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MOUNT ALBERT
GRAMMAR SCHOOL
Starting at MAGS
2018
Student Information Booklet
The MAGS Way • Remember the most important things are self-
discipline, common sense and respect for others.
WELCOME
Mount Albert Grammar School promotes the following
school-wide values: The following types of behaviour are not acceptable
• Respect for others among Mount Albert Grammar School students:
• Honesty • Rude or abusive language.
• Respect for Oneself • Bullying, whether verbal or physical.
to Mount Albert Grammar School • Respect for property and the environment
• Aim for excellence
• Damaging or stealing property.
• Possessing or using tobacco, alcohol or harmful drugs.
• Value education • Disruptive behaviour.
Mount Albert Grammar School has successfully served its community since 1922. The • Defiance.
These form the guiding principles we call The MAGS Way.
school has consistently achieved excellence in academic, sporting and cultural areas. • The MAGS Way encompasses all individuals in the • Violence or threatening behaviour.
The school offers a high quality of educational opportunity amidst the strong traditions school community.
of one of the oldest schools in Auckland.
• The MAGS Way is to guide all daily relationships
School Rules
Our commitment to quality educational opportunities was recognised in 2000 by the inclusion between all staff and students. The School Rules have been established in partnership
of girls at what had previously been a boys-only school. This was a first for New Zealand and • The MAGS Way is based on respect for others and the with the community over a long period of time. They
was intended to provide Mount Albert Grammar School with the flexibility of the best single- dignity of the individual. reflect the school community’s expectation of acceptable
sex and co-educational education. The girls’ school has grown exponentially with successive standards of behaviour, dress and personal presentation in
Year 9 intakes. • All individuals in the school have both rights and
the widest sense.
responsibilities as part of The MAGS Way.
The school has a staff of well-qualified and dedicated professionals who work in excellent Students are expected to abide by the School Rules at
facilities. Academic acceleration and extension is offered for the top academics in the school, Expectations of Students school when in school uniform or when engaged in activities
and Dance and Drama Academies offer extension in the Arts. Successful sports Academies that are associated with the school. At these times a student
operate in Aquatics, Basketball, Cricket, Football, Netball, Rowing and Rugby to provide Each student is expected to:
1. Complete classwork and homework to the best of is deemed to be under the jurisdiction of the school for the
specialist coaching for our premier sportsmen and sportswomen. School House, the school purpose of these rules.
boarding facility, houses 100 boys, and the school farm continues to provide a remarkable their ability.
resource for the study of agricultural science in a central city school. 2. Follow all instructions given by staff and Prefects. 1. Students are subject to school discipline from the
3. Attend all classes. time they leave home until they return home and are
4. Be punctual. expected to meet a high standard of behaviour both
The school motto is: inside and outside the school grounds.
5. Always dress in the correct school uniform.
6. Respect others, show courtesy and good manners at 2. The school uniform is to be worn, tidily and correctly
all times. both at school and between home and school at all
“Per Angusta, Ad Augusta” 7. Respect both school property and the property of
other students.
times. This includes the journey to and from school each
day. Hair must be clean and tidy, with long hair, both for
Through Hardship, To Glory boys and girls, tied back for health and safety reasons.
Expectations of Behaviour Excesses of current fashions are not acceptable. Boys
are to be clean shaven. No jewellery, except a wristwatch,
Student behaviour should enable a positive teaching and is permitted for boys. Girls may also wear a small, plain
This is the school hymn: learning environment to be maintained in the classroom. gold or silver stud earring in the lobe of the ear. Non-
This means that students should: regulation items, including jewellery, may be confiscated.
Dusk on the walls, and the twilight lingering, • Be thoughtful, co-operative and tolerant. Tattoos, cultural or otherwise, must not be visible.
Darken, yet lighten, our half-dimmed gaze; This makes it easier for students to learn and live 3. The following items are not to be brought on to the
While on the panels still bright with his fingering together. school grounds:
God writes this legend in golden rays; • Respect others’ right to learn without interruption. • Alcohol
This ensures that all pupils have a chance to learn • Drugs
“Through hardship to glory”, Mt Albert, create us without disruption from others. • Any device associated with the use of drugs
Such that our honour may live ever more: • Be well-mannered, considerate and friendly to each • Synthetic cannabis
And these be our thoughts, when in years that await us other, to staff and to visitors. • Chemicals
We should look back to the motto of yore. This makes it easier to learn and live together and the • Cigarettes or tobacco
school maintains respect within the community.
• Knives or other weapons
• Be proud of their school and keep it clean, safe and
Grant with the days, then, Mt Albert, a reverence • Chewing gum
attractive.
Springing from duty but vital with love, • Lighters/explosive or dangerous materials
This ensures that everyone can work in a pleasant
That, in the ending, there be not a severance environment and helps maintain the community’s high • Matches
Torn in the pattern thine own hands wove. regard for this school. • Marker pens
• Wear the correct uniform properly and behave well at • Skateboards
It was written in 1928 by J.A.W.Bennett, a past student of MAGS, and is sung at assemblies. all times. • Expensive bicycles or bicycle accessories or other
This brings credit to them and their school. costly equipment
Student Information Booklet | 3
GIRLS UNIFORM – YEAR 9 – OPTIONAL GARMENT
4. Electronic Devices: Electronic devices are permitted at 11. All articles of clothing, shoes, books, bags and other School Uniform Jacket
school but students are discouraged from bringing these personal property must be clearly marked with the
unnecessarily. Classroom use of electronic devices, such owner’s name. No responsibility can be accepted for Mount Albert Grammar School is a school with a long Navy school jacket with sky blue
as cameras, ipods, ipads, laptops and tablets, as tools unmarked property. Students who lose (or find) items of history and tradition. A part of that history and tradition lion emblem. This is the only
for learning is increasing. However, use of these, in the personal property should, in the first instance, report to is that MAGS is a uniform school. There is an expectation jacket to be worn when in school
classroom, is at the discretion of the teacher and must the Student Centre. that all students will wear their uniform with pride. This uniform. Jackets are not to be
be appropriate to purpose. Students in Years 12-13 may means wearing the uniform correctly at all times and taking worn inside.
12. Bicycles are to be stored in the bike racks between personal presentation seriously. The school requires the
bring a device for learning on a voluntary basis. They
the grandstand and the pool. They should be securely correct uniform is worn in the correct manner when students
will need to register their device with ICT. They will then
locked to the racks. Basic Traffic Department Road are at school and travelling to and from school.
receive a wireless code that will work for that device. Sandals
Safety Rules must be obeyed on the way to and from MG016 MG011
Wireless codes will not be provided for cellphones at this MG021 M
school. Bicycles may not be ridden in school grounds. All items of uniform must be purchased from theWHITE
school LS BLOUSE TROUSERS JACKET PANT
stage. Students in Year 9 were automatically registered
It is compulsory for all students riding bicycles to wear
GIRLS
Must be worn in Term
Size 6-20 in Term 2 and Term
uniform shop – details of which are available on the school
UNIFORM
Size 3.
8-20
– YEAR
1 and Term 4. Sandals
Size SB-LB,
9 – COMPUL
are optional
XS-5XL Size
when they enrolled and will receive their code during a
a helmet. website, www.mags.school.nz GIRLS
$67.00 Birkenstock ‘Milano’
$70.00
BlackUNIFORM
or brown leather–Roman,
YEAR 9 – COMP
$97.00 $
special orientation lesson , Hush Puppies ‘Jacinta’ or McKinlays
Cellphones: While cellphones are permitted 13. Students wishing to bring motor vehicles or motorcycles ‘Safari’ sandals.
at school, use of cellphones at school must be to school must first obtain a permit from their year level
Girls’ uniform
Shoes GIRLS UNIFORM – YEAR 9 – COMPULSORY GARMENTS
appropriate. It is not acceptable or appropriate for Deputy Principal. Vehicles are not to be used during the All items apart from footwear are supplied by the school
students to send/receive text messages or phone school day without the prior permission of one of the uniform shop. May be worn in Term 2 and Term 3. Plain black leather
calls in class. If appropriate, permission may be Deputy Principals. Student cars must not be parked in
Blouse GIRLS UNIFORM –lace-up YEAR 9 with
shoes, – OPTIONAL
a defined low heel.GARMENTS
These are to be worn
given by teachers for cellphones to be used as a tool the school grounds. GIRLS UNIFORM – YEAR 9 – COMPULSORY with stockings orGARMENTS
MAGS white ankle socks with twin navy
for learning, e.g. to take a photo, video record an Uniform Passes: As a general rule, no mufti items stripes. Patent leather, suede, sports, ballet-style shoes and
White, short sleeved with embroidered lion emblem. T-shirts
experiment, or to access information. At all other are permitted. Students may not wear mufti unless a boots are not allowed. No buckles, bows, chains or other
are not to be worn under the blouse. There is also a white
times, during class time and assemblies, cellphones school-wide mufti day is declared. decoration, are permitted.
long sleeved blouse with embroidered lion emblem.
are to be switched off and in bags.
• Students wearing items of incorrect uniform (medical
Year 13 students only are permitted
MG014
WHITE SS BLOUSE TARTAN SKIRTto wear
MG018
plain black leather
MG009 MG010
5. The following behaviours are strictly forbidden both on reasons notwithstanding) will be sent home to rectify Size 6-32
KNITTED JERSEY CARDIGAN
lace-up or loafer style low-heeled
Size 6-32
shoes. No buckles,
Size XXS-5XL bows,Size XXS-3XL
the school grounds and when students are away from this before being allowed to return to school, and $56.50
MG014
$84.50
MG018
$98.00 $120.00
chains or other
WHITE SS BLOUSE decoration, are permitted. Parents are advised MG009
the school grounds but under school jurisdiction: parents will be notified. MG014
TARTAN SKIRT MG018
KNITTED JE MG
WHITE
to view the school SS BLOUSE TARTAN SKIRT
Size 6-32website Uniform page prior to purchase.
MG000
Size 6-32 KNITTED
Size
MG024
XXS-5
• Being in the possession of or consuming alcohol, illegal • In exceptional cases, each of which is treated on its WIDE-BRIMMED HAT $56.50 Size 6-32 SCARF$84.50 Size 6-32 SPORTS CA
Size X
drugs, synthetic cannabis or cigarettes. merits, students may be given a uniform pass by their Socks $56.50 $84.50 One $98.00
Size
One Size One Size $9
• Distributing printed or electronic literature of any
Dean or Deputy Principal. On their arrival at school the GIRLS UNIFORM – YEAR 9 – COMPULSORYMAGS whiteGARMENTS
$20.00 $38.00
ankle socks, with twin navy
$15.00
student is to request such a pass from either member
description without the permission of the Associate stripes, as supplied by the uniform shop.
of staff and carry the pass with them.
Principal.
• On rare occasions, a student may be in a position MG014 MG018
MG016
PE Uniform
MG021
MG009 MG011
MG010 MG001 MG002
6. Students are required to attend all classes and remain in WHITE SS BLOUSE TARTAN
WHITE LSSKIRT
BLOUSE KNITTED
TROUSERSJERSEY JACKET
PE CARDIGAN
SA6009/SA6001
PANTYHOSE
where they may need to permanently wear a non- Skirt
T-SHIRT PE SHORT SOCKS - 3 PACK
the school grounds during the school day. Size 6-32 Size 6-32 Navy short-sleeved
SizeSize
XXS-5XL
Size SB-LB, XS-5XL
Size XXS-3XL
Size LB-5XL Size 4-6/7-9/9-11
uniform item e.g. different shoes for medical reasons. If Size 6-20 8-20 Size SB-LB,
$43.00 XS-5XL
$33.00 Size S/A/T/XT
$18.00
$56.50 $84.50 T-shirt with sky blue lion$120.00
$98.00 $10.00
7. All requests for extended leave from school must be a student has incorrect item of uniform they must carry Navy school skirt worn $67.00 $70.00 $97.00
emblem and navy shorts.
addressed in writing to the Headmaster. Emailed a uniform pass, which can only be issued by a Dean, just above the knee.
These are compulsory
requests should be sent via his PA at Deputy Principal or Associate Principal.
items for Years 9 and 10.
paheadmaster@mags.school.nz
• If a student has incorrect uniform and no uniform pass
8. Students are required to be punctual at school and be they should not be allowed entry to class and will be
on site by 8.40am on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and sent to the Student Centre. They will also receive a
Friday, and by 9.10am on Thursday. detention. SA6009/SA6001
SA6009/SA6001
Jersey/Cardigan PE T-SHIRT PE SHORT
PE T-SHIRT PE SHORT SO
9. In cases of absence MG014 MG018 MG009
Size
MG010
SB-LB, XS-5XL Size LB-5XL S
• Parents must notify the school by telephone (09 846
GIRLS UNIFORM – YEAR 9 – COMPULSORY
GIRLS UNIFORM GARMENTS
WHITE – YEAR 9TARTAN
SS BLOUSE – COMPULSORY
SKIRT KNITTED GARMENTS
JERSEY Size SB-LB,
Optional or alternative
CARDIGAN uniformXS-5XL
items
$43.00
Size LB-5XL
$33.00
Navy school jersey
Size 6-32 with sky blue lion emblem
Size 6-32 OR the navySize XXS-5XL $43.00
Size XXS-3XL $33.00
2044 ext 8142) or by email school cardigan
$56.50 with sky blue lion$84.50
emblem may be worn $98.00Stockings Natural$120.00 coloured or black non-patterned
attendance@mags.school.nz on the morning of the instead of the school jersey (having at least one of these pantihose (not knee-highs).
absence. items is compulsory). Trousers Girls’ navy blue school trousers as supplied by
MG001
• Students are to bring a note confirming the reason for SA6009/SA6001 uniform shop.
PE T-SHIRT PE SHORT SOCKS - 3 MG000
PACK MG024
their absence on the day they return to school. HatsSize 4-6/7-9/9-11
School cap and wide-brimmed hat - navy
SPORTS CAP with
WIDE-BRIMMED
Size SB-LB, XS-5XL HAT
Size LB-5XL SCARF
• The absence note must be given to their Form Teacher. One Size school
$18.00
One Size emblem. One Size
$43.00 $33.00
$20.00 Scarf $38.00 scarf, worn only in Term $15.00
School 2 and Term 3.
10. Students who are late to school must obtain a late pass
from the Student Centre in order to be admitted to class. Hair Hair must be clean and tidy, with long hair tied
back for health and safety reasons.
All hair ties, hair-clips and ribbons must be
plain black, brown, white or navy in colour.
MG014
No other hair accessories are allowed.
MG018 MG014
MG009 MG018
MG010 MG009 MG010
WHITE SS BLOUSE TARTAN SKIRT WHITE SS
KNITTED BLOUSE
JERSEY TARTAN
CARDIGAN SKIRT KNITTED JERSEY CARDIGAN
4 | Student Information Booklet Size 6-32 Size 6-32 Size Size 6-32
XXS-5XL SizeSize 6-32
XXS-3XL Size XXS-5XL
SA6009/SA6001
MG001
Size XXS-3XL Student Information Booklet | 5
$56.50 $84.50 $56.50
$98.00 $84.50
$120.00 PE T-SHIRT PE SHORT SOCKS
$120.00- 3 PACK
$98.00
BOYS UNIFORM – YEAR 9 – COMPULSORY GARMENTS
BOYS UNIFORM – YEAR 9 – COMPULSORY GARMENTS
Year 13 only Sandals • Hair must be clean and tidy, with long hair, both for Uniform Shop special opening hours for December
Blue short-sleeved blouse with embroidered lion emblem. Must be worn in Term 1 and Term 4. Sandals are optional boys and girls, tied back for health and safety reasons. 2017-January 2018
Navy skirt. in Term 2 and Term 3. Black or brown leather Roman, Excesses of current fashions are not acceptable.
Year 13 students only are permitted to wear plain black Birkenstock ‘Milano’ or McKinlays ‘Safari’ sandals. No socks • Tattoos, cultural or otherwise, are not to be visible. December
leather lace-up or loafer style low-heeled shoes. No buckles, are to be worn with sandals. Sandals are not to be worn with Friday December 1 8am-9am
• No adjustments are to be made to the shape of the
bows, chains or other decoration, are permitted. Parents are long trousers. Monday December 4 8am-9am
uniform items.
advised to view the school website Uniform page prior to Tuesday December 5 3pm-6pm
purchase. BOYS UNIFORM
Shoes – YEAR 9 – COMPULSORY GARMENTS Wednesday December 6 3pm-6pm
All other regulations listed above apply. May be worn in Term 2 and Term 3. Plain black leather lace- School bags Thursday December 7 3pm6pm
up, with a defined low heel. Parents are advised to view the Friday December 8 3pm-6pm
•
Every student must have their own bag.
Boys’ uniform school website Uniform page prior to purchase.
•
The bag must be suitable for the purpose of carrying
Saturday December 9 9am-12 noon
Monday December 11 3pm-6pm
All items apart from footwear are supplied by the uniform Socks school books and equipment – it must be of sufficient Tuesday December 12 3pm-6pm
shop. MG012
Black knee-length socks, as supplied by the uniform
MG020 shop. MG009
size, be sturdy, weatherproof
MG005 and comfortable to carry. Wednesday December 13 3pm-6pm
GREY
Socks are to be POLO SHORTS
worn with garters and pulled up to just below KNITTED JERSEY BELT
• Bags must be free ofMG005
graffiti and slogans. Thursday December 14 3pm-6pm
MG012
Shirt Size
GREYSB-LB,POLOXS-5XL MG020
Size 64-120 MG009
Size XXS-5XL Size XS-XXL
the knee. SHORTS KNITTED JERSEY BELT Friday December 15 10am-1pm
Grey school polo shirt with $34.50
embroidered sky blue emblem.
Size SB-LB, XS-5XL Size$59.90
64-120 Size $98.00
Sport uniforms
XXS-5XL Size$25.00
XS-XXL
Garters $34.50 Shop closed from December 16 and will re-open on Monday,
$59.90 $25.00
$98.00Students in a Sports Academy
NIFORM – YEAR 9 – COMPULSORY GARMENTS
The shirt is to be worn tucked in. As supplied by the uniform shop. need to order and pay for their January 8
EAR 9T-shirts
– COMPULSORY
are not to be worn
under the polo shirt.
GARMENTS Academy Uniform from the Uniform Shop before Term 1
PE Uniform begins, once your child’s selection has been confirmed. January 8-26
Navy short-sleeved T-shirt with sky blue lion emblem and Monday 9am-1pm
navy shorts. These are compulsory items for Years 9 and 10. Sports Teams will be announced during school terms and Tuesday 3pm-7pm
team uniforms can be purchased at that time Wednesday 3pm-7pm
Shorts Belt Thursday 3pm-7pm
Navy serge school shorts. Plain black leather belt with Friday 9am-1pm
MG012
a small plain buckle.
Uniform supply information
MG005
MG020 MG009 Saturday 9am-12 noon
GREY POLO SHORTS KNITTED JERSEY BELT
All items of uniform, except footwear, are available from the Auckland Anniversary Weekend
Size SB-LB, XS-5XL Size 64-120 Size XXS-5XL Size MAGS
XS-XXLuniform shop, The Lions’ Den, which is located on site Monday, January 29 12 noon-4pm
UNIFORM – YEAR 9 – COMPULSORY
$34.50 GARMENTS
$59.90 $98.00 $25.00 pool car park, ph 09 846 0439, email
near the
lionsden@vodafone.co.nz Please do not leave the purchase of your uniform until the
The uniform is also available online via final few days of the school holidays or the first day of school,
www.scoresportswear.co.nz when queues may be long and stock may be depleted.
Payment can be made by cash/EFTPOS/credit card -
SA6009/SA6001 MG008 MG006
Mastercard or Visa only. No cheques.
GARTERS
PE T-SHIRT PE SHORT LONG SOCK
0 MG009 MG005
Optional
Size or alternative
SB-LB, uniform
XS-5XL items
SA6009/SA6001
Size
MG008
LB-5XL Size 2-5/4-7/6-10/11-13/14 +
MG006
Size S-XL
RTS KNITTED JERSEY BELT PE T-SHIRT PE SHORT LONG SOCK Normal hours:GARTERS
Monday 8am-9am
Trousers Black school trousers with school logo, as
4-120 Size XXS-5XL Size XS-XXL $43.00
Size SB-LB, XS-5XL $33.00 $13.00 + $4.00
Size S-XL
MG020 MG009 supplied
MG005 by the uniformSize
shop.LB-5XL Size 2-5/4-7/6-10/11-13/14
Sandals are not Wednesday 8am-9am and 3pm-6pm
90 $98.00 $25.00 BELT
SHORTS KNITTED JERSEY $43.00
to be worn with trousers. $33.00 $13.00 Friday
$4.00 8am-9am
XL Jersey
Size 64-120 Size XXS-5XL Hats Size School
XS-XXL cap and wide-brimmed hat - navy with
YEAR 9 – OPTIONAL
Navy school jersey with
$59.90
sky blue lion emblem GARMENTS
$98.00 $25.00
school emblem. Check the school website for periodic variations to
these hours.
(compulsory). Scarf School scarf, worn only in Term 2 and Term 3.
NB: Footwear is not sold at the Uniform Shop. For large
Other uniform regulations applicable to boys and girls sandal and shoe sizes, we recommend Gr8t Gear, 80
• No other clothing may be worn over the uniform. Lansford Crescent, Avondale. Phone: 09 828 3336,
Email: info@gr8gear.co.nz
MG020 MG009 • Beanies
MG005 may not be worn.
O SHORTS KNITTED JERSEY BELT
• SA6009/SA6001
It is expected that all items of clothing will be clearly MG006
-5XL Size 64-120 Size Size XS-XXL
MG008
PEXXS-5XL
T-SHIRT PE SHORT
named, with the students LONG SOCK
name and form class. GARTERS
Jacket $59.90 $25.00
Size $98.00
SB-LB, XS-5XL •Size
No make-up or nail polish is permitted.
LB-5XL Size 2-5/4-7/6-10/11-13/14 + Size S-XL
Navy school jacket with • Boys must be clean shaven.
sky blue lion emblem. This $43.00 $33.00 $13.00 $4.00
• The only jewellery allowed is a watch. Girls only
is the onlyMG008
jacket to be
01 MG006 may wear one pair of small plain gold or silver ears
RT worn with school
LONG SOCK uniform. GARTERS studs in the lobe of the ears. The school will take no
XL Jackets are not to be
Size 2-5/4-7/6-10/11-13/14 + Size S-XL responsibility for lost jewellery. All non-regulation
worn inside.
$13.00 $4.00 jewellery worn with the school uniform will be
confiscated.
SA6009/SA6001 MG008 MG006
PE SHORT
MG003 LONG SOCK
MG011 GARTERS
DRESS
XL
6 SOCK
| Student Information Booklet JACKET
Size LB-5XL Size 2-5/4-7/6-10/11-13/14 + Size S-XL
Student Information Booklet | 7
ze 6-10/11-13/14 + Size SB-LB, XS-5XLUniform prices Stationery requirements
At the time this booklet was produced, prices were as follows: All student stationery requirements can be obtained You will know if your child is in a class marked “Foundation”.
from OfficeMax school supplies. Accessing this store via Do not tick these classes if your child is a general student.
Girls compulsory garments the website www.myschool.co.nz/mags will give you
Arrival at the beginning of the school year with all the
information regarding the stationery requirements for
required stationery items will allow your Year 9 child to settle
Compulsory Garments QTY Price per item Total Price students at the various levels, and will itemise individual
quickly into their work. At the very least they should
Year 9-12 White Blouse 2 $56.50 $113.00 subject requirements. You can also Freephone 0800 724 440.
arrive at school with pens, pencils and paper for the
Year 9-12 Tartan Skirt 1 $84.50 $84.50 Alternately, there is a link on the MAGS school website, or you
first few days.
Jersey OR 1 $98.00 $98.00 can visit the premises located at 32 Normanby Road, Mt Eden.
Your child should not bring their device until advised when
Cardigan 1 $120.00 $120.00
The stationery requirements for each year level and subject to do so. They will be asked to start bringing their device on
PE Shirt 1 $43.00 $43.00 the day they are scheduled for a special device orientation
are also listed on this site, and these can be printed, allowing
PE Shorts 1 $33.00 $33.00 you to go directly to OfficeMax suppliers, or elsewhere should lesson. The schedule for these lessons will be published on
White socks with navy stripes (terms 2&3) Pack of 3 $18.00 $54.00 you choose. the school website.
Total: $333.00 $425.50
Year 13 blue blouse 2 $56.50 $113.00 Year 9 subjects are as follows:
Note: Buying a Device for Learning: Special deals for
Year 13 long skirt 1 $83.50 $83.50 • English
MAGS families are detailed in the BYOD section on the
• Maths
* If you require a full length skirt for cultural reasons, we can have one made. These take 6-8 weeks to make. The cost is $150. school website: www.mags.school.nz
• Science
• Social Studies
Optional Garments Price per item • Art
Cap $15.00 • Technology
Wide-brimmed hat $20.00 • Music
Scarf $38.00 • Whichever Language your child selected, as stationery
Pantyhose (Natural coloured or black non-patterned – Terms 2 & 3 only) $10.00 requirements are the same.
Long sleeved White Blouse (Terms 2 & 3) $67.60
Trousers $70.00
Jacket (This is the only jacket to be worn when in school uniform. Jackets are not to be worn inside.) $97.00
Boys compulsory garments
Key Dates 2018
Compulsory Garments QTY Price per item Total Price Beginning of Year Organisation - Term 1 Term dates
Year 9-12 Grey Polo Shirt 2 $34.50 $69.00 Tues 23 Jan Senior Re-Enrolment, 1pm-3pm Term 2
Shorts 2 $59.90 $119.80 Wed 24 Jan Staff administration day Monday 30 April – Friday 6 July
Belt – plain black leather 1 $25.00 $25.00 Peer Support Training Term 3
Senior Re-Enrolment, 9am-3pm Monday 23 July – Friday 28 September
Jersey 1 $98.00 $98.00
New enrolments’ catch-up testing: 9am-12 noon Term 4
PE Shirt 1 $43.00 $43.00
Thurs 25 Jan Staff administration day Monday 15 October – Thursday 6 December
PE Shorts 1 $33.00 $33.00 Peer Support Training
Long Black socks (terms 2 & 3) 3 $13.00 $39.00 Fri 26 Jan School closed
Garters: worn with long black socks 2 $4.00 $8.00 Mon 29 Jan Auckland Anniversary Day 2018 Holidays
Total: $310.40 $434.80
Tues 30 Jan First day for Year 9 – Orientation & Peer Support Auckland Anniversary Monday 29 January
Year 13 white polo shirt 2 $34.50 $69.00 Report to the Albertian Quad at 8.30am Waitangi Day Tuesday 6 February
Good Friday Friday 30 March
Optional Garments Price per item Wed 31 Jan Full school in
Easter Monday Monday 2 April
8.45am Year 9 to Form Class
Cap $15.00 Day after Easter Monday Tuesday 3 April
Year 10 to Gym 2 for Form Class allocation
Wide-brimmed hat $20.00 Anzac Day Wednesday 25 April
Year 11 to Gym 1 – Form Class allocation
Queen’s Birthday Monday 4 June
Scarf $38.00 Year 12 to the Hall – Form Class allocation
Labour Day Monday 22 October
Dress socks $9.00 Year 13 look on lists for Form Class allocation
All students on timetable from Period 3
Trousers $59.90
Jacket (This is the only jacket to be worn when in school uniform. Jackets are not to be worn inside.) $97.00 Thurs 1 Feb All students on timetable
Fri 2 Feb All students on timetable
Mon 5 Feb School closed
Tues 6 Feb Waitangi Day
Fri 30 Mar to
Tues 3 Apr Easter
Fri 13 Apr End of Term 1
8 | Student Information Booklet Student Information Booklet | 9Your child’s first day at MAGS
What day do I start at Mount Albert Completed Testing Or Senior What happens during orientation?
Grammar School? Re-Enrolment? Students will:
• Be introduced to life at Mount Albert Grammar School
It’s time to start school
JUNIORS • Learn about the school procedures
Students new to MAGS JUNIORS • Get to know their way around the school
Year 9: Tuesday 30 January
• Find out where to go if they require assistance
All Year 9 students need to arrive by 8:45am & be assembled
• Have time to ask any questions that may arise
New enrolments’ catch-up testing in the Albertian quadrangle.
Year 10: Wednesday 31 January • Receive their timetable
Students new to Mount Albert Grammar at Year 9 All Year 10 need to be at school by 8.45am & assemble • Set goals for the year
& Year 10 sit academic testing to assist with class outside Gym 2
placement. This is to ensure that, as a school, we • Meet with Senior Peer Support Leaders
can identify academic abilities. SENIORS
Years 11, 12 and 13: Wednesday 31 January
These tests were sat in November 2017 and most
All Senior students to arrive by 8.45am. YEAR 10 - You will be put into a Form Class, options will be
Year 9 students have sat these already.
checked, timetables issued and general administration issues
If, for any reason, your child has not sat these tests Where do I go? dealt with. Timetabled classes will run from Period 3 so you
they are able to do so on Wednesday 24 January. will need to make sure you bring suitable stationery e.g. pens
Year 9 to the Albertian Quad
& paper.
Please have your child be at the school by 8.45am Year 10 to Gym 2
and report to the Student Centre and you will be
Year 11 to Gym 1 YEAR 11, 12, 13 - You will be allocated Form Classes,
directed from there. The tests will start at 9am and
options will be confirmed, timetables issued and general
take approximately three hours, allowing for a short Year 12 to the Hall administration issues dealt with.
break. Please arrange to collect your child from
about 12.15pm. Year 13 Form Class lists will be posted on noticeboards.
Students should find their name then go to their designated Timetabled classes will run from Period 3 so you will need to
NB: It is recommended that your child sits the Form Room. make sure you bring suitable stationery, ie, pens and paper.
testing prior to the first day so they can participate
fully in the peer support programme. What should I wear? School hours
The correct school uniform. School starts promptly at 8:45am on Monday, Tuesday,
Wednesday and Friday, and at 9.15am on Thursday to enable
What should I bring? staff to attend professional development courses. School
SENIORS finishes at 3.10pm each day for all students.
Paper, pens, lunch and a drink.
Course re-enrolment days
We would encourage students, parents and caregivers to
All 2018 Year 12 & 13 students will be required to re-enrol in What time will I finish school on my make appointments outside these hours where possible.
their selected courses following receipt of their 2017 NCEA
results. Re-enrolment will take place on: first day?
Tuesday 23 January 1pm-3pm Years 9-13 3.10pm
Wednesday 24 January 9am-3pm Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday
8.45am: Period 1 8.45am: Period 1 8.45am: Period 1 9.15am: Period 1 8.45am: Period 1
NOTE: This is necessary and extremely important to establish
What will happen during the first day?
3.10pm: Students 3.10pm: Students 3.10pm: Students 3.10pm: Students 3.10pm: Students
viability of, and to finalise, both class sizes and staffing. All YEAR 9 students - You will be put into a Form Class. You and dismissed on bell dismissed on bell dismissed on bell dismissed on bell dismissed on bell
Year 12 and 13 students will be required to participate in re- the rest of your class will begin an orientation programme to
enrolment on these days. help you understand life at Mount Albert Grammar School.
NOTE: The main entrance at Gate 4 is CLOSED to vehicular traffic Weekdays 3.05pm-3.25pm during the school term.
Your Year 13 Peer Support Leaders will help you get to know
This is in the interests of the road safety of our students leaving the school grounds.
some of your classmates on the first day. You will be told
when to start bringing your device. Remember, you do not NOTE: Classes start at 9.15am on Thursday to enable staff to attend professional development programmes.
bring your device on the first day.
During the day you will:
• Get to know the routines of the school.
• Get to know other students in your Form Class.
• Meet your teachers.
• Settle into the routines of secondary school life.
10 | Student Information Booklet Student Information Booklet | 11School procedures Public transport information
Absence PLEASE BE MINDFUL: Attendance is critical to student Auckland Transport (AT) is responsible for planning, funding
success. Low attendance levels are directly linked to low and contracting public transport, including bus, ferry and train
• Parents must notify the school by telephone (09 846 achievement levels. Truancy is not the only factor of concern services. The AT website provides timetable information and
2044 x 8142) or by email attendance@mags.school.nz regarding attendance and any absence from school results promotes alternative ways to getting around.
on the morning of the absence. in class work being missed. Parents are encouraged to be
• Students are to bring a note confirming the reason for mindful of the impact of regular absences. For public transport information:
their absence on the day they return to school. Telephone 09 366 6400 or visit www.at.govt.nz
• The absence note must be given to their Form Teacher. Incorrect Uniform
If, for any reason, you arrive at school wearing incorrect
Co-curricular sport
Leave - Personal uniform you should have a note signed by your parents/ Sport plays an important role in the culture of Mount Albert
guardians. This note must be presented to your Dean at the Grammar School. We are proud of the successes that have
Request for non-school related leave during the school year
Student Centre who will, if possible, arrange the issue of been achieved over the long history of the school.
must be addressed to the Headmaster, Mr Patrick Drumm at
loan uniform items. If there is no note, a lunchtime detention
least two weeks before the start of proposed leave. Please
will be given, and this is to be completed that same day. The sporting facilities at Mount Albert Grammar School
give the dates of proposed absence from school and the
Repetitive uniform infringements are not accepted. Your are among the best anywhere. The school has two full
purpose of the leave. If in writing, please address the letter to:
Dean will contact your parents about uniform issues if there sized gyms, two fully sand carpeted playing fields, astroturf
The Headmaster
are on-going concerns. netball/tennis courts, astroturf cricket training wickets and
Mr Patrick Drumm
the Mount Albert Aquatic Centre.
Mt Albert Grammar School
Alberton Avenue Homework
Last year many students represented the school in a wide
Mt Albert Homework is an important part of your performance at range of sports. We encourage students to make the most
Auckland 1025 secondary school. If you wish to succeed, completing of the opportunities offered in our variety of sporting codes,
homework regularly will help. which include athletics, cricket, netball, touch, waterpolo,
If emailing, please send to: paheadmaster@mags.school.nz
Junior Students hockey, tennis, volleyball, basketball, rugby, underwater
hockey, football, lacrosse, rowing and many more.
Lateness At Years 9 & 10 the expectation is that you may receive up
to 15-20 minutes of homework per subject each night (5
Punctuality is important. If your child is late to school, There are two sports musters each year, summer and winter.
periods per day). If students were for some reason not set
ie, arrives after the 8.45am bell on Monday, Tuesday, Students put their names forward to play a particular sport
homework by a particular subject teacher we would always
Wednesday or Friday, or after 9.15am on Thursday, he/she and they are then assigned to the appropriate teams,
encourage them to ensure the following happens:
is to report straight to the Student Centre to sign in. according to their age and ability level.
• All work is fully completed for all subjects.
A detention is issued automatically for this. In the case of • The Summer Sports Muster is held in the second week
• Revision is carried out.
there being a legitimate reason for this lateness, it is then of Term One.
• Extra reading is undertaken.
up to the student to see his/her Dean with a signed note • The Winter Sports Muster is held in the eighth week of
providing an explanation for this lateness. NOTE: On-going Senior students Term One.
lateness issues relating to traffic cannot reasonably be Years 11, 12, 13, may expect approximately 20 -30 minutes Enquiries may be made to the Director of Sport,
accepted as an on-going explanation. per subject per night (5 periods per day). Allie Wright, ph 09 846 2044 Ext 8186 or email:
sports@mags.school.nz
Exeats Bikes
Students are required to stay within the school boundaries Students who ride their bikes to school can park them in the
between 8.45am and 3.10pm on Monday, Tuesday, bike racks between the grandstand and the pool. They must
Wednesday and Friday, and between 9.15am and 3.10pm be secured with a strong lock and chain. A helmet must be
on Thursday. If your child needs to leave school during the worn whenever a student is riding a bike.
day, a note that explains the circumstances and is signed
by the parent/caregiver is required. This is then taken to the
student centre to be signed by a Dean to confirm permission
ID Cards
has been granted for the student to leave school. (Parents/ ID photos will be taken in February and Student ID Cards will
caregivers are often telephoned to confirm the note.) When be available 2-3 weeks after these photos are taken. Student
your child is to leave school he/she is to take the note, ID Cards are paid for at, and issued by, the Finance Office.
previously signed by the Dean, to the Student Centre and
sign out. The student will be issued with a green exeat pass Electronic Devices
from the Student Centre office. If returning to the school
the student must, upon their return, sign in at the Student Any electronic device that is used inappropriately will be
Centre. Students are not to leave the school grounds without confiscated and given to the appropriate Senior Manager.
permission, and an exeat pass. These will not be returned directly to the owner but must
be collected by a parent/caregiver. The school can take no
responsibility for these items being lost or stolen.
12 | Student Information Booklet Student Information Booklet | 13Key Contacts Heads of Faculty / Department
School phone: 09 846 2044 Commerce Andrew Maunder Ext 8173 amaunder@mags.school.nz
School fax: 09 846 2042 English Aubrey Mason Ext 8190 amason@mags.school.nz
Website: www.mags.school.nz
English Language Pauline Godber Ext 8105 pgodber@mags.school.nz
Management Food & Hospitality Meenu Sood Ext 8192 msood@mags.school.nz
Learning Support Mohammed Tashmeer (Acting) Ext 8100 mtashmeer@mags.school.nz
Headmaster Patrick Drumm Ext 8150 pdrumm@mags.school.nz
Languages Helen Selaries Ext 8130 hselaries@mags.school.nz
Associate Principal Fiona Barker Ext 8152 fbarker@mags.school.nz
Mathematics Tanya Rose Ext 8185 trose@mags.school.nz
Associate Principal Jo Williams 815 4036 jwilliams@mags.school.nz
Media Studies Simon Allen Ext 8190 sallen@mags.school.nz
Deputy Principals Shameen Hayat Ext 8223 shayat@mags.school.nz
Sarah Hayes 815 4031 shayes@mags.school.nz Outdoor Education Darren Whitehead Ext 8165 dwhitehead@mags.school.nz
Catherine Horne Ext 8170 chorne@mags.school.nz Performing Arts
Tom Murdoch tmurdoch@mags.school.nz - Dance Samantha French Ext 8135 sfrench@mags.school.nz
Mark Rivalland 815 4033 mrivalland@mags.school.nz - Drama Gerald Urquhart Ext 8135 gurquhart@mags.school.nz
John Stradwick jstradwick@mags.school.nz - Music Milica Zjajic-Moon Ext 8188 mzmoon@mags.school.nz
Business Manager Debbie Forsyth 815 4032 business@mags.school.nz Head of Arts (Co-Curricular) Jacqui Cesan Ext 8135 jcesan@mags.school.nz
Director of E-Learning Physical Education
and BYOD Elise Goddard Ext 8232 egoddard@mags.school.nz and Health Mark Dempster/Jess Lythe Ext 8165 mdempster@mags.school.nz
Director of Guidance Tanya Montgomery Ext 8181 tmontgomery@mags.school.nz Science Aase Diegel Ext 8209 adiegel@mags.school.nz
Director of Social Sciences Christine Cato Ext 8176 ccato@mags.school.nz
International Students Jude Lydia Ext 8137 jlydia@mags.school.nz Te Puna o Wairaka Waimirirangi Paul Ext 8105 wpaul@mags.school.nz
Director of Sport Allie Wright Ext 8186 awright@mags.school.nz Technology Theo Van Zyl Ext 8164 tvanzyl@mags.school.nz
Director of School House Geoff Moon Ext 8178 gmoon@mags.school.nz Visual Art Bryn Corkery Ext 8194 bcorkery@mags.school.nz
Communications &
Community Liaison TBC Ext 8236 info@mags.school.nz Heads of Faculty (HOF) or Departments (HOD) will be able to give you advice about what is involved in a course of study and on
how best to achieve in a subject. Senior students must get HOF / HOD permission to enter a course.
Deans responsible for pastoral care
Year 9 Boys Kerry Baker Ext 8116 kbaker@mags.school.nz
Year 9 Girls Haana Bovaird Ext 8114 hbovaird@mags.school.nz
Year 10 Boys Michael Collins Ext 8118 mcollins@mags.school.nz
Year 10 Girls Carissa Calvert Ext 8119 ccalvert@mags.school.nz Who should I contact regarding the following areas?
Year 11 Boys Aubrey Coup Ext 8110 acoup@mag.school.nz
Year 11 Girls Grace Leaso Ext 8111 gleaso@mags.school.nz Curriculum How do I make contact?
Year 12 Boys Gareth Hodges Ext 8112 ghodges@mags.school.nz • For a curriculum or subject concern, first contact your • To contact a form teacher or a subject teacher phone
Year 12 Girls Shelley Mackinlay- Milne Ext 8113 smackinlaymilne@mags.school.nz subject teacher or the relevant Head of Department. 09 846 2044 and leave a message with the receptionist,
Year 13 Boys Gordon Smith Ext 8115 gsmith@mags.school.nz or contact your child’s Dean via their extension.
Year 13 Girls Natalie Absolum Ext 8117 nabsolum@mags.school.nz Pastoral However, the most direct line of contact is via email.
• For a concern that relates to pastoral or behavioural All teachers have an email address: the initial of the
Academic Dean Warwick Gibbs Ext 8130 wgibbs@mags.school.nz issues, first contact your child’s Form Teacher, Dean or teacher’s first name, followed by their surname
Assoc Academic Dean Greg Cave Ext 8120 gcave@mags.school.nz a Guidance Counsellor. @mags.school.nz
e.g. Kerry Baker becomes kbaker@mags.school.nz
Assistant International
Attendance
Director Bronwyn Watts Ext 8128 bwatts@mags.school.nz
• For attendance concerns, including absences and • Teachers will make every effort to return voice mail
Pasifika Liaison Officer Api Taulapiu Ext 8184 ataulapiu@mags.school.nz lateness, please contact Attendance Officer Lee Iswar messages as soon as possible between classes. Urgent
Guidance Counsellors Rhonda Weeks Ext 8137 rweeks@mags.school.nz and, if necessary, leave a message: 09 846 2044 x 8142 messages can be delivered through the receptionist.
Marianne Wilson Ext 8197 mwilson@mags.school.nz or email attendance@mags.school.nz
Margaret O’Carroll Ext 8201 mocarroll@mags.school.nz Student contact information
Attendance Officer Lee Iswar Ext 8142 attendance@mags.school.nz Bring Your Own Device (BYOD) • It is critical that school records regarding contact
School Nurses Monica Haworth Ext 8108 nurse@mags.school.nz • For all queries re BYOD, please contact Mrs Elise details and address etc are up to date. In an
Clare Brown Ext 8108 Goddard, the Director of E-Learning, egoddard@mags. emergency the school must be able to contact a parent
school.nz or caregiver as soon as possible.
Enrolment Officer Cecilia Pedersen Ext 8131 enrol@mags.school.nz
Data Manager Vasiti Baledrokadroka Ext 8131 details@mags.school.nz • For full information on BYOD, please see the BYOD • Should you have any change of address, landline
section of the school website, www.mags.school.nz or mobile phone number please contact the Data
Student Centre Reception Rose Akava Ext 8155 rakava@mags.school.nz Manager, Vasiti Baledrokadroka, Ext 8131 or email
details@mags.school.nz
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