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![](https://dispatch.bridge.school.nz/uploads/34/f097db40ad4d9c5f22971811bdfa98a2.jpg?20240226) Tēnā koutou, e te whānau o Mount Albert Grammar School.
The F.W. Gamble Hall was at capacity on Tuesday night for the second of our Year 8 information evenings.
Presenters spoke about our school to this next generation of MAGS students (the Class of 2029!) and their parents. The most impactful messaging came from our own student presenters – young people who spoke eloquently about their personal experience of a MAGS education.
The opportunities offered by a MAGS education are second-to-none. Our students are encased in an aspirational environment where they are expected to be the best they can be. And they are thriving in this setting.
Underpinning this culture of success is the key theme of ‘belonging’. We want MAGS to be a school owned by every student that walks through the gates each morning.
The Student Health Committee continue to play a lead role in their guardianship of our school culture. Their promotion of Pink Shirt Day today reminds us that a safe, bully-free school is essential if all students are to reach their potential.
Thank you to our students who nurture the ‘right’ values every day here at MAGS. We look forward to the next generation of Albertians building on this when their time comes. Have a good weekend.
Patrick Drumm Headmaster
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Monday, May 20 to Wednesday, May 22 Health Expo, F.W. Gamble Hall
Thursday, May 30 Year 11 MCEA Exams begin
Monday, June 3 King's Birthday holiday
Thursday, June 13 Board Show and Market Evening
Friday, June 28 Matariki holiday
Thursday, July 4 Three-way Conferences. No classes.
Friday, Juy 5 Three-way Conferences. No classes. End of Term 2 Trials and Registrations
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Fixtures and Results Click here
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Our Lion Fund programme aims to provide financial support to allow every MAGS student to access the breadth of opportunities we offer at our school.
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Our Health Committee members were out in force this morning, greeting students as they arrived and handing out stickers as they spread the word about working together to stop bullying by celebrating diversity and promoting kindness and inclusiveness. Many MAGS staff also supported that message by wearing pink for the day. The Health Committee also held a bake sale at lunchtime with the goods quickly disappearing. Pink Shirt Day is about creating a community where all people feel safe, valued and respected, regardless of gender identity, sexual orientation, age, ability, religion or cultural background. Pink Shirt Day is funded by donations that help the Mental Health Foundation to reduce bullying through raising awareness about bullying prevention, funding education workshops and supplying thousands of free resources that promote inclusive workplaces, schools and communities. |
![](https://dispatch.bridge.school.nz/uploads/34/8bb0917f2ba09893c94ce4390ae72641.jpg?20240514) MP Helen White is pictured above speaking to students and below with Associate Principal Jo Williams as well as Arshiya Arora, Ryan Antia and Nishka Arora. ![](https://dispatch.bridge.school.nz/uploads/34/5eab1bd2157f2bf88665733ab6a23b4f.jpg?20240514) On Monday, Mount Albert MP Helen White attended the Leaders of Tomorrow forum at MAGS where she spoke about her journey in public service and answered questions from the floor. This event was the culmination of joint efforts by three MAGS clubs: Debating, UN Youth, and Students Against Dangerous Driving. Students also divided up into groups and had to workshop solutions to several challenging scenarios. Debating Leader Ryan Antia said, "Attendees left with a deeper understanding of leadership and a renewed sense of purpose in contributing to their school and the wider community. "The overwhelming attendance at this event reveals the keen level of civic interest and also the depth of the talent pool of students who are willing and ready to take up the mantle of leadership both at school and in the wider community." |
Students are encouraged to make submissions for the 2024 MAGS Art Show, which runs from August 2-4. This year’s theme is ‘Light and Shade’ – and there are plenty of awesome prizes to be won as well as the opportunity to make some money by selling works alongside professional artists. Digital submissions are due by end of Week 8, and painting submissions are due by the end of Term (Week 10). All entry details are on Google Classroom – students just need to fill in the form then upload their artwork (or hand it to their teacher) and they’re set. Google Classroom code: kpd4x7 |
Young Navigators Rewards Initiative |
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Three MAGS students – Noah Curtis, Rimu Frandi and Keon Leota – were among 45 rangatahi chosen from schools all over NZ to participate in the Young Navigators Challenge. This event was a Young Enterprise Scheme (YES) initiative designed to ‘empower young indigenous leaders of Aotearoa to celebrate and harness their cultural heritage as they grow into the future decision-makers of New Zealand’. During the three-day event, under the guidance of business mentors, our students embarked on a fast-paced entrepreneurial journey of leadership, connection and collaboration to find innovative solutions to real world business challenges, like building a resilient food system for our whānau. They were divided into groups of six to tackle food insecurity using the power of technology. On Day One participants met up and took part in some workshops at Deloitte. On Day Two they were put into teams and given the problem, and then had one day to come up with a solution and make business plans and pitches. On Day Three, they presented their solutions to a judging panel. Rimu Frandi's group was judged the winners of the challenge, and she said, "Young Navigators was an amazing opportunity to learn more about leadership and connections within a business. During this three-day experience, I developed many strong skills for my future, with my business group winning the challenge and getting acceptance to EIA (Entrepreneur's in Action) in July."
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![](https://dispatch.bridge.school.nz/uploads/34/a133c1292cfbe7099a86a49de0a15f37.jpg?20240517) Former Head Choristers Emilie Tucker (2020), pictured right, and Lara Grozev (2021-2022), left, joined current Gloriana singer Anouk Blackburn (Year 13) as part of the 100-strong Auckland Youth Choir at the Town Hall last Sunday. These current and past MAGS singers will be competing with Auckland Youth Choir in the upcoming World Choir Games in July. Gloriana Director Catherine Oxenham said it was a real joy to see these singers continuing their connection with music. |
Debut Win for Mooting Team |
![](https://dispatch.bridge.school.nz/uploads/34/1775443e09bb33eae3074e62a0cec5cd.jpg?20240517) Last week a team consisting of Ryan Antia, Lachlan Paul, Stephanie Zhang and Eliza Rodger won their mooting competition on debut. This was the first time MAGS had a team in a mooting competition – just a fortnight earlier the team had to attend a workshop to learn how to moot. The Auckland Legal Schools Mooting Competition features a mock court case scenario where competitors present the two opposing sides of a case (Defence and Prosecution). Among other things, this involves witness cross-examination, client interviewing and giving preliminary advice to an actor playing a client with a scripted case. This gives a taste of legal experience to the participants and hence, like debating, mooting is very popular with school and university students, especially those wishing to study Law. Team Leader Ryan said, "More satisfying than winning against a very experienced team was seeing how well our team rose to the challenge and remained calm and collected under the extreme pressure of the cross-questioning from the opposition. "The team is looking forward to further mooting competitions and to make mooting as popular as debating at MAGS."
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Dance Concert Tickets on Sale Now |
Don't miss the Dance Concert coming up at the ened of the month! Tickets can be bought here |
![](https://dispatch.bridge.school.nz/uploads/34/790ab1a506d160daa66f3e0418bdfe93.jpeg?20240517) MAGS is sad to announce the recent death of Timothy (Tim) John Moore. Tim was a member of the Senior Rowing Eight in 1971 and 1972, and played 1st XV Rugby from 1970 t0 1972. He was the captain of the 1972 team (as pictured above). Tim’s brother Roger attended the school from 1962 to 1965, and their father attended from 1934 to 1937. To commemorate Tim’s passing, a number of his team-mates and Albertians will attend our Rugby Boys 1st XV game at Eden Park tomorrow at 4.20pm. They will be meeting at The Bridgman at 12pm before heading off to the game.
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Excellence Certificates Awarded |
The Junior Excellence Awards for Term 1 were presented to students from Year 9 (pictured above) and Year 10 (pictured below) at assemblies this week. Certificates are awarded to up to two students from each mentor class at the end of each term. These awards recognise students who have demonstrated personal excellence by doing one or more of the following: – shown huge improvement in the quality of work – submitted outstanding work – shown significantly improved effort – exemplified the ‘MAGS Way’ values – been a highly supportive and helpful member of their mentor class – persevered through hardship to achieve success The list of winners from Year 9 is here and Year 10 is here |
Orienteers Rule the Relays |
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![](https://dispatch.bridge.school.nz/uploads/34/6abd7bb7ff7f7e030ef9135ff70c3eb6.jpg?20240517) Last week, the MAGS Orienteering team headed to Ambury Farm for the Auckland Secondary School Relay Champs. With stunning weather and farm animals to support the runners, the teams headed off against the best orienteering teams in Auckland. There were some fantastic results as the runners managed to navigate their way through the rolling farmland and volcanic landscape. The highlight was the boys teams winning all three grades of the competition.
Results: Senior Boys A – 1st – Sam Carryer, Matthew Greenwood, Oscar Vink Senior Boys B – 3rd – Reuben Adye, Felix McElwee, James Milne Intermediate Boys A – 1st – Tahi Harris, Charlie Milne, William Wood Intermediate Boys B – 3rd – Reuben Bruce, Caleb Green, Jack Trowsdale Junior Boys A – 1st – Max Roebeck, Ben Spreitzer, Cameron Taylor Junior Boys B – 3rd – Vaden Haver, Ruden Lang, Hugh Cornforth Intermediate Girls A – 5th – Zara Bint, Isabel Spreitzer, Eloise Whitehead Junior Girls A – 4th – Chloe Petrie, Emma Whitehead, Macy Stone
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![](https://dispatch.bridge.school.nz/uploads/34/a817bd58623ed6c53b00f43fc8525f88.jpg?20240517) MAGS teams got off to a flying start at the first round of the Auckland Curling Cup. Our Premier boys team registered a 10-0 win and our other returning mixed team – 'Rolling Stones' – staged a comeback in the final end to win their game 3-2. Our novice teams made a good debut, too, with our girls team, the 'Sweeping Beauties', taking one end from an experienced Long Bay team and our boys team, 'Clean Sweep', improving their skills by the end of the session. The competition runs across Term 2 and 3. Our novice boys team still has space for a couple more players who would like to try this exciting sport. If you are interested, please contact Ms Hobbs [email protected]
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![](https://dispatch.bridge.school.nz/uploads/34/454cbdfcd918dbfb4039521e93b61bbd.jpg?20240517) The Basketball Premier Girls and Boys are away at Rosmini College today, with the Girls playing Takapuna Grammar at 6pm and the Boys playing Rosmini at 7.45pm. The Football Boys 1st XI are also playing away this evening – to St Peter's College at 6pm. Tomorrow, the Netball Premiers play One Tree Hill College at 11.30am at the Auckland Netball Centre, and, in a time and venue change, the Rugby Boys 1st XV play St Kentigern at Eden Park at 4.20pm as a curtain-raiser to the Blues v Highlanders match. On Monday, the Rugby Girls 1st XV are at home to Rosehill College at 4pm. The Premier Basketballers are also back in action – playing at home, with the Girls up against Epsom Girls at 6pm and the Boys taking on Auckland Grammar at 7.30pm. On Tuesday, the Football Senior Boys play a Knockout Cup match against Sacred Heart College at William Green Domain at 2.45pm. On Wednesday, the Football Girls 1st XI play Diocesan at Dilworth at 4pm, and the Rugby League 1st XIII are away to De La Salle at 4pm. On Thursday, the Hockey Girls 1st XI play King's College at Mt Roskill at 4.45pm, and the Lacrosse Premier Girls play EGGS B at MAGS at 4pm. For updated fixtures and results, click here
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