MBS PAANUI – NEWS
‘Together we care, we learn, we succeed’
‘Aroha, Ako, Angitu’
Term Four Week 4 Issue 9
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Pou Tuuhono Inquiry Theme 2026
Connecting through Curriculum
‘Dare to Dream’
Term 4 Curriculum Area Focus: Social Sciences
Concept: ‘I can celebrate’
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Please ensure to read the following Term 4 Calendar dates that have been added and updated!
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Monday 2nd November – Board Meeting 5.30 pm
Thursday 5th November – Book Character Parade 10 am
Thursday 5th November – PTA Meeting 5 pm
Friday 6th November – PTA Fundraiser ‘Cultural Celebration’ – Non-School Uniform Day!
Monday 9th November – Parent Meeting about Camp in 2027 (Year 5 Parents) 5 pm
Tuesday 10th November – New Entrant Visits 9 – 10.30 am (Induction with Parents 9 am)
Thursday 12th November – New Entrant Visits 9 – 10.30 am
Thursday 12th November – Diwali Day (Dress up in Traditional Wear)
Friday 13th November – MBS Athletics Day
Friday 13th November – World Kindness Day and Newsletter
Monday 16th November – Poowhiri 9 am
Friday 20th November – Student Leaders Trip to Rainbows End
Monday 23rd November – Tumau le Fa’avae Trip to Rainbows End
Tuesday 24th November – ‘Tri-Nations’ Athletics Event
(MBS, Waterlea and Mountain View Schools) – This is not an official MOSA Event.
Tuesday 1st December – Whole School Prize Giving 9.30 am
Wednesday 2nd December – New Entrant Induction Meeting for Parents 9 am
New Entrant Visits 9 – 10.30 am (NEW DATE)
Wednesday 2nd December – Kea Celebration 9.30 am – 2.30 pm
Thursday 3rd December – New Entrant Visits 9 – 10.30 am (NEW DATE)
Thursday 3rd December – Santa Parade
Friday 4th December – Year 6 Graduation 9.15 am
Friday 4th December – Year 6 Graduation Dinner Celebration 5 – 7 pm (At School)
Monday 7th December – End of Year School Reports Go Live
Monday 7th December – Last Board Meeting 5.30 pm
Tuesday 8th December – End of Year Celebrations – Piiwaiwaka
Wednesday 9th December – Kea Splash Day 10.30 am – 2.30 pm
Wednesday 9th December – Te Hiaroa Poowhakanui TBC
Thursday 10th December – Te Hiaroa EOY Celebration Live Wire
Friday 11th December – Last Day of School FINISH AT 1 PM
Saturday 12th December – School Holidays Start
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Term 1 2027
Calendar Dates
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2027 Term 1 Dates
Monday 1st February – Auckland Anniversary – Public Holiday
Tuesday 2nd February – Teacher Only Day
Wednesday 3rd February – First day of School and Poowhiri 9 am
Monday 8th February – Waitangi Day – School Closed
Thursday 4th March – Parent Information Evening 5.30 pm
Parent Meetings ‘Setting Student Goals’ with your child on
Wednesday 17th March (1.15 – 5.30 pm)
Thursday 18th March (3.15 – 6.30 pm)
Friday 26th March – GOOD FRIDAY – PUBLIC HOLIDAY
Monday 29th March – EASTER MONDAY – PUBLIC HOLIDAY
Tuesday 30th March – EASTER TUESDAY – SCHOOL CLOSED
School Re-opens on Wednesday 31st March
Friday 9th April – Last day of Term 1 2027
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Niue Language Week
Celebration and Highlights
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Fakaaue lahi! Thank you to everyone who attended our MBS Niue Language Week Celebration Assembly on Friday 30th October.
We are very proud of all our students who performed.
“Gahua auloa ke fakaako fakamalolō e Vagahau Niue”
‘Working together to diligently teach and strengthen Vagahau Niue’
Le’ts continue to work together and show ‘Kotahitanga’ to keep our beautiful language alive for our tamariki and future generations.
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Congratulations to our
Cross-Country Winners 2026!
School ‘Fun-Run’ Results
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Congratulations to all of our winners who placed
1st, 2nd and 3rd in the Cross-Country
‘School Fun-Run’ Event 2026
Years 0 – 1 Girls Race – 1st Autumn-Lee Edmonds Room 18, 2nd – Zarie Glencie and Devon Dawkins Room 7
Years 0 – 1 Boys Race – 1st Zharn Tamatoa Room 4, 2nd – Taulagi Toleafoa Room 2, 3rd – Albie McKenzie Room 7
Years 2 Girls Race – 1st Cera En Room 5, 2nd – Sage Tuala Room 3, 3rd – Mila Davis Room 1
Years 2 Boys Race – 1st Israel-Kaea Harris Room 18 Maunga Pikitea, 2nd – Kenzo Amani-Wong Room 18 Maunga Pikitea, 3rd – Johnny Bennett Room 6
Years 3 Girls Race – 1st Zoe Yiakmis Room 5, 2nd – Momo Kamiya Room 5, 3rd – Amaia Aramoana Room 1
Years 3 Boys Race – 1st William Tuiono Room 6, 2nd – Alex Prader Room 5, 3rd – Arie Muller Room 1
Years 4 Girls Race – 1st Riley Tomic Room 11, 2nd – Ofa Taumoepeau Room 15, 3rd – Ghencia Falala Room 15
Years 4 Boys Race – 1st Wolf Lavea Room 11, 2nd – Mason Levy Room 11, 3rd – Levi Ruaporo Room 11 and Finn Hamilton Room 15
Years 5 Girls Race – 1st Annelise Prader Room 16, 2nd – Lucy Hamilton Room 16, 3rd – Ariella Suriyachaik Room 12
Years 5 Boys Race – 1st Quinton Manuel Room 16, 2nd – Teu Matangi Room 12, 3rd – Cassidy Pakinga Room 12
Years 6 Girls Race – 1st Grace Lea’aetalafo’ou Room 19 Te Pane o Mataoho, 2nd – Imogen McKenzie Room 16, 3rd – Petra Levy Room 16
Years 6 Boys Race – 1st Ethan Tomic Room 16, 2nd – Levaula Kamu Room 12, 3rd – Eli Duncan Room 16
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Thank you to Four Winds Foundation for your contribution towards the Maangere Bridge School
Year 6 Camp 2026.
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We would like to acknowledge and thank Four Winds Foundation for their incredible financial support and approved grant helping towards the transport, accommodation and activity costs for our Year 6 Camp held this year at CYC Camp Waipa in Ngāruawāhia. We appreciate your investment towards Education Outside the Classroom and Physical Education providing opportunities for our Year 6 students to participate in outdoor activities, develop confidence and independence, build relationships and strengthen capabilities including participation, problem-solving and self-management. Our students thoroughly enjoyed the active and relaxing experiences while creating lasting memories in their final year at Maangere Bridge School.
Ngaa mihi nui MBS Board and Management Team
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Swimming Pool
‘Celebration Launch’
Wednesday 18th November
3 – 5 pm
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On behalf of our Swimming Pool Committee, MBS School Board and staff we are thrilled to invite all of our students, parents/caregivers, whaanau and community to the official Swimming Pool Celebration Launch!
Our school swimming pool has been a cherished part of our kura and community for over 60 years. Thanks to the incredible hard work, planning and fundraising efforts across our school, the full refurbishment of our swimming pool and changing rooms are almost complete. Our tamariki are already loving being back in the water and now it is time for us to gather, admire our refurbishment and celebrate together as one whaanau.
What to Expect!
Come along for a fun and exciting afternoon with your family.
Free Swim for Tamariki: Pack your child’s swimming gear and towels! Our tamariki can splash around and enjoy the freshly plastered, sanded and repainted pool.
Community Sausage Sizzle: Enjoy a sausage sizzle with family and friends
Official Acknowledgements: Words of appreciation from the Principal and Board
Family Connection: A wonderful gathering to connect and admire the changes of our pool
Thank you, Ngaa mihi and Fa’afetai lava!
Thank you again to a collective effort and generosity from our community. We extend our appreciation to everyone who helped bring this vision to life.
Aktive & Māngere-Ōtāhuhu Local Board, PTA Fundraising Committee, School Fun Run Fundraiser, Matua Bo and our Swimming Sub-Committee (Nicola O, Danielle S, Ellie T, Jasmine H, Mark S, Candace N and Matua Bo)
Friendly Reminders for the Day!
- Please ensure your child brings their swimming gear and a towel
- Remember to bring a sunhat and sunscreen
- Parent Supervision of pre-schoolers and non-swimmers is required at all times
We look forward to seeing you all there to celebrate this exciting milestone for our school and children! Ngaa mihi nui
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Library Paanui/Notice
Friendly Reminder
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Book Week is coming to Maangere Bridge School
2 – 6th November 2026
Books and connection are at the heart of our library and Book Week helps us celebrate and encourage a life-long love of reading. We’ve got a week of fun activities planned along with an author visit for our Kea students and the ever-popular book character parade on Thursday, 5th November at 10am.
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Book Character Parade
Thursday 5th November
@ 10am
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Our students are welcome to be creative and dress up as one of their favourite book characters. It is optional to participate and look forward to seeing some creative costumes.
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PTA Paanui/Notice
‘Non-Uniform Day!’
Friday 6th November
‘Christmas Hamper Raffle’
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Year 5 Parent Meeting on
Monday 9th November 5pm
Purpose: School Camp 2027
Save the Date
Camp Wednesday 10th – Friday 12th March 2027
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Kia Ora Year 5 Parents, please ensure to attend the Camp meeting for your child held on Monday 9th November at 5 pm in the auditorium There are only 4 – 5 months before your child attends the Year 6 camp in 2027. We look forward to seeing you at the meeting.
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Diwali Day at MBS
‘Festival of Lights’
Thursday 12th November
Cultural and Traditional Wear
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What is Diwali?
- Diwali is a Hindu festival which lasts for 5 days.
- It is also celebrated by Sikhs.
- Diwali means “row of lighted lamps” and is often called the Festival of Lights.
- The festival celebrates good over evil; light over darkness.
- The Goddess of Wealth (Lakshmi) is honoured during Diwali which is also considered to be the Hindu New Year.
- Because there are many regions in India, Diwali is celebrated in many different ways (and also all over the World.)
We are providing an opportunity for our students to dress in Diwali attire or cultural traditional wear. Thank you for your support.
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MBS Athletics Day
Save the Date!
Friday 13th November
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Our Why?
The purpose of School Athletics under the Health and Physical Education (HPE) learning areas of The New Zealand Curriculum is designed for students to take part in movement and physical activities that serves as a vehicle for holistic development and physical literacy.
Students are learning the following skills:
Developing Fundamental Movement Skills – Building basic running, jumping, throwing, skipping, balancing and agile movement patterns
Fostering Positive Attitudes towards Physical Activity – Encouraging enjoyment, participation, confidence and a lifelong love of movement rather than pressure
Supporting Hauora (Holistic Well-being) – Promoting physical health alongside mental, emotional and social well-being through active play and inclusion
Building Relationships and Sportsmanship – Learning how to share space, take turns, encourage peers, cooperate and show resilience or fair play in a supportive environment
Exploring Movement Concepts – Understanding how the body moves, how to manage space and equipment and how to adapt to simple rules or challenges
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Important Update!
‘Tri-Nations’
Athletics Event
Tuesday 24th November
MBS, Waterlea and Mountain View School
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An Athletics Event has been organised called the ‘Tri-Nations’ and involves Maangere Bridge School, Waterlea and Mountain View School to be held on Tuesday 24th November at Waterlea School. This is NOT an official MOSA Event however it is an opportunity for our students to take part. Ngaa mihi
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It’s great to see our tamariki having the opportunity during the break times to play in the ‘Hungerball’ Inflatable Multi-Goal Arena. It is a highly engaging and fast paced activity for our children. Matua Haki has been working alongside our Year 5 and 6 student leaders/rangatira to help with the set up and support the sessions. Our teachers have also been reinforcing the rules as part of providing both a fun and safe experience.
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PTA Paanui/Notice
Friday 13th November
‘World Kindness Day’
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Tumau le Fa’avae Trip
Monday 23rd November
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Prize Giving
Tuesday 1st December
9.30 am
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Year 6 Graduation
Friday 4th December
9.15 am
Graduation Dinner 5 – 7 pm in the School Auditorium
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Kea Splash Day
Wednesday 9th December
10.30 am – 2.30 pm
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Te Hiaroa
End of Year Celebration Trip
Thursday 10th December
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Important Reminder!
School Gates are locked at 3.30 pm
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Kia Ora Parents/Caregivers,
A friendly reminder that our school gates are locked at 3.30 pm by our caretaker Matua Bo. It is important that we look after our school and keep it safe. We also want to protect and look after our school property as ‘Kaitiaki/Guardians’ by minimising rubbish between 3 – 3.30 pm. If your child is waiting to be picked up after school they will need to wait at the school office. We hope you can help us to continue to look after our beautiful school. Ngaa mihi
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Are you working in your garden and wanting to get it ready for summer?
Do you want to learn about the best way to manage your garden to maximise produce at the right time? Come along to our after-school workshop at Manurewa High School maara!
All welcome to join us – teachers, students and community.
Learn Network and afternoon tea
Leave with a plan and some seedlings ready to plant
Thursday 12th of November, 3:30-5:00 at Manurewa High School – Maara Kai o Wirihana
REGISTER HERE to join us!
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