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8 November 2024  |
Ngā mihi nui kia koutou katoa, The culmination of a year’s worth of hard work was displayed at our prizegivings over recent weeks. Thank you to everyone for supporting these events, and well done to all students who received awards—special congratulations to the following students for earning the top honours for 2024.
Thanks to Khan Butler and our team for leading and supporting Rā whakangahau last Friday. It was a huge day where Mount Maunganui College hosted Mount Maunganui Intermediate, Tahatai Coast School, Arataki Primary, Omanu School and Mount Primary, as well as a whole bunch of early childhood centres as a showcase of our Kahui Ako Kapa Haka groups. The Kahui Ako is a group of all the local schools in our zone working collaboratively on a range of objectives to strengthen the local school community. We are lucky to have this group with great teachers working together. Khan Butler and Stacey Smith (Mount Primary) have done a great job leading the Culture and Identity group, and Rā whakangahau is a powerful example of their work. Senior students are currently buried in NCEA examinations, and we wish them well. It can be a stressful time for some students, and it is important for families to monitor their study patterns and support them where they can. Our deans, student support workers, and school leaders remain available to help students even when they are on study leave, so please feel free to contact us if you have any concerns. There is a teacher only day and a PPTA Union meeting scheduled for next week. We apologise for the inconvenience and appreciate the support. Looking forward to end-of-year camps and activities, we remind families that these are important parts of our school curriculum and focus on connection and learning. Key competencies are integral to positive student outcomes, and these experiences form part of our broader programme that supports self-management, relating to others and participation. Please encourage your children to make the most of the opportunities available. Alastair Sinton |
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Subject Awards Citizenship Trophy Community and School Involvement |
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______________________________________________________________ HONOURS BOARDSMount 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. |
______________________________________________________________ ALUMNIMount 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. MOUNT MAUNGANUI COLLEGE ALUMNI ______________________________________________________________ |
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SPORTS NEWSLETTER Dan Meade Off-field Sports Uniforms _____________________________________________________ High Achievers NZSS Athletics and Road Race Champs Mauao Tournament Social Media Facebook: Mount Maunganui College Sport |
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______________________________________________________________ ATTENDANCE MATTERSHelpful links: Guidance for Parents and Caregivers - Knowing if your child is well enough to go to school |
______________________________________________________________ UNIFORMThanks 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:
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______________________________________________________________ SCHOOL BUS SERVICEThis 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. |
______________________________________________________________ STUDENT ID PHOTOSAs ID cards are not required for school, students will not receive one this year unless they order it through the Photolife website. Information on how to order will be sent out from Photolife, and cards will be sent directly to them. Parent Queries – Please contact Photolife at: enquiries@photolife.co.nz |
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______________________________________________________________ ACADEMIC FIT TEAMThe Academic Fit team took part in FirtNation's 24 hour fitness challenge to raise money for the Mount Maunganui and Omanu Surf Lifesaving Clubs. There was at least one person exercising for the whole time, this meant each team member completed a marathon. The final total of kms walked/run was 216km. The team consisted of:
If you would like to donate to the cause, please click here |
______________________________________________________________ KEY DATES2024 Term Dates (click to view) 2025 Term Dates (click to view) November 2024 |