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Newsletter Week 8 Term 1
Fri Mar 24 03:03pm
URGENT message impacting 2 groups AFTER KURA TODAY:
Fri Mar 17 02:08pmURGENT message impacting 2 groups AFTER KURA TODAY:
1. The Kaitoke Bus is running 1/2 an hour late
2. Due to the weather there is no rugby training after kura
Ngā mihi
Maidstone Intermediate Kaimahi
More information about Netball Trials
Mon Mar 13 11:27amFor netball trials we ask ākonga to wear appropriate sports shoes and PE gear. It is also essential they bring a water bottle.
Week 1 of Trials:
Tuesday 14th of March – 3:30pm – 5:00pm
This trial will be for year 7 ākonga.
Location: Maidstone Intermediate Netball Courts
Thursday 16th of March – 3:30pm – 5:00pm (note strike day we will still go ahead)
This trial will be for year 8 ākonga.
Location: Maidstone Intermediate Netball Courts
Note: if your child is unable to attend their allocated day please let us know and we will make alternative arrangements.
Week 2 of Trials:
Tuesday 21st of March – 3:30pm – 5:00pm
Invites only – skills and drills training
Location: Maidstone Intermediate Netball Courts
Thursday 23rd of March – 3:30pm – 5:00pm
Call back day and catch up day – ākonga will be notified if they are to attend
Location: Maidstone Intermediate Netball Courts
Saturday 25th of March – 2:00pm – 4:00pm (NO Tournament)
Final trial and invites only – will play a series of games.
Location: Maidstone Intermediate Netball Courts
Wednesday Night Basketball sign up
Mon Mar 06 03:40pmKia ora Whanau,
If your tamaiti would like to play Basketball on a Wednesday night for Maidstone Intermediate please click on the link HERE and register their interest.
Ngā mihi
Reminders about this week + sign up for Saturday Netball
Mon Feb 27 02:19pmKia ora Whānau,
This week is a busy and fun one at our kura. We would like to remind you of the following important information but first would like to thank you for your support with our half day today as we support our Kaiako. We appreciate this is an inconvenience for our whānau.
– Hauora Fun Day is on Wednesday. Ākonga can arrive in rōpū colours and PE shorts. Our kura tuckshop will be open, plus a sausage sizzle. Don’t forget to send coins with your tamaiti, and enjoy a day off making the school lunches. Whānau are welcome to come and be part of the day.
– Year 7 Sleepover is this Thursday. If you require more information please contact your tamaiti Kaiako.
– Easter Raffle: your tamaiti will bring home a sheet of raffle tickets to sell. Tickets are $2 each giving you a chance to win one of two Easter Hampers. More details can be found on the tickets.
Lastly, if your tamaiti would like to sign up to play Saturday Netball for Maidstone Intermediate please fill out the google doc HERE, or pick up a form from the office. Registration needs to be completed by Monday 10th March. More information can be found on the netball google doc.
Have a good week
Ngā mihi
A reminder that Maidstone finishes at the earlier time of 12:30 on Monday 27 February. The bus companies have advised the following
Fri Feb 24 01:52pmMetlink buses
They will run as follows:
915: will leave school at 12:30pm
929: will leave school at 12:50 (to work in with Oxford Crescent and St Joseph School who finish at 1pm)
935:will leave school at 12:50 (to work in with Oxford Crescent and St Joseph school who finish at 1pm)
Tranzit buses
The Tranzit buses 6074, 6075, 6069, and 6084 will NOT run at the early time. This service has to fit in with other schools (colleges) that do not finish early on that day.
FUNDRAISING- CYCLONE GABRIELLE VICTIMS
Fri Feb 24 10:15amKia Ora Whanau
We need your help
Please help us to get to $2 500 for the victims of the Gabrielle Cyclone.
Our bank account is :12-3142-0319918-00
Any amount you donate is much appreciated
Wikus Swanepoel
Non-Uniform Day at Maidstone tomorrow
Thu Feb 23 03:45pmKia Ora koutou
A plea to all whanau: Please help us reaching our goal: WE WOULD LIKE TO RAISE $2 500 TOMORROW FOR CYCLONE GABRIELLE VICTIMS. Our promise we would get student voice tomorrow to who we give the money. We would like it to go to an organisation where all the money will go to victims.
You are more than welcome to make a donation via our school bank account. Bank details on our website.
Ngā mihi nui for supporting us with this
Wikus Swanepoel
Tumuaki/Principal
Bring your $2 coins tomorrow
Tue Feb 21 02:58pm
Bring your $2 coins tomorrow to enjoy a delicious juices or moosie
Expression of Interest for a Girls Hockey team to go to AIMS Games 2023
Mon Feb 20 03:01pmKia Ora whanau,
We are looking for expressions of interest for a Girls Hockey team to join us at AIMS games 2023. If your child is interested in trialling, please complete the following google form. 2022 was such a successful year for Maidstone. However, we are looking at making 2023 even better.
Opportunities ākonga can register for
Fri Feb 17 10:39amKia Ora whanau,
We have 2 opportunities that are available for ākonga (students) to register their interest for. Please talk to your tamaiti (child) and see if they would like to be put their hand up for the following:
REFEREES group: More information available on the form below. If interested, please complete this application form by 3pm on Tuesday 21 February:
https://forms.gle/Tqdgg4YRC4ucQhg78.
MAD programme: More information available on the form below. If interested, please complete this application form by 3pm on Friday 24th of Feb:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfHos6jdBZ2L9KxRirXHoMKZhOQvp2rMECNsqr04gD0hugPXw/viewform?pli=1
Any questions please do not hesitate to contact the kaimahi (staff member) involved.
Ngā mihi
Floorball Registrations
Thu Feb 09 04:46pmKia ora whanau,
Floorball registrations are now open for any akonga (students) who would like to play for Maidstone Intermediate in Term 1 & 2.
Please follow the link to fill in the registration form and pay the fees by Tuesday 14th February to secure your tamaiti (child’s) spot in a team.
More information can be found on the form.
Ngā mihi
Maidstone Whanau Evening – Looking forward meeting all parents tonight at our whanau hui. See you at 5:30 in the hall
Thu Feb 09 10:41amDo not forget the picnic at 6:30 – 8:30
We have a sausage sizzle with lots of things on sale
Whānau picnic/ year 7 info
Wed Feb 08 04:35pm
Expression of Interest for AIMS Games 2023
Wed Feb 08 01:35pm2023 Maidstone AIMS expression of interest is LIVE. This year we are looking to send 5 teams to AIMS – Girls Football, Boys Football, Boys Basketball, Netball and potentially a Boy’s Rugby 7s team. If your child is interested in trialling for an AIMS team for 2023 please complete the following google form. 2022 was such a successful year for Maidstone. However, we are looking at making 2023 even better.
Registrations for Touch Rugby
Thu Feb 02 03:00pmKia Ora whanau,
Touch season is a few weeks out and we are needing registration forms completed ASAP.
If your tamaiti (child) is wanting to play Touch Rugby for Maidstone Intermediate this term please complete the following google form by MONDAY 6th February.
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSc508_5G_jHzrgoJ1p_Reg5QizZWZ6sxHIYY5e4rzm6Phy8aA/viewform
Maidstone Intermediate will be entering teams into the Wednesday night touch competition at Awakairangi Park, Totara Park running from Wednesday 15th February to 23rd March 2023. Game times will be between 5.00pm and 6.30pm.
Registration is $20 per player and is to be paid by Monday 6th February (please see payment details on the google doc).
Nga mihi
Jodie Shirley
Sports Administrator
Maidstone Intermediate