Notices -


Monday 9th of September, 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 Spelling Club 🐝 E11 Tue 10 Sep 11:10 am BRW
  The final Spelling Club of the year will be on this coming Tuesday. Come and celebrate the year of spelling that was! If you want to bring some kai to share, please do.

 
Juniors only Spelling Bee Practice 🐝 E11 Tue 10 Sep 1:30pm BRW
  We will hold a Spelling Bee practice for those of you in the semi-finals on Tuesday at lunch. We will run it like the semi-final to help you prepare.

 
Year 13 University of Auckland Course Planning Old Library Wed 11 Sep 1:30-3:30 JER
  Are you planning to study at the University of Auckland in 2025? MAGS is hosting student advisors and faculty staff on Wednesday after school to help you plan your degree. This will be super informative and set you up well for next year. Please register on the google form https://forms.gle/uzYMDgZYG2SNk3k87

 
Notices Staff
All Students College Sport Young Sports Person of the Year Nominations CRS
  If you have excelled at your chosen sport/s this year and believe you should be considered as a nominee at the College Sport Young Sports of the Year function in November, please complete the below link:

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1VNQ91D46i5AuY_brmZ3y3U7H8jgJTF8pr_bGfD-zQmM

Please check the list of sports, that you are able to be considered for. Please note these are for the top sports awards in Auckland Secondary Schools Sport, so your ability must reflect this.

Please note by completing this link, it does not guarantee you will be nominated by the sports department. Details will be checked by the sports department before they submit nominations to College Sport. College Sport have the final say on whether students are short listed.

Applications close on Monday 23rd September

 		  
All Students Cook Island group Polyfest 2025 sign up AKV
  Kia Orana,
Sign up for the 2025 Cook Island Group Polyfest is still open. If you are interested in joining the group, see Rose in the Student Centre.

Meitaki Maata

Rose Akava-Moodley
Staff In Charge

 		  
All Students Cricket - Term 4 CRS
  Any student (Girl or Boy) wanting to play cricket in term 4, please complete the below registration form:

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/12CsD6g8GA622_ROxxaXu5XI44NpdjG6eG87lUl-is3E

All details are on the form. New players are welcome.

Please note if you register to play in term four, you are expected to commit and be available for all games. The term four season goes for 6 weeks for most grades.

 		  
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 MAGS Black Caps CRS
  Applications are now open for any student who wishes to apply for a Black Cap. Black Caps are for students who have represented New Zealand in a MAGS sanctioned sport. If you believe you are eligible please complete the below link:

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1RFPhl9ck7iu4Hw4OJ65I5tV5r0mzwYG2OanK9U8-LNo

Please note by completing this nomination form, it does not guarantee you a Black Cap. Applications will be checked by the sports department for to see if details are correct.

Black Caps will be presented at the Sports Dinner on 23rd October.

Applications close on Friday 20th September

 		  
Juniors only Junior Softball Term 4 Competition KAR
  Calling all junior students year 9 and 10 - boys and girls - who are interested in playing softball - whether you have experience or are new. If you are wanting to play softball in Term 4 please fill out the registration form through this link - https://forms.gle/TbJiJaUM6WcFgHHC6 - or visit the MAGS website and fill it out there. Check the student notice board for more details.

 		  
Seniors only Europe trip 2025 (For yr 11s and 12s only) ADS
  This is a reminder that there is a proposed trip to London, Paris, Florence and Rome in Sept-Oct 2025 open to all current year 11 and 12 students (who will be year 12 and 13 next year).

Note: You do not need to take Art History to be eligible to go on this trip. It is open to ALL current year 11 and 12 students.

If you think this is something you’d like to be involved in then fill out the form below. Registrations and deposits are due to the finance office by the 12th September 2024 (4 more days).
 
https://forms.gle/iz59y33uumne7Gie6 

This trip is centred around experiencing the arts and culture of the UK, France and Italy. Anyone who is interested is welcome to register to join the tour, this especially supports students of Art History, History, Classics, Visual Arts as well as English students or anyone interested in the History of Europe.

If you have any further questions or require any more information then email Ms. Adams at jadams@mags.school.nz.
 
Note if you did not come to the info evening held a few weeks ago and are interested in joining please also email me as well as filling out the registration form as I will have more information for you.

 		  
Year 13 Engineering at The University of Auckland - Māori and Pasifika KGN
  For those that are interested in engineering calculus is crucial. Apollo is offering a revision programme for 5 days for NCEA Level 3 Calculus. All 3 standards will be revised.

The dates are: 7th to 11th October and it is FREE for students of Māori and/or Pasifika descent to attend the 5-day programme. It will be held on City Campus, The University of Auckland OR you could choose to attend the South Campus, Manukau at the same time.

Any questions please see Careers or Mr Kerrigan.