ACADEMICS: 1:15pm - 2:15pm Maths: Library (4 x yr 7, 4 x yr 8) mixed boys or girls

 101 James Street, Whakatāne 3120

Whakatāne Intermediate School Email Office: admin@wistecom.school.nz

Te Kura Takawaenga o Whakatane Email Principal: mikew@wistecom.school.nz

Office Phone: 07 3086480

Debating: Music room

1.00pm Year 7 Netball: Netball Courts

1.00pm 1st XV Rugby: Rugby Field

Boys Football: Football Field 1
Boys Hockey 7 a side: Harry Barker

2:00pm Rippa Rugby - Football Field 2

Thursday the 27th of June 8.40am Students report to their classes, then head immediately to
coaches for their allocated events. Whakatane students meet
and take bags to hall (Except Hockey - Delivered directly to turf)

ACADEMICS: 9:00am - 10:00am Math Challenge: Library

9:15am BADMINTON - Badminton courts (9:15 to 11)

Lightweight Rugby: Rugby Field
Year 7 Netball: Netball Courts
Girls Hockey 7 aside: Harry Barker
Boys Basketball: YMCA
Boys Football: Football Field 1

ACADEMICS: 10:15am - 11:15am Literacy: Library (4 x yr 7, 4 x yr 8) mixed boys or girls

Debating: Music Room

10.00am 1st XV Rugby: Rugby Field

Year 8 Netball: Netball Courts
Boys Hockey 7 a side: Harry Barker
Girls Football: Football Field 1
Girls Basketball: YMCA

10.30am School Interval

11am Rippa Rugby - Football Field 2

If you have any questions or concerns, please feel free to contact Haruru Douglas at school.

Kind regards,

Whakatane Intermediate School Sports Committee