PRINCIPAL'S MESSAGE
As we come to the end of this third term, I want to acknowledge the kaha and resilience that our students have displayed in response to the Alert Levels due to COVID-19. In the same manner that they did in term one last year, our akonga have arrived at school each day to engage in their learning in a positive frame of mind, despite the cancellations of many events that have been forced upon us.
Tēnā koutou ngā tamariki o te kura takawaenga nei o Whakaoriori.
During this final week of term three we did manage to complete several of our sports exchanges with the following results:
Girls first XI football v Fergusson Intermediate - won 2-1
Boys first XI football v Fergusson Intermediate - lost 2-5
Girls 10s rugby team v Wainuiomata Intermediate - won 36-34
Boy first XV rugby team v Wainuiomata Intermediate - won 79-0
Boys first rugby team v Tawa Intermediate - won 91-0
Congratulations to the members of all of these teams. You represented our school with commitment and pride.
On Wednesday evening, September 29, the 23 boys and 8 adults from our boys rugby squad had a delicious evening meal upstairs at the Speight’s Ale House in Petone. The manager of the restaurant complimented our group for their excellent behaviour and manners during the night. She was particularly impressed that they cleared their tables without being asked. Tēnā koutou ngā tama toa.
My sincere thanks go to Mike Smellie, who has been an extremely valuable staff member at Masterton Intermediate for the past 6 years. We wish Mike and his wife, Claire, all the very best for their move to Dunedin. Tena koe Matua Kai. Ka nui te aroha ki a koe me tō whānau hoki.
I would also like to sincerely thank the following sports coaches for the huge amounts of effort, knowledge and time that they have given to enable our many teams to represent our school in competitions or tournaments during the winter season, even though several were cancelled.
Ka nui ngā mihi ki a koutou ngā kaiwhakahaere o ēnei hākinakina:
BADMINTON
Raegan McGregor, Rebecca Warren
BASEBALL FIVES TOURNAMENT
Mike O’Farrell, Nathan Robinson, Russell Thompson
BASKETBALL
Morgan Bunny, Olivia Geange, Mike O’Farrell, Nathan Robinson,
Russell Thompson
FOOTBALL
Ian Barrs, Emily Enoka, Dave Johnston, Russell Thompson
HOCKEY
Niheta Veale (coordinator)
Craig Weir, Devlin Backhouse, Logan Dahlberg-Paku, Jade Jones, Nicola and Joe Harwood, Jason Norman, Chris Ryan
NETBALL
Judy Dreadon, Suz Hayman, Nathan Robinson, Vicki McLeod,
Eleina Mitchell, Chloe Dancey, Jess Henderson, Bethany Davies & Nikayla Milburn, Milly Maugatai, Charlotte Cusack & Skye Sexton,
Olivia Geange (overseer!)
RUGBY
Adriaan Botha, Mike O’Farrell, Alex Sheldon, Russell Thompson,
Dallas Wilson
RUGBY LEAGUE TOURNAMENT
Richard Lennox, Russell Thompson
VOLLEYBALL
Olivia Geange, Nathan Robinson, Russell Thompson, Jose Vatselias
We do look forward to a possible return to ‘normal’ in term four with the following events scheduled:
OCTOBER
Term 4 starts on Monday, October 18 (Day 4)
Labour Day on Monday, October 25 (school closed)
NOVEMBER
e-Pro8 Challenge in the school hall on Tuesday evening,
November 2 with the Wairarapa final on Wednesday night, November 3
WRISSA Ki-o-Rahi tournament on Wednesday, November 3
Kapa haka Year 8 trip to Hawke’s Bay from November 7 to 12
MIS Athletics Standards Day on Tuesday, November 9
WRISSA Touch tournament on Wednesday, November 10
Masterton athletics and WRISSA Swimming events on Wednesday, November 17
Hosting Monrad Intermediate tennis teams on Friday, November 19
Board of Trustees meeting on Monday, November 22 at 6.30 pm
Hosting Puketapu School netball team on Thursday, November 25
MIS Teacher Only Day on Monday, November 29 (school closed)
DECEMBER
Orientation morning on Friday, December 3 Year 6 students visit us
Wellington Regional Athletics at Newtown Park on Tuesday, December 7
MIS Sports Awards in the school hall on Wednesday evening, December 8 from 7.00 pm
Service Awards in the school hall from 9.15 am on Thursday, December 9
Board of Trustees meeting on Monday, December 13 at 6.30 pm
Curriculum Awards in the school hall from 9.15 am on Tuesday, December 14
Final assembly at Wairarapa College on Thursday, December 16 from 11.00 am to 1.30 pm
Kia haumaru, kia pai tō koutou hararei.
Ms Geange's kōrero
It was unfortunate that the 2021 netball season came to an abrupt end due to the recent Covid-19 outbreak. Play could resume under Alert Level 2 restrictions, but it was decided by Netball Wairarapa that these new restrictions under the Delta strain would prove too problematic for the season to continue with no uncertainty when the current situation would end.
However, it was very satisfying to learn that our MIS teams won 4 out of the 5 grades in the Year 7&8 section. This is a fantastic achievement! Well done to MIS Aces, MIS Magic, MIS Flyers and MIS Mystics!
This success does not come without the hard work put in by all of our coaches. We are very fortunate to have a number of staff, parents and college students who put their hand up to coach our teams, of which there were ten. I would also like to thank our umpires wo gave up their Tuesday evenings to umpire, sometimes doing all three rounds in the freezing cold.
Congratulations to all of our players, coaches and umpires for their commitment throughout the season and of course to their whānau for the support they gave to the teams.
The following awards were given out at our recent prizegiving:
MIS ACES
Most Valuable: Rasharn Thompson
Most Improved: Awatea Ropiha-Waiwai
Coaches Choice for leadership: Maggies Shields
MIS MAGIC
Most Valuable: Jessica Ford
Most Improved: Monique Wickliffe
Coaches Choice for attitude and commitment: Jeianah Taylor
MIS PULSE
Most Valuable: Zoe Kjestrup
Most Improved: Maali Walsh
Coaches Choice: Lana Kerehi
MIS FLYERS
Most Valuable: Morgan Davis
Most Improved: Christiana Burt
Coaches Choice organisation and creating a positive team culture: Leeanna Henderson-Haeata
MIS MYSTICS
Most Valuable: Amelia Caseley
Most Improved: Oscar Wright
Coaches Choice for commitment: Ava Kent
MIS STEEL
Most Valuable: Alicia Phillips
Most Improved: Breeanna Wasuka
Coaches Choice for sportsmanship: Miles Upton
MIS STARS
Most Valuable: Azaria Osborne
Most Improved: Kenzie Hall
Coaches Choice for attitude: Holly Medlin
MIS MANA
Most Valuable: Tess Sheriff
Most Improved: Danielle Robertson
Coaches Choice for committment: Anastasia Hill
MIS KAHA
Most Valuable: Milli Garrity
Most Improved: Bella Rankin
Coaches Choice for attitude: Marleigh Paku
MIS TOA
Most Valuable: Taylah Sexton
Most Improved: Conrad Dickon
Coaches Choice for committment: Jaz Kindelan
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MIS ACES | MIS MAGIC | MIS PULSE |
MIS ACES
MIS MAGIC
MIS PULSE
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MIS FLYERS | Our awesome umpires! | MIS STEEL |
MIS FLYERS
Our awesome umpires!
MIS STEEL
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Collage ArtIn terms two and three, MIS holds Arts Enrichment which lasts for two days. Students get to choose one activity that they are interested in that is run by the teachers, teacher assistants, principal and deputy principal. For example, I was in Collage Art with Miss McGregor. I think Arts Enrichment is such a cool programme that our school does. I really enjoyed making a piece of collage art for the two days. Last term I was in the Food Art programme and that was fun too. - Kayla Bracewell | Cake DecoratingI was in Cake Decorating with Miss Warren and Mr J. It was very fun because I got to make a Mike Wazowski cake with my partner Carlo. - Jonny Barrs | Art of DyingWe were in the Art of Dyeing with Mr Mann and Ms Enoka. We really enjoyed this programme because we got to express our creativity in different types of art. Our favourite activity was making tie-dye t-shirts. - Sienna King and Lily McLeod |
Collage Art
In terms two and three, MIS holds Arts Enrichment which lasts for two days. Students get to choose one activity that they are interested in that is run by the teachers, teacher assistants, principal and deputy principal. For example, I was in Collage Art with Miss McGregor. I think Arts Enrichment is such a cool programme that our school does. I really enjoyed making a piece of collage art for the two days. Last term I was in the Food Art programme and that was fun too.
- Kayla Bracewell
Cake Decorating
I was in Cake Decorating with Miss Warren and Mr J. It was very fun because I got to make a Mike Wazowski cake with my partner Carlo.
- Jonny Barrs
Art of Dying
We were in the Art of Dyeing with Mr Mann and Ms Enoka. We really enjoyed this programme because we got to express our creativity in different types of art. Our favourite activity was making tie-dye t-shirts.
- Sienna King and Lily McLeod
Wellbeing Tip
Whānau Wellbeing Tip - Give, Tukua
Give your time, your words, your presence; tukua te wā ki a koe, ō kupu, ko koe tonu.
Carrying out acts of kindness, whether small or large, can increase happiness, life satisfaction and general sense of wellbeing.
Do something nice for a friend or neighbour, give a smile away, donate toys, books, clothing to a charity.
School Lunches - Ka Ora, Ka Ako
Now that we have our systems in place, we are now wanting to eliminate the amount of wastage. Please fill out the survey attached before October 8 to indicate whether or not your child would like to continue to receive these lunches on a daily basis.
Here is the link to the survey: https://bit.ly/3mcVjTI
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MARIST CRICKET CLUB
Games are played on a Friday night with all gear supplied. Subs are $45.
