PTA Quiz Night - An Outstanding Success and Wonderful Community Event

Kia ora e te whāanu,

Ko Cleeve te maunga

Ko Chelt te awa

No Cheltenham, Ingarangi aho

Ko ahau te tumuaki o te kura o Mairangi Bay

Ko Janes tōku whānau

Ko Nathan tōku ingoa

Ka nui te mihi ki a koutou

I hope this message finds you all well and full of the same energy and community spirit that we experienced last Saturday. I want to take a moment to share a thank you and some exciting news from our recent PTA Quiz Night.

Thanks to the incredible effort and dedication of our PTA and the wonderful turnout from over 100 attendees, we successfully raised more than $8,000. This will go directly towards upgrading our junior playgrounds, making them even more vibrant and fun for our tamariki.

A huge thank you goes out to our amazing team who made this event possible. I’d like to personally acknowledge:

Julia Kalsi
Julia Whitfield
Claire Garnett
Anna Smith
Sam Smith
Olly and Janine Wilson - Constellation Brands NZ
Robyn Roberts
Nada Rudall
Amy Johnson
Heydi Hemana-Knox
Jan Van Nuffel

Each of you, and everyone who contributed, brought such a sense of warmth and teamwork to the night. It’s truly inspiring to see how our community comes together to support our school.

I also want to give a special shout-out to Terry, our quizmaster extraordinaire, and everyone who donated items for the live auction. A particular thanks to Olly and Janine Wilson for donating wine and leading our refreshment station, and Louise and Logan Bridgens from Zone Landscapes for their generous landscape consultation donation.

As always, this kind of community spirit is what helps us “learn together to create a better tomorrow.” We’re excited about the improvements ahead for our playgrounds and all the joyful moments they’ll bring our tamariki.

Thank you once again, team. Your support and enthusiasm make all the difference!

Ngā mihi nui,

If you have any questions, feel free to email me at nathanj@mairangibay.school.nz

Thank you for all your support. We appreciate your mahi.

He nui ake tō mātou mana i te kura anahe - We are more than just a school

Nathan Janes MEdLM

Tumuaki/ Principal Mairangi Bay Kura

Galaxy Drive Mairangi Bay, Auckland 0630

Tel: 09-478 8424

Web: https://www.mairangibay.school.nz/

Learning together to create a better tomorrow

Ako tahi mō āpōpō kia pai ake - #iLOVEMBS

Congratulations everyone!

Kia ora e te whānau,

Here are the sports reports from our after school programme this week:

Basketball News

Mairangi Bay Mavericks - Y4 Basketball Team

The Year 4 Mavericks put up a strong fight against Forest Hill Celtics in a defensively dominated game. Both teams made scoring difficult with excellent defensive pressure throughout. The Celtics' superior teamwork and accurate passing proved to be the difference, helping them secure a narrow 10-8 victory over our determined Mavericks.

Player of the Day goes to Mike, who adapted brilliantly and locked in defensively when the team needed him most.

Despite the loss, the Mavericks showed great heart and can be proud of their competitive performance.

Congratulations to the following teams for training hard and working together this week:

Mairangi Bay Taipa- Y1 Basketball Team
Mairangi Bay Hawks - Y1/2 Basketball Team
Mairangi Bay Heat - Y3 Basketball Team
Mairangi Bay Warriors - Y3 Basketball Team
Mairangi Bay Bulls - Y4 Basketball Team
Murrays Bay Bulls - Y4 Basketball Team
Mairangi Bay Falcons - Y5/6 Basketball Team
Mairangi Bay Nuggets - Y5/6 Basketball Team
Mairangi Bay Phoenix - Y5/6 Basketball Team
Mairangi Bay Thunder - Y5/6 Basketball Team
Mairangi Bay Raptors - Y5/6 Basketball Team

Netball News

Mairangi Bay Tui - Y2 Netball Team

Year 2 netball Team Tui burst out of the starting blocks and just didn't stop! The passing was accurate, the girls were moving constantly, and the defenders stuck to their partners like glue. The girls really deserved their 13/0 win against Willow Park Primary School. Congratulations to Isabel Parkinson who received the Sportswoman of the Day Certificate, and Emily Gibbons, who received the Player of the Day Trophy.

Mairangi Bay Bellbirds - Y3 Netball Team

On Saturday, our team Mairangi Bay Bellbirds played Murray’s Bay Mystics and WE WON 5-0. Devanshi was player of the day. Our team did really well at moving the ball fast and getting it to our shooters. It was our last game of the season and we came 4th in our league and we are really proud.

Mairangi Bay Kiwis - Y4 Netball Team

On Saturday, the Kiwis played their final game of the competition against Marina View. After an undefeated season at KidzPlay, the girls were determined to finish strong and hold onto their top spot on the table.

The team rose to the challenge, putting on an impressive display of skill and teamwork. The midcourt showed great speed, the shooters were accurate under pressure, and the defenders consistently shut down Marina View’s attack with outstanding interceptions. Congratulations to our Players of the Day, Lucia Foden and Leah Davies

We are so proud of the team for their hard work this season and the incredible growth they have shown – both as individual players and as a team. Also, thank you to Fenella Foden for your amazing umpiring each week.

Congratulations to the following teams for training hard and working together this week:

Mairangi Bay Fantails - Y4 Netball Team
Mairangi Bay Huia - Y5/6 Netball Team
Mairangi Bay Kea - Y5/6 Netball Team

Hockey News

End of season

Mairangi Bay Navy - Y1/2 Hockey Team
Mairangi Bay White - Y3/4 Hockey Team: Champions
Mairangi Bay Blue - Y5/6 Hockey Team

Water polo News

Mairangi Bay Marlins - Y4 Water Polo Team

MBS Marlins vs Beach Haven Bonitas

We won the game with a final score of 8–0. Zara, Wylie, Cole, and I scored some great goals. We played very well, with a strong defense that didn’t allow the ball near our goal. Just like our defenders, our midfielders and strikers played a key role in moving the ball to the other side of the pool and scoring goals. At the end of the game, Zara and I were awarded Players of the Day for being in good positions and scoring great goals.

By Inuthi Abeygunawardene - Year 4 Student

Congratulations to the following teams for training hard and working together this week:

Mairangi Bay Sharks - Y3 Water polo Team
Mairangi Bay Orcas - Y6 Water polo Team

Ngā mihi nui everyone

Valuing Your Aspirations and Feedback

Kia ora e te whānau,

At Mairangi Bay School, our strength comes from the partnerships we hold with you – our whānau and community. The events below are designed to develop our understanding, share aspirations, and strengthen the way we live our values of kindness (atawhai), respect (whakaute), and resilience (manawanui) in all areas of school life. Each hui is a space for kōrero and kai where voices are valued, relationships are strengthened, and every whānau feels a genuine sense of belonging.

Term 3 Hui & Events - Sign Up Here!

Hero & Website Hui

We’re eager to hear your thoughts on how our Hero Student Management System and our school website are working for you. Your feedback will help us keep improving. Here are a few questions to guide your input: Hero App and School Website Feedback Form

Why: Communication is the bridge between home and school. This practical session will support you in navigating Hero and our website so you can stay connected to your child’s learning journey. Strong communication reflects respect for each other’s role in education, kindness in keeping whānau informed, and resilience in finding solutions when challenges arise.

Student Council – Voice & Agency Hui

Friday 5 September – 9:30am–11:00am
Led by: PB4L Team
Venue: Staffroom

Why: When tamariki are given voice and agency, they develop confidence to be brave, the motivation to set goals, and the sincerity to act with integrity. Gathering ideas from students and whānau ensures our school direction is shaped by shared values, promoting respect for all perspectives and resilience in facing future challenges together.

Korean Hui

Friday 12 September – 1:30pm–2:45pm
Led by: International Director, Cultural Exchange Leader and SLT
Venue: Staffroom

Why: This hui celebrates our Korean whānau and strengthens our school’s cultural connections. By listening to aspirations and perspectives, we nurture kindness through inclusion, respect by valuing language and heritage, and resilience by working together to overcome barriers to learning and engagement.

We look forward to welcoming you to our hui – they are a chance to connect, share, and grow together as one learning community.

If you are keen to attend any of these hui, please click on this LINK and sign up today.

Thank you for all your support. We appreciate your mahi.