Promoting Inclusivity on Pink Shirt Day

Our Health Committee members took collections and held bake sales at interval and lunchtime today to raise funds for Pink Shirt Day.
Students were encouraged to wear pink clothing in place of their usual MAGS blouse or shirt. Many MAGS staff also wore pink for the day.
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.

Pre-Big Sing Choir Showcase

WHO: Melodica, Gloriana and Centennial choirs
WHERE: F.W. Gamble Hall
WHEN: Next Friday, 23rd May, 6pm (doors open from 5.40pm), free entry.
 
Join all three of our choirs as they showcase their Big Sing repertoire. This performance will be part-concert and part-open rehearsal.
It is a chance for the choirs to practise performing before the Big Sing (June 11). Some of the pieces are performance-ready and others are still a work in progress.

Generous Donation from Athlete's Foot

Sports Captains Yanine de Boed (Water Polo), at left, and Ami McGowan (Orienteering) hold the cheque presented by Joshua Bull, Assistant Manager of The Athlete's Foot St Lukes, standing with Mr Dumm.

The Athlete's Foot has generously donated $760 to MAGS, generated from sales when buyers mention MAGS during their purchase.
Joshua Bull, Assistant Manager of The Athlete's Foot St Lukes, said, "Our school rewards is for anyone that buys a shoe at any Athlete's Foot store and mentions the school before purchasing – then we will donate $10 back to the school. This includes parents, teachers, students and any past pupils. It is not limited to any shoe; they can buy school, running, walking, sports and work shoes, and even jandals and sandals."
Don't forget to mention MAGS when you buy at Athlete's Foot!

Sign Up for Bubbles and Banter

MAGS is thrilled to invite you to an evening of memories as we celebrate 25 Years of Girls at Mount Albert Grammar at Bubbles and Banter on June 27, 2025, starting at 7pm.

This special complementary event welcomes all past students, parents, staff, and whanau to come together in the W.O.H Gibbs Room for an evening of fun and laughter.  Let’s reminisce, celebrate our achievements, and strengthen the bonds that have shaped our community.
Over the last 25 years the school has changed enormously.  New classroom blocks, dynamic spaces and learning areas have contributed to this. Optional school tours are available at selected times. Take some time to explore, see the school in action and experience the school, both old and new.  
Please register here for this event. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to email the school: [email protected]

Careers News And Events 

Check out this link to see the latest careers-related news and events in the May newsletter from our Careers team.

Term 2 Arts Calendar

Start Bidding on Quiz Night Auctions Now

MAGS Rowing (MAGSROW) is having its annual Quiz Night fundraiser on Saturday, May 24 in the F.W. Gamble Hall, and is inviting the MAGS Community to join in.
You can purchase individual seats or whole tables, so join in for a night of fun! 
There will be online auctions, raffles, and live auctions. You can now start bidding on the online auctions here
There are five live auctions showing on the link above – these will be auctioned on the night, however you can email bids in advance to  [email protected], or, phone bids can be made via 021 934 944 (Nic Norris).
Plus, you can win prizes on the night for best dressed (there's a theme: 'Things that go together'), as well as the best quiz team.  Email [email protected] if you'd  like more info, or book directly via eventfinda here

Put the Board Show in Your Diary

Can Drive Collection Next Week

Interact is finishing off its Can Drive next week, run alongside Westhaven Rotary in support of Auckland City Mission. 
One in five New Zealanders experience food insecurity and are unsure of where their next meal will come from. Cold and harsh winters can be extremely difficult for thousands of these individuals and families who cannot afford food during these times.
Interact wants to support these people and is encouraging students to bring in canned goods to donate to this cause. 
Interact members will be coming around during AMP next week to collect non-perishable items such as baked beans, sweet corn, and canned fruit. For Juniors, there will also be interform points up for grabs for the number of cans collected in each class. 
Your support could be life-changing —just one can could bring warmth and hope to someone in need this winter.

Sports Update

Cross Country Champions Recognised

At assembly on Tuesday, our 2025 MAGS Cross Country Champions were recognised and presented with their trophies.
They are, back row: Henry Hills (Senior Boy Champion), Nina Chalmers (Senior Girls Champion)
Front row: Ethan Chan (Junior Boys Champion), Jasper Metcalfe (Intermediate Boys Champion), Sadie McInnes (Junior Girls Champion), Stella O’Sullivan (Intermediate Girls Champion)

Curlers out of the Blocks

According to our curlers, the real “winter” sport is up and running with the first round of the curling season at Paradice Ice Rink last night.
MAGS has two teams competing this year: 'For Your Ice Only' – Maiah Radu, Stephanie Zhang, Ma’a Pau’u and Ha Nhi Huynh – and 'On Her Majesty’s Sweeping Service' – Riley Hobbs, Sean Cavanagh, Kaelin Olesen, Soren Bell and Zander Curnow.
TIC Ms Hobbs said, "With only Maiah, Riley and Sean returning from last season, we welcome a number of novice players, however you would not guess it from their performances.
"For Your Ice Only played out a tense 3-3 draw with a team from EGGS, and On Her Majesty’s Sweeping Service scored an impressive 8-2 victory over an experienced Massey side. The season continues across terms 2 and 3 with the North Island Championships to come in tournament week as well."

Mountain Biking Series Continues 

The second race of the Auckland Secondary Schools Mountain Bike series took place at Waitawa Regional Park last weekend. 
Four students competed in their respective age group categories.
Hunter Marsh (Year 11) continued his strong form, finishing second in the Under 17 Boys category. He managed to edge out the third-placed rider by four seconds, completing the 16.8km course in a time of 55:44. This puts him second-equal for the overall series with three more races to come.
Other results were Alfie Ferguson (Year 10) and Max Morgan (Year 9) finishing 13th and 14th respectively in the Under 15 Boys section. Lewis Darby-Smith also competed but a broken chain forced him out of the race.
Assistant Director of Sport Mr Crossan said, "Thanks to David Ferguson, who managed the students on the day." 

Upcoming Premier Sport

The Basketball Premier Girls and Boys are both playing at home tonight against Westlake Girls and Westlake Boys at 6pm and 7.30pm respectively. The Football Boys 1st XI play away to St Peter's College at 6pm.
Tomorrow, our Netball Premiers play Westlake Girls at Auckland Netball at 9.30am, while the Rugby Boys 1st XV have a home game against Sacred Heart College at 2.30pm.
On Monday, the Rugby Girls 1st XV are at home to McAuley High School at 4pm.
On Wednesday, the Football Girls 1st XI are away to Botany Downs College at 4pm, the Rugby League 1st XIII are away to Southern Cross Campus at 4pm, and the Hockey Boys 1st XI play Pukekohe High at Kolmar Turt at 4.45pm.
On Thursday, the Lacrosse Girls Premiers are at home to Diocesan at 4pm, and the Hockey Girls 1st XI play Selwyn College at Roskill Turf at 4.50pm.