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29 November 2024  |
Ngā mihi nui kia koutou katoa, Yesterday afternoon, the Holy Trinity Church in Tauranga was packed with graduating students and their families. After five years of secondary schooling, we farewelled Mount Maunganui College's largest Year 13 cohort. Navigating the teenage years certainly has some ups and downs. As eloquently stated by ‘Graduating’ Deputy Principal Michelle Ballard, savouring the moments, large and small, along the way is essential. We hope students and their families enjoyed the afternoon. Year 13 students at Mount Maunganui College earned over $600,000 worth of community awards and university scholarships this year. This is a testament to the phenomenal academic efforts of students and staff. Congratulations to every student who crossed the stage on Thursday afternoon, and I sincerely hope you have all reached your personal goals thus far. Congratulations to Year 13 student Carter Hopoi on debuting for the New Zealand Tall Blacks. We believe this remarkable achievement makes Carter the first Mount Maunganui College Tall Black and part of a select number of students who represented their country at the highest level while still in high school. We look forward to following Carter’s progress as he navigates the elite basketball system. |
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NCEA exams finished this week. Well done to the students who gave their best over this time, and thanks to all the families who supported their children in ensuring they were well-prepared. Results will be released around mid-January, so please get in touch after that if you have any queries about your child’s results. Safe travels to staff and students heading on their trip to Borneo. I have no doubt you will benefit from this life-changing experience. Closer to home, Year 10 camps and Year 9 activities are all go for next week. Attendance is mandatory for all students over this time, and we appreciate it when parents support our staff's work in making these meaningful experiences. Hopefully, the weather will come to the party, and we can finish the year in the sunshine. Finally, our school album is being released in stages over the next few weeks with the first songs released today. Mr Beaufort has added some information below to explain how this year’s album was recorded and how you can listen. I have had a preview and it is exceptional. Well done to all of those who were involved and made this outstanding piece of work. Alastair Sinton |
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Auckland University of Technology
Milford Foundation
University of Auckland
University of Canterbury
University of Victoria
University of Waikato
Community Awards Design Learning Bursary ASB Bank Study Scholarship Mount Maunganui College Board of Members Scholarship |
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Georgia Lines Girls Music "Camp" Our up-and-coming junior music girls had the incredible opportunity to work with Aotearoa Music Award winner Georgia Lines for two days this week in the music department. They learned songwriting and performance skills from this professional artist and had a fantastic time. We hope to welcome Georgia back for another workshop next year. |
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School Album This year, for our original school album, we decided to record a live album at the local Studio 11b. The album was filmed and directed by our Year 13 student, Luke Williams. The bands and artists featured on the album were mentored in preparation for recording by none other than MMC alumnus and L.A.B frontman Joel Shadbolt. The album was recorded, mixed & mastered by local sound engineer, MMC parent and alumnus Nathan Sowter.
Starting tomorrow, we will release two songs daily on the MMC Music YouTube channel for the next five days. The full album will be released on Spotify later in December. Check our Facebook page for updates on each song release. 2025 Itinerant Music Programme Applications are open for students to apply for the 2025 Itinerant Music Programme. At Mount Maunganui College, we offer a variety of itinerant music lessons for students interested in learning an instrument or improving their vocal skills. For more information on the programme click here. To sign up for these lessons, please complete the Itinerant Lesson Enrolment Form. Applications close 9 February 2025. MMC Music Groups 2025 We are looking for students who are interested in joining a music group next year. The music department offers a range of groups such as: Big Band, Jazz Combo, MMC Singers, Guitar Group, Street Band, String Ensemble, DJ Club, Maunganui FM Radio DJs, Percussion Group and Folk Group as well as Rockquest and Tangata Beats bands/artists. To sign up for these groups, please complete the application Form here. Some groups may need an audition to gain entry. You will be contacted by the band leader in early 2025. |
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SPORTS NEWSLETTER Dan Meade Off-field Sports Uniforms _____________________________________________________ Sponsorship Festival of 7s Condor 7s Facebook: Mount Maunganui College Sport |
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______________________________________________________________ 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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Tauranga Moana Manu Champs becomes official world qualifying event Dust off your togs and perfect your Manu… this year’s Tauranga Moana Manu Champs is set to make a bigger splash than ever before! For the first time, our annual competition has been named an official qualifying event for the 2025 Z Manu World Champs. Along with local bragging rights, the winners in both the Manu and Freestyle divisions will be fast-tracked into the Z Manu World Champs grand final in Tāmaki Makaurau, Auckland, on 1 March 2025. The free family event organised by Tauranga City Council in partnership with Z Manu World Champs will be one you won’t want to miss! Along with an action-packed day of epic bombs and big splashes there’ll be free fades, a free sausage sizzle, music, giveaways and lots more for the whānau to enjoy. The competition is open to people aged 8 and older and is free to enter. There are limited numbers in each age category, so people are encouraged to sing up early to secure a spot on the wharf. When: Saturday, 7 December 2024, 10am - 2.30pm Where: Public wharf, Tauranga Waterfront Find out more and register online at whatsontauranga.co.nz/manuchamps |
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______________________________________________________________ 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 ______________________________________________________________ |
______________________________________________________________ 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. |
______________________________________________________________ KEY DATES2024 Term Dates (click to view) 2025 Term Dates (click to view)
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