The Taranaki Tātarakihi Festival is just around the corner, and our Kapa Haka rōpu are performing this year.  If your child has been selected as part of the rōpu to represent our kura; information about the day is detailed below. 

When: Friday 11th September 2026

Where: TSB Hub, Hawera

Time: Depart Devon: 10 am 

          Depart Hawera: 3.30 pm 

You will need to pick your child up from school upon our return.

Just a reminder that permission slips and payment for Tatarakihi are due in now.

Payment can be made via the school account or at the school office:

Devon Intermediate School Board
TSB
15-3949-0276621-80

Please use your child's name as a reference along with the word Tatarakihi

This weekend our amazing Devon Intermediate hip hop crew took to the stage at AIMS Games — and WOW, did they deliver! 

With 48 teams competing, our crew placed an incredible 13th this year, moving up from 20th last year! What an achievement!

It was extra special to be part of the Taranaki representative team, alongside Highlands Intermediate and Sacred Heart Girls’ College. Our tamariki did an incredible job representing our region, and we could not be prouder! 

A huge mihi to Miss Stella Taylor for the countless hours she has poured into this team. Between being a fabulous classroom teacher and giving so much of her time to our dancers, she is an absolute star. Stella is an incredible choreographer and a talented dancer in her own right, and our tamariki are so lucky to have her.

A massive thank you to Mr P for driving the van and looking after everyone throughout the weekend. We really appreciate you! 

Our incredible team:
Merenia • Ariana • Hunter • Vyper • Adele • Misa • Lailah • Izzy • Nova • Evie • Fleur • Tessa • Maia

And a very special mention to our Aims Games reserve, Maia. ❤️

Maia didn’t get the opportunity to dance on stage, but she worked just as hard as everyone else. She showed determination, resilience, dedication and an incredible commitment to her team. The way she supported the crew is difficult to put into words. She was there, she practised, she encouraged, she supported and she never gave up.

Maia, we are so proud of you. You are a true role model, and you showed us that being part of a team is about so much more than what happens on stage. 

A huge thank you to all of our parents and whānau who helped the team get ready, supported the countless out-of-hours practices, and travelled to AIMS to cheer them on. The support surrounding this team has absolutely blown us away. 

Mrs Brookes and I made the journey up on Saturday morning to watch them perform. With Mt Messenger closed, we had to travel through Whangamōmona — a long way around, but completely worth it to see our team take the stage! 

To every member of this crew, and to everyone who has supported them along the way:

You have all made Devon proud. 

He tino rawe koutou! Ka mau te wehi! 🔥

Ngā mihi nui

Jenn Thorburn