•  Move slowly and speak quietly around the coop 
•  Give the chickens space so they can feel safe 
•  Show kindness and gentle behaviour at all times 

Thank you for your ongoing support in making our school a place where all living things are respected and cared for.

• Choir
• Ukulele
• Marimba
• Recorder

Hockey Teams

Mairangi Bay Yr1/2 Navy

Miniball Teams

Mairangi Bay Bulls - Y5-6

Flippa Ball Teams

Netball Teams

• Umbrellas - Great for watching our students on the sidelines during the wet season
• Cuddly toys - Awesome as a birthday gift
• Beach towels - Stand out at the beach!
• Beanies - Keeping warm during the winter months
• Cups - Great for whānau supporters during game days

• School challenges/issues
• Friendships
• Family difficulties
• Separation/divorce
• Emotional trauma
• Grief
• Anxiety, esteem, stress
• Non suicidal self injury

• Taking part in sport and physical activity
• Learning a musical instrument or creative pursuit
• Spending time with whānau and friends
• Contributing to our community

Home Learning Hub – Optional Support

• Ministry of Education Parent Portal links
  These year-by-year guides (Years 1–8) help you understand what your child is learning at school and offer practical ways to support learning at home.
• Whanaungatanga links
  These are additional opportunities to build knowledge, curiosity, and skills beyond the classroom programme - not extra homework, but optional enrichment.

A Shared Expectation

• NZC English Phases Update
• NZC Mathematics Phases Update

Why this matters

• Strengthen learning programmes for our tamariki
• Celebrate what’s working well
• Identify opportunities to improve
• Shape future planning and decisions together
• Ensure every child and every whānau feels seen, heard, and valued

Our Commitment

• Listen with openness and respect
• Reflect thoughtfully on feedback
• Communicate clearly about next steps
• Continue growing a school culture grounded in partnership and belonging

My child broke screen time rules: What should happen next?

• When kids break screen time rules, it reflects normal limit-testing behaviour, not a parenting failure, so respond calmly and focus on the behaviour.
• Ignoring violations signals that rules aren't real; a short, calm conversation with clear consequences is usually all it takes.
• Repeated rule-breaking may mean the limits need revisiting, or that something deeper is going on, worth exploring.

• A consistent uniform supports a calm, settled learning environment.
• It promotes equity - everyone feels included and part of the same team.
• It builds personal pride, self-management, and responsibility.
• It reflects the high expectations we hold for ourselves as a school community.

• Students must be in the correct MBS uniform as outlined on our website.
• No visible under-layers (such as thermals) unless they are white, dark blue or black.
• All uniform items should be clearly named.
• School hat only,  Please CLICK HERE to access our sun safe message.

• Sandals: Must be plain black and securely fastened at the back. Slide-style sandals do not provide sufficient support for an active school environment.
• Shoes: Must be plain black, with no white stripes, coloured features, or visible logos.

• Socks must be plain black, white, or dark blue, with no visible logos.

Read sKids Newsletter here.

Keeping children in classrooms and supporting schools through fuel challenges

• Concerns & Complaints Process  
• Community Code of Conduct

Why our Concerns & Complaints Process matters

• It gives voice. Sometimes, something at school causes concern - a misunderstanding, a miscommunication or something more serious. When whānau or staff raise a concern through our formal process, it means we take those voices seriously. A clear process ensures concerns aren’t ignored. 
• It helps resolve issues early. Many concerns can be addressed through a private conversation before things escalate - often simply by talking with the people involved. This gives everyone a chance to listen, reflect and reach a resolution by seeking to understand the story from varying perspectives without making assumptions first.
• It builds fairness, transparency and trust. If a concern can’t be resolved informally - or is serious - a formal complaint can be made, in writing. The matter will then be acknowledged, considered carefully, and, if necessary, investigated using confidentiality, clear timeframes, and informed decision-making. 
• It protects our community and reputation. A robust complaints system helps prevent misunderstandings from growing into bigger problems, supports good relationships, and helps us learn and improve. 
• It reflects our commitment to wellbeing. When people know there is a fair and accessible process to raise issues, they feel safer - and this contributes to a positive, inclusive school culture where all can thrive.

Why our Community Code of Conduct is so important

• Respect and positive partnerships. By treating all members of our community - students, staff, and other whānau - with respect and courtesy, we build a culture of trust, cooperation, and support. 
• Modelling values for tamariki. Children learn as much from adults’ actions as from words. When caregivers and visitors show kindness, respect, and fairness - both in person and in online communication - it helps reinforce those values in our students. 
• A safe and inclusive environment. The Code prohibits behaviour that undermines safety or dignity (bullying, harassment, discrimination, aggression, inappropriate language or substances on school grounds). This helps ensure everyone feels safe and respected. 
• Clarity and consistency for all. By having clear expectations - what we value, what’s acceptable and what’s not - we establish a shared understanding that supports cohesion and a sense of belonging.

What this means for Mairangi Bay School - together

• I encourage all whānau to read the Code and keep it in mind when on school grounds, at events, or communicating with staff.
• If you ever have a concern - big or small - please feel confident to raise it in a way that aligns with our process. We value your voice.
• Our aim is to respond with fairness, patience, and respect - and to work together towards a resolution that supports the well-being and growth of all involved.