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Tēnā koutou katoa. I acknowledge our student leaders who spearheaded our Spirit and Mental Health Awareness Weeks. Our Year 13’s have faced a tough few years negotiating their NCEA programme through a pandemic. This disruption has tested their resilience more than any other cohort. They have persevered for personal excellence alongside trying to lift those around them. Seeing our senior students engage meaningfully with Senior Assessment Week was encouraging. As I mentioned in my previous email, this week sets students up not only for success should they face disruption to NCEA examinations but also as an indicator of progress. If you have any concerns regarding your child’s academic progress through Mount Maunganui College, please contact the classroom teacher in the first instance or the year-level dean if you or your child needs further support. Year 13 Year 12 Year 11 Year 10 Year 9 I extend a huge thank you to our Parent Support Group, who did a fantastic job organising our Quiz Night earlier this month. The team were well supported by Cleaver and Co, who provided an excellent venue for the evening. It was great to see so many parents and supporters of the college present on the night, enjoying connecting as a community. Funds raised are going to support new bike racks around the school. Congratulations to our hardworking performing arts students representing the school up and down the North Island over the long weekend. Our Heads of Departments, Wayne Flannagan and Tia Beaufort, have provided an update on the performances later in this newsletter. There is also a sporting round-up from Director of Sports Dan Meade below. I would like to wish our Premier Basketball teams all the best for the National Tournament coming up in Palmerston North. It is impressive to have our girls and boys competing at this level. Congratulations to Ariana and Madison, who have earned selection to represent New Zealand in gymnastics in Hawaii next year. I thank all community members who responded to our cell phone survey earlier this month and those that have supported this conversation recently. The Board of Members has carefully considered all feedback, and have decided to remove any use of cell phones in class. This policy change will commence on Monday, the 7th of November, allowing staff and junior students to adjust to the change before the beginning of 2023. The policy will be reviewed throughout 2023 to assess its effectiveness, and we will share any further updates with you. Throughout our enrolment documents and other communications, Mount Maunganui College discourages bringing phones to school. Appropriate use of cell phones requires support from parents and the school. Families can contact their children through the front office, and a phone is available at student reception. There is also further information about supporting young people using social media here. The beginning of term four is busy for staff and students as our prizegiving season kicks into gear and NCEA examinations loom large. We are looking forward to celebrating the many incredible student achievements of 2022. Ngā mihi nui, Alastair Sinton  |
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______________________________________________________________ CONGRATULATIONSRockquest National FinalsA massive congratulations to our two Rockquest National Finalists, solo artist Micah (Micah Porter) and band Their There (Emily Tattersall, Felix and Ezra Beckett), who competed against the top NZ secondary school music acts in the country. We are proud to have taken home 2 big awards, Micah receiving 3rd Place & Best Electronic Award and Ezra Beckett (Their There) receiving the Best Musicianship Award. Just reaching the finals is a huge achievement as only the top three soloists and the top seven bands get chosen for the final. Not only that, but Mount Maunganui College was the only school to have more than one act in the national finals. To add to the good news, Micah has just been accepted into the Massey Commercial Music School in Wellington next year so will be following her passion for Music and I'm sure we will be seeing her on the big stages in a few years time! |
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______________________________________________________________ DanceNZmadeMount Maunganui College had three teams and a duo compete at the Fly Palmy Arena in Palmerston North for the Nationals of DanceNZmade on the weekend. The Open division team were Georgia Annear, Milla Cooke, Montana Cullwick, Skye Faile, Ava Haslett, Lexie Moon, Gabi Mudgeway, Sameera Patel, Sophie Robinson and Milan Wilson, choreographed by Molly Taylor and Wayne Flanagan. The year 11-13 team were Gabi Annear, Renee Banks, Libby Capes, Ruby Cook, Dulcie Henderson, Kellsie Macdonald, Tegan Sloane choreographed by Abbey Yule. The Year 9/10 team were Nellie Burns, Montana Cullwick, Rianna Culpitt, Ava Haslett, Sienna Lagerberg, Olivia Laidlaw, Lexie Moon, Maia Ormsby, Sophie Robinson choreographed by Libby Capes with support from Tracey Olivier and Mr Flanagan. The duo were Georgia Annear and Sophie Robinson. |
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Dan Meade High Achievers Marley Igasan has pulled on the Brisbane Broncos jersey in an academy game against the North Queensland Cowboys. The Broncos took the win 60 - 8. What’s been happening Basketball Nationals |
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______________________________________________________________ VINYL ORIGINALSIf you didn't know, our school has been releasing original albums since 2020. You can stream them here or we have last years album 2021 available on vinyl from the school reception for $40. Grab one before they sell out! |
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______________________________________________________________ PARENT SUPPORT GROUP (PSG)ENTERTAINMENT MEMBERSHIP Your purchase of an Entertainment Membership contributes to a covered outdoor area. Help us achieve our goal by sharing this link with your friends and family. Thanks for your support! |
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Support our fundraising and enjoy 100s of everyday savings! Entertainment is the easy-to-use App packed with incredible savings of up to 50% off and 2-for-1 offers so that you can save on takeaway, dining, shopping, groceries, gift cards, activities and more! And what’s even better, 20% of every membership purchased goes to support Mount Maunganui College, Parent Support Group! CLICK HERE to find out more or to purchase a membership. |
______________________________________________________________ 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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______________________________________________________________ Maunganui Road ImprovementsWe apologise for any inconvenience caused during the construction of these upgrades and thank you for your patience. Please note that this work is very weather dependant, so at times, work may have to be postponed without notice. Desiree Donwen, Fulton Hogan, Stakeholder Liaison |
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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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