Mahurangi College Newsletter Issue 6 2018

Planning is well under way for the implementation of our Building Academy in 2019. The concept has generated a lot of conversation and the school is excited at the prospect. Initial student response to the option in Year 12 and 13 has been tremendous.

After a national decision was made last year to end the popular Stage Challenge competition, our dance teacher Emily Woodfield eagerly took on a new challenge; the Dance NZ Made interschool competition. Our Stage Art entry won the Auckland Regional Open division.

Our 1st XV boys Rugby team have capped off an excellent year by winning the ‘Rugby by the Beach’ winter tournament held at Papamoa College.

After winning the semi’s 31-5 against Katikati College, they faced Tauhara College in the finals, winning 18-5. This success follows on from an undefeated season in the 1B North Harbour competition. Well done to the team, coaches, support staff and parents. We had eight other teams involved in winter tournament competitions. Our Senior Girls Netball team and our U14 Boys

Congratulations to Year 7 band, Untolled, who competed in the 2018 Rockshop Bandquest North Shore Regional Finals, held August 24th. Lukas took out the Best Vocalist award. Well done also to Damian Monadjem and Eden Hunt in organising our 34th SADD awareness day. Every year during Term 3 members of our Student Executive promote awareness of driving safely and sensibly. Beginning in 1985, Mahurangi College was the first school in New Zealand to involve itself in the SADD programme. This week, senior exams are underway. These exams

Soccer Development squad competed in Tauranga. Our Girls 1st XI Soccer and Boys 1st X1 Hockey teams competed in Rotorua. Our Girls 1st XI Hockey team were in Pukekohe to compete for the Chica Gilmor Trophy. Our Boys 1st XI Soccer team were in Papakura and our Underwater Hockey teams competed in National competitions (see below).

Last week, 79 of our Year 7 and 8 students represented Mahu at the annual AIMS Games held in Tauranga, in 10 different sporting codes; including futsal, rock climbing, netball, hockey and swimming.

are important both as a preparation for external NCEA exams, which begin on the 7th November, and because they generate a derived grade if a student is unable to sit an NCEA external exam later in the year. Our seniors will return to normal classes next Wednesday. Study leave begins again on 1 November. David will return from his sabbatical for the start of Term 4. He and Joy are currently in Canada. We are looking forward to hearing about their many experiences.

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NATIONAL CHAMPIONS IN UNDERWATER HOCKEY AND ARCHERY A small team of Mahu students took part in the NASP National Archery competition, held at ACG Parnell College in Auckland. Our students shot exceptionally well, winning 3 of the 4 major titles. Congratulations to Cory Palmer; Senior Boys’ Champion, Kartini Clarke; Senior Girls’ Champion, Yukina Takada; Junior Girls’ Champion and Liam Monadjem; Runner up Junior Boys’. Cory had the highest score of the day - scoring a 49 out of a possible 50. Our senior national champions, Cory and Kartini, each won a compound bow, a quiver of arrows and their own target. Many thanks to Bev Tennant (manager), Lynette Hudson (event coordinator) and Keith Tennant (coach) for your time and support.

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Earlier this year, we had 3 Underwater Hockey teams qualify to represent the Northern Region at the National Championships held in Rotorua 8 & 9 September. A massive congratulations to our Senior Girls team who won gold and the National Championship title. Also to our Junior Girls and Senior Open teams who finished 5th overall. Mackenzie Buick was named Female Player of the Tournament, making her the best secondary school female Underwater Hockey player in NZ. Charlotte O’Connor was also named in the Junior Girls tournament team. Mackenzie also coaches our Junior Girls’ team. Former Year 13 student, Elliot Snedden, coaches both our Senior Girls’ and Senior Open teams.

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Congratulations to our 1st XV Rugby boys team who won the 1B North Harbour competition scoring 48-8 against Westlake Boys in the final on 25 August in Albany. (Photo credit Simon Harmer)

STAGE ART CHALLENGE 2018 REGIONAL WINNERS On 22 August 47 of our students competed in the Dance NZ Made interschool competition, held at the Bruce Mason Centre. This competition is designed to provide an opportunity for secondary school students to showcase their work, with a range of categories available to participate in. Students from Mahu were involved in solos, dance teams, and Stage Art with great results and feedback. Our Stage Art entry, Minutiae, won the Regional Open division. Judges commended our choreographers for their relevant theme, and ability to clearly tell their story through movement. In the solo performances, Bianca Munro gained first place in the Year 8 division, Brandon Lewis second runner up in the Year 10 division, and Annabelle McKenzie was first runner up in Year 11. The dancers choreographed each solo performance themselves.

Momentum Dance Company was awarded second runner up in the Open Teams division, with their dance Run Boy Run.

TORRENTIAL RAIN ADDS TO CHALLENGE AND FUN Despite torrential overnight rain, students from 9B and 9F went on an expedition to plant trees at the Snells Beach Te Whau Walkway, helping to plant over 600 trees. Our students received great reviews from the Biosecurity NZ planting coordinators, who work with many school groups on similar projects.

They commented on their top quality planting and clean up, and excellent manners and work ethic. Everyone went home covered in smiles and mud.

The annual secondary schools Tough Guy, Tough Gal Challenge was also a great day for all who participated. The rain, the 300 participating students

and their variety of costumes created a great atmosphere; and the resulting mud added an extra level of both difficulty and fun. Students set off with big smiles and lots of energy, but most found it to be a challenging course living up to its name.

Despite being tired and caked in mud, they thoroughly enjoyed the experience.

Jedd Blennerhassett

ACHIEVER OF THE MONTH BOT Student Representative Member of Boys 1st XI Football Academic Blue for Excellence L1 Academic Blue for Excellence L2 Member of Academic Academy Pictured with Julie Balfour, Retail Manager Mitre 10 Mega Warkworth

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