 From the Principal |
Nau mai, Haere mai,
Welcome welcome welcome to Mangakotukutuku College for 2025.
Let’s make 2025 a fabulous year for our kura.
It has been exciting to welcome new students and we really appreciate the support that their whānau are giving them by attending the powhiri and accompanying their students into class.
We are excited to reintroduce our values to you and to all our students.
WHAIARA - be ready. Our teachers have spent time together getting ready for their classes and preparing lessons that will engage your students. We have talked with the students about always being ready for class - bringing the right gear, having homework done, being on time, and being ready to learn. We would like your help to support your students to always be ready .
WHAIMANA - be respectful – Our teachers will work hard to always be respectful to your students and to you as their whānau. If you have any concerns please let us know - we are keen to get things right for you and your students.
WHAIORA - be safe - We will always take care to treat any bullying incidents seriously and to include you in any decisions that we make.
We are pleased to notice that most of our students are in uniform and looking great. If any of you have any issues about getting uniforms please let us know. We can help with that.
The timetable is up and running smoothly. There are some minor changes particularly in the senior school where the numbers are large but that will be sorted by the beginning of next week.
There are a few students who are missing classes when they should not be. We are following those students up with getting them on daily reports. We will be in touch with their whānau to let them know their progress. All students must go to class every period.
We have a new phone procedure for the school. I have attached the procedures. We would like all our students who have YONDR pouches to return them. We will be using them in a different way as you will see.
Next week our Year 7s and 8s have a meet the teacher evening. You have all been sent invitations. Please come to that. It is such a great opportunity to for us to meet with you.
We will let you know when the other year levels are having similar evenings.
Ngā mihi,
Whaea Barbara
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School Hats
 Our 7, 8 and 9 students have all been given school hats. Any other students wanting to purchase their own hat can do so from The Brand Makers for $15. Year 8 PoetryOur Year 8 students have been crafting bio poems as a way to express ‘who we are’ and build connections with one another. Through this creative process, they have also developed their writing skills, using two powerful literary devices—repetition and the rule of three—to add impact and rhythm to their work. Enjoy this featured poem, showcasing the depth and creativity of our young writers!
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Year 10 ScienceOur Year 10 students have been honing their scientific skills by learning how to accurately measure and record temperature while using a Bunsen burner. This hands-on experience not only reinforces their understanding of heat and energy but also strengthens their precision and safety practices in the lab. |
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Student ServicesKia ora koutou, please note that Student Services is available for the following:
Attendance - sign in late and signing out early.
Sickbay - general unwellness, minor first aid.
Uniform borrowing.
Lost property.
General student enquiries - timetables.
Any other enquiries can be redirected to the right place through Student Services.
Any lost property should be handed in to Student Services. Students are encouraged to come to Student Services to check for any lost property.
Lost property will be laid out for students to come and check towards the end of any term.
All remaining items, except taonga and lost phones, will be donated to a charity shop.
Please ensure items are being labelled or marked with names so we can identify who any lost property belongs to.
Reporting AbsencesPlease report absences before 10am on the day of absence. Attendance can be checked through SchoolBridge, which can be downloaded from the iPhone App or Google Play stores.
Absence can be reporting by using one of the following options:
1) Sending through SchoolBridge
Online: https://mkt.bridge.school.nz/
2) Email [email protected]
3) Replying to the text number (ongoing)
4) Calling (07) 899 8057 ext. 2106
5) Calling (07) 899 8057 option 1
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