Notices -


Monday 19th of August, 2024

Meeting / Practices Location When Staff
All Students Boys Lacrosse Lower Field Fri 2 Aug 3.30 - 5.30pm LAI
  MAGS Boys Lacrosse are looking for new or experienced players of all levels to represent MAGS. Beginners are welcome and there is some gear available.

Former MAGS lacrosse captain, Sam Nash, has just returned from playing 2 seasons of lacrosse in USA, and will be running MAGS boys lacrosse training / teaching sessions after school every Friday from 3.30pm - 5pm on the lower fields.
Brings boots and a drink.
 
The aim is to take a build a MAGS boys lacrosse team to be able to compete in the NZ Secondary Schools Lacrosse Tournament in 2025.
there may also be opportunities for games against Rosmini and Westlake.
 
If you are interested in playing boys lacrosse for MAGS, please come along this Friday after school, and complete the expression of interest form on this link https://forms.gle/PqkWWuG6JRe5Bg5J8

 
All Students MAGS Mooting Club Old Library Wed 21 Aug 11.10am PEH
  The MAGS Mooting Club are running their first Workshop next week Wednesday the 21st of August in the Old Library 🦁 ⚖️ - Whether you're considering a career in law, or simply looking to enhance your public speaking skills, this workshop is a Must-Attend opportunity to build leadership within our school community! 🏆📚 - Join us from 11:10am to 12:00pm in the Old Library. You must RSVP to attend - complete the following form: https://forms.gle/Bkn22xcUrtsCeBk6A and join our GC: sxyqm32 - Light refreshments will be provided on the day! 😊

 
All Students Spelling Club 🐝 E11 Tue 20 Aug 11:10am BRW
  Spelling Club tomorrow will run a Spelling Bee designed to help our juniors prepare for the NZ Spelling Bee Semi-Finals. All welcome.

 
Seniors only Europe Trip - Art History/Arts Staff room (Gibbs Room) Tue 20 Aug 6:30 PM ADS
  Reminder to those current Year 11 and 12 students who are interested in learning more about the Art History trip to Europe in 2025. There is an information evening with the tour provider in the new Staff room on Tuesday evening at 6.30 pm.

Please register your interest to attend this meeting, scanning the QR codes on the posters around the school. Should you like further information about this trip you can email Ms. Adams at jadams@mags.school.nz.

 
Year 13 Waikato University Course Planning Green Room Wed 21 Aug 1:30 JER
  Are you planning to study at the University of Waikato in 2025? Their student advisor is visitng MAGS on WEDNESDAY at lunch to help students apply, enrol, and plan their first year of study.

 
Notices Staff
All Students Christian Club MLG
  Leaders meeting Thursday at lunchtime

 		  
All Students Dragon Boating KAR
  Date: Tuesday, 20th August 2024
Room: MH8

"Interested in learning 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 this sport and what it has to offer, we have an information session coming up on Tuesday, 20th August 2024 at lunchtime in MH8. So, if you are between Year 9 and Year 12 this year, come along with a buddy and check it out!"

 		  
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.

 		  
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 THURSDAY and FRIDAY in MH3. Play games, meet new people, learn new things. See you there. (MAGS Youth worker Ciara)

 		  
Juniors only Volleyball Junior Trials BRO
  Junior Boys call back (check your student email for details)

Year 9 Girls Wednesday 21/08 Lunchtime Gym 1

Year 10 Girls Thursday 22/08 Lunchtime Gym 1

 		  
Seniors only Bio Olympiad competition DUN
  Those interested in doing the Biology Olympiad competition can register by coming to the science office for a permission slip and paying $40 to finance office.
This programme fosters interest, participation, and excellence in biology. The programme provides University level education in Biology to those students selected to participate in the online tutorial programme.
The initial two hour supervised online exam is on  27st of August. 
From this exam, students are selected for the NZIBO tutorial programme.
The registration fee is $40 this year. Registration is FREE for Māori and Pasifika tauira in special programmes e.g. Pūhoro STEMM, Whakapiki Ake and others (indicate this on your permission slip).

 		  
Year 13 Lincoln University Course Planning JER
  Are you planning to study at Lincoln University in 2025? Their student advisor is visiting MAGS on THURSDAY at lunch to help students apply, enrol, and plan their first year of study.