Poppy says:- At first I was nervous about starting Waimea intermedaite.  i had come from a small school of 89 pupils to an entirely new school with 600. But as I walked into my new class on the first day i knew that everyone else felt the same way, even the teachers. before long these opprtunities came my way: poetry and speech competitions, winter and summer tournaments, extension technolgy. camps and lods of sports experiences. I have learned heaps at waimea, but not just in lessons in class.  we have modules and we get to pick three every eight weeks.  There is a variety of things to choose from like kapahaka, scrapbooking, drama, foods around the world and heaps of languages. So, my advice to you is don't be afraid to take risks and enjoy Waimea Intermediate while you're here

Emily agrees:- So many awsome opportunities are offered a Waimea, and this is the time to try all things new. Have you ever fancied yourself as a musician? I came to Waimea thinking it was too late for me to learn a musical instrument but I gave 'keyboard' a go and now I'm on  my second year and really enjoying it.  What about giving unicycling a go? (A WIS speciality!).  Or can you see yourself a sports star, representing your school in red and black?  Whatever you're into (even if you don't know what you are into yet) this school has something for you. Intermediate is unique and it only lasts for two years, so unless you make the most of every single moment, it will be over before you know it. One of the big differences I found comparing Primary to Intermediate was that teachers trust you and they treat you more like a responsible young person instead of a child. Enjoy your time at waimea.  remember you have nothing to worry about and you will be just like me when you're a year 8, loving intermediate, but totally ready for the challenges college is going to bring.

Thomas comments:- Before I even arrived here I was looking forward to it but I didn't expect it to be anything much different from primary school.  You know, just going to assembly, maths, break, sport and home.  But it is so much more!  You can hire any kind of sport equipment out from the sport shed to use during lunch and before lunch you can go to the canteen to collect an ordered lunch you've ordered before school.  But wait....there's more!  Every 2-3 days, there is technology. THE 2nd BEST THING ABOUT SCHOOL!  There is soft tech where you make a sport bag and many more things like beanies.  In food tech (my favourite so far) you can learn how to cook some wonderful dishes like apple crumble!  Art tech is a treat that makes you a better artist than you already are.  Hard and electronic techs are truly exciting where you can make  electronic devices like lamps. Now the best part of all MODULES!.  Modules offer a wide range of activities.  Just to name a few: C02 Powered cars, creative drawing, survivor skills, Google sketchup, siedo karate, and lots of languages!  They are soooooo fun! and they are things that you probably won't ever get another chance to do!  In most of them there are prizes to be won! Now for even more cool things.  If it's a rainy lunchtime, because all the clases have projectors, usually there is a movie to be watched.  Then there are heaps of field trips that you go on including the special place you go for a week - camp!  Now there are many, many more good things about school I could mention but right now I've got to go to winter tournament.  HAVE FUN!