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Mt Maunganui Intermediate School, 21 Lodge Avenue, Mt Maunganui 3116 Phone 07 575 5512 Email: [email protected]
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2 June 2017
IN THIS NEWSLETTER
Principal’s Report
International Student News
Digital Speech Finals
Room 17 Learning Page
Reminders
Food Technology News
Pasifika Report
Sports Information
Coastal Value Certificates
Community Notices
FROM THE PRINCIPAL
Kia ora koutou It’s been a busy couple of weeks. As you will know, we have been hosting the Education Review Office. ERO has completed an external evaluation of the school, as part of their regular review cycle. Although we do not have the report yet, their initial feedback has been very positive and affirming. On Wednesday, the ERO team reported the following to the Board of Trustees:
Orderly, inclusive and safe environment that creates a culture for learning.
High levels of parent and community involvement in school.
Instructional group teaching in reading, writing and maths.
A strategic approach to building leadership and teacher capability.
High levels of community consultation.
Many formal and informal opportunities for parents to discuss and be involved in their child's learning.
C O M I N G E V E N T S 2017
NOVEMBER 2017
7 School Athletics - Year 7
8 Blue Light Sausage Sizzle
9 School Athletics – Year 8
10 Elite Volleyball Tauranga
15 – 17 Battle of the Bays - Gisborne
20 Accelerate Class Placements Notified
21 Mt Primary Orientation
22 Tahatai Coast Orientation
23 Omanu Primary Orientation
28 Arataki Primary Orientation
DECEMBER 2017
1 Elite Athletics - Tauranga
7 Year 8 Formal – Classic Flyers
8 Elite Softball - Whakatane
13 Friends of the School Morning Tea
14 Prizegivings (times to follow)
18 Last Day Term 4 – 12 noon
MT MAUNGANUI INTERMEDIATE
3 November 2017
Newsletter No.
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Well attended student learning conferences where children develop and share their learning goals. This is establishing an early learning partnership between students, their parents and teacher.
Curriculum is responsive to the emerging adolescent.
An overarching theme each year promotes authentic and integrated learning.
Contexts for learning reflect children’s interest/voice.
Very inclusive for students who have high learning needs.
There is an improvement/inquiry mindset across the school.
Wide range of learning opportunities - specialist teachers - 42 - extracurricular opportunities counted.
Leadership opportunities for students.
International students well cared for and supported. As always, there are next steps, but we are pleased to say that the proposed next steps were in line with the next steps that we had already identified for ourselves. This included the introduction of a second language learning programme, which is now a mandatory requirement for year 7 and 8. To develop a more strategic approach to the long term sustainability of the whanau class - purpose, rationale and guidelines. To build teacher capability to culturally responsive curriculum and practices, to strengthen processes that support children to know their learning and next steps (specific) progressions. Use of achievement information to specifically inform planning/teaching to meet individual learning needs. A big thank you to our students, staff, Board of Trustees and our community for the wonderful hard work that we have all done to make MMI such a positive place to learn in. The full final report should be online by Christmas. Aiken Fellowship A few weeks ago, I shared some news with the MMI staff. In 2018 I will be taking up a 1 year secondment to the University of Auckland, Faculty of Education, Centre for Educational Leadership. In this role, I will be working as a facilitator and consultant to deliver leadership development contracts and services to organisations and schools. I will also be given one day per week to study Educational Leadership, at a post graduate level. I would like to sincerely thank the Board of Trustees, for allowing me the opportunity to work alongside world leading experts, in the field of school improvement and educational leadership. This is an exciting opportunity for me and for MMI and I look forward to growing as a leader and a professional, so that I may return to my role as principal in 2019. In 2018, Mrs Melissa Nelson will capably step into the acting principal role. Mrs Nelson will be supported by Mrs Beryl Harvey, our Deputy Principal and one of our team leaders who will act up in the second deputy principal’s position. This is an exciting opportunity for us to build depth and leadership capacity and experience for our staff. Congratulations Last week, it was with great pleasure that I was able to watch the MMI Jump Jam Team and the Omanu Boys Team take out national titles at the NZ Jump Jam Finals. Also, a big congratulation to our Mixed Open Water polo team, who won silver at the North Island Champs and to our PCT teams, who took 1st and 2nd place in the Bay of Plenty competition. This weekend we have 3 teams competing in the Future Problem Solving National’s. Mrs Woods and the teams leave for Auckland today. Shoes A reminder that we should all be in black roman sandals. If you are unable to purchase roman sandals, students are required to be in black winter shoes and socks. Enjoy a safe and enjoyable Guy Fawkes weekend. Ma te wa Ms M/Whaea Lisa Principal
Mt Maunganui Intermediate School, 21 Lodge Avenue, Mt Maunganui 3116 Phone 07 575 5512 Email: [email protected]
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SHORT TERM INTERNATIONAL STUDENT NEWS [email protected]
Ritsumeikan Junior High School On Tuesday, our Japanese group from Ritsumeikan Junior High School, left us to return home. They were part of 180 plus students from their school year level, who came to New Zealand on their annual school camp, with students hosted by several schools across Tauranga and Hamilton. We always hear what wonderful hosts our MMI families are and what a memorable experience we give these students. I would like to sincerely thank everyone who has been a host, for this group and for others during the year. The school values your support and hopes that you have also enjoyed the experience.
We have 1 more group coming on 27 November – 5 December. This group is also Japanese, from Kyoto. Thank you to those who have offered to host students. If you completed and returned the necessary paperwork, I will be in touch with you soon with details of your student. Short term chinese students, Term 1, 2018 Next year, we have been asked to host two Chinese students for one month from the start of the school year. These students, both boys, aged 11, will require separate homestay accommodation. If you are interested, could you please contact me, Jane Howard, [email protected] for more information.
DIGITAL SPEECH FINALS
Last Friday, the school digital speech finals were held. The students presented informative, entertaining speeches, using visual supports to communicate their ideas. Abby Hughes was 1st, with Elliot Melville and L.J Jones placing 2nd and 3rd respectively. Congratulations to our winners.
Mt Maunganui Intermediate School, 21 Lodge Avenue, Mt Maunganui 3116 Phone 07 575 5512 Email: [email protected]
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Mt Maunganui Intermediate School, 21 Lodge Avenue, Mt Maunganui 3116 Phone 07 575 5512 Email: [email protected]
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Mtint.school.nz/
COLLECTING YOUR CHILD FOR APPOINTMENTS DURING SCHOOL
HOURS We do appreciate that you may not be able to avoid making medical appointments for your children during school hours, but we do ask that you please attempt to ensure that disruption to your child’s learning is kept to a minimum. Please try and avoid collecting your child on Friday afternoons, as they attend assembly from the end of lunchtime, normally until the bell rings at 2.45pm. It is difficult to find them in this instance and may disrupt the presentations at assembly, that other students and staff have spent time preparing. Also, on wet days, please make pick up arrangements with your child, at home, prior to the school day. Our school phone is for emergencies only. We often get children coming to use the phone to find out where they will be collected from if it is raining. Your child’s learning is important to us and to them and we aim to keep the interruptions to emergencies only, where possible. Thank you.
MOUNT MAUNGANUI INTERMEDIATE
SPORTS AWARDS
We would like to invite all students to submit their sporting achievements, if they would like to be considered for the sports awards. The criteria is to identify the top sports boy and girl in each year level group, plus an award for outstanding achievement in a single sport. Please include the following: national titles, regional titles, most valuable player awards, national tournament teams, club results and school sport results. All categories are awarded points in ranking order from national titles to school sport. A sports panel has been selected to deliberate over the sport applications. Please hand these to your classroom teacher by Friday 10th November. Forms can be collected from school office before or after school, or during breaks.
MOUNT MAUNGANUI COLLEGE SPORTS PERFORMANCE CLASS 2018
Below is the information for all Year 8 students who have applied for the Mount Maunganui College Sports Performance Class 2018. The practical testing day will take place on Monday 6 November 2017. The testing is for all students who have sent in an application. Students will be required to be at Mount Maunganui College gymnasium at 8:40am and testing will be completed at 2.15pm. Students can be collected from the gym (Macville Rd entrance). Please make sure students have appropriate gear for physical activity, plus food and water for the day.
Wednesday 8 November
Lunchtime Blue Light Sausage Sizzle
The police will be running a sausage sizzle and all students will receive a sausage in bread. Please note, it will be 1 per child, so the students will still need to bring food, from home, as usual. Once the sausages have been distributed, it is the intention of the police, to mix and mingle in the grounds with the students.
REMINDERS
Mt Maunganui Intermediate School, 21 Lodge Avenue, Mt Maunganui 3116 Phone 07 575 5512 Email: [email protected]
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Mt Maunganui Intermediate School, 21 Lodge Avenue, Mt Maunganui 3116 Phone 07 575 5512 Email: [email protected]
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Mtint.school.nz/
SPORTS INFORMATION [email protected]
NORTH ISLAND WATER POLO SILVER MEDALISTS OPEN TEAM
Congratulations to our open water polo team who participated in the North Island Champs, in Auckland, last weekend. The team went through pool play unbeaten and met local rivals Aquinas College in the quarter finals. We played well to win the game 5-2 and progress through to the semi-final against Sacred Heart. We led the whole game and came through as victors 3-2. In the final we played St Peters Boys, who we have previously played in Winterfest and AIMS finals. After been down 1-3 at half time, we made a great comeback to draw level 3 all at the end of the game. This sent the game into a penalty shootout, which we unfortunately lost. Well done the team who have had a great season. Well done to Charlie Bury and Ruby Helm who were selected in the tournament team. A huge thank you to coaches Ryan Anderson and Bae Fountain, manager Brenda Anderson, Kellie Spee, plus all the supporters who travelled to support the team. The team was: Co-Captains - Matt Anderson and Gus Shivnan, Charlie Bury, Xavier Morrison, Jack Jones, Ethan Millington, Ethan Carrington, Harry McManaway, Blake West and Ruby Helm.
NORTH ISLAND WATER POLO 5TH EQUAL GIRLS TEAM
Our girls’ water polo team participated in the North Island Champs in Auckland last weekend. In pool play we won 3 games, and lost 2 games. In the cross over game for 5th and 6th we played St Kentigerns and drew 4 all, meaning we ended up 5th equal. Thank you to our coach, EJ Rieger, manager Emma Jones, plus all the supporters who helped out with transportation, cooking, and at the pool. Well done to the following girls: Captain - Quinn Farley, Grace Akroyd, Mia Thompson, Ellie Thompson, Olive Abrahams, Maya Carr-Manoit, Katie Parkinson, Imogen Coffey and Issy Reardon-Pollet.
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WATER POLO PHOTOS FROM NORTH ISLANDS LAST WEEKEND – WELL DONE!!
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COASTAL VALUE CERTIFICATES 2017 Term 4 – Week 3
1
Maddox Peyroux For being a great demonstration model in PE lessons and an improved attitude during small group skill practices.
2
Cassidy Du Preez For your great progress in your Mathematics. Well done Cassidy!!
3
Dre Mellalieu For accelerated progress in his learning in both Reading and Mathematics, I am super proud of you!!
4
Connor Kitson For demonstrating perseverance in Mathematics and for the humour he brings to the class.
5
Richard McGhie For your infectious positive attitude that contributes to making the classroom a fun and enjoyable place to be.
6
Isakara Borell-Manutulila For being a supportive and caring buddy to our Japanese exchange student.
7
Zayne Clarke For making an outstanding and focused improvement in Reading. Well done Zayne, I am very proud of you.
8
Aiyana Rogoz For positive progress in her learning across a range of areas.
9
Sophie Blennerhassett For demonstrating support for her classmates and completing tasks to a high standard.
10
Rawinia Lewis Mō te kounga o ōna pātai i a ia e mahi ana
11
Bryn Cruickshank For your positive and fun attitude to learning. I appreciate the way you add humor to lessons and make sure everyone is having fun.
12
Ngarongo Temete For making a very positive start to the all-boys class. Well done!
13
Melie Faiva For the development you have shown in becoming a more successful learner. Pai to mahi.
14
Oscar Kelly For your great attitude and impressive gains in all areas, especially reading. Ka mau te wehi Oscar.
15
Michael Kennedy For your focus and motivation during class activities. Well done with your recent writing achievements.
16
Amy Armstrong Showing outstanding focus in her learning and making progress in all areas. You are becoming very independent, well done!
Mt Maunganui Intermediate School, 21 Lodge Avenue, Mt Maunganui 3116 Phone 07 575 5512 Email: [email protected]
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COASTAL VALUE CERTIFICATES 2017 Term 4 – Week 3 continued
17
Max Way Great progress made in the end of year asttle assessments, you stayed focused and kept your concentration going. Well done!
18
Patrick Powell For demonstrating a mature and focused approach to his learning. Take pride in your efforts and keep up the good work.
19 L J Jones For showing passion and drive, working hard at school and in
your own time on your speech. Ka Rawe!
20
Rose Tustin For her outstanding effort in Mathematics, which has enabled Rose to make accelerated progress.
21
Alena Hosking For making fantastic progress in all curriculum areas. Mauri mahi, mauri ora. Well done Alena!
22 Haitelenisia Fotu For your positive attitude towards your learning and completing set tasks. Ka rawe Sia.
Visual Arts
Bel Prompt
Room 1 For her positive start to the cycle and demonstrating her understanding of one point perspective
Music
Lachlan Templeton
Room 12 For his positive start to music lessons. Keep up the great effort.
Food Tech
Kylen Scholmann
Room 4 For your positive start to the new cycle and input into the lessons.
Cultural
Award
Peter Tautali
Room 4 For your outstanding leadership and confidence to lead our MMI Pasifika Group last week. You were absolutely amazing PJ. Cheehoo...
DYSLEXIA
Parent Support Group Meeting
Monday 6th November, 7pm
Otumoetai Primary School staffroom
$gold coin donation for coffee/tea/refreshments
To share common experiences, offer support, encouragement and advice.
Your child does not need a formal diagnosis of dyslexia for you to join this group.
If you are unable to attend, but wish to be on our email list or find out more information, please email: [email protected]
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COMMUNITY NOTICES