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Term 1, Week 9, 2nd April 2021
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Some of the Safety Team from the Across River Swim last week
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Please Note: Next Teacher only Day is Wednesday 19th May
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Please remember to text your child/children's absences to us on
021 025 56802
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Kia Ora - Greetings to you all
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Wet Mornings - Dropping off students in our bus bay
Firstly - you are all welcome to cruise through the bus bay to drop off your children from 8:15 to 8:45, being aware of the need to be as safe, purposeful and promptly as smoothly possible. Our buses have right of way, and generally the flow works really well. Wet days sees a huge increase in drop offs; so we need to continue to practice prompt drop offs safely. If you wish to take your child to class, you need to park elsewhere and walk into school. It is not feasible to park in the bus bay. Overall things are moving really well; but we know the huge safety risks involved in children, cars, buses, wet roads and conditions increase significantly when it is raining.
Please do not plan to drop your children off at 8:45 - the day's programme has commenced. We are working strongly to all children being at school, and moving to class by 8:40am.
After School Bus stop pick-ups
Please remind your students not to walk/run in front of the school bus upon exiting. It has been noticed at the Tarapatiki stop with a few of the Primary School children. Parents/Caregivers are there waiting and perhaps unaware of the danger. The bus driver has no way of seeing the children under his window, so please be vigilant.
Thank you
John
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Kia ora e te whānau from the Primary Years,
Our tamariki have been busy this term exploring the topic of identity - including pepeha, making links to our KAURI expectations, what makes us who we are, our similarities and differences, and just this week ‘Growing Good People,’ with helpful tips for our students and insightful learnings from our very own head girl, Louisa Murie.
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Our year 5 and 6 students had sessions with the Life Education facilitator and their old favourite, Harold. The key themes being identity, being unique, aroha and personality. Students explored questions like...why is it important to show empathy towards others? Is it ok to be different? What can we do when we have problems? How do we change as we get older?
The feedback from teachers and the student engagement have been positive.
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The amazing year 6 student leaders, with guidance from Mrs Matchett, have started delivering daily notices via zoom to all of the primary years classes. This is proving to be an authentic and exciting learning experience for all involved.
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Next Friday…
Year 3-6 school 80s themed disco
(Being run by our Year 12 and 13 business/tourism class)
At the school hall on April 9th 5pm-6:45pm
$5 entry
Come in your best 80s outfit!
Bring extra money for snacks and drinks ($1 and $2 items)
Year 1s and 2s will be treated to a free disco on the afternoon of the 9th April that is being run by the Year 6 leaders (no snacks...just LOTS of boogie-ing and games). It's during school time so you don't need to do anything other than send them to school (with a "dress up" to change in to if they want).
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Have a great Easter break,
Ngā mihi
Anne-Maree & Hira
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Iconic Across the River Swim
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Full Across the River Swim Results can be found HERE
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Congratulations to Ivan Adams who has been selected to represent Waikato at the 2021 Taupo Shield Boys Development Quadrangular, to be played at the Omanu Golf Club, Mount Maunganui.
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MBAS Production - Sponsorship Drive
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The MBAS Production Team are on a mission to find sponsors for their Production 'For Today - The 100% Kiwi High School Musical' that will take place in the school hall from the 17th - 19th of June, Term 2 - Week 7.
If you or someone in your family, neighbours or friends would like to support this event, please see the attached letter here.
There is no more space for Gold sponsorship, but plenty of opportunities for all the other categories (Silver, Pewter and Bronze).
Thank you
The Production Team
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Some seeds have superpowers. We discovered the maple seeds from the tree on the back field can FLY!
We watched with wonder as the seeds we threw in the air spiralled down to the ground like a helicopter. Some travelled a very long way in the gentle breeze showing how seeds can find new places to take root.
We then made our own paper versions and found places to launch them.
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This week we have carried out a little science inquiry into light and colour. We explored how rainbows are made at MysteryScience.com and we have made two types of colour mixers. The boys are using their knowledge to write explanations.
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M8 have been planning what to make and what extra ingredients they need to make it so they can use their lovely kumara that they harvested last week. Then they spent the morning cooking up a storm! Yum, looks delicious.
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Buffalo 1299
Mercury 1195
Tainui 1189
Matahaorua 1087
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Waibop Athletics was held at Tauranga Domain and 9 of our successful athletes competed. Lani Bartlett and Sally Mills will now go on to represent our region at the North Island Secondary School champs next week in Hamilton at Porritt Stadium.
Results from WAIBOP Athletics champs are HERE.
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St Peters Interschool Jumping Competition
Mercury bay equestrian team had 4 riders with 7 horses competing at St Peters interschools Show Jumping series on the weekend, making 2 teams with a draft rider from one tree hill collage. This being the 1st of the 3 competitions.
Sirya Smith and Caitlyn Hodge riding ponies on Saturday.
Ella Scott, Grace Ball, Caitlin Hodge and Sirya Smith riding horses on Sunday.
Each combination riding up to 2 rounds, here are their individual placings:
Caitlin Hodge
Team 1 Pony: Blu Moon
Class 1 60-70cm placing 4th
Class 6 80-90 placing 21st
Team 2 Hack: CC Johnny Be Good
Class 9 60-70cm placing 13th and winning 6th for Equitation
Class 13 60-70 placing 7th
Ella Scott
Team 1 Horse: HR Raise your glass
Class 11 1-1.05m placing 9th
Class 15 1-1.05mplacing 7th
Grace Ball
Team 1 Horse: SSS Bold Prinz
Class 11 1-1.05m placing 13th
Class 15 1-1.05m placing 6th
Team 2 Horse: Lingo
Class 11 1-1.05m placing 7th and winning 2nd in Equitation
Class 15 1-1.05m placing 13th
Sirya Smith
Team 1 Pony: Sleeptalk
Class 1 60-70cm placing 3rd
Team 2 Horse: EverLasting MomentO
Class 9 60-70cm placing 16th and winning 3rd for Equitation
Class 13 60-70 placing 3rd
With 136 horses competing to make a total of 34 teams over the 2 days of competition Mercury Bay Team 1 placed 11th and Mercury Bay Team 2 with our draft rider placed 20th.
Well done girls.
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Sirya Smith and Caitlyn Hodge
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Ivan represented Mercury Bay Area School at the Waikato Secondary School Matchplay Championships last week in Te Awamutu.
His qualifying on Monday wasn’t his best but qualified in Division 2 which is still great for a year 9 Student.
He played really well reaching the semifinals. His opponent a year 12 from Cambridge High School beat Ivan after shooting his best round ever.
Overall Ivan finished 12th out of 40 Students in all divisions. He Shot scores of 73, 76.
He then went on to play the Lunden Cup in Cambridge and Morrinsville. He played really well there also with the 3rd lowest gross score for the 2 days. With scores of 77 and 75.
He had a really good week and is very proud of himself.
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Restorative Practices Tip of the Week
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Connect before you Correct
There are lots of times on any given day where young people need a reminder or some assistance to correct their behaviour. For this correction to ‘land’ as well as possible, it can be really helpful to connect first. It's kind of like how the pilot lets you know that you will be landing soon, rather than letting you get a huge fright when the wheels of the plane hit the ground. If we go straight to correcting behaviour it can sometimes work, but other times it can be a bumpy or even a crash landing. Connecting is how we initiate communication in a non-confrontational way so that the young person is calm. This can be as simple as saying hello and using their name, making a comment or asking a question, or bringing up something positive or neutral from your last interaction. After this you can follow up with the correction.
For example “Hey that looks like an awesome game you're playing, can you please turn the volume down or put your headphones on” or “How was swimming today? Can you please pick up your togs and towel and hang them out?”
Next time you see behaviour that needs correcting, have a go at connecting first. Hopefully it ‘lands’ smoothly and everybody can keep calm and carry on.
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The HPV vaccine is Free and available to all males and females under the age of 27.
We give the vaccine at Year 8 as young people of that age have a fantastic immune system and therefore only need 2 doses.
If your child has missed out they can have this at the doctors for FREE but may need 3 doses if they are over 14.
This is a FREE cancer vaccine – please watch the YouTube clip below for further information – well worth a look.
https://youtu.be/Py1nAVHw9Fg
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Free Student Entry
Whitianga Marathon
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We are offering all MBAS students a free entry to the Whitianga Marathon.
Students need to ask their teacher or Kauri teacher for the discount code for free entry.
The first 50 kids get a free event T shirt too.
Nick Reader
ELEMENT EVENTS LTD
nick@elementevents.co.nz
021 632721
www.whitiangamarathon.co.nz 22 May 2021, Whitianga
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In-line Hockey starting every Monday (until the school production starts)
7-30-8.30pm in the School Hall.
New Participants are welcome & some gear can be provided.
All welcome.
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Hockey for Y9-13, mixed male and female team.
If you are interested in playing hockey this year, please register before the 1st April by contacting Rachel Smith on 021 753 219
We will make 1 team with a maximum of 15 players.
The commitment will be:
Training after school on Tuesday’s from 3:30-5:30pm. During Term 2 and 3.
There will be an extra 2 training/ trials in Term 1, 6th and 13th April.
Games are played in Ngatea on Thursday evenings. Own transport or car pooling to get there.
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Block Construction Club
Tuesday afternoons 3.00pm to 4.00pm.
School holidays are coming up rapidly, check out what's happening at the Mercury Bay Library.
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MTF Finance - Future Legends Scholarship
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My name is Belinda and I'm the owner at MTF Finance Matamata covering the Waikato area including Thames-Coromandel
On 1 March 2021, MTF Finance launched the Future Legends Scholarship. It has been developed to support and nurture talented young Kiwis from a range of disciplines. We're looking for the legends of tomorrow; the sporting greats, the performers, the change-makers.
MTF Finance will award six $5,000 cash prizes nationwide over two rounds throughout the year.
Applications are open to New Zealanders aged 13-21 years.
Winners will be chosen from three categories:
· Sport
· Academia and entrepreneurship
· Music and arts
This scholarship provides young Kiwis with the opportunity to further develop their knowledge and skill, so they can take on new challenges and experiences that may not otherwise be available. We are hoping that you can share this information with your future legends in the making.
For more information on the scholarship go to https://www.mtf.co.nz/next-generation-future-legends/
We would love to see a young person from our area be awarded one of these. If you have any superstars in the making please take the time to apply for this fantastic opportunity for them. If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to contact me.
Belinda Broomhall
MTF Finance Matamata
www.mtf.co.nz/matamata
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It’s never too early to start thinking about the upcoming ski season.
Following a successful event last year, we are delighted to announce that we will be hosting the National Alpine Junior School Championships on Friday 23rd July.
The National Alpine Junior School Championships offers primary school students in Year 1-8 the chance to showcase their skills while carrying their school flag. Students from around New Zealand are invited to compete for their school and battle it out.
To register your interest in alpine ski racing's premier primary school event please complete the form below. The race will take place the day before the Coronet Peak Interfield Race in the last week of the July school holidays. Register below to receive updates and further information.
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