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Tēnā koutou katoa Last week was Winter Tournament, where many students travelled around the country representing the school in various sports. It was one of our most successful Winter Tournaments with phenomenal results. I was fortunate to catch several games over the week, and I was highly impressed with the standard of performance, fair play and absolute grit of all teams I watched. I would also like to extend a heartfelt thank you to all school community members who accompanied the groups. I appreciate your care and leadership, and we know these trips would not happen without your significant goodwill. Director of Sports Dan Meade has a full update below. Our arts programme continues to influence the national scene with Micah and Their, There through to the national finals of the Smokefree Rockquest. It is a significant achievement for a school to have any groups make this final, let alone two. We also wish our DanceNZMade teams well as they head to Palmerston North in a couple of weeks to compete against schools from all over New Zealand. Congratulations to our Community Leaders and their wider support network for running another successful Head Shave, raising over $1700 for Shave for a Cure. Thanks to all staff and students who put themselves forward for this great cause. The Board of Members is reviewing our school cell phone policy. If you want your say, please familiarise yourself with the current guidelines here. The survey can be found here. There is a space for general comments related to the matter at the end of the survey. Next week is Senior Assessment Week, an important checkpoint for students as we head into the NCEA examinations in term four. It is an opportunity to take stock of academic progress and make any adjustments as students work toward their goals for 2022. Attendance to these examinations and assessments is an expectation, not only as meaningful practise, but as the primary opportunity to provide evidence for any derived grades that may be required at the end of the year. Occasionally students have circumstances where they are unable to attend an NCEA examination through illness, and derived grades are used as evidence of achievement. Other issues impacting NCEA examinations are natural disasters or lockdowns, so students must take the school examinations seriously. Mount Maunganui College was selected to pilot the new NCEA numeracy and literacy standards which are scheduled to become foundational to the qualification in 2024. At this point, there is limited opportunity for schools to engage with students and families around the results. We will ensure the school community is well-informed when further information becomes available. I would like to acknowledge the Mount Maunganui College students who are out and about in our community supporting sports, culture and performing arts in our local primary and intermediate schools. I know many have been busy coaching and umpiring in the lead-up and during the AIMS Games, and we have many others supporting younger students in dance, choir and kapa haka. Service and contribution are vital elements in our strategic plan, so it is great to see so many students showing leadership and initiative. It is appropriate to finish this newsletter with an acknowledgement of the passing of our Head of State, Queen Elizabeth II. As a result, the New Zealand flag will fly at half mast at Mount Maunganui College. Due to diverse and valid perspectives in our society, the passing of a Monarch may not have the significance to New Zealand as it did when her father, King George VI, passed in 1952. However, I believe her reign can teach our modern society the importance of service and duty.
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WBOP Young Innovators Awards 2022Three entries from Mount Maunganui College made the finals for the WBOP Young Innovator Awards for 2022.
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______________________________________________________________ Pacific and Language Speech AwardsOn Monday, 5 September, six students took part in the 2022 Waiariki Schools Pacific Speech and Languages Competition hosted by Pasifika in the Bay at the University of Waikato Tauranga Campus. This was a great challenge for these students, speaking in front of a panel of judges and their peers from around the rohe. We are very proud of Olive Coulthard, Year 9, Aperila Ioelu and Rhys-Rahera McLeod-Faka’Osilea, Year 10, Tasi Tusega and Junior Lopati Selau from Year 11 and Tuliana Ceinaturaga from Year 12. Tuliana won the Fijian Language speech award, and Tasi Tusega won the Senior student English language Award. This competition was an enriching celebration of Pasifika languages and culture, and the opportunity to hear rangatahi speak of their cultural heritage, history and topical issues such as climate change and social media was invaluable. Fa'amalo, malo le taumafai to Tasi and Vinaka vakalevu na gugumatua to Tuliana. |
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______________________________________________________________ WEDNESDAY CHALLENGEThe Wednesday challenge is an initiative to gather data about how we travel to school/ work and help people make changes to support the environment and their health better. As a school, we are encouraging everyone to sign up and then use Raukura time on Thursdays to update their travel plans for the week. There will be house points awarded for the house with the greatest participation in this initiative. The Wednesday Challenge group also has prizes, including a $4000 value from My Ride. Sign up by visiting www.wednesdaychallenge.co.nz |
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______________________________________________________________ THANK YOUMcFall Fuel for a $250 donation of fuel to transport the Spirit of Adventure students to Auckland and back https://www.mcfallfuel.co.nz/ |
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Dan Meade Off-field Sports Uniforms A reminder that off-field sports uniforms are available online for purchase by clicking on this link https://pureathletic.co.nz under the ‘Schools and Clubs’ tab. The goal is to have all students playing sports at Mount Maunganui College arriving and leaving in approved sports uniforms. A great place to start is the hoodie with a long or short sleeve tee (speak to your coach to clarify which one they prefer you to have). Please note, all first team players will be provided with ‘off-field’ kit for the season. REMINDER - These clothing items are not part of the school uniform and cannot be worn during school hours. What’s been happening? What’s been happening? Junior Development Boys, 13th, Div 1
BASKETBALL RESULTS Jr Boys Basketball Zone Champs
Sr Girls Basketball Zone Champs
Sr Boys Basketball Zone Champs
ROCK CLIMBING RESULTS Junior Boys Junior Girls Senior Girls Overall Mt College placed 6th out of 41 schools FOOTBALL RESULTS Junior Boys Hillsdene Tournament Team finished 12th Senior Boys Trident Tournament Boys finished 10th in the Tournament Senior Girls Lotto Premier Tournament Finished 13th in the country
First XI Boys Founders Cup Tournament Finished in 6th place. First XI Girls Jenny Hair Tournament Semi final vs Whakatane 0 - 0 at end of regular play, 3-2 win after shoot outs vs Whakatane HS Final vs Taradale, Lost 1 - 0 PREM 1 NETBALL Game 1: One Tree Hill 24 - Mt Maunganui 16 INDOOR BOWLS NZSS Indoor Bowls, singles and pairs, done and dusted for 2022. Some great bowling on display, and our MMC team played well against stiff opposition. Singles results: Results in pairs: RUGBY AT THE BEACH Vs Cambridge - win 21-5 What’s coming up? Please fill in the form if you wish to submit information regarding a student's sporting achievement/s from October 2021 through to October 2022. Once you complete the form, you will be sent a link so you can constantly update the information up until the closing date. Please keep all applications concise, listing events, achievements and results. This may be for individual, team and/or representative sports and will assist Mount Maunganui College in acknowledging students' achievements. Special Awards
You will also need to fill out this form if you wish to be considered for the Principal and Crimson Awards. Consideration for Principal, Crimson and Special Awards will only be on applications received. Criteria for these awards are: Principal’s Award These are awarded to students who have:
Crimson Award This is our highest sporting award. These are awarded to students who have been selected for a New Zealand team or have achieved a top three placing in a national sporting event. Applications close on Friday 16 September 2022, 5pm. Summer Sport Registration If you’re not currently on Mr Golding's radar but are keen to play, please see him in H5 or email him on mattg@mmc.school.nz. Futsal - WaiBOP runs a weekly league on Sunday at Trustpower. If you wish to play, please register your interest via the school futsal page and information will be sent to you once more details come out about the competition. Rip Rugby - BOP Rugby run a rip rugby module on a Friday night at Gordon Spratt Reserve. Details for this are yet to come out, but please keep an eye on daily notices for more information about sign-ups. Surfing - Ms Grimmer organises a surf group in conjunction with South Pacific Surf School. Students pay $25 a week for a professional lesson catered to their ability level. Please contact Ms Grimmer at alishag@mmc.school.nz or go and see her at school to sign up/learn more. Touch - We are ramping up our Touch programme this year. We will offer social touch as well as competitive grades. If you are interested in playing touch in Term 4 please register your interest on the school touch page. We will hold a meeting for all touch players interested, outlining the goals and plan for the programme. Volleyball - Junior volleyball registrations are now open on the volleyball page. All competitive players are to register their interest here. All social players should keep their eye on the daily news for more information towards the end of Term 3. Waterpolo - Junior waterpolo registrations are open on the waterpolo page. Please register your interest if you are a junior keen to play waterpolo in Term 4. Social Media
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QUIZ NIGHT Tickets can be purchased by emailing: Natalie Fleming |
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______________________________________________________________ WINTER UNIFORMMount Maunganui College will continue to enforce our uniform standards so please support your child to wear the appropriate clothing. Our uniform can be found by clicking here. |
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TERM THREE
TERM FOUR
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ParkingA reminder if you are parking around the school, to please do so safely and legally. Tauranga City Council Parking Officers will be regularly visiting the school area to support a safer environment for all road and footpath users. |
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We are continuing to monitor positive cases in the school community so please click here if your child tests positive. Isolation requirements are still in effect for positive cases and their households. ______________________________________________________________ |
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