Notices -
Thursday 25th of July, 2024
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| All Students | Christian Club | E1 | Wed 24 Jul Lunch | MLG |
| Join us this Thursday in E1 for our new topic series called "Running The Good Race." How does this apply to your life from a Christian perspective? |
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| All Students | Spoken Word - Fred Free | N15 | Thu 25 Jul 1:30pm | WOL |
| Come along to check out Spoken Word. Write and perform original poetry with like-minded people. Learn about the upcoming competition for the Fred Free cup (a MAGS tradition) and learn what it takes to lift the trophy! New members welcome. |
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| All Students | University of Auckland Hui - Year 9, 10 and 11 Māori | Old Library | Thu 1 Aug 0900 | KGN |
| Tēnā koutou, this is an invitation to a hui from The University of Auckland (Whakapiki Ake). The kaupapa is learning about health sciences to ensure that students understand pathways and are making good subject options for senior school. The hui is open to any Year 9, 10 or 11 student that whakapapa Māori. We have limited spaces so please get in quick. If you would like to attend (or have any pātai) please email Mr Kerrigan on jkerrigan@mags.school.nz Ngā mihi |
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| Juniors only | Aotearoa NZ Spelling Bee | E11 | Mon 29 Jul 1:30pm | BRW |
| If you signed up to compete in the Aotearoa New Zealand Spelling Bee, you will have received an email this morning. The test will be held on Monday the 29th of July at lunchtime in E11. If you are unable to attend at this time, please email Ms Ainley at jane.ainley@mags.school.nz and we will arrange an alternative time. Please come promptly, so we can start as soon as possible. There will be 50 words - 25 from the list you have been studying from and 25 new words. It will be a written test, so please bring a pen. Tomorrow at interval we will hold a practice in E11 to help you revise the words from the list. If you missed on sign ups earlier, you can still sign up - just email Ms Ainley. |
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| Seniors only | Proposed Europe Trip 2025 | MN12 | Fri 26 Jul 1:30 pm | ADS |
| This is for current year 11 and 12 students (who will be Year 12 and 13 in 2025) Art History and the Visual Arts Dept are organising a trip to Europe in the term 3 School holidays next year. If you think you may be interested in visiting London, Paris, Florence and Rome to experience and learn about arts and culture come to MN12 (new school block) at lunchtime on Friday 26th July to learn more. This tour is arts focused however will benefit anyone taking Art History, Visual Arts, Classics and History. |
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| Year 13 | University of Canterbury Scholarship Session | Green Room | Tue 30 Jul 1:30 | JER |
| Are you applying for scholarships at the University of Canterbury? Don't miss this session with the UC liaison TUESDAY AFTER SCHOOL (its a short day) for advice with scholarship applications and answering any questions you have. |
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| Year 13 | University of Otago Course Planning | Green Room | Thu 1 Aug 1:30 | JER |
| Are you applying to Otago? Please attend this very useful session when their liaison will offer indiviualised support with applications and course selection, as well as answer any questions you have. Bring a pen. |
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| Year 13 | Victoria University Course Planning | Green Room (old library) | Thu 25 Jul 1:30 | JER |
| Are you applying to Victoria University? Please attend this very useful session THIS THURSDAY at lunch when their liaison will offer indiviualised support with applications and course selection, as well as answer any questions you have. |
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| All Students | Distance Running - Auckland Road Race | CRS |
| Any student who is wishing to compete in the Auckland Secondary Schools Road Race on Tuesday 13th August at Pulman Park, please register at the below link by Friday: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1s9Ot0XmxHloy84gFvuMCkudy2RyciKCPu46z2KgHPDk You must be capable of running the distances in your age category: Junior Girls 3km Junior Boys 4km Intermediate and Senior Girls 4km Senior Boys 6km |
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| All Students | Dragon Boating | KAR |
| Want to learn a new sport? Meet Dragon Boat, a fun-filled water sport that we will be introducing to MAGS! If you are interested in learning more about the sport, we have an information session coming up this week - Thursday, 25th July 2024 at lunchtime in MH8. So if you are between Year 9 to Year 12 this year, come along and check it out! |
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| All Students | Ki O Rahi | CRS |
| For any student wishing to be considering for the schools Ki O Rahi teams, please register at the below link: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1ZOmkoVNfEvJ9nE12h3cKg1axLQQH3d7fvxV015Q8H1Q The Seniors (Year 11-13) is on Wednesday 18th September at Bert Henham Reserve in Mount Wellington. Please note this clashes with Year 12/13 practice exams. Students will need to ensure they have no exams on that day to be eligible for selection. Juniors (Year 9-10) on Wednesday 31st October, venue to be confirmed. Teams can be either mixed or girls only. Please note we will try have a team for each but this will depend on numbers and commitment. Practice days are to be confirmed. |
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| All Students | Sign up 2025 Polyfest - Cook Island Group | AKV |
| Kia Orana, If you are interested in joining the Cook Island Group to the 2025 Polyfest, please come to MH3 from Wednesday 24th July to Friday 26th at interval or see Rose in the Student Centre. Meitaki Ranuinui Staff In Charge |
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| Juniors only | Auckland City Athletics Coaching Hub | CRS |
| Term 3 of the Auckland City Athletics Central Hub starts this Sunday from 11am-12pm at the Mt Smart Track. This is suitable for sprint and distance athletes from School Years 9 and 10, not to mention similar age students from winter code team sports where running is key. New athletes are welcome to trial a session for free to see if it works for them For more information please go to: https://www.acaclub.co.nz/the-central-hub |
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| Juniors only | Board games and meeting new people | LTH |
| Do you like board games? Do you like fun? Then we have a space for YOU! Come and hang out at LUNCHTIME on a FRIDAY in MH3. Play games, meet new people, learn new things. See you there. (MAGS Youth worker Ciara) |
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| Seniors only | LEARNERS LICENSE August 25 - 26 | AFO |
| TALOFA ALL, Reaching out to see if any students would be interested in taking part in upcoming learner licence. taking place at Te Mahurehure Marae on SUNDAY 25th & MONDAY 26th of August. I can only take 10 Students. Please E-mail me for more details on dafoa@mags.school.nz Thank you AFO |
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| Seniors only | Netball - Boys Team for Combined Points Tournament | LAI |
| Wanted any Boys wanting to commit to play Netball for MAGS Combined Points Tournament 2024, please register for trials. Trials will be held on Thursday, 25th July & 1st August at 7am - 8.30am in Gym 2 Please be aware of the tournament dates and information below. Please trial if you know you can attend. DETAILS OF EVENT: A MAGS Boys team has been entered to into Auckland Netball's Annual Combined Points Secondary School Tournament. WHEN: Wednesday August 7th 8.30-200pm (approx) WHERE: Auckland Netball Centre, 7 Alison Ferguson Road, St Johns DEPARTING MAGS SCHOOL: 7.30am AND Returning to MAGS 3pm approx Please contact Director of Sport Academies at TeAroha.Keenan@mags.school.nz if you have any queries or you cannot make the Boys Netball trial day. All players must register using the link below https://forms.gle/586Q7Ksw8ZuqiZdw8 |
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| Seniors only | PASIFIKA RESTRICTED DRIVERS AVAILABLE | AFO |
| TALOFA ALL, IF YOU ARE WANTING TO SIT YOUR RESTRICTED DRIVERS LICENSE. YOU MUST MEET THE REQUIREMENT! 1. YOU HAVE DRIVEN MORE THAN 200 HOURS ON THE ROAD 2. YOU ARE CONFIDENT PLEASE DO NOT EMAIL ME! IF YOU ARE STILL LEARNING HOW TO DRIVE. dafoa@mags.school.nz Thank you, AFO |
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