Mt Maunganui Intermediate

C O M I N G E V E N T S MT MAUNGANUI 2019 INTERMEDIATE OCTOBER 2019 25 Black out Friday Wear Black to Support

28 Labour Day (no school) 30 Attitude Programme Students

31 Attitude Programme 23 October 2019 Parents/Students 7pm Newsletter No. NOVEMBER 2019 8 Elite Volleyball 2 June 201731 11 Year 7 Vision Testing Opt Out Form on back page 13-15 Battle of the Bays IN THIS NEWSLETTER 19 Year 8 Athletics  From the Principal 21 Year 7 Athletics  ICAS Results 22 Elite Softball  PSG Notices 29 Elite Athletics  Brief Notices DECEMBER 2019  Coastal Values 12 Year 8 Formal  Sponsors’ Advertisements 19 Last Day Term 4 - noon  Community Notices

Mt Maunganui Intermediate School, 21 Lodge Avenue, Mt Maunganui 3116 Phone 07 575 5512 Email: [email protected] Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Mtint.school.nz/

FROM THE PRINCIPAL Lisa Morresey

Kia ora koutou

Attitude Programme As part of our learning this term many classes are learning about changes at puberty. Next week we will have Lex Mawson who is a Community Relationships Coordinator from the Parenting Place in to speak with our students about changes in puberty and the many challenges that emerging adolescents may face (including social media use). Lex is a relatable and dynamic presenter. This session will take place on Thursday, 31st October. If you wish your child not to participate, please inform your child’s teacher.

The night before, on Wednesday, 30th October at 7.00pm, Lex will also run a meeting for Parents and Kids. The purpose of the meeting is to inform parents about emerging adolescents and to encourage you to have the confidence to have meaningful conversations with your children. This is an excellent way to build and strengthen understanding and relationships with you preteen- teen. Also, by coming along to the meeting, parents will be well informed about what will be covered in the presentation the following day. More information to come.

Arataki Skate Bowl This week we have concerns raised by the Arataki/Bayfair Community regarding anti-social behaviour and youths hanging out at the Arataki Skate bowl. This may or may not be students from MMI. Residents and the local community constables will be keeping an eye on things. Parents/caregivers you can assist by ensuring that you know where your emerging adolescent is and who they might be hanging out with.

Matapihi Bus This week we have also had some concerns raised, by bus drivers, about silliness and behaviour on the Matapihi bus. We have spoken to the students concerns and reiterated expectations for safe travel.

Talent Quest We look forward to a very entertaining evening at MMI at 7.00 pm tonight. This is a wonderful opportunity to see the talent on display. There will also be raffles and refreshments available from the Parent Support Group. See you all there.

Black Out – this Friday This Friday - to support the ALL Blacks and the Silver Ferns in the Constellation cup. Students may wear their “Black Clothing” for a gold coin donation.

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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 DIGITAL TECHNOLOGIES RESULTS 2019

Credit: Year 7: Joseph Goodjohn, William Kelly Year 8: Juwon Yoo

Distinction: Year 7: David Stewart Year 8: Luca Ririnui, Isaac Earp, Jaxon Toy

ICAS SCIENCE RESULTS 2019

Credit: Year 7: Sam Cross, Louis Johnston, Matilda King; Mia Olsen, Skye Shaw, Thomas Sorensen, Shiloh Warner, Isaac Crockford, Joseph Goodjohn, Ella-Marie Pahuru, David Stewart; Jaydeb McQueen Year 8: Sarah Adlam, Sebastian Heath, Thomas McClure, Thomas Richardson, Diego Becker, Isaac Earp, Dylan Forster, Charlotte McLean, Jacob Workman; Juwon Yoo, Sean Collins, Finnley Oliver

Distinction: Year 7: Zach Davie, Ruby Goodyear, Amara Greene Year 8: Ryan Kayser, Luca Ririnui, Kahutia Tukaki

ICAS SPELLING BEE RESULTS 2019

Credit: Year 7: David Stewart, Amber Smith, Susan Harte Year 8: Zach Emett, John Stewart, Dylan Forster, Amara Ebbing

Distinction: Year 7: Emily Robinson

Mt Maunganui Intermediate School, 21 Lodge Avenue, Mt Maunganui 3116 Phone 07 575 5512 Email: [email protected] Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Mtint.school.nz/

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

SCHOOL TIMETABLE ABSENTEE INFORMATION BUS INFORMATION School Starts – 8.45am Please inform us of your child’s absence by Web - https://www.baybus.co.nz/schools/school- Morning Interval – 10.25am using one of the following ways: bus-routes-2019/ Lunch – 12.20pm Text – 027 232 0446 Dismissal – 2.45pm Phone – 575 5512 ext 1 Email – [email protected]

MEDICATION TERM DATES TERM 4 UNIFORM/SHOES If you child has a severe medical condition or needs to take medication at school Term 1 - 4 February –to 12 April Students may now wear any plain black winter please contact the office. Term 2 – 29 April to 5 July shoes or plain black sandals. Term 3 – 22 July to 27 September Term 4 – 14 October to 19 December (noon) 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 VISITING THE SCHOOL GROUNDS OR PARENT SUPPORT GROUP SCHOOL DROPPING ITEMS TO YOUR CHILD These are NOT drop off zones: If you need to deliver sports gear, lunch or any Check out our  Lodge Avenue Staff Carpark other items please do so through the school Minutes of our Meetings on the school website  Lodge Avenue Turn Around office. https://mtint.school.nz/parent-support-group-  The Bus Bay on Links Avenue minutes-of-meetings/ For the safety of your children, when If you need to see your child please come to dropping off or picking them up. Please the office first and if your child is coming in late Keep an eye on the notices to see what is refrain from entering and parking in these they need to come to the student lobby for a coming up in term 3 & 4. areas. late pass.

USEFUL LINKS LUNCHES ONLINE CHANGE OF DETAILS Online lunch ordering is available. It would greatly assist us if you could please Website: advise the office if you have any changes of https://mtint.school.nz/ Wednesdays – Subway address, phone numbers and emergency contact Newsletters Thursdays – Bakers Delight details. In the event of an emergency, sickness https://mtint.school.nz/newsletters/ Fridays – Subway or injury we need to be able to contact someone Daily Notices: who can collect your child. https://mtint.school.nz/daily-notices/ www.lunchonline.co.nz Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Mtint.school.nz/ PSG Minutes: https://mtint.school.nz/parent-support- group-minutes-of-meetings/

FRIDAY ASSEMBLY SUBJECT FEES PAYING FEES ONLINE Every Friday we have assembly and all In 2019 the subject fees are set at $110.00. If you wish to pay online or by automatic payment students are required to wear their correct You can choose to pay $27.50 per term. you are encouraged to do so. Our bank account school uniform. This does not mean they These include: number is: can wear their PE gear, so please remind your child to wear their uniform to school Food Technology 12 3146 0104711 03 every day and bring their PE gear in their Hard Materials/Electronics bag, so they do not forget. Media Studies/Robotics Please put your child’s name as the reference. Music Also, it would be appreciated if you do not Visual Arts SCHOOL DONATION pick up your child early on Fridays. We are Dance and Drama The school donation is $50.00 per year and $20 in assembly from 1.30pm and it becomes per sibling. If you pay this by 31 March you will The cost of these programmes are subsidised difficult to locate children during this time. receive a $5.00 discount off the first sibling only. 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.

Mt Maunganui Intermediate School, 21 Lodge Avenue, Mt Maunganui 3116 Phone 07 575 5512 Email: [email protected] Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Mtint.school.nz/

COASTAL VALUE CERTIFICATES 2019 Term 4 – Week 1

1 Lee Hays-Jones For settling very well into Room 1. You have participated and got involved with a lovely positive attitude. Keep it up!

2/3 Anna Ye For always setting and achieving high expectation. You are inspiring.

2/3 Annie Stevenson For participating to the best of your ability in all school learning experiences.

4 Liv Young For your super attitude to all aspects of your learning and following the MMI coastal values at all times.

5 Luke Williams For your kind and caring attitude. You truly make our classroom a better place.

6 Monique Bartlett For your genuinely kind and selfless attitude. Thank you for making our new students feel welcome.

7 Ian Shin For taking risks and showing a positive attitude towards new learning for our class assembly.

8 Maia Ormsby For your willingness to volunteer for and participate in, all class activities and many school wide events.

9 George For your amazing effort and progress with math and reading this Gillingham year. Room 9 appreciates all the sharing and contributions you make. Ka pai.

10 Victoria Blair For always being focused and thoughtful in completing your work. Well done!

11/12 Max Wilson For your superb skills when learning Mandarin, you have excellent pronunciation and are focused during lessons.

11/12 William Kelly For your focus, improvement and learning in measurement workshops, keep up the good work!

13 Netana Merriman For your focused learning so far this term, you can be very proud of yourself.

14 Jonah Stewart Showing passion and the fruits of hard work in your performance at Baycourt. Tu mai rā Wharetoka!

15 Charkarney For maintaining a positive attitude and settling in well to the routine Rimaha and changes of Term 4. Keep it up!

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16 Eben Arnell For being a wonderful budy to Kai who is visiting from Japan. You are helpful, caring and respectful. Kai Pai to Mahi.

18 Bella Clarkin For consistently demonstrating our coastal values. Thank you for your initiative and all that you do to help out around the classroom.

19 Mitchell Saunders For some great results in your algebra snapshot. Keep up the great work.

20 Mordecai For your valuable contribution to our classroom environment, you Simeona are kind, considerate, caring, inclusive; simply an incredible young man. Tangata ako ana i te whare, te turanga ki te marae, tau ana

17/21 Reilly Crossman Making great choices in the classroom and taking more responsibility for your own learning. Keep up the good work!

23 Eden Leach For her original and well-written poem about growth and for a great start to the term. Ka mau te wehi!

Digital Jyziah Ririnui For your positive attitude towards learning new skills.

Technology

Food Aiden Bray For being supportive of others and working collaboratively.

Technology Room 4

Music Antalya Dougal For being an on task student at all times. You are making good Room 22. progress with your flute lessons.

Math Andy Arnold For your outstanding improvement in Algebra. Congratulations on Magicians Room 2 your score of 100% score in the end of term Snapshot! Great focus and concentration.

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COMMUNITY NOTICES

FLOAT FITNESS AERIAL ARTS WORKSHOP

We invite you to dress up scare and impress your friends this Halloween and learn to master our Vampire.

Pose and discover the world Upside Down with our Flying Shoulder Stands.

This 120min Aerial Arts Workshop is specially designed for 8 – 14 year olds covering the fundamentals of flight and introducing tricks and flips, decompression and stretching in our Antigravity aerial hammocks.

This event is drop off so parents can go enjoy a break in downtown Mount Maunganui on a Friday evening for a couple of hours. More details will be emailed on confirmation of booking.

Limited to 12 students. $30pp. Includes Halloween Treats. Email [email protected] or Phone (027) 786 5477to secure your spot. We need your child’s name, birthdate, contact number and email address.

Mt Maunganui Intermediate School, 21 Lodge Avenue, Mt Maunganui 3116 Phone 07 575 5512 Email: [email protected] Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Mtint.school.nz/

Beeswax Wraps – Graeme Dingle Foundation BoP

By purchasing Bees Wax Wraps from the Graeme Dingle Foundation, you are not only making a better choice for the planet by helping to reduce plastics, you are also supporting the young people in our local community. 100% of all proceeds from the sale of our wraps go back into running our GDF programmes here in the western Bay of Plenty. Our beeswax infused, 100% cotton food wraps are the perfect choice for you and the environment. They are:

. Reusable . Sustainable . Durable . Natural . Breathable

The sizes available are:

. Extra Large – 42x30cm . Large – 30x30cm . Medium – 25x25cm

Price List:

Small - 25cm x 25cm Wrap $7.00 Medium - 30cm x 30cm Wrap $8.00 Large - 42cm x 30cm Wrap $10.00

As these are hand-made there may be a small variation in size, shape and pattern placement.

Using your Beeswax Wraps The natural beeswax coating means that the wraps are malleable at room temperature. Using the warmth and pressure of your hands you can mold it around any dish, jar or bowl; fold it around snacks, bread, cheese, and fruit and veges; or use your wrap in the same way you would use waxed paper, folding and sealing around sandwiches or home baking. Alternatively you can press and fold the edges to make pouches for smaller snack items such as nuts and dried fruit. They also make a fantastic (and multi-purpose) alternative to gift wrap or to wrap a bouquet. Caring for your Beeswax Wraps Your beeswax wrap can be reused many times and with care it can last for up to one year. Simply wipe clean with a damp cloth or hand wash in cold water with a mild detergent if necessary. Air or towel dry. Store flat in a dry place.

ALL ORDERS PLEASE EMAIL DIRECT

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YEAR 7 VISION TESTING OPT OUT FORM BELOW

Please return this form by Wednesday 6th November, if you DO NOT wish your child to have their vision tested.

YEAR 7 VISION SCREENING

Dear Parents/Caregivers

On Monday 11 November 2019, the Vision Hearing Technicians, from the Bay of Plenty

District Health Board, will be visiting our school to carry out routine distance vision screening. All students in Year 7 are included in this as part of the National Screening Programme.

The screening test used checks distance vision only. It is NOT a full eye examination. (If you have concerns about close vision, please take your child to an optometrist).

- The student covers one eye and reads letters from a chart at a distance of 4 metres. - Boys also have a colour vision test. - Parents will be notified, by post, only when the screening results require further testing by an optometrist.

If you DO NOT wish to have your child’s vision tested for any reason, eg: if they have recently been examined by an optometrist or eye specialist, please sign the form below and return it to school before the testing date. Students who already have prescription glasses, do not need

to be tested but DO need to return the below form.

Please cut here and return slip ------

REQUEST FOR ‘OPTING OUT’ OF VISION SCREENING

I do not wish my child ______to have a vision test at school.

Parent/Caregiver’s name: ______

Signature: ______

Room Number: ______

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