MBS PAANUI – NEWS
‘Together we care, we learn, we succeed’
‘Aroha, Ako, Angitu’
Term Two – Week 5 – Issue 6
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Student Inquiry Theme 2025
‘Ko wai ahau?’
‘Who am I?
Term 2 Curriculum Focus Areas
Science and Technology
Concept: The Scientist in me!
Inquiry Statement ‘Design for a changing future’
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The 2025 theme for Samoa Language Week is
‘Ia malu lou sā. Folau i lagimā
A well-grounded self, is a successful self’.
This year’s theme:
“A well-crafted ocean sailing vessel, built with care and precision, ensures a safe and steady journey. When all its parts are thoughtfully constructed, the vessel remains balanced, strong and ready to face the open seas.
Similarly, people who prepare thoroughly and with intention become grounded and resilient and well-equipped to navigate life’s challenges and succeed in their endeavours. No matter the challenges and hardships of life, a well-grounded person will not be easily shaken or defeated because they are firmly rooted and well-prepared”.
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OUR WHY?
Why do we celebrate Samoa Language Week at Maangere Bridge School?
There are 11% (41 out of 345 students) who identify first ethnicity as Samoan at MBS.
There are 36.9% (127 out of 345 students) who identify themselves as Pacific Island at MBS
There are 10 staff members who are of Samoan Heritage at MBS.
The Samoan Language is the third most spoken language in Aotearoa New Zealand.
To rasie awareness of the Samoan language as a language spoken by a significant amount of people in Aotearoa New Zealand
To involve and encourage our Samoan Parents, children and staff to take part in our learning programmes.
To promote initiatives to maintain and grow the recognition, learning and use of the Samoan language in the home, in education, work, government, media, sports, arts and the community.
(The ethnicity data collected above is gathered through Etap an SMS system when whaanau and families enrol their child at MBS)
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Talofa lava,
Mālō lava le soifua maua ma le lagi mātafi, malo le tauāta’i.
O lo’u igoa o Fetaia’ioaiga Bernice Mata’utia.
Out te sau mai nu’u o Malaemalu o Falealili ma Sataoa.
Warm Pacific Greetings everyone!
This week I am very proud to be Samoan and share my samoan heritage together with our students as we celebrate ‘Gagana Samoa’ Samoa Langauge Week 1 – 7 June. This years theme is ‘Ia malu lou sā, Folau i lagimã’ ‘A well-grounded self, is a successful self’.
We are excited to share and celebrate the Samoan culture, traditions and values this week.
We look forward to you attending our ‘Samoan Language’ Assembly on Thursday 5th June starting at 1 pm where our students will be showcasing a range of traditional Siva Samoa and Taualuga which will be our final item. This year is quite special but also sad as we farewell Whaea Maxx who will be leaving MBS at the end of the week. We want to thank her for always supporting our Pacific Language Weeks and also leading our staff as the Pasifika Leader. We would like to thank our Parents for supporting your child to take part in celebrating Samoa Language Week!
Fa’afeta tele lava
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Term 2 2025
Calendar Dates
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1st – 7th June – Samoana Language Week ‘Vaiaso o le Gagana Samoa’
2nd June – Kings Birthday (PUBLIC HOLIDAY) – SCHOOL CLOSED FOR INSTRUCTION
3rd June – Poowhiri and Opening of Samoa Language Week 9 am
3rd June – Te Hiaroa Whaanau Hui 4 pm
3rd June – PTA Hui 6 pm
5th June – Samoa Language Week Assembly 1.00 pm (New Time)
5th June – Board Hui 6 pm
6th June – Farewell Assembly – Whaea Maxx 11 am – 1 pm
7th June – Working Bee 8am – 2 pm (New date!)
9 – 13th – NZ International Languages Week
10th June – International Language Parade 11.30 am
10th June – Netball Zones and PTA Hui 6 pm
11th June – Netball Zones Save Date
19th June – New Entrant Visits 9 – 10.30 am, Hearing and Vision Check 9.30 am
19th June – Whole School Assemby Rm 7 and Rm 16 at 2 pm
19th June – Battle of the Bridges
19th June – MATATRIKI MARKET ‘A night under the stars’ 5 – 8 pm
20th June – Matariki (PUBLIC HOLIDAY) – SCHOOL CLOSED FOR INSTRUCTION
23rd – 27th June – School Book Fair (more information to be sent out)
24th June – New Entrant Visits 9 – 10.30 am
25th June SCHOOL FINISHES 1 PM for Parent Partnership Meetings (Parent Interviews)
25th June – Parent Partnership Meetings 1.15 – 6.30 pm
25th – 26th June – Student Inquiry Outcome Days
26th June – Battle of the Bridges Save Date
26th June New Entrant Visits 9 – 10.30 am
26th June – Parent Partnership Meetings 3.15 – 6.00 pm
27th June – Newsletter and Term 3 Calendar Dates
27th June – Last day of Term 2 – SCHOOL FINISHES AT 1 PM
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Tofā Soifua and Farewell
Whaea Maxx!
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Talofa lava and Fakalofa lahi atu! We would like to say thank you to Whaea Maxx for her dedication and commitment to MBS over the last 9 years. She has played a huge part in supporting our whaanau in particular our Pacific Community, our tamariki and especially the Piiwaiwaka Junior Team and our staff. We wish her all the very best as she embarks on her new journey as Deputy Principal at Sir Edmund Hillary Collegiate Middle School. We welcome you to attend her farewell assembly on Friday 6th June at 11 am – 1 pm to celebrate Whaea Maxx’s MBS Journey.
Fakaaue lahi
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Over the last 5 weeks our tamariki have been learning some new and amazing things through their student learning inquiry and the Science and Technology Curriculum. We have celebrated Road Safety Week and had visitors from Auckland Transport teach our students about keeping safe on the roads. Our students dressed up for Pink Shirt day which is all about creating a culture of manaakitanga, kindness and a bully-free environment. Other celebrations included NZ Sign Language week, Rotuman Language Week and supporting our PTA Disco and fundraiser which was a fun night for our kids. We are very proud of our Girls and Boys Rugby League zones who represented MBS and did us proud.
Our Teacher Only Day held on Friday 30th May focussed on the Refreshed NZ Mathematics Curriculum supporting our staff to develop and understand ‘The Science of Learning’, unpacking key messages about the statement ‘UKD’ Understand-Know-Do and progress outcomes for each phase and what students are expected to learn over their time in school. Thank you to Lawrence from the Ministry of Education who supported and delivered the mahi on this day.
It was great to also be part of the MPA Mangere Principal Association School Campaign on how to improve attendance and engagement for our tamariki. We had a stall at the ‘TwoSevenFive’ Community event and it was great to network and gather feedback from our parents and families.
We look forward to celebrating Gagana Samoa ‘Samoa Language Week’, International Language Week, Parent Partnership Meetings, sharing our students’ inquiry learning and getting ready for our annual ‘Matariki Night Market’ held on the 19th June (day before Matariki Public Holiday). Fa’afeta tai tele lava.
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Matariki Night Market
‘A night under the stars’
Thursday 19th June
Starts at 5 pm
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We will be celebrating our Annual School event Matariki Market ‘A night under the stars’ on Thursday 19th June which starts at 5 pm. We will have a range of kai, food stalls, arts and crafts, kapahaka and other cultural performances, including live entertainment. Please come along and support this amazing evening and understanding more about Matariki. There will be more information coming out soon from Matua Haki. Ngaa mihi
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Matariki
Friday 20th June
School Closed
(Public Holiday)
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Te Hiaora Whaanau Hui
Tuesday 3rd June 4 pm
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Kia Ora e te whaanau, There will be a Te Hiaora Whaanau Hui held on Tuesday 3rd June at 4 pm in Te Ara Puueru. Please refer to other paanui shared from our Kaiako about the purpose of the hui. We look forward to you attending. Ngaa mihi nui
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Haapaitia te ara tika puumau ai te rangatiratanga moo ngaa uri whakatipu.
Foster the pathway of knowledge to strength, independence and growth for future generations.
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Te Pane o Mataoho Whaanau
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“I am building my own house, the pillars inside are maahoe and patatee, the roof is made of wood. It must be grown with the fruit of the lengarenga, and strengthened with the fruit of the kawariki.”
Te Pane o Mataoho will build its own house, and this is the time for joy. We have delved deeply into the noble practices of Maori medicine. We have carefully studied the plants and trees that our ancestors used to heal themselves. What are the benefits of these practices? So, let’s keep them going.
Te Pane o Mataoho has been strongly influenced by the healing process and the beauty of the environment. We are all excited to showcase our learnings under the auspices of Matariki, at the exhibition that will be held in the coming weeks.
Good morning to all of us.
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Sustainability Paanui/News
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Our tamariki from the Sustainability Team and students from the Kaahui Ako youth Forum Sustainability Group participated in Tree planting this term at Ambury Farm. Matua Jono and Whaea Hala supported our tamariki and we would like to thank the Enviro School for their ongoing support.
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The PTA raised $2669 from the Disco and $300 for the Mother’s Day Raffle!
School Disco!
Thanks to Dani from Skids for her support and donations during the night. A huge thank you to all the school staff, Bo and whaanau who supported the disco night and helped during the evening.
Mother’s Day Raffle!
Thank you to The Gaff, Phnom Penn, Rosbake, and The Bargain Chemist.
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Interested in joining the PTA?
If you are interested in being part of our school PTA please see Jasmine Hughes the PTA Chair and you can also contact the school office. We appreciate all the support we receive from our MBS parents and whaanau.
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We would like to thank all of our support staff who make a difference in our school everyday! It was great to celebrate Support Staff day and acknowledge our support staff with thank you cards from the tamariki and taking them out for lunch. Thank you Candace, Colleen, Belle, Elaina, Ann, Whaea Jas, Whaea Sam, Whaea Va, Whaea Mereana, Whaea Nicole, Matua Paul and Bo for your hard work, commitment and aroha for the teachers and students Ngaa mihi!
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Parent Partnership Meetings
(Parent Interviews)
Save the Date
Wednesday 25th June 1.15 – 6.15 pm
(School will finish early on Wednesday at 1 pm)
Thursday 26th June 3.15 – 6.15 pm
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Library Term 2
With classroom renovations underway, Whaea Rose has welcomed Room 1 to share our library space! It’s been a lot of fun spending extra time together.
Our library this term has been mobile with Whaea Rose visiting each class, swapping books and sharing lots of stories. We have had more lovely books added to our library as well as a wonderful selection from the National Library.
MBS Lego Kindness Boxes
Whaea Rose has also been busy sharing our new MBS ‘Lego Kindness Boxes’, thanks to the amazing Kindness Collective. We have seen moments of inspiration, resilience, kotahitanga, creativity, problem solving and so much JOY! Our tamariki are truly sharing our MBS values as they build kindness together  Whaea Rose is incredibly proud and excited to see what you create next! Whaea Rose
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Piiwaiwaka Whaanau
Years 1 – 3
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Room 1 has been busy settling into Term 2 and making the most of our new space in the library. We love being surrounded by so many wonderful books and are enjoying exploring them every day! In the classroom, we’ve been focusing on counting and learning all about shapes. The students have been working hard and showing great progress in their understanding of numbers and geometry. This week, we had a fun and exciting PE session with KC from CLM. The class had a blast trying out new games and activities, we can’t wait to keep practising the skills we learned.
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Room 2 is excited to be learning in Room 10 our temporary space, which was previously the SKiD space, while renovations are underway in our classroom. The tamariki are thoroughly enjoying their daily learning experiences and are making the most of this temporary change.
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Ruma Rima activities in and out of class, from lego building kindness, assembly presentation as scientists and tree planting. We did many more other fun learning activities and we are enjoying school. Stay well and warm.
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Our inquiry has taken us outside to explore the gardens and trees, while inside the classroom, we’ve been busy with our schoolwork as usual. We’re excited to welcome Bryson, who has recently joined us—welcome to Room 7! At the same time, we’re sad to say goodbye to Cruz, who will be leaving us in a week. We wish him all the very best in his new kura. That’s all from Room 7 for now—until next time!
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Girls Rugby Leagues Zones
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Comments on the Day from Whaea Winona
Our MBS girls attended the MOSA Rugby league Zones and amazed us all with their efforts, perseverance and humility. We took a team of 11 girls, 7 of who had never played before. With only 1 sub all day, they exceeded all our expectations and walked away with 3rd place!!! We are so proud of the girls and all their efforts. Thank you to the parents who came out to support our team, your presence aroha was definitely felt.
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Comments on the Day from Koka Ellina!
Our MBS Boys did so well at the MOSA Rugby League Zones tournament. They placed 9th and showed such courage & determination. What was evident was the aroha & support our tamariki had from their whanau. They lifted every time they heard their family cheer on the sideline.
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We’re now halfway through Term 2, and it’s been a fantastic start filled with creativity, curiosity and connection. Here’s a snapshot of what our amazing Kea Learners have been up to!
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‘Learning Together’
Across all our classes, students embraced Pink Shirt Day. We proudly wore pink, created posters and took part in conversations about kindness and standing up for others. It was a meaningful way to reinforce the importance of empathy and being an upstander in our school. We’ve also launced into our Inquiry ‘Design for a Changing Future’ with classes exploring Science and Technology through the lens of innovation, transport, forces and problem-solving. Our aakonga are thinking like real scientists and it’s been incredible to watch their curiosity grow.
A huge highlight for many Year 4 – 6 classes was the visit from the NZ Warriors foundation. Students participated in the ‘Prepare to Perform Progamme’ which was fun and energetic traning sessions. We learnt valuable lessons about the importance of making healthy choices and teamwork, we even had the chance to meet the players Patrick Moimoi and. Ali Leiataua. Thank you to Charlotte and her team for making this possible for us and a special shout out to Oliver in Room 5 and his whaanau for reaching out to the NZ Warrior Comunity Foundation on behalf of our school.
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Ruma Tekau maa Tahi – Rm 11
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It was an awesome start to Term 2 for Room 11. It has been a fun filled and exciting
learning journey in the past few weeks. Students in Room 11 are eager to learn and
engage themselves in all areas of learning whether it be inside or outside the
classroom. On a sad note Kea whanau farewelled Whaea Lyrentia this term and we are
saddened by her departure.
For our Student Inquiry this term students will explore ‘The Scientists in Me’ and we are looking at transport systems. In reading and writing, we are using the Better Start Literacy
Approach (BSLA) together with Room 15 this term. It is a new approach to Literacy
which the students enjoy. We’ve also focused on building our numeracy skills, and
it’s been wonderful to see the progress our tamariki have made. Students continue to
work on ‘Maths No Problem’ and presently we are working on Addition and Subtraction.
Room 11 showed support for Pink Shirt Day where they came in different shades of
pink to show their support against bullying. We also got a chance to meet the Warriors
team members and get their autographs signed on a warriors team photograph. The
students also had sessions and fun games on that day. Students from Room 11
have also been part of the school sports teams and continue to show their best in all
team sports. We’re excited for what’s to come in the later part of the term.
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Ruma Tekau maa Rua – Rm 12
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Room 12 have been building models of transport and writing about its evolution. We’re embracing a growth mindset through the NED programme, enjoying PE and waiata, and celebrating the power of encouragement and perseverance.
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Ruma Tekau maa Toru – Rm 13
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We started the term with learning around ANZAC Day and took part in the school safety survey. As scientists, we explored nature-inspired transport using AI and art, and we’re proud of our maths achievements on Mangahigh. We also farewelled our amazing kaiako Whaea L and wished her all the best in her new adventures and warmly welcomed our awesome new kaiako Matua Peter to our MBS whaanau.
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Ruma Tekau maa Wha – Rm 14
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Room 14 has been diving into the science of forces and simple machines, laying the groundwork for our transport inquiry. We made anti-bullying posters for Pink Shirt Day and have been focusing on kindness, confidence, and classroom wellbeing.
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Ruma Tekau maa Rima – Rm 15
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In Room 15, our scientists have been tackling real-world problems with critical thinking and creative solutions. As tuakana to our teina class Room 5 we have had several opportunities to combine our creative minds using lego as part of our kura kindness collective. Our visit from the Warriors was a huge hit, full of energy and inspiration.
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Ruma Tekau maa Ono – Rm 16
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Room 16 explored the meaning behind ANZAC Day and held thoughtful discussions around being an upstander. Our inquiry into biomimicry and transport has sparked some fantastic thinking about how nature can inspire innovation and change.
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Policies and Procedures for Parent Concerns
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We encourage our MBS parents/caregivers and whaanau to address your paatai or any concerns you have with regards to your child’s learning and behaviour with their classroom teacher. Our school provide opportunities for whaanau to communitcate following our processes you can find on school docs www.schooldocs which also provides our school policies and procedures. We appreciate your ongoing support for MBS Staff and students. Please ensure to make a suitable time to meet with the teacher or leadership team. Ngaa mihi
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As Parents and caregivers you play an important and crucial role in supporting your child to reach their highest educational potential. If you are interested to find out more about becoming a school board member and the role of the board, you can speak to the school or visit the the School Board Election website.
School Boards represent the diversity of the school community and the future of our children. All parents, legal guardians and immediate caregivers of students enrolled full-time in a state-integrated school or kura can and are encouraged to vote in the elections for parent representatives. Here is the website below for further information about School Board Elections. https://www.schoolboardelections.org.nz/become-a-board-member/
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