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Mackenzie College

March 2023 Newsletter

Contents

PRINCIPAL'S MESSAGE

by Sam Nelson

Nāu te rourou, nāku te rourou ka ora ai te iwi – with your basket and my basket, the people will thrive.

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ATTENDANCE

by Sam Nelson

“Attendance is the first step in accessing learning and is essential for educational success, achieving qualifications and attaining wider social and economic outcomes” (Ministry of Education, 2022)

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STRATEGIC PLAN

by Sam Nelson

The Board has signed off on the Strategic Plan, 2023-2025. Once again, thank you to those that contributed to the consultation phase of this plan. The Board is very excited about the clear direction that has been developed.

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Year 8 Bannockburn Camp

by Coll Mackenzie

Year 8's have had a fantastic time at camp.

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Year 7 Bannockburn Camp

by Coll Mackenzie

Year 7's had a great day on their first day of camp.

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3DLE 2023

by Coll Mackenzie

Students enjoyed a range of interesting and fun activities during our Term 1 3DLE.

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AORAKI ATHLETICS

by Coll Mackenzie

Congratulations to the Mackenzie College students competing in last week's Aoraki Athletics competitions. The results are as follows:

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HAYLEY TAIRUA CROWNED SCPS TRIATHLON CHAMPION!

by Coll Mackenzie

Congratulations to all our triathletes who competed at the SCPS Triathlon Championships, especially Hayley Tairua, who claimed 1st place in the girl's Year 7 & 8 championship.

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BOOK WEEK

by Sam Nelson

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OPENING CEREMONY FOR MT COOK SCHOOL.

by Coll Mackenzie

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YEAR 11 GEOGRAPHY TRIP

by Sam Nelson

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MACKENZIE EXCELS AT AORAKI AND SOUTH ISLAND DUATHLON AND TRIATHLON CHAMPIONSHIPS

by Sam Nelson

A big day out in Oamaru today with Lexie Biggs, Greta Biggs and Jack Cassie claiming Aoraki titles. Lexie and Greta also finished 2nd in the South Island champs. Hamish Ryall claimed 2nd in both the Aoraki's and South Island's followed closely behind by Luke Jordan in 3rd. Blake Jordan and Sam Cassie placed a creditable 3rd place in the Aoraki's. Well done, team!

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MACKENZIE COLLEGE RETAIN HADLOW TO HARBOUR SCHOOLS TROPHY!

by Sam Nelson

Mackenzie College's Physical Education students braved the elements and completed the 10km Hadlow to Harbour run in wet conditions. Mackenzie College successfully retained the school's trophy, which is open to any school in the area, including primary schools. The perfect birthday gift for our HOLA, PE & Health, Mrs Cassie!

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NEW ZEALAND ICE HOCKEY UNDER 18 REPRESENTATIVES

by Sam Nelson

We are incredibly proud to have two New Zealand representatives in our school. Congratulations, Jessica Ryall and Gracie Hellmrich, on your recent trip to Bulgaria.

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Mr Hignett has designed and made another head student display board. He has made it out of recycled timber from around the school. Thanks, Mr Hignett!

by Sam Nelson

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ART AUCTION

by Sam Nelson

The PTA are busy organising this fundraising event for our school. Let's get behind it to ensure it's a success!

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OPEN DAY

by Sam Nelson

Spread the word!

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TERM 2 - KEY DATES

by Sam Nelson

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Thank you

by Coll Mackenzie

To Gunns Bush Committee

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Community Dental Service During Holidays

by Coll Mackenzie

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