November 2020 2020 Newsletter

C O M I N G E V E N T S 13 November 2020 2020 Newsletter

No. 33 NOVEMBER 2020 12 – 15 North Island Water Polo Champs 17 Year 8 Athletics

19 Year 7 Athletics

MT MAUNGANUI 20 Super 11 Softball

24 BOT Board Meeting INTERMEDIATE 27 Super 11 Athletics

30 Bike Safety Registrations IN THIS ISSUE Close • From the Principal DECEMBER 2020 10 Year 8 Leavers Social • Room 9/10 Learning Page 11 Last day for ordering • Future Problem Solving lunches online • Council News 16 Last Day Term 4 – 12pm • Travel Safe 2021 FEBRUARY 2021 (Registrations Due) 2 First Day Term 1 - 2021 • Year 8 Social Dance - REMINDER • New Uniform Supplier • PSG Calendar Art • Coastal Values CAN’T • Volleyball WAIT FOR • Useful Information TONIGHT! • Thank you Thank you

• Sponsors

YEAR 6 ORIENTATION VISITS

23 November 2020 Omanu year 6 orientation visit 1.20pm-2.20pm 25 November 2020 Arataki year 6 orientation visit 9.15am-10.15am 26 November 2020 Mt Primary year 6 orientation visit 9.15am-10.15am 26 November 2020 Tahatai Coast year 6 orientation visit 11.00am-12.00pm

Children who do not attend any of these schools are welcome to join in with any of

these sessions. There is no need to book, just arrive at the start time of any day.

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 Beryl Harvey

Kia ora koutou

It has been another busy week at MMI and things have been a bit more settled than they were last week. I want to congratulate all of our students who continue to demonstrate our Coastal Values: Respect - Whakaute; Pride - Whakahii; Learner - Akonga.

It is becoming evident that some of our students are starting to experiment with vaping. Under our Kia Maia Code of Conduct, vapes are considered to be an illegal item. Parents will be contacted and consequences put in place if we are aware of the use or possession of a vape at school, or on designated school transport.

Class Placements Next week we begin the process of placing incoming Year 6 students into their rooms for 2021.

At this time, the majority of our staff are returning for 2021 and unless there are special circumstances, our Year 7’s will remain with their current teachers. There may be some class shifts, but this will be discussed, as required. If you have any queries, not already raised, about 2021 placements, please contact us by next Tuesday.

We will maintain 26 teaching classrooms next year. Whilst the classes will remain largely the same, it may be that students are not in the same “team” as they are this year.

You will be informed of your child’s 2021 room number and teacher at the same time as reports are issued at the end of the year.

Council Speed Review You may well be aware of the Tauranga City Wide Speed Review. There are proposed speed zone changes around some Tauranga and Papamoa school areas, but no proposed changes around schools in the Mount Maunganui area. Please take the opportunity to have your say. Between now and 4pm Friday Nov 27, you can share your thoughts via the TCC link.

Athletics sports will happen next week. Whanau are more than welcome to come in to watch, enjoy and support.

Excitement is building around the upcoming sand art experiences. We look forward to seeing some amazing creations.

Congratulations to our Kapa Haka Roopu, who performed with such passion and pride at the regional competition, last weekend. A huge thank you to the tutors, staff and parents who supported our tamariki to produce such an outstanding performance.

All the best to our team ‘Bel Air Boys’ who are competing in the Regional Jump Jam Competition tomorrow.

There are some great results coming from our four water polo teams, who are competing in the North Island Championships, at the moment. All the best for the rest of the weekend.

Our PSG are running their last fundraiser for the year tonight. Thank you to all our PSG volunteers, good luck and thank you to those who are attending. I am sure we will all have a fabulous time.

Have a fantastic weekend.

Beryl Harvey Acting Principal

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/

FUTURE PROBLEM SOLVING TEAM – WELL DONE!

Congratulations to the 3 Future Problem Solving teams, who competed in the Virtual National Finals, last weekend. They spent almost 10 hours at school last Saturday doing the exam and creating their performances. The topic was living in poverty and the future scene was specifically about refugees in Australia.

Future problem solving is a 6-step process where teams of 4 are given a scenario from the future. They have to solve a problem they find in the scenario and write their solution as an action plan. They have 2 hours to do the whole process. The next step is to create a performance to explain their action plan creatively. Usually this involves dance, drama, singing etc.

The year 8 team, consisting of Amaya, Tilly, Sav and Skye, came 1st place in the performance of action plan and 3rd place overall (one place away from USA/international competition for next year but first on the waiting list).

The year 8 team, consisting of Ruby, Matilda, Jess and Tydee, came 2nd place in the performance of action plan with a brilliant dramatic presentation.

The year 7 team, consisting of Bella, Maddie, Nellie and Olivia V, performed well in their first competition but unfortunately did not place this year. They’re looking forward to trying again next year.

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/

TAURANGA CITY COUNCIL – SPEED LIMITS

Tauranga Council has started a city-wide review of speed limits in key areas: https://www.tauranga.govt.nz/our-future/projects/transportation-projects/proposed-speed-limit- changes

Many of the Tauranga and Papamoa schools are proposed to see limits decrease. This is something we would love to see on the table for the Mount Maunganui area, yet to our surprise there are none of our school zones being proposed.

If you would like to have your say, complete the TCC survey below, and request our schools are included: https://tauranga.syd1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_0Ck1qFifXVVkScB

TO ALL CURRENT YEAR 7'S

This is the link to register for the Travel Safe Bike Safety programme in Term 1, 2021. Please go onto this link to register. Registrations close on 30 November.

DON'T MISS OUT!

Click here: https://forms.gle/4kCjXGyGGD4qu9yX7

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/

REMINDER Please remember you MUST complete the google form to register your child’s attendance at the Year 8 Social Dance. Here is the link - Year 8 Social.

Tickets are $20.00 each and must be paid online to 12 3146 0104711 03.

Year 8 Social

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/

OUR UNIFORM IS NOW ALSO AVAILABLE AT NZ UNIFORMS & THE WAREHOUSE PAPAMOA

To view both suppliers click on this link below which will take you our website:

https://mtint.school.nz/uniform-2/

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/

PERSONALISED ARTWORK CALENDARS, CARDS, DIARIES, MOUSE MATS & SKETCH PADS

Your child is currently completing artwork this term as part of our curriculum. It is a great opportunity for every student in our school to complete some artwork and have it published in 2020.

Your child’s art can be made into affordable Calendars, Cards, Diaries, Mouse Mats and Sketch Pads. These make unique Christmas gifts for family and friends and are perfect for posting overseas.

Art will be completed by today, this will ensure pre end of term delivery, in time for Christmas gifts!

UPDATE: Art has been completed and has now been couriered to KidsArtWorks to be processed. You will receive a unique code home with your child once this has been sent to us. You will then need to place your order by a certain date, yet to be advised, to ensure delivery before the end of the term.

Below are the prices:

Calendars Cards $14.00 Diaries Mouse Mats Sketch Pads $14.00 (packs of 8) $18.00 $17.00 $17.00

DON’T MISS OUT! All you will have to do is order it online!

Thank you to the PSG for helping with this fundraiser.

CALENDAR ART!! SO GOOD FOR CHRISTMAS GIFTS!

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 2020 Term 4 – Week 5

1 Hayes Pyne For working hard to complete your abstract art - you are so creative and talented! Kei runga noa atu koe!

2 Lexie Moon For your outstanding mana and passion in the school Kapa haka performance. Very proud. Ka pai.

3 Netana For taking pride in your calendar art project. Ka pai tō mahi! Merriman

4 Mika-Rose For an incredible effort with your calendar art project. He whetū koe! Parkinson

5 Ben Jessop For consistently being an awesome, engaged and positive student. He whetū koe!

6 Juda Poole For being so amazing in everything that you do. Your kindness and hard work is very appreciated. Keep it up Juda!

7 Lilymae For constantly displaying the MMI Coastal Values and being the best Morrison version of yourself.

8 Bodhi Tidmarsh For making an effort to work hard and become part of Whanau 8.

9 Tydee Guy For demonstrating excellent work ethic and completing tasks to the best of your ability. Also, for your great performance in the Shakespeare drama.

10 Joe Goodjohn For your great results this year - you have worked hard and made excellent progress in all areas. Ka pai tō mahi!

11 Jerome Toi For the increased focus you have shown this term, especially in your CYOA writing. He whetū koe!

12 Tahu A change in your attitude towards your learning and doing your best McFarlane to stay on task when there are distractions around you. Kei te whakahīhī au ki a koe!

13 Visaya Murray I tūrangatira koe i runga i te atamira hei kanohi ora o tāu na Mauaotanga.

14 Tyler Rolls For your ongoing effort and focus on your learning. Also for consistently displaying our Coastal Values. Tu kaha Tyler - Ngā mihi.

15 Taylah Plane For consistent effort and focus on your learning. You are a quiet worker who is always doing the right thing.

16 Griffin Hunt For striving to achieve and succeed and for assisting your peers on their learning journey. They really appreciate your help and support.

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/

17 Jett-Rose For an impressive improvement in your understanding of maths this Ramos year. Keep up the awesome work!

18 Phoebe Norton- For some great academic improvements in both numeracy and Edwards literacy this year. Well done, Phoebe!

19 Dayeon Kwon For a big increase in communicating with others and building up confidence Well done..

20 Scott Tekotia For being a great role for the students in whānau 20 - Thank you Scott!

21 Breeze For your fantastic progress in reading this year. Kei te whakahīhī au Werahiko ki a koe!

22 Delilah Roper For showing critical thinking in Reading AND for being such a reliable and helpful member of our class! You are a star!

23 Amy Eason For always following the coastal values, working well in class and being kind to others. You are delightful Amy.

24 Zoe Meyer For the way you always display our Coastal Values and the determination you show in all areas of learning. He whetū koe! 

25 Maggie Young For improved focus and indepence with your learning, keep up the great work Maggie!

26 Faith Cavanagh For showing resilience in challenging times and pushing yourself outside your comfort zone. You should be very proud of yourself!

Visual Arts Sky Taurima For being so cheerful, positive and showing excellent blending within Room 13 her work.

Digi Tech Nash Clay For showing persistence when creating your design on Tinkercad. Room 22

Music Issy Gillard For making great progress playing songs on the ukulele. Room 22

Dance & Billie-Jean Reid For your outstanding participation and effort in Dance and Drama. You are doing amazing things! Well done :) Drama Room 20

Food Tech Wian Koen For exhibiting a growth mindset with your learning. Ka mau te wehi! Whanau 3

KiwiCan Levi Looker For showing great leadership during our group activities. You make Room 13 sure everyone stays on task, contributes ideas and that there is a positive vibe in your group. Ka Rawe Levi!

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/

VOLLEYBALL

A big day of volleyball at the super 11 event, at Trustpower Stadium, Baypark, last Friday.

• Y8 Boys won 8 of their 10 games to place 3rd • Y8 Girls won 4 & lost 4 to place 5th • Y7 Girls won 3 & lost 3 to place 4th • Y7s Boys won 3, 1 draw and a loss to place 2nd

Plenty of development and the teams represented themselves & enjoyed the experience of tournament play.

Well done MMI Volleyball!

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/

USEFUL INFORMATION

SCHOOL TIMETABLE ABSENTEE INFORMATION BUS INFORMATION School Starts – 8.45am Please inform us of your child’s absence by Web - Bus Routes Morning Interval – 10.25am using one of the following ways: Lunch – 12.20pm Text – 027 232 0446 Dismissal – 2.45pm Phone – 575 5512 ext 1 Email – [email protected] Use the BEEP app Beep Information MEDICATION TERM DATES REST OF 2020 ENROLMENT INFORMATION If you child has a severe medical condition or needs to take medication at school Term 4 – 12 October to 16 December All 2021 enrolment information can be found on please contact the office. our website. Start date for 2021 Term 1 – 2 February MMI 2021 Enrolment

DROPPING YOUR CHILD TO AND FROM SCHOOL TELEPHONE PARENT SUPPORT GROUP SCHOOL The school office telephone is for We are calling for anyone interested in being part These are NOT drop off zones: emergencies only. of the parent support group (PSG) to contact us. • Lodge Avenue Staff Carpark • Lodge Avenue Turn Around Please make sure your child knows what their They are always looking for volunteers to join • The Bus Bay on Links Avenue after school arrangements are before they their team. For the safety of your children, when come to school. These calls are at a cost to dropping off or picking them up. Please the school. Please email if you are interested: refrain from entering and parking in these [email protected] areas. ONLINE PAYMENTS CANTEEN CHANGE OF DETAILS SPORTS FEES/OPTIONAL TRIPS ETC - We operate a lunch online system. The It would greatly assist us if you could please website for this is: www.lunchonline.co.nz. advise the office if you have any changes of If you wish to pay online or by automatic address, phone numbers, email addresses and payment you are encouraged to do so. Our You can order lunch online on the following emergency contact details. In the event of an bank account number is: days of the week: emergency, sickness or injury we need to be able to contact someone who can collect your child. 12 3146 0104711 03 Wednesdays – Subway only Thursdays – Bakers Delight only Please put your child’s name as the Fridays – Subway only reference

COMMUNICATION SUBJECT FEES TERM 4 UNIFORM/SHOES Click on the link below to read about our Term 1 requires all students to wear school hats. Checkout out our website, newsletters, daily school donation scheme: Hats can be purchased from the school office for notices and Facebook links. School Donation Information $15.00. Hats are compulsory in our outdoor areas, at all times. Our website We offer the following specialist subjects here at MMI: We appreciate your child may have specific Click here to read our daily notices Food Technology footwear requirements, due to severs, or other Hard Materials/Electronics conditions. Please consult with us before you Go to our Facebook page Media Studies/Robotics purchase shoes that may not fit with our uniform Music requirements. All shoes must be plain black. Weekly newsletter Visual Arts Dance and Drama

Specialist Take Home Component Parents/caregivers may choose to pay a contribution towards the take home component of our specialist programme. This is optional and is set at $30.00 per student.

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/

A huge thank you to Steelworks NZ Ltd for their generous donation to the North Island Water Polo Tournament players. All the players and their families appreciate your support. Please see information on this company below and send them your business if you are in the market for steelworks.

STEELWORKS NEW ZEALAND LTD is a dynamic structural steel engineering company, on Hewletts Road, who specialise in structural steel fabrication and installation for all building and construction steel requirements.

We are accredited with the Steel Fabricator Certification (SFC) scheme, which provides procurers and specifiers certainty of product quality and traceability that meet required standards and specifications for every project.

We have a professional and experienced team of qualified structural steel fabricators and metal workers that are highly proficient and competent in all areas of the industry. In addition to specialising in all building and

construction requirements including large commercial buildings, apartment blocks, schools, residential and seismic strengthening projects, we have specialised expertise in building marine barges and for floating retail buildings.

We would be pleased to offer you a quotation for your next project.

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/

MORE FM “STUFF THE BUS” IS BACK FOR 2020!

Moon Civil and Drainage along with Mount Maunganui Intermediate School are proud to be involved in More FM's Stuff The Bus for 2020!

We all know that Christmas can be a tough time of year for many, so we want to make it a whole lot better for local children and families.

Across three weeks leading up to Christmas in the Park, the bus will be out on the streets of the Bay at various local events, local schools and businesses. Listeners are encouraged to bring a wrapped Christmas present or non-perishable food to stuff in the bus.

The bus’s final stop will be Christmas in the Park (Saturday 5th December), giving people the last chance to stuff the bus!

All items will be donated to the local charities that the Christmas in the Park Charitable Trust is supporting this year. Tune into 93.4 More FM from the 15th November to keep up to date!

How can you help out: The bus will be on-site, at Mount Intermediate, from Friday 4th December from 8am-11am where members of the public are encouraged to pop down and donate Christmas presents or non-perishable food.

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/

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