Term 1, Week 6 10/3/2025 - 14/3/2025

From the Principal's Desk

Kia ora Kotou katoa, greetings to parents and caregivers, 

Hockey this week, with both junior and senior students participating at the give it a go hockey day at Thames Valley Hockey in Ngatea. Students were excited to put some skills together and play against other teams. The senior students - Year 7/8- were really motivated and want to try to put a team together for the AIMS games in September. A huge thanks to the parents who took transport. The students did well with the support from the teachers and coaches.

AIMS Games

The AIMS Games website is open. Visit the website if your child is in Year 7/8 group and interested in team and/or individual sports this year - https://www.nzaimsgames.co.nz/ This process of enroling students must be completed by the school and as we progress with the organisation for the AIMS Games, the school will contact you about what is needed for your child to be involved. Please be aware that we would expect excellent attendance, behaviour, and all school work to be completed, to be chosen to go to these extra events. More information out soon.

School and Community Minivan

Our new 2025 Hiace Minivan should arrive around the 28th of July! Our fundraising efforts have started! We need everyone to pitch in, and we are starting to sell raffle tickets at the Kabuta Fishing Competition. After this weekend, we will let you know how you can help.

Thanks, Nga mihi Gary Veysi - Principal

Being a K.I.T.E Kid Awards

Certificates presented to: -

Room 1 - Molly Jenkins, Alice Probett

Room 2 - Ryder Coombe, Marie Jack

Room 3 - Chase Hayward, Thea Pavitt, Brodie Hopkins

Room 4 - Zoe Dalgety, Lily Blomfield

Room 5 - Olivia Goldsworthy, Raewyn Wallace

Room 6 - Nyx Jackson, Catliya Wickrama Arachchige

Room 7 - Evana Jamieson, Lucy Bramley

Principal Awards -  Awana Clow  and Brock Noriss - For their dedication to giving Hockey a Go!

House Groups and Points

We now have our House Leaders in place and we have lots of exciting games and challenges ahead. They are ready to lead their Houses into the battle for the House Shield 2025!

Updated House Points

Hockey Big Day Out

Winter Sports

Hi, to our students and to children in the wider community, are you keen to join in on sports? We are starting to get our sports teams ready for Winter sports - Netball, Football and possibly some Hockey.

Please keep an eye out for information in regards to these sports opportunities. We will also be maximising the SkoolLoop for sporting events and updates around events. Please remember to be signed into the specific Group.

This was at the Hockey and reminds us all what the expectations should be at any sporting event - Big or small

Soccer

MB Day Camp is just 5 weeks away and  we need for both Teen Leaders and Adult Helpers please. The registrations remain open till 13th April. Thank you for your help. All info can be found at http://www.daycamp.co.nz 

Now we are in need of registered Teen Leaders aged 14 - 17 yrs. These awesome young people receive leadership training on Monday 14th April, and then get to practically outwork the learning and teamwork over the days of Camp. We adults and the Campers love the Teen Leaders, for their energy, fun and care. Super citizens!! Best Team Cup and $$$ Leadership Sponsorship up for challenge for those who shine the brightest. 

We are also in need of registered Adult Helpers - we are grateful for 1, 2 or the ultimate 3 days of Camp. We appreciate each one as they join our pop up community on a hill and shine 🤓💖

There is no charge for Teens and Adults. 

Up and coming events

Week 7

Wednesday 19th of March - Rippa Rugby for selected students going to Te Aroha

Week 8

Wednesday 26th of March - Board oF Trustees meeting at school at 3.30pm in Room 6

Community Events

Over the last two weekends Louie, Noa and Elfie have represented Mercury Bay at WaiBop Athletics events in Fairfield, Hamilton and Paeroa. They have been super successful and managed to come away with a total of 19 top 3 placings in track and field events  between them including 4 firsts!! This weekend they are off to compete amongst 400+ other young athletes at the WaiBop Athletic Champs to round off the season. There will be tough competition there but hoping to bring home a medal or two so watch this space….