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As we move into Term Two, we reflect on the past few weeks' events and are proud to say that our students have once again represented our school community in a positive and meaningful way.

We want to extend a sincere thank you to all of the students who supported the Anzac Day services this year. James Walker and Keilani Horne spoke at the Civic Service and did an excellent job of representing our school community. Mackenzie Willson's rendition of the National Anthem. We would also like to acknowledge Emily Tattersall's continued dedication to singing the anthems at the Dawn Service over the years. Joseph O'Connor, our Cultural Leader, delivered an outstanding Anzac speech at the Bayswater Retirement Village. The event was a resounding success and was enjoyed by all.

A huge thank you to the Careers Department for organising an outstanding Tertiary Awareness event. The informative and engaging sessions were a tremendous success, and we are grateful for the hard work and dedication of the department in making it happen. We are delighted to report that a large number of Year 11 students attended the session, despite being rostered to learn from home.

We are sorry for the disruption to the learning of your children. We understand the importance of uninterrupted education and are aware of the inconvenience and frustration caused by the current situation. We assure you that we are working to resolve the issue as soon as possible. The continued industrial action has created some challenges. We are hopeful that the matter will be quickly settled, and we will keep you updated on any developments. Thank you for your understanding and patience during this time.

Ngā mihi nui,

Tina Yule
Acting Principal

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PSG GOLF TOURNAMENT

After a two-year hiatus due to Covid, the Mt Maunganui College Parent Support Group were able to run its annual Golf Day Fundraiser at the Mt Maunganui Golf Club on Sunday.

The persistent easterly wind and rain paused long enough for 128 enthusiastic golfers and non-golfers to negotiate their way around 18 holes for an afternoon of golf in teams of 4.

A few tailenders got caught in a late shower, but everyone finished and got a scorecard in before it got too dark.

The clubhouse was full of supportive local businesspeople, college staff, and students, setting the scene and atmosphere for a speedy prizegiving, auction, and raffle of donated goods and services worth more than $10k.

From locally brewed beer and locally produced sausages to pot plants, wine, Mother’s Day gift packs, a BBQ, and even a Vasectomy, there was literally something for everyone.

While the total amount of money raised is still to be finalised, the PSG are confident they will cover the cost of the new sound system for the Mount Maunganui College Hall.

The final result will be published once all the numbers are in.

It would be fair to say the day was a resounding success and thoroughly enjoyed by all who were there.

A huge vote of thanks to the PSG team who organised the event, along with all the businesses and community members who supported the day.

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CONGRATULATIONS…

TRAVEL SAFE ‘DESIGN YOUR OWN HELMET’ COMPETITION

There were over 900 entries across schools from Tauranga and the Western Bay of Plenty for the Tauranga City Council and Western Bay of Plenty District Council travel safe design your own helmet competition.

The winner of each category receives a new helmet with their design reproduced on it by local airbrush artist Anthony Brodie.

Congratulations to Sella Coffey for winning the Year 9-13 category.

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OUTKASTS QUALIFY FOR WORLD CHAMPS

OutKasts have qualified once again for the Hip Hop International World Championships in Phoenix, Arizona. The crew recently competed at the National Championships in Auckland and placed second in the country. An outstanding achievement! They’ll head to Phoenix in August to represent New Zealand on the world stage at what is like the Olympics of hip hop.

OutKasts are an eight-member hip hop crew, five of which are Mount Maunganui College students. They train at Space Studios over in Tauranga.

The crew are back on the fundraising wagon, raising funds to help with the cost of getting over to the States. There will be a Mama’s Donuts sale at school next Friday, 26 May, at morning tea and lunchtime to support OutKasts in their fundraising efforts. Your support would be so appreciated.

Let’s go OutKasts!

Back: Austin Taylor, Connor Settle-Smith, Noah Ball and Jonah Stewart
Front: Sienna Lagerberg, Ella Radovanovich, Maia Hemana and Baylee Murray.

Dan Meade
Director of Sports

Off-field Sports Uniforms

Off-field sports uniforms are available online at https://codesport.co.nz/catalog/MMCSupporters-1106457.htmx or in store at 94 Elizabeth Street. It is important to have all our sports players looking the part and we encourage students to buy a long sleeve or short sleeve tee and/or hoodie if they don’t already have an off-field uniform.

Sponsorship
Please reach out on danm@mmc.school.nz if you’re interested in joining our amazing group of sponsors who make a genuine difference to sport at Mount Maunganui College. We have a range of packages and sponsor benefits available and would love to hear from you.

High Achievers
Year 12 student, Poppy Lane placed 3rd in the U21 Division at the Enduro World Series event held in Tasmania and 1st in the U21 Division in the second round of the circuit held in Derby, Australia.

Talitha McEwan won a bronze medal at the Australian Surf Lifesaving Championships in the U17 Surf Race.

What’s been happening
Waterpolo Division Two Nationals
The Senior Boys and Girls Waterpolo teams travelled to Auckland over the holidays to compete in the Division Two Nationals. Both teams are made up of predominantly young players and punched well above their weight with the girls finishing 7th and boys 8th.

North Island SS Mountain Biking
The North Island Secondary School Mountain Bike Championships were held in Rotorua from the 14th to 16th of April. A great result with our team coming 14th overall.

Poppy Lane 1st U20 Downhill
3rd U20 Enduro

Cam Ford 1st U20 Enduro
4th U20 Downhill
7th U20 Cross Country
1st overall in the U20 Division

Cam Arthur 26th U17 Enduro

Regan Doig 9th U20 Enduro
12th U20 Downhill

Poppy Richardson 7th U15 Cross Country
6th U15 Enduro

Kayaking Sprint Nationals
Some great results came out of the Kayaking Sprint Nationals a few weeks back.

Grace Richardson Silver U16F K4 500 (3rd for Oceania - inc Aus, Singapore, Japan)
Bronze U16F K4 200
Bronze Junior Mixed Relay

Fletcher Cameron Bronze U16M K4 200
Bronze U16M K4 500

Isla Frazer Bronze Junior Mixed Relay

King / Queen of the Harbour and Kahawai Kayak Championships
Saturday was the Vaikobi King and Queen of the Harbour, NZ's premier ocean ski race. Weather conditions were less than ideal with winds upwards of 20kts and 1.3m swell. Grace Richardson, Poppy Richardson and Isla Frazer took on the 6k race. Conditions were challenging with one out of three competitors not completing the race. Grace won the Open women with Poppy taking out the U14 and Isla 2nd in the U14. On Sunday, the same three athletes took on the CRNZ Kahawai championships, a cross between sprint kayaking and ocean ski racing. After 3 rounds of racing, Grace finished 3rd in the U16, Isla won the U14 and Poppy came in 3rd in the U14.

Girls Preseason Hockey Tournament
St Pauls’ Collegiate hosted a preseason hockey tournament, inviting schools from around the Waikato and Bay of Plenty. Our First XI hockey team attended and showed plenty of promise for the upcoming season losing two games, winning one and drawing another.

Aquaknights Zonal Open Water Swim Champs
Our Open Water Swim Team continue to impress, winning the Aquaknights Open Water Zonal Swim Champs.

RESULTS
2.8KM SWIM
12-13 Girls
Maggie Hammond, 2nd

16-19 Girls
Talitha McEwan, 1st

1250M SWIM
12-13 Girls
Poppy Richardson, 1st

14-15 Girls
Isobella Davoren, 1st
Grace Richardson, 3rd
Olivia Verryt, 4th
Georgia Davoren, 5th
Lily Hammond, 7th

14-15 Boys
Cooper Everett, 2nd
Ryleigh McEwan, 3rd

500M SWIM
12-13 Girls
Poppy Richardson, 4th

12-13 Boys
Mitchell Everett, 1st

14-15 Girls
Grace Richardson, 2nd

14-15 Boys
Cooper Everett, 1st
Ryleigh McEwan, 2nd

16-19 Girls
Talitha McEwan, 1st

What’s coming up?
Sports Academy
The Mount Maunganui College Sports Academy, run in conjunction with Athlete Factory is up and running again this term. It provides a great space and top level strength and conditioning coaching to help your child reach their physical potential for their sport.

Sign up here; https://forms.gle/bUVkJMCxi141Rx6Z9

WBOP Junior Badminton Qualifier
The Western Bay of Plenty Junior Badminton Qualifier is being held at QEYC on 19 May. Any Year 9 or 10 students interested in registering for this event should see Miss Young or email her on ashleighy@mmc.school.nz

School ‘Move Well’ Day
The school “Move Well” day and cross country is being held at school on the 18th of May, led by the PE Department. The day allows our competitive athletes to compete and puts a modern spin on the traditional cross country for the non-competitive runners as they can walk or run in gumboots to gain extra house points while also raising funds and awareness for the mental health charity, Gumboot Friday.

BOP Cross Country Championships
Any student interested in competing at the BOPSS Cross Country to see Loren in the sports office. Cross country is being held on 22 May at Waipuna Park.

Manihera Memorial Golf Day
The Manihera Memorial Golf Day is being held in Kawerau on 23 May. All students interested in participating need to see Tiffany in the sports office.

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KEY DATES

2023 Term Dates (click to view)

May 2023
1          …………         NCEA Jumbo Day (School Closed)
13        …………         School Ball
16        …………         LovesMeNot Day One - Kotuku / Takahe
16        …………         Year 9 Rostered Home
17        …………         LovesMeNot Day Two - Ruru / Huia
17        …………         Year 10 Rostered Home
18        …………         Move Well - Period 3 to Period 5 - Full School
19        …………         Pink Shirt Anti-Bullying Day
23        …………         Engagement Report Issued
25        …………         Year 11 Rostered Home
26        …………         Mamma Donuts – Hip Hop Crew Fundraising
26        …………         Waikato Open Day – Year 13
30        …………         Year 13 Rostered Home

June 2023
1          …………         Sheilah Winn Nationals
1          …………         Blood Drive
1          …………         Year 12 Rostered Home
6          …………         Year 10 Rostered Home
8          …………         Team Photos
8          …………         Year 9 Rostered Home
9          …………         Waikato Open Day – Year 13 (Periods 1, 2,3)
12        …………         Literacy / Numeracy Assessments
12        …………         Year 9 Camps (until 30 June)
21        …………         Polar Plunge
22        …………         Engagement Report Issued
24        …………         Rarotonga Trip
28        …………         Talent Quest
29        …………         Lynfield Exchange
30        …………         Last Day Term 2

PSG GOLF TOURNAMENT

CONGRATULATIONS…

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KEY DATES