Notices -


Thursday 2nd of May, 2024

Meeting / Practices Location When Staff
All Students Christian Club - Leaders meeting E1 Thu 2 May Lunchtime MLG
  Leaders meeting this Thursday lunchtime.

 
All Students Student Newspaper E25 Mon 4 Mar 1.30pm PEH
  Join the Student Newspaper!
The Roar publishes everything from news to poetry every week.
Share your stories and ideas with the school community.
Whether you are photographer, writer, artist or poet, there’s a place for you at The Roar.
No prior experience required; all welcome.
Weekly meetings Monday lunchtime in E25
Check out our work https://tinyurl.com/3cscrfc4
Follow us on Instagram The Roar (@mags.theroar) • Instagram photos and videos.

 
Seniors only Pasifika & Māori Science Study Space CS3 Mon 6 May 3.15-4pm WLR
  We are back every Monday this term. This is for Year 12 and 13 Māori and Pasifika students taking science. It is a space for you to get ahead, get extra help, and work on science with fellow students. Teachers are there to answer your questions if needed. Snacks are provided. See you in CS3!

 
Year 13 AUT Info Session Library - Green Room Thu 2 May 1:30 JER
  Are you considering study at AUT next year? AUT is one of our largest universities where you can study everything from Engineering to Culinary Arts. Come hear about their study programmes, scholarships and application process. Thursday at lunch in the Library Green Room.

 
Notices Staff
All Students Boys Lacrosse JHN
  If you are keen to have a go at Boys Lacrosse - there will be training on the lower field tomorrow (Friday 3rd May) 3.15pm - 4.30pm/5pm

Games will be on a Monday at Nixon Park from 6pm - 8pm.

Please email sports@mags.school.nz for more information

 		  
All Students Chess Club FNK
  Chess Club will be on Monday and Friday at Lunchtime in N12.

 		  
All Students English Scholars' Club COL
  Did you know NZ Scholarship winners can receive monetary awards? From $500 for a single subject to $10,000 per year, for three years, for premier award winners. Join us every Friday lunchtime in N07 to explore captivating film, TV, games, poetry and short stories- old and new. You can then use this knowledge to sit the English Scholarship exam... or just to win a quiz! Delve into a world of stories, discuss thought-provoking ideas, and prepare to excel academically. Don't miss out on the chance to enhance your literary skills and potentially earn valuable rewards. See you at the English Scholars' Club. Friday Lunch - N07.

 		  
All Students Fencing JHN
  Fencing practice has started again on Tuesday 7am & Friday 3.15pm in Gym 1.

 		  
All Students Gymsports Auckland Championships JHN
  If you are keen to enter the Gymsport Championships for Artistic, Rhythmic, Trampoline & Tumbling on Thursday 13th June at Pulman Recreation Centre, Takanini - please contact the Sports Dept - sports@mags.school.nz

https://collegesport.co.nz/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Gymsports-Championships-Entry-Information-2024.pdf

Entries close on 29th May - you must be part of a club to be able to enter, the cost to enter is $45 per discipline.

 		  
All Students Robotics DLY
  Curious about robotics? Keen to learn how to design or program for robots? Regular sessions held held after school Mondays and Thursdays till 5pm in T4, starting Thursday Term 2 Week 1. We will build robots to enter into VEX competitions. No prior experience required, anyone is welcome to join.

If you are interested, please complete the form linked - https://bit.ly/roboticsjoin

 		  
All Students Snow Sports CRS
  The following snow sports events take place in Term 2:

Auckland Snowboard Champs: Thursday 6th June at Snow Planet
Auckland Ski Champs: Thursday 20th June at Snow Planet

If you are interested in entering please enter at the following links:

Snowboard Champs

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1YeM5rnt-XmkbhAzc8R7CMefHgmWkij15D7B-gDIzVT4

Ski Champs

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/12575FVM48vkPzzNK71QMn_0is9bwe1yeyo1hf0g6h2s

 		  
All Students Wāhine (Women) in Physics (WIP) SLB
  WIP is a club for any female identifying physics lovers! We do fun experiments, friendly competitions, have guest speakers and trips!

We meet every Wednesday lunches in CS6
Classroom code: tswsdp7

 		  
All Students Wrestling CRS
  If any student wishes to compete at the Auckland Secondary Schools Wrestling Champs at Dilworth School on Friday 17th May, please see Mr Crossan in the sports office.

You must have experience in wrestling or combat sports.

 		  
All Students Writers Festival PEH
  MAGS will be attending the Auckland Writers Festival on Thursday the 16th of May this year.

If you are interested in coming along with us to listen to awesome authors, Steph Matuku, Airana Ngarewa, Elizabeth Acevedo and Natalie Haynes, and finding out more about their writing process and what inspires them, please pick up a permission slip from the English Department (upstairs in E block opposite E15).

 		  
All Students Writers Workshop GCA
  Calling all aspiring writers! Renowned NZ author Kate De Goldi is visiting us next MONDAY the 6th May to run a writers workshop. The author of the 10pm Question and Eddy Eddy, among others, Kate's writing is taught across schools in NZ and abroad.
The 2 hour workshop is strictly limited to 20 participants and is run at a cost of $10 each. If you want to hone your writing under the watchful eye of this amazing author, grab a permission slip from the English Dept (opposite E15 upstairs in E block) and see finance ASAP.

 		  
Seniors only Maths Clinic Tutors FER
  All senior students who are confident in their year 11 math knowledge are wanted to come help at the Wednesday period 5 math clinic and tutor any students who are seeking a bit of help.

Please fill this form out to become a math tutor, service points are available. A meeting will be held to discuss any questions:
https://forms.gle/qgDkXQ4VeYt6e81m8

 		  
Seniors only Peer Readers PEH
  If you are interested in being a Peer Reader this term (open to years 12 and 13 only), please complete this form: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdJzVlX7mL9XwgIXi18sgSxdaNOebIgxFPc6O65uZ7FI5I_cw/viewform?usp=sf_link

You will be buddied up with a junior student and complete both reading and booklet work with them during Wednesday AMP times.

 		  
Year 13 RNZAF School to Skies Camp JER
  Are you a Y13 Female interested in a career in Aviation or the Air Force? Applications are now open for the School to Skies camp, 6th -12th of July 2024. This is your opportunity to spend 6 days on an Air Force Base with uniformed personnel, to see if a career in military aviation is right for you. Apply at https://rnzaf.schooltoskies.co.nz or see Careers for more info.