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Mt Maunganui Intermediate School, 21 Lodge Avenue, Mt Maunganui 3116 Phone 07 575 5512 Email: [email protected]

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2 June 2017

IN THIS NEWSLETTER

From the Principal

ICAS Results

Year 8 Social Dance Notice

Donate Your Uniform

Information (Year 8 only)

Prizegiving Flyer

Sports Information

Brief Notices

Coastal Values

Sponsors’ Advertisements

Community Notices

C O M I N G E V E N T S 2019

DECEMBER 2019

10 BOT Meeting

11 Friends of the School Morning Tea 10.15am

12 Year 8 Social Dance

17 Meet the Teacher 2020 3-4pm

18 Prizegiving 3.30pm

19 Donate Your Uniform Wear Mufti – Year 8’s

19 Last Day Term 4 - Noon

JANUARY 2020

29 2nd Hand Uniform Sale 10am-1pm – School Hall

FEBRUARY 2020

3 First Day Term 1

MT MAUNGANUI INTERMEDIATE

4 December 2019

Newsletter No.

37

2ND

HAND UNIFORM SALE

29 JANUARY 2020

10AM – 1PM

SCHOOL HALL

(see flyer later in this newsletter about

donating your uniform)

FRIENDS OF THE SCHOOL MORNING TEA

Thank you to those who have RSVP’d to their invites. If you have not, please do so by

6 December 2019

so we can cater for you!

YEAR 8 SOCIAL

Please ensure you have made payment

for this by Friday 6th December to

the school office or online.

The full notice is later in this

newsletter.

Any questions please contact the

classroom teacher.

No late payments will be accepted.

mailto:[email protected]



FROM THE PRINCIPAL Lisa Morresey Kia ora koutou Well, it’s been a controversial week. We understand that, from time to time, there are misunderstandings or miscommunication. We strongly encourage you to email, phone or to come in to talk with us. There are things that we do really well and there will always be things that we can improve on. But, we cannot critically reflect on our practice, nor make improvement, if we do not know about it. As a community, we encourage you to come in and talk with us face to face. If you feel that your concern has not been addressed in a timely and appropriate manner, please talk with the team leader or one of the senior leadership team. Social Dancing: Thank you to Melissa Nelson who responded to the Bay of Plenty Times reporter re Social Dancing. This was her response: “The Social Dance is for Year 8 students and is the much anticipated and enjoyed event for them at the end of the school year. It is held at Classic Flyers. The students dress up on the night; there is a DJ, lighting and supper. During the evening, there is a mixture of formal dances (that the students have learnt and practiced) and informal freestyle dances where they dance in their own way. The DJs make the announcements throughout the evening. For several months before hand, the students practice social dancing as part of our Health and PE programme. This involves learning the dance moves to several dances (waltz, line dancing, rock and roll) as well as some etiquette around the evening. On the evening, as each scheduled dance occurs, the students are asked in groups, to go and ask someone to dance. Sometimes it might be a house group to go and ask, it may be boys to go and ask, it may be girls. Students practice this process during rehearsals and have been encouraged to accept the invitation and then join in the dance. It is not a school expectation that students must accept an invitation. If they are uncomfortable about who has asked them, they are of course welcome to politely decline the invitation. I will be meeting with staff after school tonight to reiterate this and to ensure that consistent messages are given to students about accepting/declining an invitation. In my time at Mount Intermediate, having attended several Social Dance events, I have witnessed many examples of boys dancing with boys; and girls dancing with girls. We have no issue with this at all. In rehearsals, we practice asking a member of the opposite sex because, as I am sure you are aware, adolescence is a time of considerable change and we work hard on building positive relationships between all groups of students. This includes intentionally creating opportunities for boys to interact with girls and vice versa, in a positive, healthy way. Our Social Dance event is an event we are most proud of- and one that creates opportunities for students to step out of their comfort zones in a positive, fun and enjoyable way. The students feel a little anxious whilst practicing, but on the night, they absolutely love it. It is quite a sight to see, with 300+ students dancing together, knowing the moves, and mixing with each other throughout the evening. As I mentioned earlier, the night is a huge highlight for all involved. We have had loads of positive feedback from parents and students over the years, and this group is very much looking forward to the night. To my knowledge, we have not received any complaints about this night in the past. With regards to education around consent: Pubertal change, sexuality education, keeping ourselves safe, online bullying and consent are all part of the Health and Physical Education area of the New Zealand Curriculum. As a school that specialises in educating emerging adolescents, we make these topics a priority, every year, within




our classroom programmes. The Life Education Trust classroom visits our school every year and supports these programmes as an addition to classroom learning. The consent you are referring to, is consenting to dance with someone who asks you in our Social Dancing setting. As part of our school curriculum, children are expected to work with different peers- be it in the classroom (for example in a reading group), on the sports field (for example in a class game of touch, or a team building activity at camp) and during social dance (for example dancing with a partner, in a congo line or in a group). We encourage our students to speak up if something is making them uncomfortable. In fact; we are a "Speak Out School". If any child feels unsafe or unusually uncomfortable about accepting an invitation to dance, they are of course able to politely decline. Finally, please consider my genuine invitation to attend our Social Dance on 12 December. We would love for you to come and see us in action, and for you to see for yourself what a positive, fun and worthwhile event it is.” After talking with our whole staff last night, it is clear that there has been a mismatch in some cases, between intended messages from teachers and how the messages have been received, by some students. We are glad that this issue has come to our attention so that we can check in on our processes as a staff. Adolescence is a challenging time for students and they often process information quickly and sometimes without thought for other perspectives. Research also tells us that they have a tendency to switch off after hearing part of a message, or possibly only a few key words of a message and don't always hear information in its entirety. Teachers too, can learn from feedback, such as what has been raised in this instance, and ensure that they are checking in about the messages they are giving, the thinking that sits behind them and how they are being interpreted or received by the students. To reiterate; students are encouraged to accept an invitation to dance at the social dance, but absolutely have the right to politely decline the invitation if they wish. This is all part of the self-managing we try to teach our students in all facets of school life. The Year 8 Social is a special event for students and staff to celebrate a wonderful two years at MMI. Teacher Registration Congratulations to Matua Tapuraka, Whaea Tara and Miss Smith who have all successfully completed their teacher registration after two years of teaching. We are very proud of you! MMI Promotion At MMI we are very proud of the fact that we develop our staff and we grow great leaders. Many of you may be aware Whaea Melissa Nelson has recently won the principal’s position at Bellevue School. Obviously, we are very sad to lose Whaea Melissa, but we are also very excited for her as she embarks on the next step in her career. We are so proud of you! We are very pleased to announce that Whaea Debbie Howell, our Mathematics Specialist Teacher, has recently been appointed to the Deputy Principal’s position. Congratulations Whaea Deb! We know that you bring an incredible skill set to lead learning for students and staff. Have a great positive week everyone. Mā te wa! Whaea Lisa




ICAS RESULTS 2019 Congratulations to the following students for receiving Credit and Distinction Awards. The awards are achieved as follows, based on all candidates who sit, in the New Zealand and Pacific region.

High Distinction Certificate the top 1% of participants

Distinction Certificate the next 10% of participants

Credit Certificate the next 25% of participants

ICAS WRITING RESULTS 2019 Year 7

Credit: Jayden McQueen, David Stewart, Florence Steer, Amber Smith Distinction: Susan Harte Year 8

Credit: Charlotte McLean, Amara Ebbing, Luca Ririnui

ICAS ENGLISH RESULTS 2019 High Distinction: Year 7: Amaya Greene

Distinction: Year 7: Jayden McQueen, Amber Smith, Isaac Crockford, Skye Shaw, Susan Harte, Ruby Goodyear Year 8: Dylan Forster, Luca Ririnui

Credit: Year 7: Helena Hiha, Zach Davie, Louis Johnston, William Kelly, Matilda King, Sophia Monserrat, Mia Olsen, Thomas Sorensen, Shiloh Warner, Cooper Bishop-Everett, Joseph Goodjohn, Jessica Sheaff, Florence Steer, David Stewart Year 8: Ryan Kayser, Sarah Adlam, Tamanui Rei, Mackenzie Crawford, Isaac Earp, Kaia Nahi, Jeremy Frew


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20th November 2019

Dear Parents/Caregivers of School Leavers,

The Mount Maunganui Intermediate Year 8 ‘End of Year Leaving’ social evening is to be held at Classic Flyers on Thursday

12th of December.

We hold this successful event at Classic Flyers as they are able to accommodate the large number of students we currently

have in the Year 8 cohort.

The end of year social for the Year 8’s, is a celebration of the successful two years the students have had at Mount Maunganui

Intermediate. We encourage all our Year 8 students to attend this social occasion. Tickets to this event will cost $20.00 per

person. The evening will start at 7pm and conclude at 9pm. The ticket will cover the supper, the facility and hire of the DJ.

Chilled water and juice will be freely available.

At 9 pm, the conclusion of the social, we ask that parents collect their child from inside the facility. No students will be

allowed to leave Classic Flyers unless they are accompanied by an adult.

This year students have preferred to not have a theme, which will allow students freedom in choosing an appropriate outfit to

wear to the Year 8 Social. We encourage the students to wear formal dress.

Where: Classic Flyers

9 Jean Batten Dr, Mount Maunganui

Date: Thursday 12th December

Time 7-9pm

Please complete the permission slip below and pay the $20.00 for ticket entry to the school office. This needs to be paid by

Monday 2nd December. Tickets will be issued on the day of the event.

School bank account number for direct payments is:

12 3146 0104711 03

Mt Maunganui Intermediate

You will need to write the name of the activity 'Year 8 Social' as the code and the child's name will be the reference number.

Any queries please do not hesitate to contact your child’s classroom teacher

✄…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………

I______________________________(parent name) give permission for ___________________________________Rm _______

to attend the Mount Maunganui Intermediate Year 8 ‘End of Year Leaving’ social

Please indicate how payment will be made: Enclosed is $20.00 Internet banking

I have arranged transportation to and from the event for my child.

Parent Signature_________________________________________________




SPORTS INFORMATION [email protected]

INTERMEDIATE SUPER 11 ATHLETICS A good day was had over in Tauranga Domain, last Friday. Our team, of 37 pupils, came away with some great performances and everyone gained plenty from the experience, in particular the ability to switch on and get a clear focus when it was time to throw, jump or run. 31 placings & 2nd overall as team to Tauranga Intermediate, who have won for the 10th year in a row! TERM 4 - AFTER SCHOOL SPORT We have had plenty involved in the MMI after - school sports teams that have played during term 4. Finals nights- days are as follows:

Water Polo: Tuesday 3rd Dec (6 teams) Volleyball: Friday 6th Dec (8 teams) Touch Rugby: Sat 7th Dec (5 teams) Rugby Quick Rip: Friday 13th Dec (2 teams) 3 on 3 Basketball: Mon 9th Dec (2 teams)




BRIEF NOTICES – INFORMATION (please check this regularly, information changes each week)

SCHOOL TIMETABLE

School Starts – 8.45am Morning Interval – 10.25am

Lunch – 12.20pm Dismissal – 2.45pm

ABSENTEE INFORMATION Please inform us of your child’s absence by using one of the following ways:

Text – 027 232 0446 Phone – 575 5512 ext 1

Email – [email protected]

BUS INFORMATION Web - https://www.baybus.co.nz/schools/school-bus-routes-2019/

MEDICATION If you child has a severe medical condition or needs to take medication at school please contact the office.

TERM DATES Term 1 - 4 February –to 12 April Term 2 – 29 April to 5 July Term 3 – 22 July to 27 September Term 4 – 14 October to 19 December (noon)

TERM 4 UNIFORM/SHOES Students may now wear any plain black winter shoes or plain black sandals. Hats are compulsory for term 4 and 1. Hats can be purchased from the school office for $15.00.

DROPPING YOUR CHILD TO AND FROM SCHOOL These are NOT drop off zones:

Lodge Avenue Staff Carpark

Lodge Avenue Turn Around

The Bus Bay on Links Avenue For the safety of your children, when dropping off or picking them up. Please refrain from entering and parking in these areas.

VISITING THE SCHOOL GROUNDS OR DROPPING ITEMS TO YOUR CHILD If you need to deliver sports gear, lunch or any other items please do so through the school office. If you need to see your child please come to the office first and if your child is coming in late they need to come to the student lobby for a late pass.

PARENT SUPPORT GROUP

Check out our Minutes of our Meetings on the school website https://mtint.school.nz/parent-support-group-

minutes-of-meetings/

Keep an eye on the notices to see what is coming up in term 3 & 4.

USEFUL LINKS Website: https://mtint.school.nz/ Newsletters https://mtint.school.nz/newsletters/ Daily Notices: https://mtint.school.nz/daily-notices/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Mtint.school.nz/ PSG Minutes: https://mtint.school.nz/parent-support-group-minutes-of-meetings/

LUNCHES ONLINE Online lunch ordering is available.

Mondays – Bakers Delight Wednesdays – Subway

Thursdays – Sushi (TRIAL) Thursdays – Bakers Delight

Fridays – Subway www.lunchonline.co.nz

SUSHI ON TRIAL WILL REVISE FOR 2020

CHANGE OF DETAILS It would greatly assist us if you could please advise the office if you have any changes of address, phone numbers and emergency contact details. In the event of an emergency, sickness or injury we need to be able to contact someone who can collect your child.

FRIDAY ASSEMBLY Every Friday we have assembly and all students are required to wear their correct school uniform. This does not mean they can wear their PE gear, so please remind your child to wear their uniform to school every day and bring their PE gear in their bag, so they do not forget. Also, it would be appreciated if you do not pick up your child early on Fridays. We are in assembly from 1.30pm and it becomes difficult to locate children during this time.

SUBJECT FEES In 2019 the subject fees are set at $110.00. You can choose to pay $27.50 per term. These include:

Food Technology Hard Materials/Electronics

Media Studies/Robotics Music

Visual Arts Dance and Drama

The cost of these programmes are subsidised by the Board of Trustees. The subject fees must be paid if students wish to consume or to keep any item produced in these programmes.

PAYING FEES ONLINE If you wish to pay online or by automatic payment you are encouraged to do so. Our bank account number is:

12 3146 0104711 03 Please put your child’s name as the reference. SCHOOL DONATION The school donation is $50.00 per year and $20 per sibling. If you pay this by 31 March you will receive a $5.00 discount off the first sibling only.



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COASTAL VALUE CERTIFICATES 2019 Term 4 – Week 7

2/3

Tia Wilkie For showing confidence and progression in all areas of your learning. He whetū koe!

2/3

Morgan Sinkinson For being fully engaged in your learning, and your involvement in extracurricular activities in our school. Tino pai tō mahi!

4

Olivia Lozell For having such a positive attitude at all times and always trying your best. I love your happy and friendly manner with your peers and teachers. Very well done Olivia.

5

Riley Hawke - Rodger For always being focused in your learning and trying your best. You have had a very successful year and I am so proud of you!

6

Luca Hunter-O’Brien For your motivation towards learning new concepts in Measurement, and for your well-presented statistics investigation.

7

Finn McKinley For making positive changes in your attitude towards learning. It is great to see you engaged and contributing to learning conversations.

8

Leilani Jacob For continually challenging yourself to improve and develop, both as a person and with all aspects of your work.

9

Deaana Roberts For being a supportive friend and showing patience and kindness towards all of your peers.

10

Taryn Wilson For always displaying our Coastal Values and being a helpful and supportive class member!

11/12 Mia Olsen You are an absolute legend! You are focused and doing the right thing at all times and a pleasure to have in the class.

11/12

Caitlin Harrison You are such a great member of our class - caring, hardworking, creative and reliable. What a great year you’ve had!

13

Marley Igasan For stepping up as a role model over the last few weeks. Keep it up Marley!

14

Tatiana Tangitau Pai tō tū tuatahi ki te papa tū waewae o te Rā Whakangahau. Wetiweti ana!

15

Rachel Loader For really engaging in Random Acts of Kindness week. You have been helpful to others, polite and organised. Your problem solving throughout your inquiry process has been fantastic!

16

Rugiero Kruger For always displaying the coastal, being a hardworking learner and taking pride in everything he achieves.

17/21 Danielle Jones For your hard work determination to improve your writing. You are structuring your writing well to meet the purpose. Miharo!


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Emmy Lowe For the all of the creative and suspenseful 100 words stories that you wrote and published.

17/21

Jenna Melrose For your maturity and positive attitude during Social Dancing. You have come out of your shell and you are dancing beautifully. Ka Rawe!

22

Antalya Dougal You have maintained high standards for yourself all year long. You exemplify the school Coastal Values every day.

23

Zion Buchanan For persevering with your collaborative writing despite some setbacks and for acting on feedback from others. Kei runga noa atu koe!

Dance &

Drama

Lilka Farrelly Whanau 15

For your confident nature toward our improvisation unit this week, you have really come out of your shell and this was amazing to see! Well done Lilka :)

Food

Technology

Mackenzie Harris Whanau 15

For always demonstrating integrity and staying focused on your learning.

Music

Ahere Wattie Room 5

For your participation and fast learning to catch up with playing the ukulele chords.

Math

Magicians

Isabella Jackson Room 6

For your continued progress and effort in Mathematics. You are awesome!

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