Notices -

Friday 3rd of May, 2024

Meeting / Practices		Location	When	Staff
All Students	Musical Theatre Group Sign-ups	PA3	Thu 9 May 3:30-5pm	HGH
	MAGS Musical Theatre Group is starting up for 2024! This group is open to any students who are keen and willing to strengthen their skills in dance, singing and acting. We meet every Thursday after school to learn musical items. At the end of the term, we will have a musical theatre showcase. You'll need to come along to the auditions to join the group, so come along next Thursday to PA3 from 3:30-5pm.
Juniors only	U15 Girls Rugby - Weigh in	Rugby Office	Fri 3 May Interval & Lunch	WTA
	Can all U15 girls playing rugby this year please come to the rugby office at interval or lunch to be weighed in. If you do not get weighed in today you will not be able to take the field this season.

Notices		Staff
All Students	Auckland Secondary Schools Duathlon	CRS
	Any student wishing to compete in the Auckland Secondary Schools Duathlon please register at the below link: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1bIEQBzKIgpRolpdBPupHNKtiAecG99-3ym11Tn84lsw The event takes place on Tuesday 11th June and venue is to be confirmed.
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	Boys Lacrosse	JHN
	If you are keen to play Boys Lacrosse on a Monday at Nixon Park from 6pm - 8pm - please email sports@mags.school.nz
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	The Leaders of Tomorrow	PEH
	Registrations for The Leaders of Tomorrow, youth civic engagement forum is open! Occurring on Monday the 13th of May, learn how you can have your voice heard in the local community and how you can develop your skills as a leader. The local Minister of Mount Albert, Helen White, will be our guest speaker and speak to her journey as a leader and answer any questions. The event will be occurring in the Gibbs Staff Room from 2:15pm with light refreshments provided. If you are looking to be a future leader at MAGS next year, or want to learn how you can engage in the community, be sure to register by next week Thursday (9th) at 12pm. https://forms.gle/mgwC99hATNhtQ4yE8 If you have any questions please direct them to Ryan Antia or Nishka Arora, -rantia@students.mags.school.nz -narora@students.mags.school.nz
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.