We sent a team to compete in the TVSS Athletics last week also and came home with some great results.

Below are our results from the Thames Valley Primary Swimming competition for our Peninsula Cluster Team. This includes students from our local schools who are part of the Peninsula Cluster Team.

Well done to all competitors - some fantastic results. Overall Peninsula Cluster Team were 4th.

Job opportunity.
We have been contacted by Gateway Glass & Aluminium to advertise a job opportunity for a school leaver. 
This would be an immediate start and possibly lead to apprenticeship in the glazing industry. If you are interested please phone Wazza 07 868 3344. Wazza will be in Whitianga Tuesday 21st March, so if you are interested best call him today. 
They are looking for someone who is willing to learn, have good work ethic and time keeping.

Attached here is a DRAFT revised Tsunami Protocol for our school. This has been developed after a forum held a fortnight ago and feedback from staff and community. Please take time to read the DRAFT protocol and we would like to invite you along to a second forum on Thursday 23rd March in the Library at 7pm. 

 DRAFT Tsunami Protocol

Calling all 14 -18 year olds - We need you for a load of fun at Day Camp - its free! 

Come along and enjoy a whole day of activities and treats for leaders only.

Please register online, or see the office for a form or call Tracey on 0274773350

There is still time to register for soccer! See details below.

Junior Netball Years 5-8 and Representative Years 6-8 trials will be held on Wednesday 15 March 4pm at the Sports park.  

Whitianga’s Hannah Trebes (17) has received a University of Waikato Te Paewai o te Rangi scholarship worth up to $25,000.

The former Mercury Bay Area School student was speechless when she heard the good news. “There was lots of smiling and jumping around the kitchen,” says Hannah.

Read the full article here

Check out what TCDC have done with Geo Air Games in Buffalo Beach Reserve -

Please see below

Always wanted to study agriculture or horticulture? Now you can. Valley Education and Training Enterprises is launching level 2 Introduction to Agriculture, level 3 Horticulture – Get Growing and Level 4 Horticulture (Fruit Production) courses in the Thames/Hauraki Region.

To secure your place or for more information on these courses, please call 07-868-7892, email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or visit www.valleyeducation.co.nz

The decision has been made to postpone tomorrows event due to the weather forecast.  Back-up day is Friday.  The call will be made on Thursday as to whether this day will be suitable depending on weather and track condition (water).

Other options if this eventuates is next Tuesday or Thursday.  

The Y7& 8 Triathlon has been postponed tomorrow - we will advise a new date once this has been decided. Apologies for any in convenience.

Please find information on registering for 2017 below.

The Waikato DHB will here at school on March 29th for Hearing and vision testing. Below are the information sheets.

Please find this weeks newsletter here

How do we use our internet here at school? Have a look at us in this video that N4L released late last year after the completion of a government initiative. There are more details below.

There have been a few reported cases of headlice through out the school including the senior school. Please check your children's heads.

Attached is a link to information and treatment of headlice. Headlice

This year we have decided to start Gymnastics in term 2 as we know everyone is busy and outside enjoying this beautiful weather.

However, if your child would like to participate this year we need more COACHES AND ADMIN HELP so that we can at least maintain our current numbers and hopefully even accept more gymnasts from our HUGE waiting list.  

We are holding our AGM/COACHES/ADMIN Meeting in the MBAS Hall next Monday, March 6th from 5pm.  

If you are able to help our club this year in any way please come to this meeting to discuss this with us or email us at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..  Thanks and we look forward to seeing you there to help kick off and plan another successful gymnastics season. 

Cheers Amy Hodge

Class, individual and sibling photos will be taken at school next Thursday/Friday. If you require 'sibling' photos these need to be booked by completing the form available from the school office. The 'sibling' photo form needs to be returned by Wednesday 4pm at the latest. Thank you.

Tuesday 14th March 5.30pm.  Clubrooms Lyon Park Albert Street

Please come and register your interest in playing this season, all welcome.

Fees can be paid on the night, or online prior to muster – all players print off below form and bring with you.