Tēnā koutou, tēnā koutou, tēnā koutou katoa. unable to pinpoint the exact origin, many Kam na bane ni mauri. Warm greetings to you all. believe the saying originates from the Nigerian There is an old African proverb that ‘it takes a village Igbo culture and proverb ‘Oran a azu nwa’, which to raise a child’. Although academics have been means ‘a child does not grow up only in a single home’. Similar sayings are found in different tribal groups all over the continent. At Mahurangi College, assemblies are one of the ways we reinforce the values of our community; setting the culture and reinforcing the morals and principles that you as parents look to install in your children. In this way, together we become ‘the village’, supporting each other to ensure our young people develop decency and tolerance, and many other values we believe
to be important. This term we’ve been focusing on our core values, fleshing out our PRIDE values and discussing appropriate behaviour and responses. I know that good manners are seen by our community as really important, so we’ve spent some time unpacking what that looks like; how to show genuine respect to visitors, how to behave impeccably in public, and how to be charming and humble. Students have been very gracious in laughing at my
lame jokes and mediocre Arnold Schwarzenegger impersonations as I’ve extolled these values in a faux Austrian accent. We reinforced too the importance of smiling, of looking people in the eye, showing genuine interest and offering a firm handshake. I was delighted, then, with how wonderfully our students welcomed visitors from Mt Roskill Grammar during our recent sports exchange. Senior staff from Mt Roskill commented on just how
impressive our students were, and how friendly and hospitable they were. This is Manaakitanga in action - acknowledging the mana of others through the expression of aroha, generosity and mutual respect. I was super proud of every one of them. They’re a great bunch of kids, and I look forward to continuing to work with them over the months ahead. Rest-assured, the lame jokes will continue! Ngā mihi nui. Tony Giles - PRINCIPAL
During the Mount Roskill Exchange, our Volleyball Boys went to a three set thriller holding composure to come back from one set down. Great crowd support helped to bring our boys home for the win. School Athletics day was held on 19 March, with fine weather at Shoesmith Domain. There was close competition in many events and some outstanding performances. A special mention to our record breakers this year: Chilli Jamieson, Year 8 Girls: 400m, 800m, 1500m, 3000m; Arian Phillips, Year 7 Boys: 200m; Tai Johnson, Year 7 Boy: Long Jump; Joia Thomas: Year 7 Girls: 400m and Max Mathews: Junior Boys 3000m.
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The ‘North of the Bridge’ regatta was held on 21-23 March. Open to all school teams from Auckland up to Northland, this event traditionally has some of the strongest team sailors in the country attending. Congratulations to our sailing team who finished 4th overall.
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Three classes from our junior school had the opportunity to visit Tāwharanui Regional Park. There they had the privilege of observing Takahe in their natural habitat, hiking the reserve and talking with Tossi volunteers. They have been exploring ‘why is this place unique,’ and reflecting on the unique and special place they call home.
Our Design Technology students attended the launch of Evolocity 2021. A record 38 Auckland teams will be taking part this year. Included is a new power category. Teams took part in the “Turbine Challenge” competition with Mahurangi placing first. Now comes the challenging and fun part of building an electric vehicle!
Our 1st XI Cricket team has gone through the season unbeaten to win the Wyatt Cup regional Twenty20 competition. After convincing wins, they earned the right to host the final against Bream Bay. Losing the toss and bowling first, they bowled Bream Bay out for 58 and knocked the runs off inside six overs with the loss of only one wicket.
ACHIEVER OF THE MONTH Head Boy Academic Blue for Excellence NCEA L1 Academic Blue for Excellence NCEA L2 Member of Football 1st XI Pictured with Carol Maxwell Customer Experience Manager
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