JULY 2017
RELAY FOR LIFE MAGS SETS NEW RECORD
TOP 6 IN NZ
BEST EVER ACADEMIC RESULTS Â
DANCE CONCERT BRINGS MYTHS TO LIFE
Mount Albert Grammar School Alberton Avenue Mount Albert Auckland 1025 Ph 09 846 2044 www.mags.school.nz The Lion is the official magazine of Mount Albert Grammar School Editorial enquiries to editor Estelle Sarney esarney@mags.school.nz, ph 09 846 2044, x 8236 Advertising enquiries to Tim Kay, MAGS Foundation tkay@mags.school.nz, ph 09 846 2044 x 8127 Cover photo: More than 200 students and staff took part in this year’s Relay for Life, raising $70,000 for the Cancer Society.
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52 BG Williams leads the MAGS and Auckland Grammar First XV teams onto the field named in his honour. Photo courtesy of Brett Phibbs/NZ Herald
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16-25 Academic News
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Sport
MAGS Foundation
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Corridors – Albertian News
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FROM THE HEADMASTER
‘The best way to find yourself is to lose yourself in the service of others.’ MAHATMA GANDHI It is a delight to present the first edition of the The Lion for 2017. This publication celebrates the increasing importance of service in the life of Mount Albert Grammar School. As a key pillar of our school, service complements our aspirations in academic pursuits, the arts and sport. Even more importantly, service
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provides the glue which holds these pillars together. Secondary schools play a special role in the formation of young people. Students first walk through our gates very much as boys and girls, and emerge five years later as young men and women having gone through the greatest growth period of their lives. At no other stage as human beings do we experience such physical and mental change. The school journey is never a straight line, and the challenges and
growth do not and must not cease once our students leave their schooling years behind, but these years provide a unique opportunity for schools to support parents in instilling the right values in their sons and daughters. We must develop the heart along with the body and mind. As a school we are increasingly viewing our day to day activities through a service lens. Students are encouraged to adopt a serviceleadership model, whether they are in the classroom, on the sports field or performing on stage. The Prefect Leadership Programme is underpinned by service to the student community, with the ultimate success of our Prefects’ leadership being measured by the success of other students in the school. In my time at MAGS I have been impressed by the commitment of both students and staff to realising a culture
of service. The photos of our students involved in the recent Relay for Life event celebrate one such activity that is making a positive difference to the lives of others. This campaign raised more than $70,000 for cancer research – for the second year in a row an achievement unparalleled by any other school in New Zealand. A service culture will always put others before oneself. It celebrates success, excellence and winning – but not at a cost to others. It is not opportunistic and involves committing to the people of your school and community for the long term – particularly when we are faced with adversity. A service culture values
tolerance, empathy and understanding – critical values if we are to continue to grow as a school and as a society. Thank you to all who are supporting the growth of service as a key MAGS value – our school is a much better place for it. And as our students walk out of our gates for the last time to enter the adult world, they will carry a culture of service with them that will benefit New Zealand as a whole.
‘Everybody can be great...because anybody can serve. You don’t have to have a college degree to serve.’ MARTIN LUTHER KING, JR.
PER ANGUSTA AD AUGUSTA Patrick Drumm
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WELCOME to our new staff January 2017 saw 20 new staff arrive at MAGS, some from other schools, some as new teachers starting their careers. We also welcomed back three teachers returning from extended leave Ok Jin Lee (Japanese), Ainsley Leonard (Visual Art) and Haana Bovaird (PE/Health).
LEFT TO RIGHT, BACK ROW: Jaleisa Adams (Social Science/History), Ana Simarro (Maths), Anny Hay (Teacher Aide), Andrew Maunder (Head of Commerce) MIDDLE ROW: Dianne Eade (Teacher Aide), Esther Hancock (Head of Ag and Hort), Joe Kerrigan (Social Studies/Geography), Jordan Stanley (English) FRONT ROW: Poppy Fraser (Teacher Aide), Meng Yang (Science/Chemistry), Loata Mahe (Music), Linda Frey (Maths), Laura Gardner (English), Anumeet Kaur (Science/Biology, also an Albertian) ABSENT: Jenna Bone (Science/Physics), Raechel Miich (Science/Biology), Leanne Cutfield (English), Patricia Irvine (Science), Geoff Hamp (English), Grace Gilbert (Visual Art)
Since this photo was taken we have also been joined by the following new staff:
FROM LEFT: Vasiti Baledrokadroka (Student Centre Reception), Linda Groves (Teacher Aide), Sabina Nabi (Science/Biology), Cherie Petueli (Learning Support), Suvishka Singh (English), Martin Sykes (Arts Administrator), Elise Timoti (Reception)
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YEAR 9 FORM LEADERS
Back Row: Callum Nicholson, Tamasa Lavea, Tali Afele, Herman Retzlaff, Joel Hore, Kalaimakan Kukanenthiran Centre Row: Dean Ms Carissa Calvert, Maria Boow, Ullrich Von Reiche, Tony Tua-Tagoloa, Pasilika Ulugia-Pua, Mackenzie Paul, Imogene Taiaroa, Sophie Dudfield, Dean Mr Michael Collins Front Row: Prefect Kushali Tuinder, Emelin Bloomfield, Isabella Taouma, Deputy Year Level Boys rep Marcus Savelio, Year Level Boys rep Jackson Meecham, Year Level Girls rep Genevive Taua, Deputy Year Level Girls rep Venetia Wilson, Spencer Graham, Xander Pritchard, Prefect Jack Soffe. Absent: Tomi Withers
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Back row: Deputy Year 10 Girls rep Latonya Lole, Uheina Briggs, Jack van Luijken, Year 10 Boys rep Faolan Okan, Tuiaki Fiuloi, Krishan Parekh 3rd row: Prefect Jack Soffe, Samuel Dong, Flynn O’Loughlin, Prefect Kushali Tuinder 2nd row: Norah Anderson, Honey Jama, Ayleigh Loomes, Liukovi Nye, Year 10 Girls rep Tayla Bamber Front row: Dean Mr Aubrey Coup, Anthony Barlow, Samuel Clemas , Deputy Year 10 Boys rep Vaibhav Nayyar, Miran Manuchehri , Dean Ms Grace Leaso Absent: Jude Bergh, Husna Akbar, Maryah Lees
New Farm Manager - Brett Harris Mr Brett Harris is the new Manager of the ASB MAGS Farm. A teacher and farmer, Mr Harris says the job of running the 8ha farm and educating Agricultural Science students is the perfect combination. He is working closely with MAGS’ Head of Agricultural Science, Ms Esther Hancock, and fellow teacher Mr Richard Fullerton. Mr Harris has moved north from Huntly with his partner Mei, stepson Leo, aged 9, and dog Suki, a 15-year-old LabradorAustralian Kelpie cross. He has taught at a number of high schools and at the Taratahi
Agricultural Training Centre in Masterton. He has also been a full time farmer, having been brought up on a dairy farm in Galatea south of Whakatane. “I love making a difference in young people’s lives, and the idea of teaching on a farm in the middle of Auckland was interesting,” says Mr Harris. “I can see the Sky Tower from my desk in the shearing shed!” Between his 11 classes of students from Years 10-13 and running the farm, Mr Harris also hosts tours of community groups such as pre-schools. Those interested in booking a tour can contact him at brettharris68@gmail.com THE LION
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LEADERSHIP ASSEMBLY This year’s Prefects, Arts and Sports Leaders were presented with their badges at the Senior Leadership Assembly on 16 February.
The ceremony was attended by parents, Headmaster Mr Patrick Drumm, Chairman of the Board of Trustees Mr Greg Moyle and senior staff. In his address, Mr Drumm emphasised the importance of practicing leadership through service. “You will not be judged by your badge, but ultimately by the actions and success of others in
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our school and wider community,” said Mr Drumm. “Their success will spring from your ability to engage and empower them.” The announcement of Head Boy, Denzel Robertson, Head Girl, Jaimee McLaughlan and their deputies - Jack Casey-Pickering, Thomas Day, ‘Alosi Bloomfield and Morwenna Fyfe, was met with enthusiastic applause.
Denzel and Jaimee then read the names of their Prefect team, who came to the stage to be presented with their Prefect badges by Mr Drumm. The leaders received a haka by Te Puna o Wairaka as they departed the hall. Families were invited to share afternoon tea with their sons and daughters in the staff room after the ceremony.
SCHOOL NEWS Headmaster Mr Patrick Drumm with the Head Prefects of 2017, from left, Head Boy Denzel Robertson, Deputy Head Boys Thomas Day and Jack Casey-Pickering, Head Girl Jaimee McLaughlan, and Deputy Head Girls Morwenna Fyfe and ‘Alosi Bloomfield.
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Year 9 students learn importance of school song Year 9 students had special assemblies early in Term 1 to learn the history of the MAGS school song, and how to sing it well. The school hymn is sung at the beginning of every assembly and prizegiving, and while new students are often shy to begin with, they soon learn how to perform it with strength and pride. Choirmaster Mr Christian Malietoa-Brown gave a lesson to the Year 9 girls and boys separately, and with his encouragement and expertise soon had them filling the FW Gamble Hall with the song’s words. Archivist Mr Brian Murphy told the students about the history of the song and the meaning of some of its lyrics. It was written by a student, J.A.W.Bennett, in 1928, six years after the school opened, initially as a poem reflecting on his years at MAGS. Three verses were later set to music and became the school hymn. Mr Murphy explained how the lines about a legend being written “in golden rays” alluded to the sun’s rays falling through the hall windows onto the timber panelling along the walls in the afternoon. The last verse was relevant to all students who passed through the school. “You are all part of the fabric of this school, as were the students’ whose names are now on the panels around you. Singing this song with ‘reverence, duty and love’ is part of what binds us together as Albertians.” The boys and girls came together in a shared assembly after the lesson. Headmaster Mr Patrick Drumm said their rendition of the hymn was one of the best he’d heard. “All students past and present would have been proud of them.”
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THE SCHOOL HYMN Dusk on the walls and the twilight lingering Darken yet lighten our half-dimmed gaze; While on the panels still bright with his fingering God writes this legend in golden rays; “Through hardship to glory” Mt Albert create us Such that our honour may live evermore: And these be our thoughts when in years that await us We shall look back to the motto of yore. Grant with the days then Mt Albert a reverence Springing from duty but vital with love That in the ending there be not a severance Torn in the pattern thine own hands wove. J. A.W. Bennett (Albertian)
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Te Papa partnership strengthened A strengthening partnership between Mount Albert Grammar and the Museum of New Zealand, Te Papa Tongarewa, saw Headmaster Mr Patrick Drumm invited to the launch of its innovative new learning lab, Hinatore, in March, and, a month later, the school play a key role in the ceremony marking Sir Peter Snell’s presentation of gifts to the national museum. On both occasions MAGS’ representatives were hosted by Te Papa Chief Executive, Mr Rick Ellis, who attended MAGS from 1967-1971 and was named Albertian of the Year in 2015. Hinatore is equipped with a virtual reality studio, 3D printers, 3D scanners, touch tables, and telepresence technologies that enable learners to connect in real time with those in other parts of the country, and overseas. Mount Albert Grammar was asked to attend a ‘think tank’ with other schools in the lab’s planning stages last year. Physics teacher Ms Paula Calver and Year 13 student Jeremy King travelled to Te Papa to take part. Mr Drumm said Mount Albert Grammar was proud to support Te Papa’s strategic role as an educator, with a focus on innovation. There were plans for Te Papa to also contribute to MAGS by exhibiting pieces from its collections in the school’s new Science block, due to begin construction later this year.
Sir Peter Snell with Prefects Jaimee McLaughlan, Jack Casey-Pickering and Acting Headmaster Mr Paul McKinley.
The museum’s scientists could also contribute to lessons remotely through its interactive technology. “MAGS’ partnership with Te Papa will continue to develop as we find new ways of working together to enhance our curriculum,” said Mr Drumm. In April, Mr Ellis asked the school to be involved in the ceremony in which Sir Peter Snell gifted the museum a collection of medals, trophies, and a running shoe designed by his coach, the legendary Arthur Lydiard. Sir Peter attended MAGS from 19551957, and Arthur Lydiard from 1931-1932. Head Girl Jaimee McLaughlan and Deputy Head Boy Jack Casey-Pickering both spoke at the ceremony attended by about 300 people. The students referred to Sir Peter’s time at Mount Albert Grammar, where he exemplified
Jaimee and Jack with Te Papa CEO, Albertian Mr Rick Ellis.
the all-round involvement in school life that is still encouraged. Both Sir Peter and Mr Ellis acknowledged the school in their speeches, and referred to the school motto of Per Angusta Ad Augusta - Through Hardship to Glory - as representative of the work that went in to Sir Peter’s success in running and in life. Acting Headmaster Mr Paul McKinley accompanied Jaimee and Jack to Wellington, and Mr Ellis gave the group a behind-the-scenes tour of Te Papa after the ceremony. “Our students were a credit to the school and their speeches were very well received,” said Mr McKinley. “It was an honour and a privilege for Mount Albert Grammar to be represented at this special occasion in New Zealand’s history.”
Headmaster Mr Patrick Drumm at the launch of Hinatore at Te Papa with Chief Executive Mr Rick Ellis, right, and Director of Collections, Research and Learning, Mr Dale Bailey.
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ANZAC Service A moving speech by Deputy Head Boy Thomas Day was a highlight of the 2017 Mount Albert Grammar School ANZAC Service, held in the FW Gamble Hall on 13 April.
Thomas (pictured right with wreath) spoke of two relatives who died in war - Walter Vinnicombe, who died from wounds sustained at Gallipoli and was buried at sea, and Thomas’ Great Uncle Ron Verney, who was killed in Italy in World War II. “Walter and Ron were two men who epitomised why we have ANZAC Day - to remember and commemorate those who gave everything they had to ensure the world became a better place,” said Thomas. “I think ANZAC Day is also one of celebration - to value those we have around us, and be thankful for the freedom New Zealand enjoys.” The service was attended Year 9 and 13 students, Headmaster Mr Patrick Drumm, Chairman of the Board of Trustees Mr Greg Moyle, President of the Albertians Association Mr Aftab Moosa, and a number of Albertians. Albertian bagpiper Mr Andrew Wilkie piped dignitaries into and from the hall. Attending on behalf of returned servicemen was Mr Bill Ashdown, President of the Pt Chevalier Memorial RSA. Te Puna o Wairaka performed a welcome haka to dignitaries and sung a waiata following a speech in te reo by student Uenuku Malesala. As at every ANZAC Service, the names of 50 fallen Albertians were read aloud, the Ode of Remembrance was read in English and Maori, and a laying of wreaths was performed during the Last Post and Reveille, as the school flag was lowered and raised. Thomas and Jaimee also spoke at the community ANZAC Service at the Mt Albert War Memorial Hall on 25 April, and laid a wreath on behalf of the school. 12
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A ceremony to unveil a plaque in memory of Music teacher Mr Tagaloa Peter Su’a was held in the FW Gamble Hall on 11 May. Mr Su’a was a much loved and respected teacher who passed away in 2014. He taught at Mount Albert Grammar School for 10 years – his first and only job since changing his career to follow his heart into teaching later in life. He embraced teaching in the greatest sense – as a mentor, a leader, a supporter of those struggling and a guide to those who excelled – and took his skills beyond the classroom to help the community. He was a gifted pianist and choir master, abilities which enabled him to gather many students for performances they might not have otherwise experienced. A large number of Mr Su’a’s family attended the ceremony, including his wife Janice, daughter Alexandra, grandchildren Katara and Kaleo, mother Ianeta and brother Russell.
Janice and Alexandra spoke of Mr Su’a’s love of teaching and devotion to Mount Albert Grammar and its students. “He didn’t study at a grammar school but would proudly say ‘Now I’m a grammar boy’,” said Janice. Head of Music Ms Milica Zjajic-Moon said Mr Su’a became her best friend and was respected by all his students. “His warmth and kindness shone through in everything he did – he was a natural teacher and we miss him very much.” Acting Headmaster Mr Paul McKinley said Mr Su’a was a beautiful person who would have been proud of the ongoing achievements of MAGS students. “He would have been delighted to see how Pasifika pride has continued to grow in the school, largely due to his legacy of celebrating our students’ cultures and fostering their expression.” The Headmaster’s Choir, Ad Augusta, performed a beautiful rendition of Dirait-On by Morten Lauridsen, led by Choirmaster Mr Christian MalietoaBrown. Mr Malietoa-Brown said he
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was inspired to become a singer and choirmaster after being taught by Mr Su’a as a teenager. Mr Su’a’s daughter Alexandra thanked the school for honouring her father with the installation of the plaque, and keeping his memory alive at the school.
Peter Su’a’s wife Janice and daughter Alexandra with the plaque.
Peter Su’a’s mother mother Ianeta, brother Russell and niece Keana.
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NEW WEBSITE AND APP The school’s communication channels with our community took a big leap into the 21st century with the launch of an App and a new website in the first half of this year.
The App enables parents to instantly access Daily Notices, the Kamar portal and teachers’ contact details. They can notify the School if their child is absent via phone or email, check the School Calendar and sync chosen events with your own Calendar. They can choose Groups about which they wish to receive Alert Notifications, and access links to
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Sports, Maps, Newsletters and more. The App is free from the App Store or Google Play. Search for “Mount Albert Grammar School”. The new school website aims to offer quick access to information, news and calendar events via an easy navigation system with a modern look. The website address is still www.mags.school.nz, and all the information from the old website has been carried over and updated, with new information added. On large screens the main menu items will present horizontally across the top of the screen, with dropdown lists. On smaller screens users should click the three-bar menu icon at top right to see the menu lists stacked vertically down a panel. Access the Search function via the magnifying glass Search icon at the top right of the screen. From the Home page, scroll down for quick access to Latest News and Key Dates. Items listed in the new Calendar enlarge to give maps and more information, and can be synced with personal calendars.
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International Student Camp International students had the chance to try new challenges at the annual International Camp, held at Camp Adair in the Hunua Ranges in February. Forty four students from a variety of nationalities and all year levels attended the camp, where they had the chance to take on a high ropes course at night, a confidence course, a mudslide and the Kiwi tradition of toasting marshmellows over a campfire. Year 10 girl Nu Thien An Phan from Vietnam said the camp was “amazing.” “I loved all of it . In my country we don’t get to do outdoor activities like that – my favourite thing was sky swing off the high ropes.”
Zejun Huang from China, also in Year 10, said the campfire night was a new experience and he also enjoyed trying his hand at archery. “The camp was a good way to make new friends too,” said Zejun. International Director Ms Jude Lydia said the camp instructors said the group was one of the most active and engaged they had hosted. “Everyone tried everything, and the look of sheer delight on their faces when they achieved a challenge was inspiring,” said Ms Lydia. “It was the first time most of the students had experienced this kind of outdoor activity, and it was a great way for them to build strong friendships that will support them during their time at MAGS.” THE LION
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HENRY RUSSELL Outstanding Scholar 6 Scholarships, incl 1 Outstanding
THERESA BOYD Outstanding Scholar 4 Scholarships, incl 2 Outstanding 1st in Biology
ELLIOT PATON-SIMPSON Outstanding Scholar 3 Scholarships, incl 2 Outstanding
WANLI CHENG 3 Scholarships, inlc 1 Outstanding 1st in Chinese
MAGS in top 6 schools in NZ after record NCEA and Scholarship results Mount Albert Grammar School is one of the top six schools in New Zealand after students attained a record number of Outstanding Scholarships, and the highest ever pass rate in NCEA Level 2 following the 2016 examinations. Excellence endorsements for Level 2 and Level 3 students were also at record levels. Our total of 93 Scholarships included 11 at Outstanding level (the top 1% in each subject), the most Outstanding Scholarships we have ever gained in what represents the pinnacle of academic achievement for secondary students. Scholarships were attained across 21 subjects, also the the most ever, and were spread among 58 students. Among the highest achievers were our Boy and Girl Dux of 2016, Henry Russell and Theresa Boyd, and Boy Proxime Accessit Elliot Paton-Simpson, all named as NZQA Outstanding Scholars - among the top 60 in the country. Henry earned six Scholarships, including one Outstanding, Theresa earned four Scholarships, including two Outstanding, and Elliot earned three Scholarships, including two Outstanding. The award provides each of them with $5000 per year for three years toward their tertiary studies. In addition, Theresa came first in New Zealand in Biology, and Wanli Cheng, who earned three Scholarships, including one Outstanding, came first in Chinese. In May, Acting Headmaster Mr Paul McKinley attended the Top Scholar Awards at Parliament. Wanli travelled from Otago University for the event, where he is studying Health Science, to accept his award. Theresa is currently in Denmark so her award was accepted by Mr McKinley, and presented to her mother, Ms Lyn Stanton, at school the following day. In NCEA, 95% of students who sat Level 2 passed, our highest rate ever. Merit endorsements were won by 36%, while 19.7% of Level 2 students passed with Excellence, also a record number.
TO THE RIGHT: Acting Headmaster Mr Paul McKinley met Wanli Cheng at Paliament for the Top Scholars Award ceremony, and later presented Theresa’s award to her mother, Ms Lyn Stanton.
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Our pass rates of 88% for Level 1 students and 84.7% for Level 3 were also pleasing and in line with past years. Of Level 1 students who passed, 42.5% did so with Merit, and 28% with Excellence. Of Level 3, 34% passed with Merit and 19.2% with Excellence, another record result at this demanding level. MAGS’ results are above the national average and other Decile 7 schools, and in many cases also higher than than Decile 8-10 schools.
Mentoring programme Year 11 students are benefitting from an Academic Mentoring pilot programme in 2017.
SOUMITH CHITTAJALLU 3 Scholarships
JACK HENDERSON 3 Scholarships
ANGELA LIU 3 Scholarships
CLAIRE LIU 3 Scholarships
HIDEAKI MURAKAMI 4 Scholarships
LIAM QUINLAN 3 Scholarships
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Other students who achieved multiple Scholarship success were:
Each student is part of a group of 15, which meets with their mentor each week for group activities and one on one mentoring in the following areas: • Ensuring that students are enrolled in the right courses for their educational and career goals • Helping students with strategies to improve their academic performance • Providing individualised information about courses, expectations, and entry requirements • Supporting students with learning skills, such as time management and revision techniques • Motivating students to aim higher Headmaster Mr Patrick Drumm said the initiative was motivated by the growth of the school, and the wish to see each student reach their potential as individuals. “The demand for a MAGS education has seen our school grow significantly in recent years and our roll is now more than 2800 young people - accommodating their diverse interests and abilities is a priority so that the potential of each student may be realised,” said Mr Drumm. “We recognise that NCEA, tertiary and career pathways are complex and students and their families may need support. The Academic Mentoring programme will ensure every student has a significant adult in the school who will walk alongside them in their learning journey. The Academic Mentor will also act as a conduit between the school and each student’s family to strengthen this critical partnership.” The success of the programme will be reviewed at the end of the year, with a view to extending it to other year levels from 2018.
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Some of MAGS’ top scholars from 2016: BACK ROW FROM LEFT: Kaaka Te Pou Kohere, Spencer Holmes, Luke Fitzpatrick, Henry Russell, Jonathan Buckman, Liam Quinlan MIDDLE ROW: Hannah Rahman, Hayley Nisbet, Abbey Lissaman, Mildred Armah-Ndlovu, Maddison Hargreaves, Monique Kost, Hideaki Murakami FRONT ROW: Angela Liu, Claire Liu, Heloisa De Freitas, Samuel Negash, Elliot Paton-Simpson, Soumith Chittajallu.
SCHOLARS’ ASSEMBLY Some of MAGS’ most successful Year 13 students from 2016 returned to the school for the Scholars’ Assembly in February.
Among them were Henry Russell and Elliot Paton-Simpson, whose results placed them as NZQA Outstanding Scholars, among the top 60 students in the country, awarding them each $5000 per year for three years toward their tertiary studies. Theresa Boyd was also judged an Outstanding Scholar. Henry earned six Scholarships, including one Outstanding, Theresa earned four Scholarships, including two Outstanding and came first in New Zealand in Biology, and Elliot earned three Scholarships, including two Outstanding. Other students who will have their names inscribed on the Honours Board for Scholars for having attained three or more Scholarships were Wanli Cheng, who came first in New Zealand in Chinese, Soumith Chittajallu, Jack Henderson, Angela Liu, Claire Liu, Hideaki Murakami and Liam Quinlan, most of whom attended the assembly. Hannah Rahman, who was the co-recipient of the Sylvia Lamb Benevolence Cup last year, was the recipient of the June Gray Charitable Trust Tertiary Education Scholarship, awarded to a girl student who has shown excellent academic results and leadership skills. The Assembly, which included a performance by the Headmaster’s Choir Ad Augusta, honoured all students who gained NCEA Level 1, 2 and 3 with Excellence in 2016, with each awarded a Scholar Lion. 18
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Headmaster Mr Patrick Drumm commended the students for their hard work, organisation and dedication, and thanked the school network and parents for their support of the students’ endeavor. He made particular mention of teachers who devoted much time and effort in helping our students achieve their best, setting a high bar of expectation. Many parents attended the ceremony, and the afternoon tea held afterwards in the Albertian Quad.
June Gray Scholarship winner Hannah Rahman with, from left, MAGS’ Director of Advancement Mr Tim Kay, Ms Noeleen Taylor, Mr Brian McMath and Mr Ric Buchanan.
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MAGnet
In February, 22 Year 12 students were welcomed to Unitec with a powhiri at the campus marae. Among those greeting them were a group of Year 13 students who were part of the inaugural intake of this progressive new programme in 2016. This year, seven MAGS students are studying Automotive Engineering and 15 are taking a Building Skills course through Unitec. As in 2016, the Year 12s spend each Thursday at Unitec, and the rest of the week at MAGS taking subjects tailored to their chosen course of study. Physics and Maths, for example, contain work that is relevant to either Automotive Engineering or Building. Business Studies provides lessons in not only how to produce and market products, but also the principles of running a small business such as a mechanic’s workshop or building company. In Technology the students specialise in either Mechanical Engineering or Building & Carpentry, and English continues to supplement the reading, writing and communication skills the students will need in the workplace. The students are assessed on their work in each subject, and their results go towards attaining NCEA Level 2 by the end of the year.
The MAGnet programme is overseen by Deputy Principal Ms Fiona Barker, who says the students are positive representatives of MAGS at Unitec. “The students are loving the course, and appreciate being able to advance their career opportunities at the same time as working toward achieving Level 2,” says Ms Barker. “The lecturers report that the MAGS students are the best they host from various high schools – they are organised, respectful, and work hard.” After completing this year’s course and attaining Level 2, they students may return to MAGS for Year 13 in 2018 to do a Level 3 MAGnet course in Automotive Engineering or Building Skills if they wish, or they may choose to go straight to an apprenticeship. Unitec offers preferential entry to its vocational programmes to MAGnet students. Mrs Barker is working with Unitec to possibly add IT and Primary Industry courses to the MAGnet offerings in 2018.
READERS & WRITERS FESTIVAL 2017 Thirty seven aspiring writers from Years 10-13 visited the Auckland Readers & Writers Festival at the Aotea Centre in May. The students listened to presentations from four writers, who each spoke for about 30 minutes and then invited questions – New Zealand poet Glenn Colquhoun, young adult novel writer Jennifer Niven, Witi Ihimaera, New Zealand author of Whale Rider and many other stories, and Canadian author and performer Ivan Coyote. The students then met the authors for book signings.
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Year 12 student Fatima Imran spoke about her career goals in the primary sector at a future leaders’ seminar held as part of the Central Districts Field Days in Palmerston North in March. Fatima is in the first class of AgriBusiness students at MAGS, launched this year for Year 12 students who excel at Science and Commerce. It will be extended to Level 13 from 2018. She was the only secondary student invited to speak to about 100 business people and politicians about what might encourage young people to study for careers in AgriBusiness. “Right now not a lot of students especially girls - see this as a possible pathway and I want to change that,” said Fatima. “My challenge to the future leaders of the industry is to show students that careers in agriculture don’t have
to involve working on farms - they can be in business, science, technology or marketing.” Fatima believes New Zealand should focus on what we are already good at - agriculture - and make it better. “We should build on our agricultural reputation and become known for the best quality food in the world,” she said. Imran visited Massey University to discuss courses she might take and the scholarships on offer. She is currently planning to do a conjoint Science and Business degree with a view to working for a company involved in AgriBusiness, or in the trade sector.
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AgriBusiness student speaks at Field Days
ECONOMICS TRIP TO WAIHI GOLD MINE Thirty Year 13 Economic students travelled to Waihi in May to learn about the gold mining industry, courtesy of Oceania Gold.
Students were able to observe the open cast Martha Mine and see the transformation process of changing quartz rock into gold and silver bars. Mr Phillip Salmond of Oceania Gold provided information on the positive benefits and negative impacts of the mining operation on the town of Waihi,
one of the few places in the world where gold mining is undertaken near an urban area. MAGS’ Head of Commerce, Mr Andrew Maunder, said the trip was relevant to an assignment requiring students to study potential negative impacts of economic activity, how to mitigate them and find solutions.
“The students commented on how the mine is significant to a small town like Waihi, in particular the macroeconomic benefits it brings to the population,” said Mr Maunder. “A great day ended with the students witnessing, from a safe distance, a controlled blast clearing rubble in the Martha Mine.” THE LION
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Outdoor Education Outdoor Education students made the most of water-based activities during summer in Term 1, with Year 10, 11 and 13 students learning how to surf, Year 11 classes visting the Wero Whitewater Park in Manukau, Year 12 going scuba diving at Goat Island, and Year 13 students kayaking the Whanganui River over three days. Head of Outdoor Education Mr Darren Whitehead said the trips help students put into practice what they learn in the classroom regarding preparation, safety management and factors influencing participation, and skills practiced in the pool at the Mt Albert Aquatic Centre. On the Whanganui River trip, the Year 13 students were in charge of organising everything from schedules to equipment and food. In Term 2 it was the turn of Year 10 classes to experience the Wero Whitewater Park to practice and develop whitewater kayaking skills and reinforce concepts introduced in the classroom. In May the Year 13 Outdoor Education class tramped the Around the Mountain Circuit in the Taranaki/ Egmont National Park. This trip provided students with a real-life event to devise strategies for a physical activity outcome. They were tasked with planning their routes, finding out about the significance of the place they were visiting, creating a gear list, considering the environment
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they were entering and how they could care for it, planning their menu and identifying the likely risks and how to prevent these from occurring. As the class was split into small groups and because they were walking from dawn to dusk each day carrying 15-20kg packs, they could practice their leadership skills under very testing conditions. The Around the Mountain Circuit goes through forest, rivers and spectacular alpine scenery. The walk varied through lush green goblin forest, and high alpine tussock grass with clear views of the summit above and farmland running to the coast below. All of the activities not only build the students’ confidence and skills, and give them experience planning expeditions and developing safe practices, the students also undertake assessments in which they evaluate the role outdoor pursuits play in influencing well-being, explain factors that influence participation, recognise and explain barriers to physical activity, and the motivational factors that can encourage involvement.
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Visual Art The Visual Art Department had a busy first half of the year with a series of gallery exhibitions and visits from two professional artists. The first show in the Small Gallery in E Block was Below the Skin, a show of Year 10 drawings. The works were unified in their observation of the human face in pencil. They explored both the skeletal system below the skin and the underlying personality of the various sitters. The students involved should be very proud of the quality and skill of their submissions. Inked exhibited 40 wood block prints by Year 10 students in the class of Ms Andre Sampson. The art explored the theme of nature and movement in a range of colours, surfaces and textures. They varied stylistically; some were delicate and used subtle lines and restrained colour choices, while others were bold and energetic. The subject matter of animals moving through water and air tied the pieces together to create a cohesive, visually satisfying show. A collection of works by top Year 13 Photography students was the latest exhibition. In the Mind of a Student displays a dazzling array of diverse approaches to photography, exploring a broad range of themes including light, energy, decay and isolation. The works are part of each student’s collection on an individual theme, offering an insight into the minds of a variety of students. Students, staff and families are welcome to visit the Small Gallery in E Block to view the shows. The Gallery is open Monday to Friday, 7.40am-3.30pm, and later on Mondays and Wednesdays. In May professional street artist Mr Finn Wilson spent two days with MAGS Art students discussing his work and helping them experiment with his genre. Year 9 and 10 Art classes and groups of Year 12 and 13 Design students heard how Mr Wilson has built a career with his art, exhibiting at galleries, 24
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art shows and taking commissions. Much of Mr Wilson’s work is created on skateboards and surfboards, and he brought in a number of skateboard bases, spray paint and paint pens so students could have a go at their own brand of street art. Acting Head of Visual Art Mr Bryn Corkery said it was encouraging to see how much the students enjoyed working in the genre, particularly boys. “We are keen to encourage more Junior boys to choose Art as an option so they can continue with Art subjects through the Senior years,” said Mr Corkery. “The boys were able to relate easily to Mr Wilson, and engaged with his type of art.” Mr Corkery hopes Mr Wilson will return to MAGS next year. This year’s visit was made possible by funds raised by the MAGS Foundation at the annual Fine Art Show. In June Renowned artist Sam Mitchell returned to MAGS, this time working with students using paint on ceramics. Ms Mitchell, who won the prestigious Wallace Art Award in 2010 and was an artist-in-residence at MAGS last year, spent time in Year 9 and 10 girls’ Art classes, and with Year 11 Painting students. She showed her work, gave advice, and supported the students in painting ceramic tiles ready for firing in the school kiln. Head of Visual Art Mr Bryn Corkery said selected pieces would be exhibited at the MAGS Fine Art Show from 18-20 August, and also displayed as part of a community art installation on Owairaka Mt Albert to mark Matariki. “It was great to have such a successful New Zealand artist interact with students, while displaying the use of alternative paint media,” said Mr Corkery.
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CHINA TRIP 2017 Fourteen Commerce and Chinese Language students explored the old, the new and the business world of China during a two-week tour in the April holidays. Accompanied by Commerce teachers Ms Sarah Hayes and Mr Stuart Halstead, and Chinese Language teacher Ms Eva Liu, the group visited Beijing, Xi’an and Shanghai. In Beijing the group visited Tiananmen Square, the Forbidden City, the Summer Palace, and walked along the Great Wall. In Xi’an they visited the Terracotta Warriors, cycled the city wall, tried their hands at calligraphy, visited the markets and spent a day in a local secondary school. The group travelled on to the garden cities of Hangzhou and Suzhou, finishing their journey in Shanghai. They visited the New Zealand Consulate, Westpac, and Future Cuisine, a Kiwi
aquaculture company exporting to China. They heard about the importance of China as a trading partner of New Zealand and how New Zealand is doing well in selling quality products into the market. Teacher in charge Ms Sarah Hayes said the students took every opportunity to practice speaking Chinese and saw first hand the culture and history of China they had studied in class. “The students adapted well to the different environment and were great ambassadors for the school and New Zealand.”
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RELAY FOR LIFE campaign sets new record MAGS’ 2017 campaign for the Cancer Society’s Relay for Life fundraising event once again raised the most of any team in the country - $71,382. More than 220 students and staff converged on AUT Millenium Stadium on the weekend of 25-26 March to run as many laps as they could in 18 hours. Most students ran more than a marathon through the night, with Year 12 runner Lachie Douglas completing 220 laps, more than two marathons. In all, the MAGS team ran more than 10,000 laps, equivalent to around 4000km, or 95 marathons. The top individual fundraiser was Ceylonese Taumaoe, who raised $2000. Between running, students took part in fun events such as a tug of war and ‘wearable art’ fashion show, and enjoyed a variety of performances on the stadium stage.
Headmaster Mr Patrick Drumm and other members of the Senior Leadership team visited through the event. Teacher in charge Ms Alayna Pulham said the MAGS team “did the school proud with their exemplary behaviour and huge effort.” In addition to sponsorships and donations to the runners, funds were raised through a school mufti day and food sales. In 2016 MAGS raised $46,000, also the most of any group to take part in the event in New Zealand. Since 2014 the school has raised close to $150,000 for the cause. Mr John Loof and Ms Sue Beuvink of the Cancer Society visited MAGS to
Mr John Loof and Ms Sue Beuvink (left) of the Cancer Society accept the MAGS cheque from students Paris Shum and Tom Day, and Teacher in Charge of Relay for Life, Ms Alayna Pulham.
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accept a cheque. Mr Loof said MAGS was known to be one of the top academic and sporting schools in the country, and our Relay for Life total proved we were the best at fundraising. “We are really thrilled to accept this cheque - it will contribute enormously to our cancer research efforts,” said Mr Loof, who thanked students and staff for their outstanding effort. He invited the school to send students interested in pursuing a science career to visit the Society’s cancer research labs to see the work they helped to fund. The assembly made special thanks to teacher Ms Alayna Pulham, who has driven the Relay for Life effort for the past three years.
Teacher in charge Ms Alayna Pulham rallies her troops
COMMUNITY THIS PAGE: A school mufti-day enabled everyone to take part in the fundraising effort.
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SHAVE FOR A CURE
On Wednesday, 3 May, a collection of brave students and teachers lined up in the Albertian Quad to have their hair shaved off for charity. Shave for a Cure is the annual fundraiser for Leukaemia & Blood Cancer New Zealand. MAGS takes part each year, and volunteers gather sponsors ahead of the big day. Last year’s total was topped, with more than $7300 raised this year by 13 students and teachers Ms Henrieta Kajanova, Mr Malcolm Nuttall and Mr Michael Collins. Those courageous enough to lose their hair had a large and supportive audience cheering their efforts.
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Blood Donor Day About 120 students and 20 staff gave blood at the annual Blood Donor Day at Mount Albert Grammar School on 4 April. School Nurse Ms Monica Haworth said MAGS was a big supporter of the day, which provided between 80-120 units of blood for hospitals. The blood is used for blood transfusions of whole blood, platelets, Factor VIII clotting, and and if any of the whole blood is not used with in its time limit these units would be separated for transfusions of iron, white cells and plasma.
Each unit of blood could help at least three patients. “Our Student Health Committee leads the project, recruiting students aged 16 and over, and assisting on the day,” says Ms Haworth. “MAGS is one of the biggest school collection centres for NZ Blood, and we’re very grateful to the students who donate, and their parents for encouraging them to do so.”
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YEAR 13 DRAMA PRODUCTION OF
HOTEL EUROPA The Year 13 production of Hotel Europa was a popular success, with E block filled with a cheerful, moving audience on the evenings of 5-6 April.
The production required the audience to move in groups between rooms for different scenes, then come together for a central piece and the finale. The show combined live action, music and dance in a story that traversed countries and histories. Among the various scenes were tales of Odysseus fighting to escape Circe and go home, two newlyweds coping with post-traumatic stress in an abandoned building, a young woman seeking revenge for a war crime, and a criminal turned politician campaigning for the weak and poor. Head of Drama Dr Lilicherie McGregor said the unusual and thought-provoking show was a hit with the students and audience alike. “The production style presented new challenges for the actors, and the atmosphere among the audience as they moved around was fun and energetic. It was a great success,� said Dr McGregor. 30
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MAGS’ Drama students picked up three awards in the demanding Auckland Central division of the national Sheilah Winn Shakespeare competition held in April.
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Awards in Shakespeare competition Year 12 student Arien Okan won Best Student Director and Best Stage Design for her excerpt of King Lear, in which she represented the King as Donald Trump dividing up his kingdom. Actors were dressed in modern political costume and notices were held up as tweets. Year 9 student Ollie Blyth won Most Promising Actor for his role in a scene from The Tempest, beating many Senior students with more experience. In all MAGS put forward 16 actors in five groups, our largest entry for some years, in what is one of the most competitive regions in the country. Teacher in charge Ms Jessica Rigold said audience members commented on the general high standard of the MAGS performances. “All students are to be congratulated on their dedication to getting these pieces to the required performance standard in a busy term of Drama performances and assessment,” said Ms Rigold.
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MAGS students in production of Oliver! Seven talented students from Mount Albert Grammar School were among the cast of the National Youth Theatre production of Oliver! when it performed at the Aotea Centre in June. Andrew Brosnahan, Ben Cullen, Rosie Henderson, Georgia Hunt, Emily Jerrom, Ophelia Sykes and Ruby Taylor rehearsed their singing, dancing and acting parts for four months. “It was a great experience - we made a good bunch of friends,” says Emily. “Even though it was an amateur production we were treated like professionals and went through the same process as a professional production, with auditions, rehearsals, technical run-throughs, costumes and so on.” The Tony Award winning musical staged three performances for schools before three public shows. More than 200 performers sang and danced to musical’s classic songs, including Consider Yourself, As Long As He Needs Me, and Where Is Love.
All of the MAGS students were in the chorus, with Andrew and Ben also in another dance group. Ben and Emily
won small speaking parts. Most had been involved in earlier productions by the National Youth Theatre Company.
Oliver cast members, from left, Andrew Brosnahan, Ben Cullen, Ophelia Sykes, Emily Jerrom, Ruby Taylor and Rosie Henderson. Absent is Georgia Hunt.
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RETAINS TOP 10 PLACING AT POLYFEST Mount Albert Grammar’s Kapa Haka group put on a stunning performance the ASB Polyfest on Saturday, 18 March, to come 9th in Auckland, retaining our place in the prestigious first division. Forty seven students from Years 9-13 performed a 30 minute set of seven disciplines - an entrance item, a choral piece, a traditional chant, an action song, a poi item, a haka and an exit piece. They were judged on their performance and command of te reo against 50 other groups competing across three divisions. Mount Albert Grammar came 7th for reo, and 9th for performance, claiming 9th place overall. Head of Te Puna o Wairaka, Ms Waimirirangi Paul, said this was an impressive achievement when MAGS was up against
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schools with bi-lingual and full immersion units, and who had performers who competed nationally. “Our group rehearsed several times a week since January, including weekends staying at marae. They not only wrote and choreographed original pieces, they also learned elements of weaponry to incorporate into their performance, made costumes and submitted a written translation and explanation of the meaning behind each item,” said Ms Paul. A number of Albertians returned to assist in the group’s preparation, and Ms Paul was also grateful for the support of parents and staff. She acknowledged the leadership of Year 13 members Waimarie Hunia and Kahurangi Morehu. “The students represented the school strongly and with much pride,” said Ms Paul.
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Dance group 3rd in New Zealand The MAGS Megacrew hip hop dance group placed 3rd at this year’s Street Dance New Zealand Mega School Competition, held at the Vodafone Events Centre on 28 April. Head of Dance Ms Jacqui Cesan said the MAGS team was outstanding and there was little separating the top three placewinners. “Special mention to teacher in charge Ms Samantha French, who did an amazing job of supporting the crew and the leaders through every rehearsal and the competition.”
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Taking on the world will be, from left: William Tuarae, Sophie Houghton, Louis Dan Tyrell, Jaimee McLaughlan, Faolan Okan, Allyana Mayerhofler and Remy Sutton.
In addition to the school Megacrew, a number of MAGS students competed in the Street Dance competition as part of the IDCO company which stars a number of Albertians. Louis Dan Tyrell, Faloan Okan, William Tuarae, Remy Sutton and Sophie Houghton competed in the Varsity section in the IDCO Swagganauts team and in the Mega Crew division as part of Yung ID. Each of these teams also placed 3rd. Head Girl Jaimee McLaughlan was part of the IDCO A Mega Crew which won their division with an unprecedented high score of 8.95, also winning the trophy for Most Outstanding Performance. All seven students, along with Allyana Mayerhofler dancing with a different company, qualified to represent New Zealand at this year’s Hip Hop World Championships, to be held in Phoenix, Arizona, in August. THE LION
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DANCE CONCERT Mythology in Motion
Myths, legends and fables from a variety of cultures were the inspiration behind the 2017 MAGS Dance Concert, held at the Centennial Theatre on 11 April. Classes, groups and individuals from all year levels presented items that drew on a range of styles, including contemporary, ballet, Pasifika and hip hop. Among the stories expressed included those of the Greek goddess Aphrodite, Pandora’s Box, King Midas, Maui and Rangi and Papa. Highlights were choreographies by Year 13 Scholarship student Jaimee McLaughlan, whose choice of the fable of The Tortoise and the Hare was performed expressively by Oliver Mathiesen and Karissa Tapu, and Oliver’s choreography of the legend of the Phoenix, danced with powerful precision by Jaimee and Charlotte Barrand. Class pieces designed by Head of Dance Ms Jacqui Cesan and teacher Ms Samantha French were works of art. Ms Cesan congratulated all the choreographers, dancers and support crew for staging an outstanding concert. “Both Ms French and I are particularly proud of the standard of all student work presented for NCEA assessment. This bodes well for results,” said Ms Cesan.
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MAGS returns to the Big Sing For the first time in a number of years, MAGS returned to compete at the prestigious high school choral competition, the Big Sing, held at the Auckland Town Hall on Monday and Tuesday, 12-13 June. Four MAGS choirs took the stage over two days, under the guidance of Choir Director Mr Christian MalietoaBrown. A dress rehearsal in the FW Gamble Hall on Saturday, 10 June, was well attended by families, staff and student supporters. Each choir performed three items, and among all the pieces was a mix of classical songs, a Samoan hymn and a Maori action song. Schools from across Auckland take part in the Big Sing. Our top choir, Ad Augusta, was invited to also perform at the Gala Concert on Tuesday night. Headmaster Mr Patrick Drumm said it was remarkable how far the choirs had come in only nine months since they were established. “This committed group of students is laying the strongest foundation for building our choral programme into the future.” Mr Drumm thanked Mr Malietoa-Brown, and teachers in charge Ms Sarah Hayes and Ms Jordan Stanley, for their commitment in returning MAGS to the Big Sing stage. IMAGES THIS PAGE FROM TOP TO BOTTOM: The Headmaster’s Choir, Ad Augusta. The boys’ choir, Klapa, added dance moves to their Samoan song. MAGS Choral is an entry-level mixed choir to help develop students for selection to Ad Augusta. The girls’ choir, Schola, included a Maori action song in their performance.
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Chamber music group wins national award Chamber music group the Moon Stars has won Best Performance of an Original Composition at the prestigious National Chamber Music Contest. The group performed a piece by student member Emma Moon called Serbian Dance when they took the stage at the Raye Freedman Centre on Wednesday, 7 June. Head of Music Ms Milica Zjajic-Moon said the judges commented on the cohesive sound and balance achieved by the group, advising other groups to
take note. They later awarded MAGS the prize out of 110 groups competing from throughout New Zealand. This is the first time a MAGS group has won an award at the contest in 15 years of competition, such is the required standard of performance. Serbian Dance was performed earlier this year as part of the Year 13 Drama
production of Hotel Europa. The group’s members are Emma Moon, Hannah Houghton, Grace Duan, Kate Ploeg, Anvilly Huang, Izaac Glynn, Amitai Aharon and Ollie Blyth. A second group, MAGS Violin Octet, performed Spanish Dance No. 2 by Moritz Moszkowski. The judges praised the group’s accuracy and ‘sound colour’. Members are Hannah Houghton, Sophie Houghton, Emma Moon, Kate Ploeg, Grace Duan, Franziska Hoemke, Gary He and Precious Valencia.
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Athletics Six new records were set at the biggest ever MAGS Athletics Day at Mt Smart Stadium on 22 February. In Senior Girls, Grace Jale set a new 800m record with a time of 2.27.91, while Paige Witehira set a new Javelin record with a throw of 37.17m. In Intermediate Girls, Mia Gordon set two new records in the 1500m and the 3000m with times of 5.25.84 and 11.19.38 respectively. In Junior Boys, Luke Clements set a new 3000m record of 10.44.00; and in Junior Girls, Sylvia Brunt set a new Shot Put record with a throw of 11.30m. More than 350 students took part in a wide range of track and field events, some socially, some as serious competitors. The following week our students claimed 19 1st places, 22 2nds and 20 3rds at this year’s Central-West Zone Championships at Trusts Stadium on 28 February. All three top places in the Intermediate Girls 3000m were won by MAGS – Mia Gordon was 1st, Hannah Houghton 2nd and Holly Bannister 3rd (pictured above right). Six of our eight relay teams won their races, qualifying them for the AKSS Championships on 21 March. Places were gained in a variety of track and field events, by boys and girls of all age groups. Seventy students represented MAGS against those from 27 other schools. 40
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Forty five students qualified to compete at the AKSS Championships at Mt Smart Stadium on 21 March. They brought home 12 individual medals and three relay medals, including three Gold medals, three Silver and a clutch of Bronze. Most athletes achieved personal bests. Stand out performances came from the Senior Girls group, with Maddy Gordon winning four medals and Grace Jale gaining three.
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AKSS CHAMPIONSHIPS GOLD MEDAL
Sylvia Brunt: Discus Dylan Moon: 100m Hurdles Kalisi Longopoa: 80m Hurdles Dylan Moon won Gold in the 100m hurdles at AKSS.
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Mia Gordon: 3000m Paige Witehira: Javelin
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Maddy Gordon on her way to Bronze in the 400m.
Drays Simone: Discus Luke Clements: 3000m Grace Jale: 800m Grace Jale: 1500m Maddy Gordon: Triple Jump Maddy Gordon: 400m Latonya Lole: 100m
RELAY MEDALS SILVER MEDAL The Open Girls 4x 400m Relay team came from behind to take Silver.
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In April, Paige Witehira and Kalisi Longopoa were selected for the Auckland team to compete at the North Island Championships in Taranaki. Paige won Gold in the Senior Girls Javelin with a throw of 36.93m, and Kalisi won Silver in the Intermediate Girls 80m Hurdles in a time of 12.30 seconds. Seventy students represented MAGS against those from 27 other schools.
Latonya Lole with her Bronze medal from the 100m.
Open Girls 4x400m (Maddy Gordon, Amelia Caltaux, Mia Gordon, Grace Jale)
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Cricket First XI are Auckland T20 Champions. MAGS’ First XI Boys Cricket team came out on top of a rain-affected Auckland T20 Championship for 2017. As the leading team in the competition after round robin play and with the final being washed out, MAGS were crowned Auckland T20 Champions. “It’s not the way we would like to have won, but in a season where weather played a significant role in all competiton, we were the only unbeaten side,” said Director of Cricket Mr Tony Sail. “We won over One-Day semi-finalists Westlake
Boys High School, and the One-Day Champions Rosmini College, as well as Rangitoto College in round robin play. There was no reason to think that our winning streak would not continue into the final.” Caleb Cherrie was the most influential batsman for MAGS with two match winning innings. Jesse Gage and Maximus Soares also made timely contributions. Alec Shackleton, Daniel Watson, Katene Clarke, Andrew Munro and Adithya Ashok all had significant spells with the ball.
Mountain Biking Silver medal for Harriet Neradt. Year 9 student Harriet Neradt won a Silver medal at the NZSS Mountainbiking Championships in Rotorua in March in the Under 15 Girls Cross Country event. Harriet’s age group had to ride three laps of 5.5 km each, over a course of 4WD track and single track, starting with a 1km climb and including another technical climb. 42
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Futsal 5-time New Zealand Champions. MAGS’ Girls Futsal team won the NZSS title for the fifth consecutive year after beating New Plymouth Girls High School 5-4 in the final in Wellington on 28 March. The team once again progressed through the two-day tournament unbeaten, scoring 132 goals and conceding only 9. Grace Jale (left) received the tournament’s “Golden Boot” award. Head of Football Mr Peter Smith said the MAGS team is an exceptional group. “They are disciplined, focused and stuck to our game plan through some tricky matches. When the going got tough they found another gear, and that kind of resilience and rise to the challenge is what makes champions.”
National award for Director of Basketball MAGS’ Director of Basketball, Mr Daryl Cartwright, has been named New Zealand Coach of the Year by NZ Basketball. In addition to heading the school’s Basketball programme and coaching our Premier Boys’ team, Mr Cartwright is also the coach of the Junior Tall Blacks. A former Tall Black who represented New Zealand in 2002-2003 and 2007, and with 17 years experience playing in the NBL, Mr Cartwright last year
coached the Junior Tall Blacks to an historic win over the Australian Emus in the final of the 2016 Under 18 FIBA Oceania Championships. The win qualified New Zealand for the Under 19 World Cup, to be held this July in Cairo, Egypt - the first time that a NZ Junior team has qualified for a FIBA World Cup. MAGS’ top Boys team won a qualifying tournament last year to gain entry to the Premier grade, coming a respectable 5th in their first season.
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CROSS COUNTRY 2017 Nearly 1200 students took part in the MAGS 2017 Cross Country races on Tuesday and Thursday, 9 and 11 May, with the school farm providing ideal terrain. The event is compulsory for Year 9 and 10 students, with some Senior students who are keen on distance running joining in too. A number of staff members also took part, including Acting Headmaster Mr Paul McKinley, who ran all four races. The boys had pleasant conditions on Tuesday, and wet weather did
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not deter the girls on Thursday. The route around the school fields and farm comprised 3-4km for Year 9 and 10 students, and nearly 6km for Senior students. The top placegetters in each category went on to compete against runners from other schools in Auckland cross country competitions.
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YEAR 9 BOYS: 1st Luke Clements (centre), 2nd Max Sutton (left), 3rd Aidan Price.
YEAR 10 GIRLS: 1st Lulu Grimes (centre), 2nd Theane van Zyl (left), 3rd Meadow Simpson.
YEAR 10 BOYS: 1st Sam Chote (centre), 2nd Kris Naicker (left), 3rd Flynn O’Loughlin.
SENIOR GIRLS: 1st Amelia Jack (centre), 2nd Hannah Houghton (left), 3rd Maddy Gordon.
SENIOR BOYS: 1st Martin Lyon (centre), 2nd Liam Thompson (left), 3rd Daniel Fraser.
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Orienteering MAGS team at World Championships The New Zealand Orienteering team won the Fair Play Award at the World Schools Orienteering Championships in Italy after MAGS member Adam Bateman and a competitor from Napier Boys High School helped an English girl who was hurt on the course. Adam was part of MAGS Junior Boys team selected to represent New Zealand in that category at the World Champs in Sicily – the Junior Boys team came 6th overall and another team member, Mitchell Cooper, came 6th in the Middle Distance event. The other MAGS team members were Daniel Carroll, Aidan Skinner and Thomas Brendolise. Their coach was Albertian Mr Kieran Woods. More than 140 teams from 27 countries competed across of programme of middle distance, long distance and relay events.
Albertian Orienteer and Coach Mr Kieran Woods accompanied the Junior Boys team to Italy, from left, Daniel Carroll, Aidan Skinner, Mitchell Cooper and Thomas Brendolise. Absent is Adam Bateman (right).
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Liam Thompson, Mitchell Cooper, Theane van Zyl, Adam Bateman, Aidan Skinner and Thomas Brendolise were selected for the Auckland team to compete for the Regional Challenge Trophy in Canterbury over Queen’s Birthday Weekend.
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MAGS competed in our most successful ever North Island Secondary School’s Orienteering Championships in Taupo from May 19-21, winning the overall award for Top Boys’ Team. This is the first time the trophy has been won by our school and the first time it has been out of the Hawkes Bay for over 10 years. The team of 32 (24 boys and 8 girls) had a number of top 10 results, with the standout performance being 1st place in the Junior boys’ relay run by Angus Edwards, Luke Clements, and a stunning last leg by Aidan Price. In the Individual Championship grade, Aidan Price placed 4th in Junior boys,
Adam Bateman 9th in Intermediate, and Liam Thompson 10th in the Senior grade. Theane van Zyl placed 1st in the Intermediate Girls Standard Grade. In the sprints, top 10 spots went to Mitchell Cooper and Thomas Brendolise in Intermediate boys, who came 5th and 10th respectively, and Angus Edwards, who came 10th in Junior boys. When all results were collated, the MAGS’ Boys team came top of all the Boys’ teams competing. Thanks to coaches Lyn Stanton and Kieran Woods, and to all the parents who came to help and support the team.
The winning NISS Boys’ team, with Theane van Zyl who won the Intermediate Girls Standard Grade.
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Netball Albertian Silver Ferns return for campaign launch Netball stars gathered at Mount Albert Grammar School on 21 March to put young players through their paces as part of ANZ’s launch of its Dream Delivery campaign. Silver Fern Captain Katrina Grant and fellow NZ rep Courtney Tairi led about 100 MAGS netball players through a fitness programe. Albertians Maria Tutaia (Mystics Co-Captain), Maia Wilson (Silver Fern and member of the new Northern Stars team), and Tera-Maria Amani (Mystics team member) joined in with the students. The Dream Delivery programme offers support to New Zealand’s netball community, and is open to help schools, clubs and players achieve their dreams and promote the development of young sporting talent. Cameras from Newshub, 1 News, Sky Sport and Netball NZ buzzed through the players as they jogged, stretched and buddied up for exercises to music.
Albertian Silver Fern Maia Wilson (right) with her Captain Katrina Grant and some of the MAGS netballers who took part in the campaign launch.
MAGS wins North Harbour Tournament The 2017 netball season got off to a great start with five wins from six finals at the North Harbour Tournament in May. The Premier 1 and 2 Netball teams each dominated their divisions, while all four Year 9 and 10 teams also made finals with three taking top place. Both Premier teams won all their games, and both faced Westlake Girls High School in their finals. The top team won 30-17 and the Premier 2 team came from behind to win 24-22. The Year 10 One team beat Westlake Girls in their final 29-18, the Year 10 Two team won their grade in a round-robin tournament, the Year 9 Two team also beat Westlake Girls in their final 24-15, and the Year 9 One team came second to Epsom Girls 14-16. MAGS’ Director of Netball Ms Paula Smith said the games were a great display of netball from all the teams. “This tournament provides excellent preparation for The Auckland Secondary Schools Competition. It also about consolidating combinations and developing confidence among the teams.”
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Rowing The MAGS Rowing squad continued to go from strength to strength in the 2016-17 season, in securing 11 final positions at the Maadi Cup NZSS Rowing Championships at Lake Karapiro from 27 March-2 April. MAGS crews lined up in three A Finals and eight B Finals, up on our tally of two As and four Bs in 2016, at what is one of the largest high school sporting events in the southern hemisphere. More than 2000 students from over 120 schools took part. An Under 15 Boys Four came a creditable 5th in the A Final, and the Under 16 Boys Four and another Under 15 Boys Four won their B Finals. Our Under 15 Eight and Under 16 Eight also made A finals. Two or our girls’ crews made B finals, finishing among the top 13 in the country. Headmaster Mr Patrick Drumm attended the two finals days of this prestigious event, and said the positive attitude among the squad and support crew was impressive. “Our success in the younger age groups gives us an encouraging platform to build on for the future,” said Mr Drumm. Earlier in the season MAGS rowers battled through a rainstorm to make the podium three times at the North Island Secondary Schools Championships at Lake Karapiro. Bronze medals were won by our Girls Under 15 Four, Boys Under 15 Four and Boys Under 16 Eight. In all, MAGS crews made six A Finals and six B Finals at this competitive regatta, in which schools from all over the North Island took part. At the Auckland Championships, known as the Head of the Harbour, held at Lake Pupuke on 11 February, the squad came away with two Golds and a Bronze. The Boys Under 16 Four and Boys Under 15 Four won Gold, and the Boys Under 16 Eight won Bronze.
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Mount Albert Grammar School’s First XV won the silver medal at the Sanix Secondary Schools Rugby World Cup in Japan. The team lost to France 3-9 in a tense final, but on their way to the top 2 passed teams from Russia, Japan, South Africa, Fiji, England, Chinese Taipei and Korea. MAGS earned the privilege of representing New Zealand by winning the NZSS Championship last year. MAGS’ Director of Rugby Mr Geoff Moon said the boys were a credit to the school and New Zealand. “They were great sportsmen and carried themselves well on and off the field. They played their hearts out and I could not be more proud of them.”
Headmaster Mr Patrick Drumm joined the team and squad of parent supporters for the end of the tournament. Mr Moon said the trip was aimed at building character and team unity for the season ahead, as well as representing New Zealand on the world stage. In Term 1, MAGS won the Blues 10s Tournament for 3rd consecutive year. Held at QBE Stadium in Albany, MAGS defeated De La Salle College 13-5 in the final, which was played as a curtain-raiser to the Super Rugby match between the Blues and the Bulls. Albertian and Blues member Sonny-Bill Williams congratulated the team after their win. MAGS was Captained by Jack Casey-Pickering. ViceCaptain Noah Foster was named Player of the Tournament.
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BLUES 10s RESULTS v Kelston Boys High School: won by default v Whangarei Boys High School: won 54-0 v Rangitoto College: won 70-0 SEMI-FINAL v Westlake Boys High School: won 15-7
Albertian and Blues member Sonny Bill Williams congratulated the MAGS team after their win of the Blues 10s.
FINAL v De La Salle College: won 13-5
Triathlon and Aquathon Triathlon medals at AKSS Championships MAGS’ Intermediate Girls Triathlon team came 2nd at the AKSS Championships held at Maraetai in East Auckland on Wednesday, 1 March. Jen Blakely, Lili Tse and Ella Speight each raced one leg of the course - a 500m swim, 10km bike and 4km run - completed in a time of 54m 36s. MAGS’ Senior Boys team of Oliver Ng, Gabriel Dean and Lachie Douglas came 3rd after completing a 750m swim, 15km bike and 5km run in a time of 59m 25s.
Aquathon Gold and Silver MAGS’ Junior Mixed Aquathon team of Jess Wanden-Hannay and Aidan Price won Gold at the AKSS Aquathon Championships held at Saint Kentigern College on 16 March. Twenty three schools competed from around Auckland. Jess completed a 500m swim before Aidan took on a 4km run. Our Junior Boys team of Justin Hemera and Troy Middleton came 2nd in their division, and our Intermediate Girls team of Ella Speight and Hannah Houghton also came 2nd. THE LION
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Softball Boys are 5-time NZ Champions MAGS’ Premier Boys Softball team won the NZSS Championship for the fifth year in a row when they beat Hastings Boys High School 6-3 in the final at Rosedale Park in Albany on 31 March. The team had lost to the school twice earlier in the week, but coach Mr Stu Kinghorn said the boys stepped up another level for the final. He also changed the order of pitchers from earlier games. “The game felt a lot closer than the score suggests,” said Mr Kinghorn. “Floyd Nola would have to be my MVP - he pitched well and bounced a ball off the top of the fence when he batted. They were a great unit and brought it home for MAGS.” 50
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New Zealand selections Taylor Chongnee and Harley Maynard (left) have been selected for the Junior White Sox and Junior Black Sox respectively. Taylor, who is still only in Year 11, will compete at the Junior Women’s World Championships in Florida in July. Harley, in Year 13, will tour Australia in July as part of preparation for the World Under 19 Championships to be held in Canada in 2018. Four other players have been selected to represent New Zealand in Under 17 Emerging Sox Squads. Max Early, Brock Evans and Taine Slaughter are in the boys’ squad, and Nerida Elson is in the girls’. They will all attend training camps ahead of a tour of Australia in 2018.
Girls 3rd in New Zealand MAGS’ Premier Girls Softball team finished in the Bronze medal position at the NZSS Tournament held at Rosedale Park in Albany from 27-31 March. The team secured good wins against Rosehill (25-1), Aorere (19-2) and Hamilton Girls’ (18-2), with closer matches against Westlake (3-1) and Alfriston (8-4). A few lost matches led them to play Wellington East Girls in their final game, which they lost 2-3 on a tie-break. Earlier in the week the team, and Junior White Sox member Taylor Chongnee, were profiled on Maori Television.
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Swimming Gold medals and new records Year 10 Aquatic Academy member Brearna Crawford added to her already glittering medal cabinet when she won Gold and Silver at the Australian Age Group Championships in Brisbane during the April holidays. The 14-year-old won Gold in the 100m Breaststroke in 1:12.46, and Silver in the 200m Breaststroke in 2:33.74. Her Silver time set a new New Zealand age group record, and broke the Auckland Open record she set earlier this year. The Australian event attracted nearly 1900 of Australia’s best up and coming young swimmers. Brearna was one of 30 New Zealanders selected to compete. Swimming New Zealand said the squad’s success of two Gold, 11 Silver and five Bronze medals “proved the rising quality and depth of the sport in this country.” Brearna is coached by the the Head of MAGS’ Aquatic Academy and Swim Club, former Olympic swimmer Mr Paul Kent. She and fellow MAGS student George Smith (right) were subsequently selected to represent New Zealand at the Australian Short Course Championships in Canberra in September.
Brearna, in the 13-14 age group, and George, in the 16-17 group, will be part of a 35-strong New Zealand team The pair have also been selected for the Swimming New Zealand National Development Squad. They will receive extra training from Swimming New Zealand leading up to the Pan Pacific Championships in August 2018. Mr Kent said the swimmers’ selection for the Development Squad was an indication of their potential to one day represent New Zealand at Commonwealth and Olympic level. It was also recognition of their success over the past year. Earlier in Term 1, Brearna set a new New Zealand record in the 200m Breaststroke at the National Age Group Championships in Wellington. Brearna’s time of 2:34.84 was well under the previous record of US-based New Zealand representative Natasha Lloyd of 2:35.58. Her time also set new Auckland Age Group and Auckland Open records. At the same event Brearna set a new Auckland record in the 100m Breaststroke of
1.13.27. The old record 1.14.22 by Georgina Hall had stood since 1991. Brearna also won Gold in the 200m Individual Medley, and Silver in the 400m IM. George also won a clutch of medals: Gold in the 100m Butterfly, Silver in the 200m Butterfly, 50m Butterfly and 50m Freestyle, and Bronze in the 100m freestyle, 4x 200m relay, 4x 100m IM and 4x 100m freestyle. Other Aquatic Academy members competing were Vasilina Shipilova, Joseph Nathan and Eva Williams. Fellow MAGS students Bede Aitu and Sinead Kelly also achieved top 10 placings.
BG WILLIAMS FIELD NAMED AT STAR-STUDDED EVENT
The legacy of Albertian All Black Bryan ‘BG’ Williams was honoured in the naming of the school’s number 1 rugby ground the BG Williams Field at an event at School House on Saturday, 20 May. The luncheon was organised by the MAGS Foundation and attended by some of the top names in New Zealand rugby, including former All Black coach Sir Graham Henry and All Blacks Ant Strachan, Mark Brooke-Cowden, Dylan Mika, Ofisa Tonu’u, Keith Nelson, Lawrie Knight, Brad Johnstone, Ron Williams and Ron Urlich. Guest speakers included the Chairman of the NZ Rugby Union Brent Impey, sports writer Phil Gifford, the
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Managing Director of MAGS’ First XV sponsor Barfoot & Thompson, Peter Thompson, Headmaster Mr Patrick Drumm and, of course, Bryan Williams. The MC was Albertian sports radio host Mark Watson. Representatives from Auckland Rugby, the Ponsonby Rugby Club, Barbarians Club, New Zealand Rugby Union, Manu Samoa and the New Zealand Rugby Foundation also featured on the guest list – a reflection
Chairman of the NZ Rugby Union Brent Impey.
of Bryan Williams’ illustrious rugby career. Members of Mr Williams’ family, the families of MAGS’ Director of Rugby Geoff Moon and current First XV players, and a number of Albertians and community supporters also attended. Mr Williams was a student at MAGS from 1963-1967, and was a Prefect and Victor Ludorum in his final year. Following a stellar career with the All Blacks, and qualifying as a lawyer, he served as President of the NZ Rugby
Managing Director of First XV sponsor Barfoot & Thompson, Peter Thompson.
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Bryan Williams was introduced to each member of the MAGS and Auckland Grammar First XV teams before their match on the newly named BG Williams Field.
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Union, was Director of Rugby at MAGS and is still involved with the Ponsonby Rugby Club. Each speaker commended Mr Williams not only for his playing prowess, but also for giving back to the sport at a national and community level through his administrative and voluntary work. Mr Drumm said that in recognising Mr Williams’ contribution, the school was reinforcing the values it teaches students. “We impress on our students that leadership is achieved through service – this is what strengthens our young people, our school culture and our community. In that way Bryan Williams is a role model for the students who have come after him, on and off the playing field.” Mr Impey said Mr Williams set an example not only in what he had done for the game in New Zealand, but in the way he went about his work. “You have given so much with dignity, humility and kindness. You are a true gentleman, and very deserving of this honour today.” Mr Thompson said Mr Williams’ stood out because he was a ‘doer’, exemplified by his lifelong commitment to the Ponsonby Rugby Club. “Bryan was once quoted as saying ‘Clubs are about community, they’re about participation, they’re about volunteer effort, people putting up their hands and doing things for the common good, and I think that’s pretty special.’ To me, that sums up Bryan Williams.” Mr Williams spoke about his time at MAGS, how much he enjoyed competing with the Cricket First XI, in Athletics, where he was a sprint and field champion, and in the First XV under legendary coach Eugene Cheriton. Academically he benefited from outstanding teachers, acknowledging the attendance at the lunch of Alan Burton, who collectively prepared Mr Williams for a career as a lawyer.
NZRU Chairman Brent Impey (second from right) with All Blacks at the lunchon, from left, Ant Stachan, Dylan Mika, Brad Johnstone, Ron Williams, Lawrie Knight, Keith Nelson and Ron Urlich.
Members of Bryan Williams’ family also took part in the celebration.
“I went to a 50 year reunion of my class of 1967 a little while ago, and many of us agreed that the school had done a marvellous job in preparing us for life.” Mark Watson read out a number of messages sent by people who could not attend, including Auckland Rugby player and administrator Maurice Trapp, and All Black selector Grant Fox, who spoke of Mr Williams’ “wisdom, support and guidance” when he was starting out as an All Black in the 1980s.
Albertian and sports radio host Mark Watson was MC.
At the end of the luncheon Mr Williams presented the MAGS’ First XV with their jerseys, before leading them onto the newly named BG Williams Field to take on Auckland Grammar School. Although MAGS lost this encounter 12-21, Mr Drumm said later the day was about much bigger things. “It was an honour to host Bryan and so many distinguished guests for an event that will see our number 1 rugby ground forever known as the BG Williams Field.”
Former All Black coach Sir Graham Henry told the NZ Herald that BG Williams was the Jonah Lomu of the 1970s.
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Sonny Bill Williams with his wife Alana and family friend Sapoe Filiga.
Sonny Bill with friends from MAGS, clockwise from top left, Zak Raffie, Cale Baker, Tillam Kapsin, his agent and friend Koda Nasser, Filinga Filiga and Sean Collins.
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Sonny Bill with President of the Albertians Association, Aftab Moosa.
Winner of the auctioned jersey was Chairman of the Board of Trustees Greg Moyle.
Sonny Bill’s friend, Albertian Filinga Filiga, reads his citation.
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SONNY BILL WILLIAMS named Albertian of the Year All Black Sonny Bill Williams was named Albertian of the Year at the annual Albertians’ Reunion Dinner, held at the Northern Club in Auckland city on 29 May. Sonny Bill received the accolade for his illustrious sporting career, which has seen him play in the NRL, be selected for the Kiwis and the Olympic Sevens teams, win all six outings as a heavyweight boxer, be named the world’s best rugby league player in 2013, and win two Rugby World Cups with the All Blacks in 2011 and 2015. He is currently a member of the Auckland Blues and was selected for the All Black squad to take on the Lions. At the function organised by the MAGS Foundation, Headmaster Mr Patrick Drumm said it was Sonny Bill’s strong personal commitment to faith and family that sealed his selection as Albertian of the Year. “At MAGS we strive to develop our students in mind, body and soul, believing that each complements the other. Sonny Bill exemplifies the values of standing by one’s principles, and we are proud to honour him tonight.” Sonny Bill’s lifelong friend and fellow Albertian, Filinga Filiga, read his citation, saying his friend also excelled in Athletics, recalling the time Sonny Bill could not bear to hang at the back of a cross country race with his friends but ran ahead and came among the
front of the field. “That’s when I first saw his competitive edge. Sonny Bill is also the hardest working person I’ve ever met – when he started training with the Bulldogs as a teenager he would get up early every morning for his job cleaning the stadium. He told me his aim when he became a professional sportsman was to represent his family and buy his mum a house. He also said you have to be pretty strong mentally, and that speaks volumes about who he is.”
“My parents taught me a strong work ethic and persistence; a faith that everything will be all right if you keep going.” In his speech, Sonny Bill recalled his childhood in a humble home that backed onto Owairaka Mt Albert, where he and his three siblings spent many hours playing. “My parents taught me a strong work ethic and persistence; a faith that everything will be all right if you keep going.” He recalled living in Christchurch at the time of the 2011 earthquake, and
how the loss of life and devastation of the city affected him deeply. “I called my friend Koda in Sydney, who has been like a father to me, and he told me two things that have stayed with me. Firstly, that there are always people worse off than you, so appreciate where you are and what you have, and secondly, that through hardship comes ease – things will always get better.” Sonny Bill said he went on to play the best rugby of his career that year, helping the All Blacks win the World Cup. “Every day I’m grateful to live in New Zealand, and to have had the life I’ve had so far.” Earlier he had donated one of his All Black jerseys from the 2011 campaign, which was auctioned by Barfoot & Thompson auctioneer Ross Girven. It was won by the Chairman of the MAGS Board of Trustees, Greg Moyle. Sonny Bill was accompanied by his wife Alana, family friend Sapoe Filiga, agent and friend Koda Nasser, and fellow Albertians Filinga Filiga, Sean Collins, Tillam Kapsin, Cale Baker and Zak Raffie. Proceeds from the evening went towards a MAGS student leadership programme. THE LION
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GO L F DAY 20 1 7 A team of student golfers came 2nd at the annual Mount Albert Grammar School Foundation fundraising golf day at Akarana Golf Club on 16 March.
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One of the teams from Barfoot & Thompson.
Twenty teams comprised of 80 players took part, and more than $20,000 was raised for the BG Williams Rugby Endowment Fund. The MAGS student team - George Stephens, Archie Gothard, Nicholas James and Daniela Jeremic - came 2nd after achieving two Eagles in their round. A staff team also competed, made up
Albertian Blues player Stephen Luatua with his team from the Blues organisation, from left, Paul Thompson, Shane King and Josh Yarnton.
Albertians of 1973, from left, Kevin Norquay, Board of Trustees member Dale Griffiths, Innes Kerr-Taylor and MAGS Foundation Trustee John Liddell.
of Mr Simon Allen, Mr Paul Ferner, Mr Max Jeremic and Mr Allan Sangster. The team of Headmaster Mr Patrick Drumm comprised his Personal Assistant Ms Annemarie Wright, Chairman of the Board of Trustees Mr Greg Moyle and Mr Owen Wright. Albertian Stephen Luatua played with others from his Blues rugby organisation. Event sponsor Barfoot &
Thompson put forward two teams. The winning team was from Les Mills. Master of Ceremonies at the after-match function was sports personality and Albertian Mr Mark Watson. An auction was run by Barfoot & Thompson auctioneer Mr Murray Smith. Mr Bryan Williams spoke about the Rugby Endowment Fund, and Mr Drumm presented the golf prizes.
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JOIN US FOR A SPECTACULAR WEEKEND OF ART THE MAGS FOUNDATION PRESENTS THE ANNUAL MAGS FINE ART SHOW, ITS MAIN FUNDRAISING EVENT. The show offers a visual feast of more than 1000 paintings, prints, glass, ceramics, sculptures and photographs. From MAGS’ top art students and emerging artists, through to established household names, there really will be something for everyone, whatever your taste or budget. All art in the show is individually priced, with the MAGS Foundation receiving a commission on every artwork sold. Money raised from this exciting event goes towards the betterment of the school and its students, providing scholarships in the areas of Academia, Art and Sport, and funding an Artist in Residence programme where a professional artist works intensively with MAGS art students giving them a new perspective on art. This is your opportunity to purchase a fabulous piece of art for that blank wall space or empty shelf that you’ve been looking at all year, or choose a gift for someone special.
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Secure your ticket to the exclusive, vibrant Gala Evening and get first opportunity to view and purchase art from the stunning selection on offer. Mingle with exhibiting artists and other members of the MAGS community at this sociable event. Tickets are $45 and include beverages, delicious canapés and musical entertainment from the brilliant school jazz band. Buy your tickets at www.iticket.co.nz Numbers are limited so be quick!
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We invite you to bring along the kids, grandparents, aunties and uncles and view the wide variety of art together in a relaxed atmosphere. Visit the onsite pop-up café where you can enjoy a leisurely cup of coffee and snack whilst you discuss your favourite art from the show or consider a purchase. We hope you’ll come along to this special weekend event to support the school and its community of artists – see you there.
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50 YEAR REUNION Around 55 Albertians who completed their time at MAGS in 1966 or 1967 gathered from around New Zealand the overseas for a 50 year reunion from 24-26 March. 1967 Dux Mr Jim Greatbanks organised the event from his home in Canada, working with 1967 Head Prefect Mr Bernie Allen, an Auckand lawyer. The group gathered at MAGS on the Friday, where they had a tour of their old school by some of this year’s Prefects before afternoon tea at School House and an evening at the Mt Albert Bowling Club. On the Saturday they caught up in groups before a reunion dinner at Sails Restaurant. Among the group was All Black Mr Bryan Williams, world renowned scientist Dr Robert Evans, who travelled from Melbourne, and Bryan Brooking also came with Mr Greatbanks from Canada. During the school visit Mr Greatbanks, an engineer, spoke to an assembly, encouraging students to find what they loved to do and pursue that as a career.
Albertians win Microsoft Imagine Cup Two Albertians are on their way to Seattle to represent New Zealand in the World Finals of the Microsoft Imagine Cup after winning the New Zealand competition. Nilesh Magan and Eric Liu won the 2017 event with a friend after designing a website that enables students to work together and discuss exams at university level. Eric and Nilesh both completed their studies at MAGS in 2014, and are both now studying Engineering at the University of Auckland. Eric is majoring in Biomedical Engineering and Nilesh is studying Computer Systems Engineering. Nilesh was one of 16 former MAGS students to be announced on the Dean’s Honours List for Engineering at the end of 2016. The Imagine Cup is a global competition run by Microsoft “aimed at empowering the next generation of computer science students to team up and use their creativity, passion and knowledge of technology to create applications that shape how we live, work and play”. Every year tens of thousands of students from around the world compete for cash, travel and prizes, and for the honour of taking home the World Imagine Cup.
Members of the class of 1967 with the Chairman of the MAGS Board of Trustees, Mr Greg Moyle (left) and Headmaster Mr Patrick Drumm (far right).
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MAGS’ Boy Dux of 2007, Daniel Xu, is a finalist in the prestigious KiwiNet Research Commercialisation Awards for his skin cancer prevention app UV Lens.
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The Kiwi Innovation Network (KiwiNet) is a consortium of 16 universities, Crown Research Institutes and a Crown Entity established to boost commercial outcomes from publicly funded research. CEO James Hutchinson says, “We’ve uncovered another stellar group of innovation game changers from across New Zealand. These researchers are showing how innovative Kiwi science is driving prosperity, solving problems and taking our technology to the world.” Mr Xu’s app provides a localised UV forecast for the day, when it’s safe to be outside and suncare advice. To gather weather data for the app, Mr Xu has installed a network of mini weather stations at schools all over New Zealand, including Mount Albert Grammar. Our station was installed on the side of the Observatory last November, and provides live data to a website. Mr Xu attended MAGS from 2003-2007, graduating as a Prefect and Dux, and in 2015 completed a PhD in Bio-Mechatronics at the University of Auckland. He returned to the school last year to speak at the annual Leadership Assembly, and is enjoying developing technology to help people live healthier outdoor lives. The winners of the KiwiNet awards will be announced on 13 July.
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ALBERTIANS IN SPORT Rugby: A new All Black
The group of Albertian All Blacks added a new member when 2014 First XV player Elias ‘Jack’ Goodhue was selected for the squad to face the Lions. Jack, who plays for the Crusaders and is studying Agricultural Science at Lincoln University, joined fellow Albertian Sonny Bill Williams in the team as Centre. His twin brother Josh and another Albertian, Matt Matich, were selected for the NZ Provincial Barbarians to play the Lions in Whangarei in June. Josh was MAGS’ First XV Captain in 2014 and Matt played for the team during his time at the school from 2005-2009. Both now play for Northland. Loose forward Matt was named Northland’s player of the year in 2016, and lock Josh came off the bench for the Auckland Blues in the Super Rugby season this year. Three Albertians were in the NZ Rugby Under 20 team that beat England 64-17 in the Under 20 World Cup final in Georgia in June. MAGS’ 2016 First XV Vice Captain Caleb Clarke scored six tries through the tournament, including a hat trick against Ireland and a try in the team’s 39-26 semi-final win over France. His Albertian team-mates were Samuel Slade and Ezekiel Lindenmuth. Ezekiel and Samuel completed their time at MAGS in 2015, and Caleb finished last year after helping our First XV win the NZSS Championship.
HOCKEY: Arun Panchia named Black Sticks Captain
Arun Panchia, who attended Mount Albert Grammar from 2002-2006, was named Captain of the New Zealand Black Sticks men’s hockey team this year. He led the squad in their series against Pakistan in New Zealand in March, and was named in the team to contest the World League semi-final series in Johannesburg starting July 9. Arun won a Bronze medal with the Black Sticks at the 2010 Commonwealth Games and competed at the 2016 Olympics in Rio. He was a guest speaker at the MAGS Sports Awards Dinner last year.
ROWING: Albertians accept places at American universities
Two Albertians who won rowing medals for MAGS and have represented New Zealand are now studying and rowing at Ivy League American universities, and one has helped his to its first ever US national title. Carl Pracey is about to start at Cornell University in New York, and Jonathan Winter is at Yale University in Connecticut. In June, Jonathan was in Yale’s First VIII
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that won the US national championship for the first time in the university’s 165 history of competition. Both completed their studies at MAGS in 2015, and in their final rowing season were part of the Eight which made the A Final of the Maadi Cup for the first time in 53 years. Jonathan was selected for the NZ Junior squad in 2015 and raced for New Zealand at the Junior World Championships in Rio; he and Carl were selected for the squad in 2016 and competed in the Netherlands. Between their rowing training for the university teams, Jonathan is studying for a degree in Economics, and Carl will study Agricultural Science and Climate Change.
RUGBY LEAGUE: Isaiah Papalii debuts for the Warriors
The former MAGS First XV player who won NZ First XV Player of the Year in 2016 has had no trouble switching his focus to rugby league for his contract with the Warriors. Isaiah Papalii so impressed coach Steve Kearney that he sent Isaiah onto the field during the Warriors tense match against the Newcastle Knights in March, helping the Warriors to a win. Steve Kearney was quoted later saying “It was a real pressure cooker out there but he did really well.” Isaiah said playing for the team was “a dream come true”.
MOUNTAIN BIKING: James Kirkham at World Cup
2016 Prefect James Kirkham has been selected to represent New Zealand at the 2017 Mountain Biking World Cup series in Europe. James, who won the NZSS Multisport and AKSS Mountain Biking Championships last year, is currently based in Switzerland preparing to race two events in that country and one in Germany, as well as riding in France, Italy and the United Kingdom. James says he’s enjoying the experience and also looking forward to getting back to university in Auckland to start his second semester in July.
NETBALL: Albertians in ANZ Championship
The team lists of the 2017 ANZ Netball Championship are sprinkled with the names of Albertian girls. Caitlin Dowden was the latest of the 2015 NZSS champion team to take the court in the top competition, joining fellow Albertian Erikana Pedersen in the Mainland Tactix. They will face 2015 Captain Holly Fowler and goal shoot Maia Wilson in the Northern Stars. Other Albertians playing in the league are Maria Tutaia and Tera-Maria Amani for the Mystics.
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IN MEMORIUM William James (Bill) Tinnock
Bill Tinnock attended MAGS from 19431947, and played a historic part in the school’s legacy of first class rowing. He did well academically, played rugby in the winter, and in his third year took up rowing as a summer sport. Rowing at the school was hosted, as it is now, by the West End Rowing Club, and he joined the Club in that same year (1945). In being a Club member he was able to participate in racing at Club
regattas and he quickly became the schoolboy representative on the Club Committee. He was taller than most for his age, consequently well suited to his newly chosen sport. In the 1946-47 season he gained selection into the school’s top Eight crew, in the important stroke seat, and was made Captain of the Rowing Squad. His crew won the “Head of the Harbour” competition in Auckland and competed in Wanganui against school eights from other centres in the very first Maadi Cup contest. Back then it was a onerace event, and Mount Albert Grammar School won. It was the school’s first of eight wins so far of the prestigious Maadi Cup. Rowing continued to flourish at MAGS until the mid 1980s, and from its revival in 2009 Bill was a loyal supporter and would often attend regattas to support our crews of the modern era. Throughout his time at MAGS Bill was also a member of the School Choir, was promoted to Sergeant in the School Military Cadet Corps in his final year (pupils wore khaki army uniforms one
Bill Tinnock (front row, third from left) with the 1946 MAGS crew that won the Head of the Harbour Auckland Championship. The following year Bill would stroke the MAGS Eight to win the first ever Maadi Cup race.
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day a week), in addition to being a School Prefect. By this time he was the tallest person in the School, including the Masters! He was 6’ 3”, or 190cm. On leaving school he seriously pursued his interest in rowing and went on, with four other Albertians, to win West End’s first national rowing title. The Eight was automatically selected to represent New Zealand at the 1950 Empire Games to be held in Auckland, with the rowing events at Lake Karapiro. Bill’s New Zealand crew won Silver. The nucleus of that Eight remained intact, resulting in Bill winning further national titles in 1951, 1952 and 1953, plus a national win in a Four in 1953. He represented New Zealand again at the 1952 at Helsinki Olympic Games, coming fourth in a Four. In 1954 he was again selected for the Empire Games held in Vancouver, winning a Silver medal in the Four. Following retirement from competitive rowing he remained closely associated with the West End Club, becoming President for 14 years, followed by eight years as Patron. He also served on the Auckalnd Rowing Association and often as an official at rowing regattas. In his professional life, Bill trained as a Pharmacist and in time started his own business which he operated for many years. After selling the business, he worked in sales and as the New Zealand manager of an international pharmaceutical company, and was highly regarded throughout the Australasian and Pacific regions. Throughout his life he was highly regarded and popular. He was capable, with a ready wit. He cherished his old school, followed news of its activities with deep interest, and regularly attended old boy functions and gatherings. Bill died in April aged 86.
By Max Weston, Albertian and fellow rower
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Noel Barclay
Noel Barclay grew up in Kitenui Avenue and attended MAGS from 1940-1944. He was in the First XV, played tennis and achieved academically. He became a chartered accountant and went on to have a long and successful career in business. He served on the Carter Holt Harvey board of directors with fellow Albertian Chris Liddell, was involved in the transfer of the Southern Cross Building Society to the Heartland Bank, and in the merger of Kirk Barclay & Co with BDO Spicers. Noel was made a Fellow Chartered Accountant of Australia and New Zealand in recognition of his outstanding achievement and contribution to the profession. He was one of its most senior members, and did not retire until the age of 87. Noel served on the former Grammar Schools Board that managed Mount Albert Grammar, Auckland Grammar, Epsom Girls Grammar and Auckland Girls Grammar, and was its Chairman from 1975-1984. Noel’s family say he loved his old school and would recall fond memories from his time here. He retained his connection with Mount Albert Grammar and attended a number of reunions and Albertian events. Noel died in April aged 90.
Ronald M Davison
Ron Davison was at Mount Albert Grammar School from 1941-1944. He was in top classes all the way, and he
was involved in a wide range of sports: rugby, baseball, boxing, athletics, tennis and rowing. He completed an MSc in Botany at Auckland University College and a PhD at King’s College, University. He spent more than four decades with the DSIR and retired in 1989 as Assistant Director, Division of Horticulture and Processing. He had research interests around the regulation of cropping of fruit trees. He studied the management of crop load in apples, particularly the problems of biennial bearing. He spent about 18 months in East Lansing at the Michigan State University, and on return he worked on kiwifruit. He was one of the first to realise the need for new cultivars, in this he was ahead of his time. Earlier he had worked on growth regulators and inhibitors found in vacuum-extracted xylem sap. Dr Davison was insistent that the work of Horticulture and Processing should meet the requirements of the fruit-growing industries. He had good links to and cordial relationships with orchardists. He had long-term goals and the persistence to see them through. *Distilled from a eulogy by Dr Ross Ferguson, Plant & Food Research
Desmond Ronald Olney
Des Olney was at Mount Albert Grammar School from 1943-1947, save for a short period at Pukekohe Technical High School. He left here to go to Auckland Teachers’ College and taught at Primary and District High Schools. He had a DipTchg from Massey and a BA from Auckland, and was the Deputy Principal at Bream Bay College. He was active in thew NZEI, first at Branch Level and later at National level. He was made a Fellow of NZEI in
1987. He had also long been a church lay reader and through St John’s Theological College he was ordained as a Priest in 1974. He was, for 42 years, the honorary chaplain at the Marsden Point Missions to Seaman. Both he and his wife, Shirley, were given a certificate from the Princess Royal who is President of the Mission to Seafarers. He was Vicar of Bream Bay parish and was Chairman of the Waipu Opportunity Shop and coordinator of the Food Bank. There’s more. He was an A grade Hockey umpire and a hockey administrator and selector for the Auckland Ladies’ Hockey Association. Also he was active in Scouting. He was a Scout as a boy. He became an adult trainer and was a member of the International Training Team. He was the New Zealand Contingent Leader to a Jamboree in Fiji. A number of awards came his way, including the Silver Tui, a significant award. Des was one of two editors and producers of the Bream Bay News, a monthly newspaper with a circulation of 1800. He also produced a Scout Leaders newsletter – five times per annum and a bi-monthly Bulletin for Bream Bay parishioners, plus weekly parish pew sheets. In later life he was a Committee member of the Bream Bay Branch of Grey Power and Vice-Chairman of the Northland Branch of New Zealand Government Superannuitants. In June 1996 he was admitted to the Royal Honour MNZM. At the beginning of Advent 2016, after a lifetime of service to others, in a wide range of fields, the Rev Desmond Ronald Olney, MNZM, left this earthly life. By MAGS Archivist Brian Murphy, with thanks to Des’ widow, Shirley
Albertians ANZAC Lunch Albertians gathered for the annual luncheon at School House that concludes the ANZAC Day Service, held this year on Thursday, 13 April.
The Headmaster’s Choir Ad Augusta performed for guests.
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Acting Headmaster Mr Paul McKinley.
KEY DATES
JULY
24 Monday START TERM 3 25 Tuesday Option Booklets distributed for 2018 selection 26 Wednesday Cultural Concert - rehearsal 27 Thursday Cultural Concert, Auckland Girls Grammar School
AUGUST
1 Tuesday Parent/Teacher Interviews (4-7pm) 2 Wednesday Winter Sports Photos 3 Thursday Parent/Teacher Interviews (4-7pm)
8 Tuesday MAGS Future Pathways – careers and course planning evening 18-20 Fri-Sun MAGS Fine Art Show
23 Wednesday Final day for return of 2018 Options Forms
SEPTEMBER
4 Mon Out of Zone Enrolments Close at 4pm 4-8 Mon-Fri Winter Tournament Week 12 Tuesday Out of Zone Ballot drawn 13-15 Wed-Fri Senior Examinations 18-21 Mon-Thurs Senior Examinations
22 Friday Staff Only Day 26 Tuesday Junior Bytes 27 Wednesday Arts Alive 29 Friday TERM 3 ENDS
OCTOBER
16 Monday START OF TERM 4 20 Friday Service Lions Ceremony 23 Monday Labour Day 25 Wednesday Annual Sports Dinner 27 Friday Year 11 Prizegiving
30 Monday Senior Prizegiving Leavers’ Dinner
NOVEMBER
1 Wednesday Year 8 Girls Testing 2 Thursday Year 8 Boys Testing 3 Friday Junior Winter Sports Photos 6-10 Mon-Fri Junior Examinations 9 Thursday NCEA commences
DECEMBER
6 Wednesday Year 9 Prizegiving Year 10 Prizegiving 7 Thursday TERM 4 ENDS
Please refer to our website www.mags.school.nz for the full Calendar, including all sporting events
2018 PUBLIC HOLIDAYS
2018 TERM DATES
Auckland Anniversary Day Monday 29 January
TERM 1 Tuesday 30 January YEAR 9 ONLY to Friday 13 April Wednesday 31 January FULL SCHOOL IN to Friday 13 April
Waitangi Day Tuesday 6 February Good Friday Friday 30 March Easter Monday Monday 2 April Anzac Day Wednesday 25 April Queens’s Birthday Monday 4 June Labour Day Monday 22 October
TERM 2 Monday 30 April to Friday 6 July TERM 3 Monday 23 July to Friday 28 September TERM 4 Monday 15 October to Thursday 6 December THE LION
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