7 - 17 April 2020€¦ · 07/04/2020 · 17 April 2020 FROM THE PRINCIPAL Lisa Morresey Kia ora te Whānau, Welcome back to term two! It is life Jim, but not as we know it! Firstly,

Mt Maunganui Intermediate School, 21 Lodge Avenue, Mt Maunganui 3116 Phone 07 575 5512 Email: [email protected]

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FROM THE PRINCIPAL Lisa Morresey Kia ora te Whānau, Welcome back to term two! It is life Jim, but not as we know it! Firstly, I hope that you are all safe and well in your bubbles. Secondly, a huge thank you to all of our essential workers who are out and about working hard to support us all. Thirdly, to all of our families, thank you for your support and kindness at this unusual time. Today I would like to reinforce some key messages for families/whānau regarding online learning: * We are not expecting you to replicate the work teachers do while you are at home. * We understand that many of you are still working (at home, or in essential services) and are at the same time, supporting your children at home. * Online learning and school learning are not the same thing. A highly structured day, like a school day, is not always appropriate, or achievable. * We are confident that our students are able to take responsibility for their own learning and develop their own routine (with your support). * Tasks and activities will be flexible, however all students should aim to be online at 9am, ready for the school day. * Yes, engage in online learning, but, take time out to watch home learning tv, bake a cake, read a book, build a tree hut, play a game, dance, sing and play. Family relationships, health and wellbeing are most important at this time of lockdown. If you are feeling overwhelmed as a parent, please make contact with your child’s classroom teacher. We are here to help. Before the lockdown we issued 110 devices for students to use at home. We have had an additional 48 requests for devices to date. These will be couriered to students homes over the next couple of days. We are just waiting for the MOE to distribute the courier packaging. Obviously, we have no control over the time it will take, but they are on the way! 150 paper packs have also been ordered from the MOE. These are also on the way. We also have a limited number of paper tasks that we can pop in the post. Online distance learning is an adventure for all of us and it will not be without its challenges. I am sure that there will be things that don’t work and frustrations but we are going to figure them out together. In this newsletter and on our facebook page we have included as many resources and tips to support you and your emerging adolescent. Check these out! Lastly, I would like to thank the MMI team. Wow! You are working really hard to support our students, our community and each other. I am so proud of you. Take care everyone. If you need help, just ask. Lisa Morresey Principal

MT MAUNGANUI INTERMEDIATE

17 April 2020

Newsletter No. 7



What might the day look like? (It is up to each student and family to make a routine that works for you).

We email or post to our Facebook page and we also add the updates onto our website. You can go there by clicking on this link https://mtint.school.nz to see all the updates in one place. We have also included the latest update below: Facebook Post on 15th April

Home Learning | Papa Kāinga TV broadcasting begins for early learners and students (Years 1–10) from 9am today, 15 April, and will be free to air, on TVNZ channel 2+1 and on TVNZ on Demand, as well as on Sky Channel 502.

Home Learning | Papa Kāinga TV is not intended to replace the planned learning but rather to supplement it if you choose to use it as a family. Enjoy!

The afternoon schedule looks particularly relevant.

https://learningfromhome.govt.nz/supportin…/home-learning-tv

https://www.tvnz.co.nz/shows/home-learning-tv/about

Early morning Breakfast, helping with family chores Check out the online learning slideshow for the day

9.00 Meeting with the class, workshops, Maths activity from your teacher

10.00 Break – snack, play outside

10.30 Literacy/Inquiry activity from your teacher.

11.30 Your choice

12.00 Lunch break

1.00 With your bubble people, take a walk, bounce a ball, get some fresh air

2.00 Reading activity from your teacher Read to a younger sibling or someone over the phone Listen to a story online

2.30 Creative time - make something, build something, draw something, do a science experiment. Complete specialist activities and optional tasks

Later on Help with family chores and dinner



UPDATESONCAMPCREDITSANDEVENTS/COMPETITIONS/SPORTSCREDITSCampCredits AllrefundsforRooms5throughto26,thathavebeenrequested,havenowbeenprocessed.Attachedistherefundformshouldyouhavenotsentbackandwould likeacamprefundorwould liketodonatetothestudentwelfarefund.Shouldwenothear fromyou, thecreditwill remainonyourchild’saccount.PLEASEENSUREYOUREMAIL:[email protected]. Events/Competitions/SportsCredits E-Pro-,whichhasbeenpostponed,willnotbereceivingacreditunlessthisiscancelled. Term1Sports-Somesportswillbeissuedwithpartialcreditsifthesehavebeenofferedtousbythelocalsportingassociation.Wearecurrentlyrequestingthis informationfromeachassociationandwilladviseyouassoonaswehave received a credit or advice that no creditwill be issuedby them.Anypartial creditswill be applied to yourchild’saccount.Term1RippaRugbyhasbeencredited$5.00already. WinterSports–Wearealsokeepingincontactwiththeselocalsportingassociationsastopotentialstartdatesandfeereductionsandwilladvisewhenwehavefirmerdates,pricesorcancellations. Super 11 Sports– Any Super 11which has beencancelledwill be credited to your child’s account. If a Super 11Competitionhasbeenpostponed,nocreditswillbeissueduntilwehavebeenadvisedthatitiscancelled. PLEASENOTE:Atthisstagewearenotreadytoprocessanyrefundsforsportsoreventswhich have been cancelled, but we are working hard to get these to you as soon aspossibleandwilladviseyouassoonasweare inthepositiontodoso.Thanksforyourpatience.

LINKSTO&INFORMATIONABOUTSOMEFUNANDENJOYABLEACTIVITIESBELOW

• Don’t forget to upload your TikTok Dance Challenge (your teacher will have sent you a link)

• Click on this link to go to our Specialist Home Learning Page: https://mtintschoolnz.files.wordpress.com/2020/04/slide-version-specialist-home-learning-tasks-mmi.pdf

• Click here to go to KiwiCan activities: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCTcGET-ahIn_3ddddO4BEEA/

• Click here to go to our Thinking Tasks page: https://mtintschoolnz.files.wordpress.com/2020/04/copy-of-thinking-tasks-term-1-2020.pdf

Seebelow,LiamMorrowfromRoom7,engaginginoneofthespecialistactivities.Hehasabsolutelylovedthespecialisttasksandhasdoneacoupleofthemsofar.



GOOGLEMEETINFORMATION

We are using GOOGLEMEET as part of our online learning.

Tips to try if you cannot connect to google meet:

• Make sure students have logged into their school google account.

• Use Google Chrome where possible to access Google Meet through the browser.

• On iPads - can download the app and students need to have this app open when joining a meeting.

• Turn devices off and on to allow for updates to happen and keep on charge if wanting to update.

• You can generate a Meet link through Google Classroom. You need to go to settings and open up that option in your Google Classroom settings (see pics below).

• If you need anymore support - here is a really useful video: Google Meet for Online Learning



GOODBYETOMISSHOLDEN&WELCOMETOMRSWASLEY

It is with sadness that we say goodbye to Miss Holden, Room 23. MissHolden isexpectingher first childandwillbe relocatingcities,tobewithher partner. Whilst this is sad news for us, it is very exciting for MissHolden.We are very pleased to report that we have appointed Mrs RebeccaWasley. Mrs Wasley is an experienced teacher and leader, who hasrelocated, with her family, to Tauranga. Mrs Wasley has strengths inliteracy,digital learning,theArtsaswellashavingstrengthsinsupportinglearnerswhohaveadditionallearningneeds.WeareveryexcitedtohaveMrsWasleyjointheMMIteam.WELCOME!!

WELLBEINGINFORMATIONUPDATEDINCLUDINGNEWTIPSHEETSFORFAMILIES,CAREGIVERSANDWHĀNAU

Wehave slightly updated thewellbeing information on ourwebsiteto better reflect how the COVID-19response has changed over the last weeks. Included in there are three new tip sheets for parents,caregiversandteachers:

• Tipsforteachers,parentsandcaregivers–supportingyoungpeople

Ifyouknowsomeonewhomightbestruggling inyourschoolorearly learningservicecommunity,therearealargerangeofsupportsinplacethatmaybeabletoassistincluding:

• Mentalwellbeing• Supportingchildrenandyoungpeopleathome• Managingself-isolation• Stayingsafeonline• Preventingharmfrombullying• ForpeoplevulnerabletoCOVID-19

Some feel good stories below!! To brighten up your day!

https://www.nzherald.co.nz/bay-of-plenty-times/news/article.cfm?c_id=1503343&objectid=12324441&fbclid=IwAR1taQHgRE8DLnptinbI0RcKTHsAhEHpbNhp6sLZW757Kgn1y-NvXTb96T0

Plus, our very own Mr Muir (International Director) and his sandcastles:

https://www.sunlive.co.nz/news/239960-papamoa-sandcastle-creator-sends-message-of-hope.html



COASTALVALUESFROMOURLASTWEEKATSCHOOLINTERMONE

1 AustinLagerberg Forshowinginitiativeinwantingtosupportotherswiththeirlearning

2 HarleyRolleston Your positive hard-working attitude in all curricular areas. You are a valuedmemberofWhanau2.Kapai

3 AustinManning Your positive attitude and willingness to give all things a go. Keep workinghard!

4 LinkynDickinson ForconsistentlyfollowingtheCoastalValuesandbeingafantasticmemberofroom4.

5 EvaDixon For awesome creativity in your learning and being a great role model toyoungerstudents.

6 RawiriAitken Forawonderfulandsettledstarttowhanau6.Keepupthegoodwork!

7 HaramShin For a brilliant transition to MMI and to your ESOL learning. You have abeautifulpresenceintheclassroomandwearegladyouchoseMMI.

8 LilySavill Forherawesomeattitudetolearningandwillingnesstogiveeverythingago.WelldoneLily.

9 DavidKim For your improved effort and focus on learning - you are doing a great job,keepitup!

10 MitchellDavenport Foryour improvedeffortwhensharing ideaswiththeclass,youarehavingagreatweek-keepitup!

11 MadisonCrooks For your diligence in ensuring our ICT equipment is cared for and for yourcommitmenttobeingabetterlearnereveryday.Kamautewehi!

12 SylviaRoper For completing all of yourmahi to ahigh standardandbeing apositive rolemodelinclass.Keirunganoaatukoe!

13 MarliPomana Forshowingstrongleadershipinyourinquirygroup.Hetokatūmoanakoe!

14 CharlieTaane Foryourconfidencetoleadandpresentyourmihiwithinwhanaungatanga.Keirunganoaatu.Kiakahaetama!

15 JaydenMcQueen Forsteppingupandbeingtheresponsibleyear8LeaderIknewyoucouldbe.Yourimprovedfocusandattitudeisappreciated,Iamveryproudofyou.

16 SameeraPatel For your constant positive attitude and ability to help otherswhen needed.AwesomestarttoMMISameera,keepitup!

17 JiminKwon Foryourawesomeattitudetolearningandwillingnesstogiveeverythingago.Welldone.



18 IsraelBennett Foragreatweekoflearninginbothreadingandinquiry.Kapai,Israel.Keepupthegreatwork.

19 EvabelleDuffy For her obvious growth in confidence,willingness to attempt new tasks andmaturesupportofherpeers.Thankyou.

20 JessicaBenge For taking pride in yourwork, striving to complete it all to a high standard.MiharoJess-keepitup!

21 TeHiraroaMoss-Chaplin

Foryoureffortandpositivebehaviourinclass.KeitewhakahīhīaukiakoeTeHiraroa!

22 AsherBoreham ForyourpositiveattitudeandengagementinlearningabouttheBattleofGatePaonourtriptoTheElms.

23 NikitaLeslie Forconstantlyremainingontaskandstrivingforpersonalexcellence.Youarealwaysfocusedonyourlearning.Welldone!

24 IsaacJohnstone For consistently following our Coastal Values, helping others, and being anawesomememberofroom24.

25 GraysonCalland Forconsistentlymakinggoodchoiceswithyourlearningandstrivingtoreachyourpotential.WelldoneRoom25isveryproudofyou.

26 CharlotteReihana For showing integrity and consistently completing work to a high standard.YouaresuchapleasuretohaveinRoom26!

DigiTech SariWhiuRoom13

ForyourenthusiasmandengagementinDigitalTechnology.TinoPaiSari!

International AndyChoiRoom26

It’sgreattoseeyoutryingyourbest,evenwhenyouareunsure.

HardMaterials RichieSpicerRoom23

Forconsistentlyachievingagoodresultandengagingfullyinallactivities.

Music RyanWayRoom24

For your commitment to your learning during thewhole of the cycle. Greatexittestresult.

Dance&Drama RamariYorkRoom2

For your consistently excellent attitude and effort shown towards yourlearning.Youaresunshineinourclassroom,keepmingokata(smiling).:-)

FoodTech AustinManningWhanau3

For always giving things a go andwith a smile on your face :). Youwere apleasuretoteach!



CAMP REFUNDS (for those who have not already done)On behalf of the Mount Maunganui Intermediate School Board of Trustees we regret to inform you that all remaining camps for term one and term two will be cancelled, as a result of reviewing health and safety in relation to the COVID-19 Ministry of Education guidelines. We know that our students and staff will be disappointed, but we feel that this is the most responsible solution moving forward. We hope that we will be able to offer a relevant camp or EOTC experience later in the year.

If you have already paid your child's camp donation your child’s account will be credited, however, should you require a refund or would like to donate to the student welfare fund, please complete the form below and return to Jen in the office [email protected].

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£ Please refund balance to my bank account

Bank account: …………………………………………………………………..

£ Please donate to the Student Welfare Fund

No refund will be issued without receipt of this slip.

Name of Student: ………………………………………………………………………………….

Name of Caregiver: ……………………………………………………………………………….

Email: ………………………………………………………………………………………………..

Thankyouforyourunderstandingduringthesechallengingtimes.



SPORTS INFORMATION

SUPER 11 SURF COMPETITION - FRIDAY 6 MARCH Relocating the surfing venue from Tay Street Beach to Mount Main beach was a good call and ensured the best possible waves for the competition. 12 teams (48 students) from across the Bay of Plenty and Poverty Bay competed in great spirit for the coveted trophy and bragging rights of the best Super 11 Surf Team, for 2020. After 6 tough heats we had our teams for the final 3 heats. Mount 1 and Mount 2 were again both vying for the top spot this year against Ilminster and Whakatane 1. Surf conditions for the final were the best of the day, with solid bombs coming in from out the back. Mount 1 took an early lead through Taine Roy's lip smash on his first wave, followed by a solid back up wave. Not to be out done Ilminster, Whakatane 1 and Mount 2 were pushed hard to make sure they were in the hunt. Tactics and teamwork play a big role in this tag team style surfing event. Mount 1, Mount 2 and Ilminster team surfers, caught good solid waves and allowed their respective final surfers the opportunity to have as much time as possible to score a big wave and secure "double whammy" points. Tao Mouldey stepped up for Mount 1, catching an epic bomb out the back that he smashed to bits and claimed double whammy points and an extra 5 points, for completing their heat with 25mins. It looked like 1st place was locked up. But no one told "Vinnie on the Twinny Baggott". Sitting out the back waiting for just the right wave, Vinnie showed patience and composure in the big surf. Ilminister had already completed their heat, with good wave scores and secured the bonus 5 points. With the tension building on the beach, Vinnie pulled into a beast and whipped his classic old twin fin for all its worth ... and landed the moves and claimed his double whammy score. With only seconds to go before the magical 25 minute mark, Vinnie sprinted up the beach - you could tell this boy does Oceans - and secured his team the vital 5 bonus points. There is a nervous wait while the judges added up the scores ...but, for a second year running, 1st and 2nd place were awarded to Mount 1 and Mount 2 respectively, with Ilminister a close 3rd. It was a long, but great day and the surfers competed hard, doing themselves and their schools proud. The next generation of surfers say farewell to each other, and give a special shout out to all the parents, teachers, team supporters and the Bay Boardriders Club that make this day - the special event that it is. Mount 1 - 1st place: Taine Roy, Ariana Walker, Oli Hansen, Tao Mouldey Mount 2 - 2nd place: Ivan Ward, Lily Savill, Hayes Pynes, Vinnie Baggott Final placings: 1st - 12th - Mount 1, Mount 2, Ilminster, Whakatane 1, Gisborne 1, Otumoetai 1, Otumoetai 2, Whakatane 2, Te Puke, Gisborne 2, Tauranga 1, Tauranga 2. That's it for another year. Kirby Weis



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7 - 17 April 2020€¦ · 07/04/2020 · 17 April 2020 FROM THE PRINCIPAL Lisa Morresey Kia ora te Whānau, Welcome back to term two! It is life Jim, but not as we know it! Firstly,