MBAS Newsletter, Term 3, Week 7, 6th Sept 2024
- MBAS Calendar
- An Acknowledgement
- From the Middle Years
- Dancing around the Decades Primary Dance Show
- Uniform Shop Spring Clearout Big Giveaway
- Spirit Week and Buddy Reading in Primary
- Wetlands Design a Badge
- MBAS goes to Austria
- A sneak peek from Wednesday Nights Wearable Arts
- UNISS Netball
- TVP Cross Country
- Thames Valley Rippa Rugby Finals
- Latest Plane Build Log
- Basketball Prizegiving
- 2024 Coastguard Cadetship
- Tertiary Tidbits
- Careers Corner
- Nurses Notes
- Community Notices
- Skool Loop - One Stop School Information App
MBAS Calendar
An Acknowledgement
Kia ora raa e te whaanau,
Ko te whakaaro tuatahi ki too
Firstly we would like to
Reference to Kiingi Tuheitia
Kotahitanga is unity, one of
From the Middle Years
This week was an extremely busy one at our kura. Lots of fun dressing up for spirit week as well as our Year 7&8 wearable arts show and our Kapa Haka team headed off to Whangamata for the Cultural Festival. The students were amazing and had loads of fun. We also had inter-house competitions at lunchtime.
Tuesday was our year 9-13 Open day where our students had the opportunity to go around to all the different learning areas on offer for next year's course selection. This was led by our stunning year 13's who made themselves available to present and answer questions about their learning experiences, giving students great advice to make good choices for their future.
Year 10 - 12 will be making these selections this week - go online to our website and ensure you chat as a Whānau to ensure that the choices you make are based on pathways for your future. The year 8's and 9's will NOT be selecting their courses until later on in the year.
It’s a good idea for you and your child to talk about any areas of interest or particular strengths they have and which subject options they are thinking about choosing. If you are unsure about which subjects your child wants to take, then make an appointment with your child's year level Dean and ask for advice. .
The subject selection process is an exciting part of your child's education journey. It allows them to reflect on how the subjects they study at school affect their future career path. If you support your child to choose suitable subjects, they are more likely to achieve good results in their final years of school.
If your child knows what they want to study after leaving school, they can identify a number of courses to explore. It's important that you and your child are aware of what your child needs to pursue a pathway of their choice. If they don't know that pathway yet, that's ok - they then need to select subjects that can keep the doors open for when they do decide.
Encourage your child to choose subjects that:
- enable them to work from their strengths
- challenge them to make the most of their capabilities
- provide them with the qualification they need to pursue their ambitions after school
- are enjoyable while they study
- offer a range of study that is manageable
- provide life skills
- are their choice and not the choice of their friends or who the teacher might be
Get engaged with your child's subject choices for 2025 now!
On Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday next week our yr 10 students (and upwards) are sitting their Literacy and Numeracy Co-requisite exams and we wish them the best of luck!
Not long until the spring break. Let's work hard right up to the end of the term!
Dancing around the Decades Primary Dance Show
Dancing around the Decades Primary Dance Show Tickets are now on sale through kindo or at the office.
There are only a limited number of tickets to each show. If purchasing off kindo it will send you a receipt. It is important to bring this to the show with you as proof of purchase. Tickets are $10 each. Under 5's free.
There was a mistake in the dates for promotion of the dance show previously on Dojo... the day show is on Thursday not Wednesday.
Show days and times are:
Wednesday 18th at 5.30pm
Thursday 19th at 1.30 pm
Thursday 19th at 5.30 pm
We can not wait to share our dancing spectacular with you all!
Uniform Shop Spring Clearout Big Giveaway
Lots of FREE uniform items (all year groups) in a selection of sizes
Monday 9th Sept - 2.30pm to 3.30pm
Wednesday 11th Sept - 8.30am to 9.30am
Uniform shop will also be open for purchases (cash or card) - everything $5 except Canterbury items $10
Uniform shop is beside Mr Collins' classroom in the block behind the library
Spirit Week and Buddy Reading in Primary
Wetlands Design a Badge
Last week we learnt about the wetlands and then entered a design a badge competition that the Mercury Bay Museum had put on. Koa from M7 won the competition and had his design made into a badge and a bag of goodies! Leia from M7 won her age group (7-9) year olds and also got a goodie bag. Arlo from M1 won runner up for his age group. Well done everyone!
MBAS goes to Austria
Ex MBAS students Erik and Veronika heading off to their first day back at school in Vienna. The sign says School of the City of Vienna. Both have chosen to wear their MBAS uniforms.
A sneak peek from Wednesday Nights Wearable Arts
UNISS Netball
Our Senior A Netball team competed at UNISS at Waitakere over the course of the week. The girls came up against some tough competition and loved the experience of playing against girls their own age. It was a big week for personal growth for a lot of the players. It was also the last school netball for 3 of the seniors players. A massive thanks to their coach Zoe Smith and Manager Leisa McCleery.
Pictured.
Isabella White, Jaeda Jackman-King, Francie Lidgard, Meg Harper, Payton Naylor, Angel Scobie, Lila White, Amelia Warwick, Prezley Southon.
Front- Tayla Ferrier-Kerr, Millie Gold.
TVP Cross Country
Tuesday the 3rd of September saw a group year 4-8 cross country runners travel to Gordons Farm in Ngatea. The weather and conditions were perfect. What is cross country without mud, hills, and gravel roads. All the runners put in an awesome effort that they should be proud of. Special mention to both Dominic McKenzie and Isla Goodall placing 3rd in their race, Boh Boyd racing in the 12 year old girls placed 4th in a hard fought race. While Neela Sacault, running in the same race, finished an amazing 1st place. Well done. A big thank you to all the parents who helped to transport the runners.
Thames Valley Rippa Rugby Finals
The Thames Valley Rippa Rugby Finals were held on Wednesday at Paeroa after 4 qualifying tournaments were held at 4 locations. Once again the 7/8 girls showed their skills and team work and were undefeated throughout the qualifying and finals day. Thanks to coaches Tyron Cummings and Oscar McGregor for your time spent sharing your knowledge of the game.
Pictured with winning banner - Coach Tyron Cummings, Lucy Thomas, Ngahuia Holmes, Willow Mckeown, Libby Van der Ven, Harper McGregor, Neela Sacault, Sharna Proctor, Boh Boyd, Coach Oscar McGregor . Thanks to BJ McGregor for driving the van over and to the parents who supported our students.
Latest Plane Build Log
This week - Wing Construction, Mid Fuselage Section, Stabilator.
Open the photos to read the full log.
Basketball Prizegiving
Basketball Prizegiving Friday 13th September in the school Gym from 5pm- followed by pizza and scrimmage.
2024 Coastguard Cadetship
Tertiary Tidbits
Institute of Sport Open Days
For more information and how to register, see:
https://www.nzis.co.nz/
Pre Trade Open Evening - Hamilton
Find out about Fees Free 2025
For all your information please click this link - https://www.feesfree.govt.nz/
Youth Search and Rescue for Students
Click these links for further details:https://ysar.org.nz/
https://www.youtube.com/watch?
Careers Corner
Nurses Notes
This is a reminder that Mercury Bay Area School has an agreement with Pinnacle Midlands Health Network and Te Whatu Ora Waikato to provide free nursing services on site.
Earlier this year a letter was sent to parents / caregivers outlining the comprehensive wellbeing review for all consenting year 9 students. These assessments are carried out over the year as part of our nursing service, with the aim of improving the health of our students so that they can come to school well and able to learn.
Your student / rangatahi may or may not yet have had their wellbeing review completed by this stage, as they are seen throughout the year.
If you have previously opted off, this will not be applicable to your young person – this will already be on record. If you have questions or you would like to choose to opt out, please contact your school nurse via email nurse@mbas.ac.nz or text to 027 327 3945.
Kind regards,
RN Shaz Iseli /MBAS nurse | Waikato School Nurse | Pinnacle Midlands Health Network
Email: sharon.iseli@pinnacle.health.nz | www.pinnacle.co.nz
Community Notices
Cricket Club Muster
Cricket Club Muster - Thursday 26th September from 4pm - Come down, register, have a go in the nets, meet a Northern Districts Player (TBC!), sausage sizzle. Head on down to the Moewai Sports Park.
* Team Practices commence first week of Term 4.
Mercury Bay Museum - Conservation Week
Swim Club Registrations - Now Open!
SWIM CLUB REGISTRATION ARE NOW OPEN! ALL WELCOME! Head over to the Mercury Bay Swim Club facebook page, they have the registration form pinned at the top or email them directly mbaswimclub@gmail.com. See you poolside... - Swim to Live - Live to Swim
After School Art Classes
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Skool Loop - One Stop School Information App
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