Opt In Activities
We provide a number of extra activities for our children because we believe in providing a diverse range of experiences that enable children to discover their passions.
Culture Group
For children who enjoy learning and performing Maori and Pacifica action songs
For Year 3-6
Held Tuesday lunchtimes
Contact Jeanette Smail
jeanettes@mairangibay.school.nz
Chess Club
For children who enjoy chess or want to learn
All welcome
Held in Library / old ICT Suite
Contact Peter Stoner
peters@mairangibay.school.nz
Drama Club
For children to develop skills in drama
Year 5-6
Contact Nikki Black
nikkib@mairangibay.school.nz
EnviroGroup
Gardening projects, NZ Conservation activities
For Year 4-6
Held Wednesday lunchtimes in Room 20
Contact Siobhan Cooper
siobhanc@mairangibay.school.nz
Marimba Group
Ensemble playing using marimba, xylophones and percussion
Preparing for the Marimba Festival and performances in school and in the community
For Year 5-6
Held Thursday at 8.10am in Music Room
Contact Clare McCormack
clarem@mairangibay.school.nz
Senior Choir
Singing performance group. Participating in the APPA Music Festival, Kids Sing and the Mid Bays Music Festival
For Year 5-6
Held Thursdays at 1.30pm in Music Room
Contact Clare McCormack
clarem@mairangibay.school.nz
Junior Choir
For Yr0-3 children who love singing and performing.
For Year 0-3
Held Thursday lunchtimes in Room 6
Contact Jan Westerkamp
janw@mairangibay.school.nz
Ukulele Club
Learn to play and perform on the ukulele. Participating in the Ukulele Festival.
For Year 3-6
Held Thursday lunchtimes in Music Room
Contact Clare McCormack
clarem@mairangibay.school.nz
Gymnastics Club
For children who want to have fun learning gymnastics
For Year 5-6
Contact Mel Mason
Coding Club
This will be starting soon
For Year 3-6
TBC
Contact
Caley Plinston
Interschool Rippa Rugby
3-Day tournament
For Year 3-6
Held April – August at lunchtime week before competition on field and turf
Contact Ryan McWilliams
sport@mairangibay.school.nz