Notices -

Monday 6th of May, 2024

Meeting / Practices		Location	When	Staff
All Students	Christian Club	E1	Thu 9 May Lunch	MLG
	Forgiveness is a tenant of the Christain Faith and our topic for this week. Join us this Thursday for snacks , a game and to learn more about this important topic. All welcome - E1, Thursday lunchtime!
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.
All Students	Spelling Club 🐝	E11	Thu 9 May 11:10am	BRW
	Spelling Club will be on this week, but on Thursday instead of Tuesday due to a school trip. See all you super spellers there, ready to spell up a storm! Spell The Country will be back too so brush up on your flags in advance. Here's one as a clue: 🇯🇲
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.
All Students	Word! The Frontline	E15	Thu 9 May 1:30	WOL
	The Word! The Frontline Heat is coming up on Tuesday 14th May. As such, this week there is a compulsory meeting on THURSDAY at lunchtime to have a run through of all the poems [in whatever state that they are in]. This will give you a chance to 'read' in front of an audience. If you want feedback before then, arrange a time to meet Mrs Woodall via email.
Seniors only	University of Waikato Info Session	Library Green Room	Thu 9 May 1:30	JER
	Are you interested in studying at the University of Waikato? Come along to an info session this Thursday at lunch in the library. The University of Waikato is one of our fastest growing universities with the most affordable halls of residence. It has excellent programmes in Business, Law, Engineering, Health and more. There is even a Bachelor of Climate Change. This session is open to both Year 12s and Year 13s.

Notices		Staff
All NCEA students	WIP	SLB
	Join the Women in Physics club for a fun egg drop competition with a twist! This is our first competition of the year so there will be lots of prizes up for grabs! We start Wednesday lunch in CS6, hope to see you there!
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 play Boys Lacrosse on a Monday at Nixon Park from 6pm - 8pm - please email sports@mags.school.nz
All Students	Chess Cluster Tournament on 6 June	FNK
	The Chesspower Cluster tournament will be held on 6 June 2024 at Mount Roskill Grammar School. Anyone interested in playing must email Mr Frank (gfrank@mags.school.nz) before by 10 May.
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	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).
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.