As we come to the pointy end of our winter sports season, I would like to acknowledge all the tremendous work that has made this another very successful year for the school. Congratulations to all students who have signed up, committed and made the most of the opportunities. Thank you to all the teachers, parents and community members who have given their time and expertise to make it a rewarding experience for the students. Watching our community pull together for the benefit of our young people is very humbling. Good luck for the following weeks and those heading into Winter Tournament.
Our DanceNZ Made dancers performed with distinction at the regional competition last week at Baycourt. Our year 9 and 10 team won their division and the open and senior division put on stunning displays, showing a consistent level of quality across our performances. Whenever Mount Maunganui College dancers take the stage the audience is always treated to something clever, polished and entertaining. Well done to everyone involved in the evening.
Talent Quest was a highlight this week, with Morgan Kitching joining the long list of hardworking and talented winners of this competition. Congratulations, Morgan, and well done, Catie Anderson, who came second.
Our open evening was held last week and it was great to meet new families and reconnect with many of our current families. Enrolments for 2025 are now open online, further information and timelines around this process are listed below.
Assessment week is coming up and it is really important that senior students take this opportunity to ensure they are sufficiently prepared for NCEA examinations and secure derived grades if required. Common Assessment Activities will also happen for those Year 10 and 11s still working toward those co-requisites. Cameron Andrew has provided a little more information about this later in the newsletter.
Students in Year 11-13 will take part in an exam period in Weeks 8 and 9 of this term (9-16 September). All students must be at school for the full day and have an allocated time to sit Internal or External assessments, complete practical work, or do Derived Grades for Externals. This exam period is not optional, so please refrain from removing your child from school at this time.
In addition, Literacy and Numeracy exams will take place for Year 10 students and above from 17-19 September. This is for students who have not yet attained their Literacy or Numeracy. Again, this is the only window to complete these assessments, so please ensure your child is at school during this time.
Rico Nixon and Sienna Lagerberg recently attended the World of Dance Competition in Los Angeles and the Hiphop International in Phoenix.
With four New Zealand crews to attend these events, Rico was selected for two and Sienna in all four.
OutKasts and JV Mega crews were the only New Zealand crews to make the finals of the Hiphop International World Competition. With OutKasts placing 4th in varsity and JV Mega placing 5th in mega.
Pretty impressive for a bunch of teenagers from the Bay, what a fantastic achievement.
The school is part of a pilot scheme run by the Ministry of Education that looks at the school's carbon footprint. We started the journey by looking at how students travel to school. The figures do not represent the whole school, as students are away or teachers have not collected the data. It does give a fair reflection of the mode of transportation students use. Please look at the data, think about how your child gets to school, and if this mode of transportation could be shifted to something that emits less carbon dioxide. We know the traffic in Tauranga is some of the worst in the country. If there is a way of reducing car use, this benefits air quality and carbon emissions for all of us.
Mount Maunganui College is looking to display our past achievements.
If you are a former student or know of someone who represented New Zealand or earned a national title while attending Mount Maunganui College and would like your name displayed, please complete the Google form.
We are also interested in former students who have represented New Zealand or earned a national title as adults.
While all information is appreciated, we are particularly interested in information from the 1960s to 2000.
All submissions must include any verification possible to ensure the information is correct. Achievements can be in Sports, Arts, Culture or Academia.
Mount Maunganui College is developing a database of former students who are interested in keeping up to date with the college's past, present and future.
Please click the link below to register your interest and/or share with others. Access to the link can also be found on the college website.
Off-field Sports Uniforms Off-field sports uniforms are available online here 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.
Congratulations to Finnley Oliver on taking home the silver medal at the U20 National Cross Country Champs held in Napier on 3-4th August!
Congratulations to Shamar and Charis Broughton on their selection in the New Zealand U15 Basketball team. Best of luck for the FIBA Oceania Cup this November in Australia. Amazing selection, girls!
Congratulations to our Prem 1 Netball team on winning the B Division at the WaiBOP Netball Tournament last weekend. Special shout out to Mia Price on being named MVP!
Congratulations to Cooper Everett on his selection in the NZ U17 Men’s Waterpolo Team! And to Griffin Hunt on his selection as non-travelling reserve. Great achievement, boys!
Max Kelly and Werahiko Borell have been selected in the Aotearoa Maori U18 Volleyball team and are currently competing in Thailand. Best of luck, lads.
Congratulations to past Mount Maunganui College students on their selection in the BOP Rugby Toa Squad! Reece Kleyn, Stiaan Botes, Moai Tihi.
What’s been happening
New Zealand School Surfing Champs Our surf team has just returned from school surf champs in Raglan where they finished third overall. Special mention to Ariana Walker who won the U18 female division. More details to come when all results have been collated.
Eagles Golf Tournament The annual Eagles Golf Tournament was held at Te Puke Golf Club on Monday 5th August. The team of 16 players had a great day out and came away with some amazing results! Tyler Ashton - 1st place overall Bruno Wood, Eli Colling, Connor Martin, Tyler Ashton - 2nd placed team
Get2Go Challenge The Get2Go Challenge was an awesome day out around Rotorua where our two Mount Maunganui College teams displayed grit, resilience and incredible sportsmanship. The kayaking discipline was a standout performance from both Mount teams, and orienteering the most challenging. Congratulations to both teams!
MMC 1 - 9th Will Ferris Matt Ferris Sam Cameron Connor Gibson Holly James Belle Ririnui Sienna Rolls Maia Wright
MMC 2 - 16th Harry Breed Zac Hunter Luce Gray Toby Borman Lara Wright Kyla Wills Olive Illingworth Grace Murgatroyd
BOPSS Junior Basketball Champs Last Friday the Junior Champs was held at Mercury Arena. There was some tough competition, congratulations to our Junior A Boys and Junior B Boys teams for a great day of basketball.
What’s coming up?
Sports Photos Sports Photos are being held next week! Tuesday 20th August, Wednesday 21st August and Thursday 22nd August. Please check your student emails for your sport’s time slot(s). The schedule is also on the Mount Maunganui College Sport Socials.
Summer Sport Registrations
Cricket - Most cricketers play club cricket as well as playing for school teams. Mr Golding will hold trials in the first week of Term Four for juniors prior to their games. If you’re not currently on Mr Goldings radar but are keen to play, please see him in H5 or email him on mattg@mmc.school.nz.
Futsal - WaiBOP run 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.
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 on alishag@mmc.school.nz or go and see her at school to sign up/learn more.
Touch - Social and junior touch is played in Term 1 only. If you’re interested in trialling for the premier mixed senior touch team that competes at nationals, trials will be held at school at 4pm on Tuesday 27 August.
Volleyball - Miss Spencer will be speaking at assembly next week to outline the trial process for the junior competitive volleyball teams. Those students not wanting to trial for a Junior or Year 9 A or B team can register their teams in the sports office now to play in the weekly league.
Term 4 League: Tuesdays - Junior Competitive Year 9/10 Venue: QEYC Tauranga and Otumoetai Action Centre Wednesdays - Junior Social League Year 9/10 Venue: QEYC Tauranga Thursdays - Seniors A Grade, B Grade, Social Venue: QEYC Tauranga and Mercury Baypark
Teams need a minimum of 8 players and a parent manager to be registered. Those students who do not have a group of friends to register with but would like to play can put their name down and we’ll do our best to find you a team.
Waterpolo - Registrations of interest for our junior waterpolo teams are now open on the school website. Please register or contact Miss Abbey Yule on abbeyy@mmc.school.nz
Rugby 7s - We will this year have a senior boys, senior girls, junior boys and junior girls 7s team to compete in the BOPSS Champs as well as other competitions. Please register your interest with Mr Meade if you haven’t done so already.
Sports Awards Applications now open Applications for Sports Awards are now open. Application forms can be found under the Sports tab on the school website. Please fill in the form if you wish to submit information regarding a students sporting achievement/s from October 2023 through to October 2024. 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 either individual, team and/or representative sports and will assist Mount Maunganui College in acknowledging students achievements.
Special Awards Senior Sports Boy Senior Sports Girl Junior Sports Boy Junior Sports Girl Sports Team of the Year Contribution to Sport within the Community Contribution to Sport at School Most Outstanding Sporting Achievement Female Most Outstanding Sporting Achievement Male
You will also need to fill out this form if you wish to be considered for 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: Broken a school record Been selected in a regional representative team at U16 or above Been selected in a Tauranga representative team in the oldest age group Been selected in a national squad, development team or tournament team in the current year 1st place in BOP individual secondary school event or have gained a significant placing in a national individual secondary school event.
Crimson Award This is our highest sporting award. These are awarded to students who have been selected in a New Zealand team or have achieved a top three placing in a national sporting event.
Applications close on Friday 15 September 2023, 5pm.
Sports Uniform Return Amnesty Week If you have any old sports uniforms at home that you haven’t returned, please bring them to the Main Office. You will find an Amnesty Box at reception to drop them off. Thank you for your help to track down missing sports uniforms!
NISS Indoor Bowls Singles / Pairs Event Indoor Bowls will be held at Mount Sports Centre on Saturday 27th (singles) and Sunday 28th (pairs) July. Results to follow.
BOPSS Senior Elite Basketball Champs Is being held at Mercury Arena on 22nd August respectively. Our Senior Premier Girls team is competing. Results to follow!
College Golf Fun Day A Golf fun day is being held for students keen to try out golf and enjoy a day with friends learning new skills at Summerhill Estate on Monday 19th August.
NZSS Street Skateboarding Championships The National Street Skateboarding Champs are on 3rd and 4th September in Auckland. The annual skate trip is a highlight for all skaters. Results to come.
Winter Tournament Week The following teams are representing Mount Maunganui College around the North Island during Winter Tournament Week.
Skateboarding NZSS Street Skateboarding Team LiveHeats (link TBC)
Rockclimbing NZSS Rockclimbing Team
Indoor Bowls Team of 2 Individuals
Netball Prizegiving The end of season Mount Maunganui College Netball Prizegiving will be held in the Hall on Monday 9th September 5:30-7:30pm. School uniform must be worn.
Strength and Conditioning The Mount Maunganui College Strength and Conditioning Programme, is up and running again in Term 3. It provides a great space and top level strength and conditioning coaching to help your child reach their physical potential for their sport. See Mr Meade in the sports office if you’d like to know more.
Social Media The Sports Department has updated their Social Media pages. Please follow us on.
Thanks to all our families who ensure our students head off to school in the correct school uniform. We know you have high expectations of how our students present themselves, so we appreciate your support.
Occasionally, students present to school in incorrect uniforms, and it can be disappointing for staff to have to start the day by having a negative conversation with a student about uniforms.
Here are some reminders to help ensure your child has a positive start to the day:
This is a reminder to families that the school has a very efficient bus service. This service will ensure your child arrives at school on time and is ready for period 1 classes.
While students can use the commercial bus service free during school hours provided they have a BEE card they cannot guarantee that they will arrive ready for an 8.45 am start. Many of these services mean that students are missing up to 30 minutes of learning time each day.
Please encourage your child to use the school buses each day. This may mean they need to leave the house earlier, but it guarantees they are ready for the start of school.
Up-to-date information on the school buses is on the school website https://www.mmc.school.nz/key-info/bus-information
The afternoon buses leave the school grounds promptly at 3pm each day. The 712a buses are now arriving at 3 pm and the later one arrives at approximately 3.10pm.
