The school can draw from the following strengths to support its goal to evaluate how well Mairangi Bay School is capturing and implementing the aspirations of ākonga, whānau, iwi, kaiako, kaimahi and leadership to inform all schoolwide decisions.
An ongoing school-wide commitment that ensures genuine, authentic relationships with mana whenua, Te Kawerau ā Maki.
Ākonga experience a caring, safe, and inclusive environment where they are encouraged to take risks in their learning and to be the best they can be.
Kaiako and kaimahi collaboratively focus on improving equitable and excellent outcomes for all ākonga.
Leadership collaboratively promoting relational trust and enacting the school vision and values.
Whānau continue to be empowered through meaningful, interpersonal conversations that shape educational outcomes for their tamariki.
Where to next?
Moving forward, the school will continue to prioritise providing relevant professional development supported by leadership and external personnel to enact culturally responsive pedagogy by:
Developing a shared understanding with kaiako and kaimahi to use effective, culturally responsive teaching and learning practices that promote equitable and excellent learning outcomes for all ākonga.
Continuing to explore ways to listen and respond to the aspirations of the school community.
Authentically co-constructing at all levels of the school the most effective and sustainable conditions that foster a culture of learning with all ākonga and the wider community.
Ako tahi mō āpōpō kia pai ake
Learning together to create a better tomorrow
WE ARE NOW OPEN FOR ENROLMENTS
If you are in zone and would like a school tour, please contact the Principal at nathanj@mairangibay.school.nz. Alternatively, visit our school website and enrol now!
We can not wait to meet you!
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What's on during Week 10 Term 1 Programme?
Wednesday, 9 April: Class Photos ALL DAY SCHEDULE
Wednesday, 9 April: Whanau Hui Parent/ Teacher Interview 3pm-6pm
Thursday, 10 April: Whanau Hui Parent/ Teacher Interview 3pm-7pm
Friday, 11 April: End-of-term celebration assembly 9:30am - ALL WELCOME
Friday, 11 April: End-of-term 3pm
PLEASE NOTE
Monday. 28 April: Term 2 Starts
Please remember to check the school website calendar for potential changes.
Hope you all have a wonderful last week of term.
Ngā mihi
Mairangi Bay School
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Sports Programme - Term 1 2025
- Years 1-6 Auckland Cricket Lessons: 10 March - 19 March
- Tennis Cluster Day: Thursday, 13 March - All Day at Campbells Bay Tennis Club
- Competitive Swimming Day: 18 March - 8:30am-12:30pm
If you have any questions about sport please contact:
In-school Sport: Di Kruyen at dianek@mairangibay.school.nz
After-school Sport: Rebecca Hale at sports@mairangibay.school.nz
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Celebrating our diversity during April.
April 4: Qingming (Tomb Sweeping Day)
- Qingming is a time for Chinese people to show respect to their ancestors
April 8, Hana Matsuri (Flower Festival)
- In Japan, Buddha’s Birthday is celebrated on 8 April. The day features the display of flowers at temples and the viewing of cherry blossoms throughout the country.
April 12: Hanuman Jayanti
- Hanuman Jayanti is a Hindu religious festival that celebrates the birth of the Hindu God Hanuman
April 12-20: Passover
- Passover is the first and most significant of the Jewish pilgrim festivals.
April 13: Palm Sunday
- The final Sunday before Easter Sunday marks the beginning of Christian Holy Week and commemorates the story of Jesus’ arrival in Jerusalem before his crucifixion.
April 13-15: Songkran (Thai New Year)
- Songkran is the Thai New Year and Water Festival.
April 17: Maundy Thursday (Holy Thursday)
- Maundy commemorates the washing of the feet (Maundy) and the Last Supper of Jesus Christ with the Apostles, as described in the Christian New Testament.
April 18: Good Friday
- Good Friday is a solemn Christian remembrance of the suffering and crucifixion of Jesus Christ.
April 19: Holy Saturday
- Holy Saturday is a Christian commemoration of the final day of Christ’s death.
April 20: Easter Sunday
- Easter Sunday is regarded by Christians as the day of the resurrection of Jesus Christ.
April 21: Easter Monday
- Easter Monday is the day after Easter Sunday in Eastern or Western Christian traditions.
April 23: St George's Day
- St George is the patron saint of England and one of the most venerated saints in the Anglican church.
April 25: ANZAC Day
- ANZAC stands for Australian and New Zealand Army Corps. ANZAC Day is an anniversary of the day when Australian and New Zealand soldiers landed in Gallipoli in 1915 as part of the Allies' invasion.
If you are celebrating a cultural event during the month of April, and it is not in the above list, please contact the Principal at nathanj@mairangibay.school.nz
Celebrating our diversity at Mairangi Bay School as we "learn together to create a better tomorrow".
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