Week 6
Friday, 14 November, Crazy Hair Day. Please bring a gold coin donation
Friday, 14 November, Tuakana Team Assembly, 1:30pm in our school hall

Week 7
Monday, 17 November, Teina Team Athletics Day (Years 0-3)
Monday, 17 November, Teina Team Assembly, 2:15pm in our school hall
Tuesday, 18 November, Tuakana team Athletics Day (Years 4-6)
Wednesday, 19 November, Tuakana Athletics Save Day

Week 8
Tuesday, 25 November, Athletics Cluster Day
Wednesday, 26 November, Parent Helpers Morning Tea, 10:30-11:30am in our school hall
Thursday, 27 November, Teina Team, Wizard of Oz Show
Friday, 28 November, Grandparents Day, 11:30am-2:30pm
Friday, 28 November, PTA Christmas Fair, 5-8pm

Week 9
Monday, 1 - Friday, 5 December, Dental Van on site all week
Friday, 5 December, Tuakana Team Assembly, 1:30pm in our school hall

Week 10
Monday, 8-Friday, 12 December, Dental Van on site all week
Tuesday, 9 December, New Parent Information Meeting, 9am in our staffroom
Tuesday, 9 December, Teina Team (Years 0-3) Christmas Showcase - Time TBC
Wednesday, 10 December, Teina Team (Years 0-3) Christmas Showcase - time TBC
Wednesday, 10 December, Board of Trustees Meeting

Week 11
Thursday 18 December, Year 6 Graduation Ceremony and Disco - Times TBC
Friday, 19 December, End of Year celebration Assembly, 9:30am in our school hall
Friday, 19 December, End of Term 4 - School Closes at 12:30pm

Celebrating a Legacy: Honouring Bruce Warren and Our Community Spaces

Ko Rangitoto te Maunga

Ko Tikapa te Moana

Ko Te Kawerau ā Maki te Iwi

Ko Te whenua Roa o Kahu te Rohe

Ko Ōmairangi te Whenua

Ko Mairangi Bay taku Kura

Haere mai e te whānau.

At Mairangi Bay School, we continue to celebrate those who have shaped our journey and strengthened the spirit of learning together to create a better tomorrow.

This week, we are proud to announce that our school hall will now be known as the Bruce Warren Hall, in recognition of the outstanding mahi, vision, and commitment shown by our former principal, Bruce Warren. For over 20 years, Bruce dedicated himself to building the strong foundations our kura stands on today, championing academic excellence, nurturing a sense of belonging, and guiding our community through times of growth and change. His leadership continues to echo through every classroom, event, and gathering that brings our whānau together.

As part of our continued focus on community connection, we have also named our kitchen the Hāpori Hub – Community Space. From 2026, this warm and welcoming space will be open to whānau from 8:30 – 9:00am and 2:45 – 3:15pm to make a hot drink, connect with one another, and share in the everyday life of our school. The Hāpori Hub represents what we value most - kindness, respect, and resilience through genuine relationships.

We are also delighted to officially name our PE Shed, which was installed in 2023, as a tribute to the incredible support of both our past and present PTA members. Special acknowledgement goes to Nicky Rooksby, former PTA Chair and Presiding Member; Karen McLean, current Board member; and our PTA staff representatives Julia Whitfield and Claire Garnett, whose leadership and teamwork made this project possible.

These names reflect more than places. They represent people, purpose, and community. Together, they remind us that every corner of our kura carries a story of care, collaboration, and pride.

At Mairangi Bay School, we continue to honour our past while growing a future that keeps our vision alive: Be Motivated, Be Brave, Be Sincere.

Ngā manaakitanga,

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,

As part of celebrating our tamariki and their efforts on the field, court or pool, we’re collecting match reports, Player of the Day details, key highlights, and photos from each team. These will help us share and celebrate our students’ achievements.

Our sports teams this term are:

Miniball News

Mairangi Bay Raptors

Yr5/6 Basketball MBS RAPTORS vs OVS Rockets. A clash for the ages for the two top of the table teams. Down 10-4 at half time the Raptors rallied pulling closer but ultimately the Rockets were too strong running out the victors 14-10. A superb defensive effort to restrict the Rockets to 14 and some great baskets scored by Player of the Day George Li. We're looking forward to getting our pay back in the Finals.

Mairangi Bay Mavericks

Mairangi Bay Mavericks 18 - Forest Hill Celtics 10

What a game! The Mavericks played their best defence of the season to take a great win against the Forest Hill Celtics.

Forest Hill brought their A-game with tough defence, quick passing and some brilliant rebounding. But our team was ready for the challenge. The Mavericks' marking has really improved, and it showed with fantastic rebounds, steals and blocks keeping Forest Hill working hard for every point. On attack, the team showed great skills with strong drives to the basket, smart passing and excellent offensive rebounds that helped secure the win.

Player of the Day: Wylie - for his improvement, great passing and strong rebounding.

Well done, Mavericks - keep up the awesome work!

Congratulations goes to:

Mairangi Bay Heat

Mairangi Bay Taipans

Mairangi Bay Hawks

Mairangi Bay Warriors

Mairangi Bay Bulls

Mairangi Bay Falcons

Mairangi Bay Phoenix

Mairangi Bay Thunder
Mairangi Bay Nuggets

Netball News

Mairangi Bay Tui

Well done to Year 2 netball 'Team Tui', who beat Marina View Mystics 16 to 2. The team played their hearts out and all the training is paying off! Congratulations to Ivy (Sportsperson of the Match), and Isabella (Player of the Day) for her awesome shooting skills.