MBS PAANUI – NEWS
‘Together we care, we learn, we succeed’
‘Aroha, Ako, Angitu’
Term One – Week 5 – Issue 2
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Pou Tuuhono Inquiry Theme 2026
‘Dare to Dream’
Term 1 Curriculum Area Focus:
The Arts – Visual Arts
Concept: ‘I can create!’
‘Connecting through Curriculum’
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Welcome to our new students
Nau mai, Haere mai, Afio mai
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Welcome to our new students!
William Tuiono – Room 6, Frederica Tuiono – Room 1
Maia Naera and L’il Rob Tuarekura – Te Hiaroa
Haisley and Havila Fa’auma, Michael Pelesasa – Samoan Unit Room 8
Michael Pelesasa – Room 14
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Tumuaki/Principal Message
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Kia Ora Koutou, Talofa lava, Malo e lelei, Kia Orana, Fakaalofa lahi atu, Ni Sa Bula Vinaka, Namaste and warm pacific greetings.
Nau mai, Haere mai, Afio mai
We are half-way through the term and our students have had the opportunity to establish class routines, expectations and getting to know their peers and teacher/kaiako.
It is great to see our senior students taking part in the MOSA Boys and Girls Cricket teams at the start of the term. Both teams did well and we are very proud of their effort. Our new Sports Co-ordinator is Matua Peter . If you have any questions with regards to your childl taking part in sports please speak to Matua Peter. Thank you to Matua Paul and our parents for always supporting our tamariki.
The students have been involved in a range of visual art experiences in preparation for the School Art Exhibition at the end of this term. We look forward to seeing their final art pieces displayed for parents and whaanau to view in Week 9. Our Pou Tuuhono Inquiry Theme ‘Dare Dream’ for 2026 will be reflected throughout the year with a focus on different Curriculum Areas each term and for Term 1 it is Visual Arts.
We had a great turn out for the Parent Information evening and Whaanau Picnic held in the first 3 weeks. Our MBS Community Engagement Hui/Fono for all Maaori and Pacific Island parents and whaanau is an opportunity to engage and gather parent voice. Te Hiaroa and the Samoan Unit also had meetings with their parents to discuss what has been working well and other updates. We have our last MBS Community Hui on Wednesday 11th March at 5.30 pm which is for all other ethnicity groups.
On Friday morning we held a whole school assembly to have karakia for one of our junior students in Piiwaiwaka who was involved in a serious incident after school. We also discussed the importance of keeping safe when walking to and from school. We encourage all parents to always follow the road safety guidelines to keep all tamariki safe.
The last day of Term 1 will be Wednesday 1st April and we will finish at 3 pm. The school will be closed on Thursday 2nd April for Teacher Only Day where staff will be involved in Professional development for the New Zealand Mathematics Curriculum.
Congratulations to Matua Tepe’a, Mr G Gharpreet and Whaea Princess who have completed their first two years of teaching as a beginner teacher and are now fully registered teachers. We would like to acknowledge their mentors and tutors past and present. Ka mau te wehi!
Thank you for your ongoing support and partnership with our staff.
Ngaa mihi nui, Fa’afetai tele lava, Fakaaue lahi
Fetaia’ioaiga Bernice Mata’utia.
Principal
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According to our attendance data on HERO the Attendance Rate Summary at MBS highlights 7.16% of absences are justified, 2.23% are unjustified and 90.61% of our students are attending school regularly over the last 5 weeks for Term 1. Our Year 1 students have the highest attendance rate with our Years 3, 4 and 5 students below 90%. We will be sharing our Everyday Matters Report at the end of the Term.
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Tēnā tātou katoa,
The Maangere Bridge School Board has had a productive start to the term, having already held our first meeting of the year with another scheduled for later this month.
Our team is delighted to announce that the Maangere Bridge School Strategic Plan (2026–2028) is now available. This document sets our direction for the next few years, and you can read it in full at mangerebridgeschool.school.nz (alongside our 2026 Annual Implementation Plan).
The plan is built on three key pillars: Whaanau Partnership, Quality Teaching, and Learner Capability. These priorities are designed to transform our school by fostering a strong community, supporting high-performing teachers, and ensuring our aakonga thrive. We believe these goals are not only achievable but can be exceeded if we, as parents and caregivers, continue to play an active role in supporting our school staff and partnering in our children’s learning.
We have also recently reviewed our Education Outside the Classroom (EOTC) policies and practices. We have identified ways to further strengthen this area to ensure the absolute safety of our children during all off-site learning.
Finally, it is wonderful to see the Samoan unit take flight with such positive feedback already. We are also excited to see the momentum building for our school pool fundraising—thank you to everyone involved in these efforts, including our school PTA.
Ngaa mihi nui,
Justis Kamu, Presiding Member
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Important Reminders!
1. Make sure your child ALWAYS uses the pedestrian crossing if they are walking to and from school.
2. Parents/Adults MUST NOT double park when picking up or dropping off your child to school.
3. Remember to SLOW DOWN when you are in the School Zone and coming to a pedestrian crossing.
4. Remind children to always look left and right when crossing the road!
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Swimming Pool Fundraiser
Come along if you are free
Saturday 14th March 12 – 3 pm
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SAVE THE DATE!
SPLASH DAY and SWIM-A-THON!
Swimming Sports
Friday 27th March
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Please support our Swim-a-thon online fundraiser. All funds will support our Swimming Refurbishment.
Ngaa mihi
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Swimathon Date: Friday 27th March 2026
Get ready to make a splash at the Maangere Bridge School Swimathon!
Our students will be participating and showing a range of swimming skills on the day to help save our school pool, a valued community asset used by our tamariki.
Maangere Bridge School is aiming to raise $60,000 to repair and restore the pool so it can continue to be enjoyed for many years to come. Students will be seeking online sponsorship for their swimming efforts in the swimathon.
How do I sign my child up to fundraise online?
Each child can sign up for their very own fundraising web page to send out to collect online sponsorship from anyone, anywhere!
Just go to our Fundraising Hub page at: https://mangerebridgeswimathon.raiseit.co.nz/
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2026 Calendar Dates
Term 1
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Monday 9th March – Poowhiri @ 9 am
Wednesday 11th March – MBS Community Meeting for other ethnicities – 5.30 pm
Saturday 14th March – Community Swim 12 – 3 pm $5 per child or $10 for a family
Tuesday 17th March – PTA Committee Meeting 6 pm
Friday 20th March – Whole School Assembly 2 pm Room 3 and Room 16
Tuesday 24th March – New Entrant Visits 9 – 10.30 am and
Tuesday 24th March – New Entrant Induction Meeting with Parents 9 am
Thursday 26th March – New Entrant Visits 9 – 10.30 am
Friday 27th March – Splash Day – Swimming Sports Event (Please support our Swim-a-thon Online Fundraiser)
Tuesday 31st March – New Entrant Visits 9 – 10.30 am
Tuesday 31st March – ART EXHIBITION 2 pm – 6 pm
Wednesday 1st April – ART EXHIBITION 8 am – 2 pm
Wednesday 1st April – Purple Day – International Awareness Day of Epilepsy
Wednesday 1st April – Last Day of Term 1 Finish 3 pm
Thursday 2nd April – Teacher Only Day! – School Closed for Instruction
Friday 3rd April – GOOD FRIDAY Public Holiday – School Closed for Instruction
School Holidays Start 6th – 19th April
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MBS Community Hui for other ethnicities
Wednesday 11th March @ 5.30 pm
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The school has held Community Engagement Hui for all Maaori whaanau and Pasifika Fono for all Pacific Island parents/caregivers this term providing an opportunity to gather whaanau voice and feedback. Our Rumaki Reo Te Hiaroa and Iunite Samoa which is our Samoa Unit have already held their hui and fono for families to attend. We have one more MBS community Hui for other ethnicities held on Wednesday 11th March at 5.30 pm. We look forward to you attending. Please ensure to RSVP at the office by Tuesday 10th March for catering purposes. Ngaa mihi
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TEACHER ONLY DAY!
Thursday 2nd April
School will be closed for instruction!
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The school will be closed for instruction on Thursday 2nd April this Term for our Teacher Only Day. This will be an opportunity for staff to participate in Staff Professsional Development with the Ministry of Education. We hope this notice provides time for Parents/Caregivers to plan other arrangements for your child due to the school being closed. Ngaa mihi
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“Ehara taku toa i te toa takitahi, engari he toa takitini.”
Ehara te angitu i te mahi a te tangata kotahi, engari he hua noo te mahi ngaatahi a te katoa.
Nau mai haere mai, nau mai hoki mai ki te whaanau o Maunga Pikitea! He ngaakau hihiko teenei e mihi atu ana ki ngaa whaanau i kaha whakarite, i kimi waa hoki ki te tautoko i aa koutou tamariki kia tiimata ai te tau nei i runga i te wairua pai, i te hiringa nui.
E tino kite ana au i ngaa uara katoa o te kura e kanapa mai ana i roto i ia tamaiti, te miharo hoki! Ko a taatou pipi paopao e whakaatu ana i oo raatou ngaakau maahaki, i too raatou kaha ki te manaaki i eetahi atu tamariki, me too raatou ngaakau titikaha ki te ako. He tohu teenei o te kaha o ngaa whaanau e tautoko ana, e tiaki ana, e aarahi ana i aa raatou tamariki ia raa.
Teenei te mihi maioha ki a koutou moo too koutou uu, too koutou kaha. Maa te mahi ngaatahi, maa te kotahitanga, ka puaawai ai aa taatou tamariki.
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Ngā kōrero mō Te Ara Puueru
I roto i ngā wiki e rima kua pahure ake nei, he maha ngā mahi i whai wāhi atu ai ngā tamariki. I whakanui mātau i te huritau o ngā māhanga, ā, i tino koa ngā tamariki ki te kai keke me te noho tahi. Ia wiki i haere hoki rātau ki ngā whakaharatau kauhoe, i reira i ako ai rātau i ngā pūkenga haumaru i te wai.
I tua atu i ēnei mahi, i toro atu mātau ki te whare tapere mō te hui ā-kura. I mahi ngātahi mātau me te akomanga 1 ki te whakahaere i te hui. He wā pai tēnei ki te kōrero tahi me te whānau mō ngā mahi me ngā akoranga a ngā tamariki. I tū ngā tamariki ki te whakapuaki i ā rātau mahi me ā rātau akoranga ki te marea.
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E ngaa mana, e ngaa kaakaa o te wao nui, teenaa koutou katoa.
Kaaore he timatanga tau i tua atu i teenei. Kua tau wawe a Te Pane o Mataoho ki roto i ngaa haatepe me ngaa kawatau o te akomanga, otiraa o te kura anoo hoki.
Kua kitea te tupu o ngeenei mokopuna, kua kitea te whakatinanatanga o ngaa uara, aa, e tuu ana a Te Pane o Mataoho hei tauira rangatira moo ngaa teina.
Nooku te whiwhi i ngeenei tauira, e hiamo ana maatou i ngaa whakaritenga kei mua i te aroaro.
Pai maarire.
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Iunite Samoa – Samoan Unit
Years 1 – 3
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Ua matagofie le amataga o le tausaga mo tamaiti o le Vasega 8 a o latou fausia ni mafutaga lelei i totonu o le matou vasega. E faataua i le matou vasega le talanoa ma faalia o uiga lelei e fausia ai se lagona malosi o le auai ma le galulue faʻatasi.
E tāua foʻi le faatulagaina lea o a matou masani o le vasega, ina ia iloa e tamaiti le auala e galulue ma aʻoaʻo faatasi ai i aso taʻitasi. Ua amata foʻi ona aʻoaʻo tamaiti i le uiga o matou MBS Ways ma le auala e faʻaalia ai nei uiga i totonu o le matou potu aoga. Ua amata ona faaalia e tamaiti le manaakitanga, kotahitanga, rangatiratanga, ma le kaitiakitanga a o matou fausia faatasi se siosiomaga lelei ma lagolago mo le aʻoaʻoina o le fanau.
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Room 8 has had a wonderful start to the year as students have been getting to know one another and building positive relationships within the class. We have spent time learning about each other, sharing about our families and cultures, and developing a strong sense of belonging. A big focus has been on establishing our class routines so everyone knows how we learn and work together each day. Students have also been learning about our MBS Ways and what these values look like in our classroom. It has been great to see students beginning to show manaakitanga, kotahitanga, rangatiratanga, and kaitiakitanga as we create a positive and supportive learning environment together.
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Piiwaiwaka Whaanau
Years 1 – 3
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Room 1 has had a fantastic start to the year, proudly hosting the first assembly and doing an amazing job. We’ve been really enjoying swimming and bikes and are settling well into our class routines. Our learning is well underway, with students showing great enthusiasm, confidence, and a positive attitude towards their work.
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Bula everyone! We are Room 2, and we are so happy to be back at school, especially those of us who started last year. A very warm welcome to our new classmates who are feeling excited to begin their school journey in 2026. We have all settled in really well and are ready to make this year amazing. It has been wonderful making new friends and enjoying our time together. We have loved learning about our school values and showing them throughout the day, helping to create a positive and supportive learning space for all our ngā tamariki. We’ve also had fantastic swimming sessions. On top of that, we are really enjoying our weekly library visits and fun bike play sessions. We’re ready to rock this year!
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Room 4 has had an awesome start to 2026 building relationships and learning together. We’ve enjoyed playing our classroom games, having fun and learning the routines. Students are getting to understand that they are at a new year level with new expectations and challenges.
We have also welcomed a new student into our room this year and said goodbye to five of our friends. Students are also enjoying activities like library, bikes and swimming, and are looking forward to a wonderful year in Room 4.
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Meet the newest members of Ruma Rima — Zip and Zoom! We are delighted to have them join our class. Come and read the wonderful stories we have written about their adventures.
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Our latest creations were crafted using natural materials found from around our school. Each student designed and created a unique piece, showcasing their individual creativity and ideas.
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What a fantastic start to the year we have had in Room 7. The students have settled beautifully into classroom routines and are showing great enthusiasm for learning. We are so proud of how they are learning to be independent, kind, and respectful members of our classroom whānau. We have also enjoyed creative art experiences, outdoor learning, and making new friendships. It has been wonderful to see the students growing in confidence each day. Wishing everyone a great 2026 from Room 7.
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Ruma Tekau maa Tahi – Room 11
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Room 11 has kicked off the year with lots of fun! We’ve been biking, swimming, exploring the library, and getting to know each other. Some students even tried using a device for the first time! In maths, we’ve been discovering shapes, angles, and lines, while in writing we’re learning to write recounts and keep our books neat. It’s awesome to see the children so enthusiastic and determined, and we can’t wait to see their learning continue to grow all year!
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Ruma Tekau maa Rua – Room 12
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Kia mātaratara ki tai, Tīhei mauri ora!
I welcome ALL the students of Akomanga 12 and their whanau back to school for another Fun & Safe Year, ready for another new journey in their child’s education and learning 2026.
Nau Mai, Haere Mai.
In our learning journey this term, our Pou Tuhono is “Dare to Dream” highlighting the Visual Arts Curriculum. Also, this term some of the exciting jam packed topics that we have started and will be studying are Geometry/ Basic Facts & Place Value – Mathematics, Recount Writing, Spelling and Reading – Literacy – Aquatics – Physical Education, MBS Ways/ Mitey – Kaupapa & many more.
If you have any input to any of these subjects please feel welcome to share your ideas.
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Our MBS MOSA Cricket Boys and Girls Team 2026
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Ruma Tekau maa Whaa – Room 14
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E te Whaanau, Teenaa Koutou Katoa,
In Room 14, we have been enjoying a variety of engaging activities, including music and dance, biking, swimming, and visiting the school library. During reading and writing sessions, the class has been working collaboratively in groups, sharing ideas, and supporting each other’s learning. In mathematics, we have been exploring shapes, angles, and lines, and students have been recognised for their efforts, encouraging continued growth and confidence in their learning. The children are showing enthusiasm, curiosity, and determination, and it is wonderful to see them developing new skills and making steady progress. We are very proud of their achievements and look forward to seeing their learning continue to flourish.
Ngaa Mihi, Miss Lingam
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Ruma Tekau maa Rima – Room 15
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Room 15 is already thriving in Week 5! We have been focusing on whakawhanaungatanga — building strong relationships and growing together as a classroom whānau. Alongside this, we are strengthening our literacy skills and becoming confident, independent writers, with a special focus on recount writing as we prepare for our upcoming writing assessment. Reading has been a highlight for us. We love reading for personal enjoyment — outside on the playground, under the trees, and together as a class. Whaea Princess enjoys reading to us, and we are building our confidence by taking on shared reading and reading chapters aloud to Room 15.
Our Kea Values Day was another special moment this term. Through fun and sometimes competitive activities, we learned the importance of respect, teamwork, and collaboration. It truly brought us closer together. Overall, it has been a fun and insightful start to the term, filled with love, kindness, respect, and amazing growth.
That’s Room 15 signing out for Week 5
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Ruma Tekau maa Ono – Room 16
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Teenaa koutou ngaa whaanau,
Room 16 has especially been enjoying connecting their Science and Mathematical knowledge to our Pou Tuhono visual arts focus – creating collages, building 3-D shapes with playdough, and arranging 2-D shapes to create artworks. Stop by at drop off or pick up to check out our ever-expanding gallery in The Nook.
Ngaa mihi nui
Whaea Alisa
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A Bike Train is a supervised group ride to school, led by volunteer parents and caregivers — like a Walking School Bus, but on wheels.
We’re currently gauging interest from families and inviting parents to an online info session Tuesday 10 March, 6:30–7:30pm.
If you’d like your child to take part (or you’re keen to help volunteer), please register your interest here: https://tinyurl.com/BikeTrainMB
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Come along to our Whānau Ride’n Seek! A fun, family-friendly cycling adventure. Discover your local neighbourhood, uncover clues, and solve puzzles, all on a bike.
Sign up now! https://cranknz.typeform.com/RidenSeekRide
We’ll start at the Northern end of Ngā Hau Māngere Bridge (Onehunga side), ride at a relaxed pace through the new cycleway, parks, and bridges. The ride will finish with a free treat at The Gaff.
These rides are perfect for families, kids, beginners, and anyone getting back on a bike. Everyone is welcome, and nobody gets left behind.
Please bring your own bike and helmet (safety first). E-bikes are welcome, but the pace will suit regular bikes. This is a no-drop ride — we’ll go at the pace of the slowest rider.
Each ride will last around two hours.
Sign up to reserve your free treat and get updates on the ride.
Don’t forget to bring your water bottle
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