Maungatapere School
Newsletter 26 June 2025
From the Staff
Tēnā koutou katoa,
I'm absolutely delighted to share the resounding success of our recent Movie & Matariki evening! The feedback from staff, students, and parents has been overwhelmingly positive, and it truly was a wonderful celebration of our school community.
What truly stood out to me was the incredible initiative shown by our Student Council. They truly embody student voice and leadership. Recognising a desire for a movie night, they took it upon themselves to survey their peers and then plan the event. Their collaboration with our wonderful Parents Support Group (PSG) was well organised, with the PSG preparing delicious popcorn in exchange for a can of food – a fantastic idea that also benefited our wider community.
Thanks to the incredible generosity of our families, we collected a remarkable 253 cans of food! It filled me with pride to see Student Council members Ayla W and Aiden C accompany me today to deliver these donations to Whakaora Kai. This act of giving back truly embodies the spirit we foster at our school.
The evening was also a showcase for our talented students. Our student ambassadors, Ruby L and Isi M, did an absolutely beautiful job as our MCs. They planned their speeches thoughtfully and delivered them with impressive confidence. I'm also incredibly proud of all our Student Council members, who worked tirelessly behind the scenes to organize everything and everyone – from teachers and the PSG to ensuring our students had a fantastic time.
It was great to see so many parents enjoying the movies alongside their children. The turnout for our Kapa Haka roopu was fantastic, showcasing their developing strength and courage, especially during the solo elements. Their performance was a brilliant example of our school motto, 'Make It Happen' in action. A special moment was Matua Horihi's impromptu sharing of our junior school's waiata, which added an extra layer of warmth and cultural richness to the night. It was also wonderful to see so many parents come into the classrooms to show interest in their child's learning and work. Many parents stayed until 6 PM, finishing the evening off on a truly positive note. Seeing the sheer enjoyment on the faces of our parents was rewarding enough for everyone involved.
Finally, a thank you must go to Kim Nathan, our incredible PSG behind-the-scenes secretary. Her tireless organization and the efforts of her extra helpers – getting BBQs ready, ordering food, and judging the colouring competitions – were absolutely invaluable and hugely appreciated by myself and everyone who attended. Our PSG members consistently do so much for our children, and we are always looking for new members to help support their amazing work. If you're interested in joining our PSG and making a real difference, please do reach out!
Term Break and Upcoming Powhiri
As Term 2 draws to a close, I encourage you all to enjoy your time with your children during the upcoming break. Please take this opportunity to recharge your batteries and stay safe. We look forward to seeing everyone back for the first day of Term 3 on Tuesday, July 15th.
We will open the new term with our student-led pōwhiri to warmly welcome our new students. If you wish to join us to support the development of student leadership roles, strengthen Māori tikanga through experience, and enjoy a cup of tea, a biscuit, and a chat in the staffroom, you are more than welcome to join our pōwhiri at 9 AM on July 15th.
Ngā mihi nui,
Terry
Joseph Taft Rm 8 Fantastic attitude towards all learning areas and outstanding lipogram writing.
Dylan Boylan Rm11 Fabulous leadership skills!
Ruby Robertson Rm10 Great work ethic and leadership skills.
Veena Shelford Rm10 For always quietly making your learning happen.
Lily Robertson Rm6 For consistently showing resilience in her learning, embracing and growing confidence and stepping up to more challenging tasks.
Kelly Taft Rm1 Placing your best effort in your basic facts. Trying, thinking and problem solving.
Jackson Hanger Rm13 For your fantastic attitude towards your learning and being a great role model.
Isla Attwood Rm2 For an awesome "can do" attitude towards her learning!
Theo Gelderbloem Rm2 For using fantastic listening skills and being a role model to others.
Ivan Andrew Rm14 AMAZING improvement with writing and handwriting. Has come a long way already.
Isla Duff Rm8 Outstanding effort in all learning areas and spreading your bubbly energy in our room.
Amelia Tipuna Rm10 For making your learning happen in reading.
George de Ridder Rm10 For your amazinf self control and being a great role model.
Mia Iraia Rm13 Kawenga - for using initiative and taking responsibility for your learning.
Lincoln Bon Rm14 A great term of learning.
Hunter Johnson Rm3 Working hard to achieve his basic facts. Keep it up.
Billy Young Rm3 For working hard to use discriptive language in writing.
Billy Turner Rm7 For always being a team player and displaying our school values. Being a role model to those around him.
Finnley McGrath Rm14 His amazing efforts in maths, his honesty when he was stuggling.
Sophia Kennedy Rm14 For her kindness and support to her fellow classmates helping with their work.
Georgia Clarkin Rm11 You are such a caring and supportive friend.
Heidi Bayerke Rm7 For always having a positive attitude towards all learning!
Lily Spratt Rm6 For always showing initiative around the classroom. She goes about her work with a helpful presence, never seeking the spotlight.
Scarlett Callaghan Rm8 For her dedication to improving her knowledge in all learning areas.
Mia Ruawhare Rm6 Unwavering focus and determination are evident in the high quality of her work across the curriculum.
Koby van der Kwaak Rm10 For being a great role model and leader.
Aubree Russ Rm4 For a huge effort in everything in Term 2! Focussed, fantastic and totally on fire. You have really switched on to your learning.
Aaliyah Kumar Rm4 You are really stepping up and showing some amazing effort, and making your learning happen.
Kayden Brown Rm7 For your positive attitude 24/7 and driven mindset to do your absolute best!
Taimana Timms-Mohi Rm4 What a star! It is so great to have you as a leader in Room 4.
School Term Dates
27 June 2025 Last Day Term 2
14 July 2025 Teacher Only Day
15 July 2025 First Day Term 3 - Powhiri for new students
18 July 2025 Year 7/8 Technology
21 July 2025 Whg Boys High Promotional Visit to Year 8s
23 July 2025 Whg Girls High Promotional Visit to Year 8s
24 July 2025 Parent/Teacher Interviews (School Closed)
28 July 2025 Talent Quest Juniors
29 July 2025 Talent Quest Seniors
30 July 2025 Talent Quest Final
30 July 2025 Whg Boys High Open Evening (for Year 8 Students)
31 July 2025 Year 7 Vaccinations
1 Aug 2025 Year 7/8 Technology
6/7 Aug 2025 Whg Boys High Enrolment Interviews (at WBHS)
12 Aug 2025 School Cross Country
14 Aug 2025 Mathex
15 Aug 2025 Year 7/8 Technology
18 Aug 2025 WGHS Enrollment Interviews (at Maungatapere School)
25-28 Aug 2025 Central Northland Science Fair - Forum North
27 Aug 2025 WPSSA Cross Country
28 Aug 2025 In Class Speeches
29 Aug 2025 Year 7/8 Technology
1-6 Sep 2025 Keeping Ourselves Safe
8-12 Sep 2025 Keeping Ourselves Safe
10 Sep 2025 Mangakahia Lions Speech Competition
12 Sep 2025 Year 7/8 Technology
19 Sep 2025 Last Day Term 3
Matariki Movie Night
Wednesday afternoons Matariki Movie night and Kapa Haka performance was a huge success.
Over 250 cans of food will be delivered to Whakaora Kai today.
Work from Room 14
PTA
Running with Athletics Whangarei
We now use Kindo for payments. Follow the steps below to set up your account.
Tauraroa Area School - Open Day for Year 8 Students
Tauraroa Area School will be holding their Open Day for Year 8 students on Tuesday 29th July.
Please return this registration form to your school office by Friday 25th July 2025 OR
complete the online google form so we can finalise transport and numbers:
https://forms.gle/HJvCUFtVdx9Xqrob6
Any questions, please phone Whaea Delilah 09 432 2643
Linewize
You may be aware or heard of your child playing or their friends playing Among Us. In the game, players team up to work together, completing assigned tasks aboard the ship while trying to avoid being killed by the imposters among them. One or more players are assigned the imposter role and tasked with secretly sabotaging and killing their crewmates.
https://maungatapere.onlinesafetyhub.nz/parent/reviews/among-us
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Location: Mangakahia Road, Maungatapere, Whangarei, New Zealand
Phone: 09 4346743
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