44 localmatters.co.nzMahurangimatters September 2, 2015

Achiever of the Month: Kyrsana Hanley

career pathway they wish to pursue. They do not need to know a specific job but they should have some idea by now of the likely area in which they will be.The Careers NZ website has a data base of over 400 jobs in 16 different career areas, which provides useful information about each of these jobs including job opportunities, rates of pay, training required and prerequisites for entry into training. The website also has the Careers Quest of 78 questions for each student to answer about their interests and abilities. It then matches these with possible suitable careers for that person to explore and from which they can build an online career portfolio. We recommend every student from Y10 upwards should complete this tool to assist in their subject selection and career planning. Congratulations to Forrest Axford who was a member of the NZ Under 18 Underwater Hockey Team which competed recently against 10 other countries at the world championships in Spain. Our team went through the competition undefeated with Forrest scoring two goals in the final against France which we won 6-1. Congratulations also to Joseph Farnsworth who competed in August at the National Youth

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Proudly Supporting Mahurangi College WARKWORTH Corner Woodcocks Road & Mansel Drive, Phone 425 8119

• Academic Blue for Excellence in NCEA Level 1• Lead Role in Senior Production• Member of Harmony Group• Member of Senior Choir

• Member of Performing Arts Academy • Library Prefect

from the Principal

David Macleod

Presented by Lynn Lewis - Retail Manager at Mega Mitre 10 Warkworth

ISSUE 06: September 2015

MAHURANGI COLLEGE

Dear Parents and GuardiansTena Koutou Katoa

The senior school end of year qualifying exams start on Monday 14th September and run through until Tuesday 22nd September. Senior students will be on study leave during this time. These exams are important as preparation for the final NCEA external exams and for gaining entry into subjects and courses the following year.In finalising their subject choices for 2016, it is very helpful when students are aware of the

Slalom Skiing Championships in Queenstown. Joseph came first in the National U18 Slalom and 2nd in the National U18 Giant Slalom. Next year he will start competing internationally.Congratulations also to our Archery team who competed recently at the National Secondary Schools Archery Championships in Auckland. In the Junior Girls, Melissa Ashton came first with a score of 249, which was higher than the winner of the Senior Girls, and Kartini Clarke came second. In Senior Boys, Daniel Etzinger came second and Junior Boys, Jonathan Keat came 4th.Rory McKay recently competed and came second at the Lions Young Ambassador Competition against 11 other students leaders from around the upper North Harbour region.

David Macleod, Principal

Forrest Axford, Underwater Hockey Champion

Archery Champions: Melissa Ashton, Kartine Clark & Daniel Etzinger

localmatters.co.nz 45MahurangimattersSeptember 2, 2015

Achiever of the Month: Kyrsana Hanley

career pathway they wish to pursue. They do not need to know a specific job but they should have some idea by now of the likely area in which they will be.The Careers NZ website has a data base of over 400 jobs in 16 different career areas, which provides useful information about each of these jobs including job opportunities, rates of pay, training required and prerequisites for entry into training. The website also has the Careers Quest of 78 questions for each student to answer about their interests and abilities. It then matches these with possible suitable careers for that person to explore and from which they can build an online career portfolio. We recommend every student from Y10 upwards should complete this tool to assist in their subject selection and career planning. Congratulations to Forrest Axford who was a member of the NZ Under 18 Underwater Hockey Team which competed recently against 10 other countries at the world championships in Spain. Our team went through the competition undefeated with Forrest scoring two goals in the final against France which we won 6-1. Congratulations also to Joseph Farnsworth who competed in August at the National Youth

| Mahurangimatters

NEWSLETTER

Proudly Supporting Mahurangi College WARKWORTH Corner Woodcocks Road & Mansel Drive, Phone 425 8119

• Academic Blue for Excellence in NCEA Level 1• Lead Role in Senior Production• Member of Harmony Group• Member of Senior Choir

• Member of Performing Arts Academy • Library Prefect

from the Principal

David Macleod

Presented by Lynn Lewis - Retail Manager at Mega Mitre 10 Warkworth

ISSUE 06: September 2015

MAHURANGI COLLEGE

Dear Parents and GuardiansTena Koutou Katoa

The senior school end of year qualifying exams start on Monday 14th September and run through until Tuesday 22nd September. Senior students will be on study leave during this time. These exams are important as preparation for the final NCEA external exams and for gaining entry into subjects and courses the following year.In finalising their subject choices for 2016, it is very helpful when students are aware of the

Slalom Skiing Championships in Queenstown. Joseph came first in the National U18 Slalom and 2nd in the National U18 Giant Slalom. Next year he will start competing internationally.Congratulations also to our Archery team who competed recently at the National Secondary Schools Archery Championships in Auckland. In the Junior Girls, Melissa Ashton came first with a score of 249, which was higher than the winner of the Senior Girls, and Kartini Clarke came second. In Senior Boys, Daniel Etzinger came second and Junior Boys, Jonathan Keat came 4th.Rory McKay recently competed and came second at the Lions Young Ambassador Competition against 11 other students leaders from around the upper North Harbour region.

David Macleod, Principal

Forrest Axford, Underwater Hockey Champion

Archery Champions: Melissa Ashton, Kartine Clark & Daniel Etzinger

NEWSLETTERMahu’s Monthly Feature.... Mahurangimatters |

Jon Blyth ~ Assistant PrincipalIt is with great pleasure that we welcome Jon Blyth to the Senior Management Team here at Mahurangi College.

Jon joined us in 2012 after 8 years at St Kentigern College where he was Head of House. Jon took up his position here at Mahurangi College as Head of Faculty for our Social Sciences department. In January of this year, Jon was

.lapicnirP tnatsissA fo noitisop eht ot detnioppaFor the past six months he has been busy multi tasking between Head of Faculty duties as well as Assistant Principal while we found a new replacement for him. Jon moved up to the wonderful Rodney area with his wife and young daughter and is enjoying the easy access to our great beaches where he enjoys to surf and spend time with his family.

Jon is an experienced, dedicated and enthusiastic teacher who is passionate about

.sloohcs dnalaeZ weN ni gninrael dna gnihcaetDuring his career he has developed a strong interest in the pastoral care of young people, curriculum development and assessment. He believes these aspects of education are key to the success of a schools management structure

.laitnetop lluf rieht hcaer ot stneduts rof dnaJon enjoys the challenges and rewards involved with teaching at secondary level and continues

to be motivated to achieve the best for his students and himself.

Areas of interest in education for Jon are boys education and improving achievement in boys as well as academic extension programmes for high achievers through Inquiry teaching, e-Learning and Vocational Pathways with links to industry and trade.

Jon says that schools are an integral part of the community and he believes that it is vital to build strong relationships with parents and local organisations to ensure that students and

.slaog rieht eveihca ot detavitom era srehcaetThrough working together with management, teachers and the community, Jon believes it is possible to set values and a learning base which will create a safe and caring environment which enriches student welfare.

Jon values education outside of the classroom and says he gains a large amount of pleasure from wider school life and enjoys involvement

.seitivitca ralucirruc-oc rehto dna strops niSports, in particular, have always played an important part in his life. He enjoys working with students outside of the classroom environment and feels he has much to offer in this area. Jon has coached rugby for the past 15 years

and continues to do so at Mahurangi College with the 4th grade rugby team and sees this as being an important part of working with young people.

The 1st of August saw 200 students travelling by three bendy buses to The Crowne Plaza in Auckland ready for a Lumiere night of light. Upon arrival, teachers and head prefects formally welcomed students before entering the ballroom where we spent most of the night. Everyone was looking absolutely fabulous and it was so great to see all of our peers who made the effort to present themselves in a way that made Mahurangi College proud. After continuous hours planning for the night of the ball alongside Mrs Newlove, we were all able to enjoy the night that involved great food, dancing and many, many photos.

The night began by a well-orchestrated Prefect dance organised by Mrs Searle over the previous term, one that was enjoyed by all involved and the rest of the Year 12 and 13 students who watched. Being able to attend the ball is definitely one of the most significant events during our last year of school and we were extremely pleased with how the night went and what memories were created.

Looking through photos of the night allows us to reflect on not only the memories we created on the night but also of our time here at Mahurangi College and the friendships we have made.

Mahurangi College School Ball