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2 June 2017

IN THIS NEWSLETTER

From the Principal

ICAS Information

Kiwi Can Term 3

Tauranga Boys College Open

Evening

PSG News

Brief Notices

Coastal Values

Enrolment Information

Sponsors Advertisements

Community Notices

Disco Permission Letter

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

JULY 2019 22-24 Science Fair Display in

Hall 31 MMC Open Evening

5.50pm – 8.30pm

AUGUST 2019 1 An Evening

Performance – 5 bands 2 Winter Tournament

5 PSG Meeting

7 School Disco – 1980’s

9 Elite Cross Country

13 BOT Meeting

14 Open Evening Tauranga Boys College

15 2019 Bandquest Baypark Stadium

16 Deadline for ICAS Testing for Online Registration

22 PSG Donut Day

SEPTEMBER 2019

8-13 Anchor AIMS Games

MT MAUNGANUI INTERMEDIATE

24 July 2019

Newsletter No.

20

TERM DATES FOR REMAINDER OF 2019

Please note final day of term 4

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FROM THE PRINCIPAL Lisa Morresey

Kia ora koutou, Welcome back to term three. Term three is a big term for learning and extracurricular with winter sports, the Winter Tournament, Super 11 Cross Country, the build up to Bandquest, Dance NZ Made and the Anchor AIMS Games. Many AIMS practices will take place on Friday afternoons, during assembly time. We do this as to not take away from learning time and not to burden families with additional trainings, if unnecessary. Science Fair If you get a chance over the next couple of days, pop into the school hall to have a look at student learning as part of Science and Technology curriculum with our Science Fair entries.

Learning Conferences If you were sick or absent in the last week of term, please ensure that you make a time to discuss your child’s learning and progress and to set goals moving forward. Your child’s class teacher will make contact. Free Prescriptions As part of a recent newsletter, we shared information about free prescriptions at Countdown Supermarket. In addition to this information we would also like to highlight that all students, under 14, are eligible for free medical care at their registered doctor and free prescriptions from any of our local pharmacies. Enrolments for 2020 Enrolment packs will be delivered to our contributing schools over the next two weeks. Have a great week everyone. Mā te wa. Whaea Lisa Principal

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ICAS TESTING 2019

These are tests sat by thousands of students throughout New Zealand, Australia and other Pacific Areas and administered out of Australia. All students in our school may enter any of the exams. A gentle reminder, the students in the Accelerate classes are expected to sit the English, Mathematics and Science papers. Other papers are optional. As advised in an earlier newsletter, the ICAS assessments are to be completed online, this year. Global Assessments, who manage these tests, have informed us that we have a 3 day window to do the testing, but year 7 candidates need to complete on the same day, year 8 candidates also. The sitting date windows are as below. We will determine exact dates once registrations are received and we have awareness of how many devices are required for each assessment.

SUBJECT SITTING DATE WINDOW Digital Technologies Mon 2nd to Wed 4th September Science Wed 4th to Fri 6th September Writing Mon 9th to Wed 11th September Spelling Wed 11th to Fri 13th September English Mon 16th to Wed 18th September Mathematics Wed 18th to Fri 20th September

!!!! PLEASE NOTE - ICAS TESTING AND AIMS GAMES CLASH !!!! ICAS writing and spelling assessments are scheduled for the week of AIMS games – 9-13 September. With ICAS’s shortened testing schedule this year, and change of format for testing, any student involved in an MMI AIMS team will NOT be able to register for these tests, this year. Below is the link for the google form to register for ICAS testing for 2019. The subject list, costs and payment information is on the form. Please pay at the office direct or online. You cannot pay using this registration link.

The cut-off date for registration and payment is 12pm, Friday 16th August https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1KcklXhHIXoNf63_4nKo0XzKwfMR1PzEvQkIpV2Z_enw/edit?ts=5cf879e9 Please note that all testing will be online, rather than by paper, for this year. As a school we will not be doing any preparation for these assessments. Parents can access practice assessments following the links below. TERM DATES FOR REMAINDER OF 2019

Please note final day of term 4

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OPEN EVENING INFORMATION

The open evening for Tauranga Boys College is 6pm-9pm on Wednesday 14th August, at the TBC Gymnasium. As always, they welcome our year 8 boys to apply, for Out of Zone Enrolment, if they are interested in attending TBC. Parents/caregivers can pick up an Out of Zone Enrolment Pack from the main office at TBC or phone Susan at reception on (07) 578 4029 and she can post a pack out to them. Enrolments are due back in by Monday 2nd September at the latest and the ballot is held on Monday 16th September. All other information around enrolments, at TBC, can be found at www.tbc.school.nz under the tab “enrol with us”.

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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 – absentees@mtint.school.nz

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 18 December

TERM 3 UNIFORM/SHOES Students may now wear any plain black winter shoes or plain black sandals. Winter shoes can now include a plain black running/or sports shoe (no white/coloured labels, soles or branding).

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.

Wednesdays – Subway Thursdays – Bakers Delight

Fridays – Subway www.lunchonline.co.nz

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 2 – Week 10

1

Orlando Karam For taking responsibility for your own learning and producing an awesome Inquiry on the Evolution of Rugby. Great Job!

2/3

Lucy Goodwin For being an outstanding role model and for consistently displaying our school Coastal Values.

2/3

Anna Williams Outstanding work ethic and support within the classroom.

4

Cole Thom For taking ownership of your learning. I am proud of the hard work you are putting in to be the best you can be!

5

Kahn Southby For your fantastic effort at Basketball yesterday, congratulations on making the Tournament Team! Room 5 are proud of you. Kei runga noa atu koe!

6

Max Fletcher For your awesome effort and attitude in the Arunga Touch tournament.

7

Oli Hansen For the awesome discussions you are having about your learning, and the focus you are showing towards your independent learning.

8

Josiah Jensen For applying the things you have learnt about how to be a successful learner. Keep the positive focus going.

9

Reid Weston For working consistently and asking critical questions to help your understanding. Well done on a great term Reid.

10

Ezra Sargent For being so motivated and engaged in your inquiry this term. Well done Ezra!

11/12 Dylan Forster For your interesting and thought provoking Science Board. From now on I will talk nicely to my food.

11/12

Isaac Crockford For the extra time and commitment you put in to produce a quality Science board that investigated the water quality in the Kaituna River.

13

Zaniqua Pratt-Smith I am proud of how hard you have worked this term. You do all things with pride and have gained so much confidence as the year has progressed!

14

Leila Broederlow For consistently producing great work and having a positive attitude in class.

15

Hugo Workman For consistently working hard in his learning and always displaying such a positive attitude.

16

Emmalene Mc Grath For her wonderful attitude towards learning and contributing to the class in so many positive ways.

17/21 Saskia Barber For the increased confidence you have shown in all areas of your learning. We are very proud of you. Miharo!

18

Katelin Bloxham For a well-planned out and very informative explanation text about glass blowing. I learned a lot!

17/21

Livia Baksay Sebalhos Pereira

For working on your proportional thinking even whilst on holiday in Brazil. We are so proud of the progress you have made.

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22

Reece Cobb What a great term you have had. You are a diligent worker, and are proving yourself to be a great leader.

23

Bianca Cross Recognising your kindness and support of others and your willingness to stand up for what you believe in.

Dance & Drama

Calvin Tairea-Peita Your fantastic efforts during theatre sports. Your persistence and willingness to try is excellent. Keep that great sense of humour alive, Tino pai :)

Music

Harlym McCabe Room 20

For your polite and cooperative manner during the cycle of music lessons.

Math Magicians

Hinepare Taniwha-Tawa Room 17/21

For the huge progress you have made in Mathematics. You remain focused and you pick up new concepts quickly. Well done!

Mt Maunganui College 2020 Online Enrolments

Mt College will be accepting online enrolments from July 31st 2019. Please check their website for any updates.

Mt Maunganui Intermediate 2020 Enrolments

Enrolment packs will be delivered to our contributing schools over the next two weeks.

AIMS HOODIES

Last day for ordering AIMS (MMI) Hoodies is

31st July.

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Dear Parents/Caregivers,

The Parent Support Group is holding a disco. The theme will be 1980’s and there are prizes for the

best dressed boy and girl. Other prizes will be given throughout the night.

Wednesday 7th

August, 2019 6.00pm – 8.00pm

COST: $5.00 per student - Includes sausage on arrival.

Payment must be made by Friday 2nd

August. Money and your permission slip needs to be taken to

the student lobby in an envelope. Please put name, room and ‘Disco’ on the envelope.

There will be NO door sales.

On Wednesday 7th

August, the students will be given their receipt which will be their entry ticket. They

can swap their ticket for a sausage on arrival. There will be other food, confectionery and drinks

available to purchase.

PERMISSION SLIP:

A signed permission slip MUST be returned to the student lobby WITH the money by

Friday 2nd

August.

TRANSPORT:

All students must have a ride TO and FROM the disco.

Your child will need to be collected from inside the school hall at 8.00pm.

RULES:

Neat dress is required. (dressing in theme is optional)

No leaving the hall unless picked up by a parent.

Pupils whose behaviour is unsatisfactory at school will not be invited to attend. Parents

will be notified.

No chewing gum.

Any students demonstrating unacceptable behaviour will be removed and parents

contacted to take them home.

Students may not attend if they have been absent on the day of the disco.

Only students of Mt Maunganui Intermediate School may attend.

Only one name per permission slip.

Food and drink are not permitted in the hall.

SUPERVISION:

As well as the obvious benefits of raising money, discos provide positive, strictly controlled and

supervised social experiences for our pupils. Parents and teachers will be providing supervision.

Parents are also welcome to attend the disco.

Your support is appreciated.

Lisa Morresey (Principal)

- - - - - - - - - - - - - -

_______________________________________________________ (full name required) Room _______

has permission to attend the disco on Wednesday 7th

August and has a ride TO and FROM the disco.

My child will be collected from inside the hall at 8.00pm by me / an adult approved by me

(please circle one.)

Parent / Caregiver signature : ___________________________________________________________________

Please note: A HARD COPY OF THIS NOTICE

HAS BEEN SENT HOME WITH YOUR CHILD