Week 2 Friday, 2 August 9am-2pm - Years 3-4 Swimming Programme Continues Friday, 2 August 5:30pm-9pm - PTA Movie Night - Years 5-6
Sunday, 4 August 10am-2pm - Community Working Bee
Week 3 Tuesday, 6 August 9 am-2 pm - Cluster Netball (Selected Students) Wednesday, 7 August 9 am-10 am - Digital Tech Years 5-6 ONLY Wednesday, 7 August 7 pm-9 pm - BoT Meeting #5 Thursday, 8 August 9 am-2 pm - Years 3-4 Swimming Programme Continues Friday, 9 August 9 am-2 pm - Years 3-4 Swimming Programme Continues Friday, 9 August 10 am-11:30 am - Book Battle (Selected Students)
A message from our Tumuaki
Celebrating Our Inquiry Programme with the Paris 2024 Olympics
We are thrilled to share our recent inquiry program connected to the upcoming Paris 2024 Olympics. This program is a fantastic opportunity for our students to learn about the Olympic Games, the values they promote, and how these values align with our school values of Kindness, Respect, and Resilience.
Special Visit from Olympic Weightlifter Richie Patterson
On Tuesday, 30 July, we welcomed Richie Patterson, an Olympic Weightlifter, to Mairangi Bay School. Richie’s visit was an inspiring experience for our Kura as he shared his journey and the significance of the Olympic values in sports and everyday life. Richie Patterson is the first weightlifter to represent New Zealand in four Commonwealth Games and three Olympic Games, achieving a gold medal at the Glasgow 2014 Commonwealth Games. He also won the National Weightlifting Championships and placed second at the Oceania Weightlifting Championships. During his visit, Richie emphasised the Olympic values of Excellence, Friendship, and Respect. His stories of perseverance, dedication, and sportsmanship resonated with our students and staff alike.
Richie Patterson, along with his wife Pip, dedicates his time to training and managing a weightlifting and CrossFit facility in Auckland. They are also proud parents to their son, Cooper. Richie’s commitment to his sport and his family demonstrates the balance of passion and responsibility, providing a powerful role model for our students.
Our inquiry program will continue to explore the Paris 2024 Olympics, delving into various aspects such as the history of the Games, the different sports, and the stories of athletes from around the world. We are also organising a mini Olympics during Week 5, providing opportunities for our students to participate in a team, similar to their Olympic role models. We believe that this program will enhance our students’ knowledge and inspire them to embody the values of Excellence, Friendship, and Respect - connected to our school values of Kindness, Respect, and Resilience in their everyday lives.
We extend our thanks to Richie Patterson for taking the time to visit our school and for sharing his insights and experiences. We also thank our Kaiako and Kaimahi for their efforts in making this inquiry program a success.
Let’s continue to support and encourage our students as they embark on this exciting journey of learning and growth.
A polite reminder to enrol children who will be turning five soon If your child will be turning five soon, please remember to submit an enrolment form on our website here to help us plan for classroom space next year.
Notification of proposed minor amendment to school enrolment scheme Home Zone All students who live within the home zone described below and shown on the attached map shall be entitled to enrol at the school. Starting at SH1, travel east along Sunset Road (both sides, odd numbers 217 and above, even number 228 and above) to East Coast Road, then Southeast along East Coast Road (336 – 562, 233 – 421 included) and east along Kowhai Road. Travel east along Channel View Road and south on Beach Road (248 - 404, 325 – 439 included). travel east and north on View Road to Beach Road and continue north to Hastings Road (Sidmouth Street and Montrose Terrace included). Travel west on Hastings Road and north along the centre of Penzance Road (87 – 93 included) and continue along the boundary of St John’s School (Mairangi Bay) to Tudor Place (included) and East Coast Road. Travel Southwest along the boundary of Rangitoto College to Apollo Drive (56, 59 and below included) and travel cross country, across the oxidation pond to SH1. Travel south along SH1 returning to the starting point at Sunset Road. All residential addresses on included sides of boundary roads and all no exit roads off included sides of boundary roads are included in the zone unless otherwise stated.
Special Programmes This priority category is not applicable at this school because the school does not run a Special programme approved by the Secretary. Out of Zone Enrolments Each year the board will determine the number of places which are likely to be available in the following year for the enrolment of students who live outside the home zone. The board will publish this information by notice in a daily or community newspaper circulating in the area served by the school. The notice will indicate how applications are to be made and will specify a date by which all applications must be received. Applications for enrolment will be processed in the following order of priority: First Priority This priority category is not applicable at this school because the school does not run a Special programme approved by the Secretary. Second Priority will be given to applicants who are siblings of current students. Third Priority will be given to applicants who are siblings of former students. Fourth Priority will be given to any applicant who is a child of a former student of the school. Fifth Priority will be given to any applicant who is either a child of an employee of the board of the school or a child of a member of the board of the school. Sixth Priority will be given to all other applicants. If there are more applicants in the second, third, fourth, or fifth priority groups than there are places available, selection within the priority group will be by a ballot conducted in accordance with instructions issued by the Secretary under Schedule 20 section 4 of the Education and Training Act 2020 (formerly section11G (3) of the Education Act 1989). Parents will be informed of the date of any ballot by notice in a daily or community newspaper circulating in the area served by the school. Applicants seeking second or third priority status may be required to give proof of a sibling relationship.
If you would like to provide any feedback to the minor amendment, please email: auckland.enrolmentschemes@education.govt.nz
Auckland Police Notice Are you planning on dropping off, or picking your kids up from school? When children arrive at or leave school each day, how you park and drive can protect them or put them in danger. Plan ahead - sometimes a meeting point further down the road might be a safer option to avoid congestion around the area. Often drop off and pick up zones can be crowded before and after school, so allow plenty of time for school drop offs so you are not rushed and give the road your full attention. When choosing to park near a school make sure to park safely and legally. Where and how you park matters – tamariki can’t be seen if we park illegally. If you choose to stop or park illegally you may be fined.
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