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MOUNT ALBERT
GRAMMAR SCHOOL
Starting at MAGS
2020
Student Information Booklet
WELCOME
The MAGS Way School Rules
Mount Albert Grammar School promotes the following The School Rules have been established in partnership
school-wide values: with the community over a long period of time. They
Respect – for others, for oneself, for property and the reflect the school community’s expectation of acceptable
environment; honesty; value education; aim for standards of behaviour, dress and personal presentation in
to Mount Albert Grammar School
excellence. the widest sense.
Students are expected to abide by the School Rules at
These form the guiding principles we call The MAGS Way school when in school uniform or when engaged in activities
that encompass all individuals in the school community that are associated with the school. At these times a student
and guide all staff and students. This is based on respect
Mount Albert Grammar School has successfully served its community since 1922. The is deemed to be under the jurisdiction of the school for the
for the individual and recognises that everyone has both
school has consistently achieved excellence in academic, sporting and cultural areas. purpose of these rules.
rights and responsibilities as part of The MAGS Way.
The school offers a high quality of educational opportunity amidst the strong traditions
of one of the oldest schools in Auckland. 1. Students are subject to school discipline from the time
The MAGS Way is supported by MAGS PRIDE. This is the
Our commitment to quality educational opportunities was recognised in 2000 by the inclusion they leave home until they return home and are
promotion of five key elements that reflect the culture of
of girls at what had previously been a boys-only school. This was a first for New Zealand and expected to meet a high standard of behaviour both
our school:
was intended to provide Mount Albert Grammar School with the flexibility of the best single- inside and outside the school grounds.
sex and co-educational education. The girls’ school has grown exponentially with successive Personal Excellence 2. The school uniform is to be worn, tidily and correctly,
Year 9 intakes. Resilience both at school and between home and school at all
Integrity times. This includes the journey to and from school
The school has a staff of well-qualified and dedicated professionals who work in excellent each day. Hair must be clean and tidy, with long hair,
Diversity
facilities. Academic acceleration and extension is offered for the top academics in the school, both for boys and girls, tied back for health and safety
Empathy
and Dance and Drama Academies offer extension in the Arts. Successful sports Academies reasons. Excesses of current fashions are not
operate in Aquatics, Basketball, Cricket, Football, Hockey, Netball, Rowing and Rugby to acceptable. Boys are to be clean-shaven. No jewellery,
provide specialist coaching for our premier sportsmen and sportswomen. except a wristwatch, is permitted for boys. Girls may also
School House, the school boarding facility, houses 100 boys, and the ASB MAGS Farm Expectations of Students wear a small, plain gold or silver stud earring in the lobe
provides a remarkable resource for the study of agricultural science in a central city school. Good student behaviour should enable a positive of the ear. Non-regulation items, including jewellery, may
teaching and learning environment to be maintained in be confiscated. Tattoos, cultural or otherwise, must not
The school motto is: the classroom. be visible.
Students should: 3. The following items are not to be brought on to the
“Per Angusta, Ad Augusta”
school grounds:
• Be thoughtful, co-operative and tolerant.
• Alcohol
• Respect others’ right to learn without interruption.
• Be well-mannered, considerate and friendly to each • Drugs or any device associated with the use of drugs
Through Hardship, To Glory other, to staff and to visitors. • Synthetic cannabis and/or vaping devices
• Be punctual, attend classes and complete • Chemicals
classwork/homework to the best of their ability. • Cigarettes or tobacco
• Be proud of their school and keep it clean, safe and • Glass bottles
This is the school hymn: attractive. • Knives or other weapons
Dusk on the walls, and the twilight lingering, • Wear correct uniform properly and behave well at • Chewing gum
all times.
Darken, yet lighten, our half-dimmed gaze; • Lighters/explosive or dangerous materials
• Remember self-discipline, common sense and
While on the panels still bright with his fingering respect for others.
• Matches
God writes this legend in golden rays; • Marker pens
The following types of behaviour are not acceptable • Skateboards
“Through hardship to glory”, Mt Albert, create us among Mount Albert Grammar School students: • Expensive bicycles or bicycle accessories or other
Such that our honour may live ever more: costly equipment
• Rude or abusive language.
And these be our thoughts, when in years that await us
• Bullying, whether verbal or physical.
We should look back to the motto of yore.
• Damaging or stealing property.
• Possessing or using tobacco, vaping equipment,
Grant with the days, then, Mt Albert, a reverence alcohol or harmful drugs.
Springing from duty but vital with love, • Defiance or disruptive behaviour.
That, in the ending, there be not a severance • Inappropriate use of social media, violence or
Torn in the pattern thine own hands wove. threatening behaviour.
It was written in 1928 by J.A.W.Bennett, a past student of MAGS, and is
sung at assemblies.
Student Information Booklet | 3
GIRLS UNIFORM – YEAR 9 – OPTIONAL GARMENT
4. Electronic Devices: All students are expected to bring 11. All articles of clothing, shoes, books, bags and other School Uniform Jacket
a computing device to assist with their learning. personal property must be clearly marked with the
Mount Albert Grammar School is a school with a long Navy school jacket with sky blue
Examples include MacBooks, Windows laptops, iPads owner’s name. No responsibility can be accepted for
history and tradition. A part of that history and tradition lion emblem. This is the only
with a keyboard and Chromebooks. However, use of unmarked property. Students who lose (or find) items of
is that MAGS is a uniform school. There is an expectation jacket to be worn when in school
these, in the classroom, is at the discretion of the personal property should, in the first instance, report to
that all students will wear their uniform with pride. This uniform. Jackets are not to be
teacher and must be appropriate to purpose. the Student Centre.
means wearing the uniform correctly at all times and taking worn inside.
New students in Year 9 in 2020 will receive their
12. Bicycles are to be stored in the bike racks between personal presentation seriously. The school requires that
wireless code during a special orientation lesson. New the correct uniform is worn in the correct manner when
the grandstand and the pool or N Block. They should be
students in years 10-13 will be asked to visit ICT for their students are at school and travelling to and from school.
securely locked to the racks. Basic Traffic Department
code and BYOD information. Sandals
Road Safety Rules must be obeyed on the way to and MG016 MG021 MG011 M
All items of uniform must be purchased from theWHITE
school LS BLOUSE TROUSERS JACKET PANT
In 2019 MAGS trialled 'Device-Free Interval' and this is
from school. Bicycles may not be ridden in school GIRLS
Must be worn
Size 6-20 in Term 2 and Size
uniform shop – details of which are available on the school
UNIFORM
in Term
8-20
– YEAR
1 and Term 4. Sandals
Size
9 – COMPUL
are optional
SB-LB, XS-5XL Size
grounds. It is compulsory for all students riding bicycles
likely to continue.
to wear a helmet. website: www.mags.school.nz
GIRLS
Term
$67.00 Birkenstock ‘Milano',
3. BlackUNIFORM
$70.00 – Roman,
or brown leather YEAR 9 – COMP
$97.00 $
Hush Puppies ‘Nigella ’ or McKinlays
13. Students wishing to bring motor vehicles or motorcycles ‘Safari’ sandals.
Cellphones: While cellphones are permitted at school, Girls’ uniform
use of cellphones at school must be appropriate. It is to school must register their licence and vehicle details GIRLS UNIFORM – YEAR 9 – COMPULSORY GARMENTS
All items apart from footwear are supplied by the school Shoes
not acceptable or appropriate for students to send/ with the Associate Principal. Vehicles are not to be used
receive text messages or phone calls in class. If during the school day without the prior permission of uniform shop. May be worn in Term 2 and Term 3. Plain black leather
appropriate, permission may be given by teachers for one of the Deputy Principals. Student cars must not be
Blouse GIRLS UNIFORM –lace-up YEAR 9 with
shoes, – OPTIONAL
a defined low heel.GARMENTS
These are to be worn
cellphones to be used as a tool for learning, e.g. to take parked in the school grounds. GIRLS UNIFORM – YEAR 9 – COMPULSORY with stockings orGARMENTS
MAGS white ankle socks with twin navy
a photo, video record an experiment, or to access Students are not permitted to travel in a vehicle that is White, short sleeved with embroidered lion emblem. T-shirts stripes. Patent leather, suede, sports, ballet-style shoes and
information. At all other times, during class time and being driven by the holder of a restricted licence. are not to be worn under the blouse. There is also a white boots are not allowed. No buckles, bows, chains or
assemblies, cellphones are to be switched off and in long sleeved blouse with embroidered lion emblem. other decoration are permitted.
bags. 14. Uniform Passes: As a general rule, no mufti items are Year 13 students only are permitted
MG014
WHITE SS BLOUSE TARTAN SKIRTto wear
MG018
plain black leather
KNITTED JERSEY
MG009
CARDIGAN
MG010
5. The following behaviours are strictly forbidden both permitted. Students may not wear mufti unless at an Size 6-32
lace-up or loafer style low-heeled
Size 6-32
shoes. No buckles,
Size XXS-5XL bows,Size XXS-3XL
$56.50 $84.50
on the school grounds and when students are away official school-wide mufti day. chains or MG014
other decoration are permitted. MG018
$98.00
Parents are
$120.00
advised MG009
• Students wearing items of incorrect uniform WHITE SS BLOUSE MG014
TARTAN SKIRT MG018
KNITTED JE MG
from the school grounds but under school jurisdiction: WHITE
to view the school SS BLOUSE TARTAN SKIRT
(medical reasons notwithstanding) may be sent home to Size 6-32website Uniform page prior to purchase.
MG000
Size 6-32 KNITTED
Size
MG024
XXS-5
WIDE-BRIMMED HAT $56.50 Size 6-32 SCARF$84.50 Size 6-32 SPORTS CA
Size X
• Being in the possession of or consuming alcohol, illegal rectify this before being allowed to return to school, and Socks $98.00
One Size $56.50 One Size $84.50 One Size$9
drugs, synthetic cannabis or cigarettes or vaping. parents will be notified.
• In exceptional cases, each of which is treated on its GIRLS UNIFORM – YEAR 9 – COMPULSORYMAGS whiteGARMENTS
$20.00 $38.00
ankle socks, with twin navy
$15.00
• Distributing printed or electronic literature of any
merits, students may be given a uniform pass by their stripes, as supplied by the uniform shop.
description without the permission of the Associate
Principal. Dean or Deputy Principal. On their arrival at school the
PE Uniform
student is to request such a pass and carry the pass with MG014 MG018
MG016 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
T-SHIRT PE SHORT
SA6009/SA6001
PANTYHOSE
SOCKS - 3 PACK
them. Skirt Size 6-32 Navy short-sleeved Size 4-6/7-9/9-11
the school grounds during the school day. Size
Size6-32
6-20 SizeSize
XXS-5XL
8-20
Size SB-LB, XS-5XL
SizeSize XXS-3XL
SB-LB,
Size LB-5XL
XS-5XL Size S/A/T/XT
$18.00
• On rare occasions, a student may be in a position $56.50 $84.50
$43.00
T-shirt with sky blue lion$120.00
$33.00
Navy school skirt worn $67.00 $98.00
$70.00 $97.00 $10.00
7. All requests for extended leave from school must be where they may need to permanently wear a non- emblem and navy shorts.
uniform item e.g. different shoes for medical reasons. If a just above the knee.
addressed in writing to Deputy Principal Corey Todd. These are compulsory
Emailed requests should be sent to student has an incorrect item of uniform they must carry items for Years 9 and 10.
ctodd@mags.school.nz a uniform pass.
• If a student has incorrect uniform and no uniform
8. Students are required to be punctual at school and be on pass, they may not be allowed entry to class and/or be
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
MG014 MG018
9. In cases of absence MG009
Size
MG010
SB-LB, XS-5XL Size LB-5XL S
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
• Parents must notify the school via the school app, by 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
telephone (09 846 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
SA6009/SA6001 uniform shop.
• Students are to bring a note confirming the reason for PE T-SHIRT PE SHORT SOCKS - 3 MG000
PACK MG024
their absence on the day they return to school. WIDE-BRIMMED HAT HatsSize 4-6/7-9/9-11
School cap and wide-brimmed
SCARF hat - navy
SPORTS CAP with
Size SB-LB, XS-5XL Size LB-5XL
One Size school
$18.00
One Size emblem. One Size
• The absence note must be given to their Mentor $43.00 $33.00
$20.00 Scarf $38.00 scarf, worn only in Term $15.00
School 2 and Term 3.
Teacher.
Hair Hair must be clean and tidy, with long hair tied
10. Students who are late to school must obtain a late pass back for health and safety reasons.
from the Student Centre in order to be admitted to class. 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
$98.00BOYS 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 The Uniform Shop closed on December 12, 2019 and
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. will re-open on Monday, January 6, 2019
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. January 6-17
leather lace-up or loafer style low-heeled shoes. No buckles, are to be worn with sandals. Sandals are not to be worn with
• No adjustments are to be made to the shape of the
bows, chains or other decoration, are permitted. Parents are long trousers.
uniform items. Monday 9am-1pm
advised to view the school website Uniform page prior to
purchase. BOYS UNIFORM
Shoes – YEAR 9 – COMPULSORY GARMENTS Tuesday 3pm-6pm
All other regulations listed above apply. May be worn in Term 2 and Term 3. Plain black leather lace- School bags Wednesday 3pm-6pm
up, with a defined low heel. Parents are advised to view the Thursday 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
Friday 9am-1pm
All items apart from footwear are supplied by the uniform Socks school books and equipment – it must be of sufficient
shop. MG012
Black knee-length socks, as supplied by the uniform
MG020 shop. MG005 and comfortable to carry.
size, be sturdy, weatherproof
GREY POLO
MG009 January 20-24
Socks are to be SHORTS
worn with garters and pulled up to just below
MG012 KNITTED JERSEY BELT
• Bags must be free ofMG005
graffiti and slogans.
Shirt Size
GREYSB-LB,POLOXS-5XL MG020
Size 64-120 MG009
Size XXS-5XL Size XS-XXL
the knee. SHORTS KNITTED JERSEY BELT Monday 9am-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 Tuesday 3pm-6pm
Garters $34.50 $59.90 $25.00
$98.00Students in a Sports Academy Wednesday 9am-1pm
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
Thursday 3pm-6pm
EAR 9T-shirts
– COMPULSORY
are not to be worn
under the polo shirt.
GARMENTS Academy Uniform from the Uniform Shop before Term 1
Friday 9am-1pm
PE Uniform begins, once your child’s selection has been confirmed.
Navy short-sleeved T-shirt with sky blue lion emblem and
navy shorts. These are compulsory items for Years 9 and 10. Sports Teams will be announced during school terms and
team uniforms can be purchased at that time Auckland Anniversary Day
Shorts Belt 9am-12 noon
Navy serge school shorts. Plain black leather belt with
MG012
a small plain buckle. MG020 MG009
Uniform supply information
MG005
GREY POLO SHORTS KNITTED JERSEY BELT
All items of uniform, except footwear, are available from the
Size SB-LB, XS-5XL Please do not leave the purchase of your uniform until the
Size 64-120 Size XXS-5XL Size MAGS
XS-XXLuniform shop, The Lions’ Den, which is located on site
final few days of the school holidays or the first day of school,
UNIFORM – YEAR 9 – COMPULSORY
$34.50 GARMENTS
$59.90 $98.00 $25.00 pool car park, ph 09 846 0439, email
near the
lionsdenuniforms@gmail.com when queues may be long and stock may be depleted.
The uniform is also available online via
www.scoresportswear.co.nz
Payment can be made by cash/EFTPOS/credit card -
SA6009/SA6001 MG008 MG006
Mastercard or Visa only. No cheques.
PE T-SHIRT PE SHORT LONG SOCK GARTERS
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
Trousers Black school trousers with school logo, as 8am-11.30am
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
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.
Other uniform regulations applicable to boys and girls
• No other clothing may be worn over the uniform.
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 Arrival at the beginning of the school year with all the
from OfficeMax school supplies. Accessing this store via required stationery items will allow your Year 9 child to
Girls compulsory garments the website www.myschool.co.nz/mags will give you settle quickly into their work. At the very least they
information regarding the stationery requirements for should arrive at school with pens, pencils and paper
Compulsory Garments QTY Price per item Total Price students at the various levels, and will itemise individual for the first few days.
Year 9-12 White Blouse 2 $56.50 $113.00 subject requirements. You can also Freephone 0800 724 440.
Your child should not bring their device until advised when
Year 9-12 Navy Skirt 1 $85.00 $85.00 Alternately, there is a link on the MAGS school website, or you
to do so. They will be asked to start bringing their device on
Jersey OR 1 $98.00 $98.00 can visit the premises located at 32 Normanby Road, Mt Eden.
the day they are scheduled for a special device orientation
Cardigan 1 $120.00 $120.00 lesson. The schedule for these lessons will be published on
The stationery requirements for each year level and subject
PE Shirt 1 $43.00 $43.00 the school website and in the newsletter.
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
White socks with navy stripes (terms 2&3) Pack of 3 $20.00 $20.00 you choose. Note: Buying a Device for Learning: Special deals for
Total: $512.00 MAGS families are detailed in the BYOD section on the
Year 13 blue blouse 2 $56.50 $113.00 Year 9 subjects are as follows: school website: www.mags.school.nz
Year 13 long skirt 1 $84.00 $84.00 • English
* Students in years 9-12 requiring a longer skirt for cultural reasons can seek permission from the Associate Principal • Maths
to wear the senior skirt that is usually restricted to Year 13 students. • 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) $67.00
Trousers $71.50
Key Dates 2020
Jacket (This is the only jacket to be worn when in school uniform. Jackets are not to be worn inside.) $98.00
Boys compulsory garments
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 Peer Support Training Term 2
Shorts 2 $60.00 $120.00 Tuesday 28 April – Friday 3 July
Belt – plain black leather 1 $25.00 $25.00 Year 9 catch-up testing Term 3
Jersey 1 $98.00 $98.00 Peer Support Training Monday 20 July – Friday 25 September
PE Shirt 1 $43.00 $43.00 Senior Re-Enrolment, 10.30am-3pm Term 4
PE Shorts 1 $33.00 $33.00 Staff administration day Monday 12 October – Tuesday 8 December
Long Black socks (terms 2 & 3) 3 $13.00 $39.00 Fri 24 Jan Staff administration day
Garters: worn with long black socks 2 $4.00 $8.00
Auckland Anniversary Day – school closed
2020 Holidays
Total: $435.00
First day for Year 9 – Orientation & Peer Support Auckland Anniversary Monday 27 January
Year 13 white polo shirt 2 $34.50 $69.00
Report to the Albertian Quad at 8.30am Thursday 6 February
Friday 10 April
Optional Garments Price per item Full school in Monday 13 April
Cap $15.00 8.45am Year 9 to Mentor Class Tuesday 14 April
Year 10 to Gym 2 for Mentor Class allocation Observed on Monday
Wide-brimmed hat $20.00
Year 11 to Gym 1 – Mentor Class allocation 27 April
Scarf $38.00 Year 12 to the Hall – Mentor Class allocation Monday 1 June
Dress socks $10.00 Year 13 look on lists for Mentor Class Monday 26 October
Trousers $60.00 allocation
All students on timetable from Period 3
Jacket (This is the only jacket to be worn when in school uniform. Jackets are not to be worn inside.) $98.00
Thurs 30 Jan All students on timetable
Fri 31 Jan All students on timetable
Thurs 6 Feb Waitangi Day
For more detailed information, go to the School
Fri 7 Feb School Closed Calendar on the MAGS website at:
Thurs 9 Apr Last day of classes for Term 1 www.mags.school.nz/the-school/calendar/
Fri 10 Apr Good Friday
8 | Student Information Booklet Student Information Booklet | 9Your child’s first day at MAGS
What day do I start at Mount Albert What happens during orientation?
Grammar School? Students will:
• Be introduced to life at Mount Albert Grammar School
JUNIORS • Learn about the school procedures
Students new to MAGS • Get to know their way around the school
• Find out where to go if they require assistance
New enrolments’ catch-up • Have time to ask any questions that may arise
testing – Wed, 22 January • Receive their timetable
Students new to Mount Albert Grammar at Year 9 • Set goals for the year
& Year 10 sit academic testing to assist with class • Meet with Senior Peer Support Leaders
placement. This is to ensure that, as a school, we
can identify academic abilities.
These tests were sat in November 2019 and most YEAR 10 - You will be put into a Mentor 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, dealt with. Timetabled classes will run from Period 3 so you
will need to make sure you bring suitable stationery, ie, pens
they are able to do so on Wednesday 22 January.
& paper..
Please have your child be at the school by 8.45am
and report to the Student Centre and you will be YEAR 11, 12, 13 - You will be allocated Mentor Classes, options
directed from there. The tests will start at 9am and will be confirmed, timetables issued and general
administration issues dealt with.
take approximately three hours, allowing for a
short break. Please arrange to collect your child
Timetabled classes will run from Period 3 so you will need to
from about 12.15pm.
make sure you bring suitable stationery, ie, pens and paper.
NB: It is recommended that your child sits the
testing prior to the first day so they can participate School hours
fully in the peer support programme.
School starts promptly at 8:45am on Monday, Tuesday,
Wednesday and Friday, and at 9.15am on Thursday to enable
SENIORS staff to attend professional development courses. A warning
bell rings at 8.40am and 9.10am respectively. School finishes
Course confirmation / re-enrolment at 3.10pm each day for all students.
days
We would encourage students, parents and caregivers to
All 2020 Year 12 & Year 13 students must ensure they
make appointments outside these hours where possible.
have read the email sent to them in mid-December 2019
that outlined the course confirmation / senior re-
enrolment requirements for 2020. Re-enrolment will Years 9-13 3.10pm
Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday
take place on:
8.45am: Period 1 8.45am: Period 1 8.45am: Period 1 9.15am: Period 1 8.45am: Period 1
What will happen during the first day?
3.10pm: Students 3.10pm: Students 3.10pm: Students 3.10pm: Students 3.10pm: Students
10.30am-3pm YEAR 9 students – You will be put into a Mentor Class. You dismissed on bell dismissed on bell dismissed on bell dismissed on bell dismissed on bell
and the rest of your class will begin an orientation
programme to help you understand life at Mount Albert
Grammar School. Your Year 13 Peer Support Leaders will NOTE: The main entrance at Gate 4 is CLOSED to vehicular traffic Weekdays 3.05pm-3.25pm during the school term.
help you get to know some of your classmates on the first This is in the interests of the road safety of our students leaving the school grounds.
day. You will be told when to start bringing your device. NOTE: Classes start at 9.15am on Thursday to enable staff to attend professional development programmes.
Remember, you do not 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 Mentor 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 via the app, by phone (09 achievement levels. Truancy is not the only factor of concern services. The AT website provides timetable information and
846 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 their mindful of the impact of regular absences. For public transport information:
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 Mentor Teacher. Homework
Homework is an important part of your performance at
Co-curricular sport
Leave - Personal secondary school. If you wish to succeed, completing Sport plays an important role in the culture of Mount Albert
homework regularly will help. Grammar School. We are proud of the successes that have
Request for non-school related leave during the school year been achieved over the long history of the school.
must be addressed to Deputy Principal Corey Todd at least Junior Students
two weeks before the start of proposed leave. Please give At Years 9 & 10 the expectation is that you may receive up to
the dates of proposed absence from school and the The sporting facilities at Mount Albert Grammar School
15-20 minutes of homework per subject each night (5
purpose of the leave. If in writing, please address the letter to: are among the best anywhere. The school has two full-sized
periods per day). If students were for some reason not set gyms, two fully sand carpeted playing fields, astroturf
homework by a particular subject teacher we would always netball/tennis courts, astroturf cricket training wickets and
Mr Corey Todd encourage them to ensure the following happens: the Mount Albert Aquatic Centre.
Mt Albert Grammar School
Alberton Avenue • All work is fully completed for all subjects. Last year many students represented the school in a wide
Mt Albert • Revision is carried out. range of sports. We encourage students to make the most
Auckland 1025 • Extra reading is undertaken. of the opportunities offered in our variety of sporting codes,
which include athletics, cricket, netball, touch, waterpolo,
If emailing, please send to: ctodd@mags.school.nz hockey, tennis, volleyball, basketball, rugby, underwater
Senior students hockey, football, lacrosse, rowing and many more.
Lateness Years 11, 12, 13, may expect approximately 20 -30 minutes
per subject per night (5 periods per day). There are two sports musters each year, summer and winter.
Punctuality is important. If your child is late to school,
Students put their names forward to play a particular sport
ie, arrives after the 8.45am bell on Monday, Tuesday,
Wednesday or Friday, or after 9.15am on Thursday, he/she ID Cards and they are then assigned to the appropriate teams,
according to their age and ability level.
is to report straight to the Student Centre to sign in. ID photos will be taken in February and Student ID Cards
A detention is issued automatically for this. In the case of • The Summer Sports Muster is held in the second week
will be available 2-3 weeks after these photos are taken.
there being a legitimate reason for this lateness, it is then up of Term One.
Student ID Cards are paid for at, and issued by, the Finance
to the student to see his/her Dean with a signed note Office. • The Winter Sports Muster is held in the eighth week of
providing an explanation for this lateness. NOTE: Ongoing Term One.
lateness issues relating to traffic cannot reasonably be
accepted as an ongoing explanation. Electronic Devices Enquiries may be made to the Director of Sport,
Allie Wright, ph 09 846 2044 Ext 8186 or email:
Any electronic device that is used inappropriately will be sports@mags.school.nz
Exeats confiscated and given to the appropriate Senior Manager.
These will not be returned directly to the owner but must be
Students are required to stay within the school boundaries collected by a parent/caregiver. The school can take no
between 8.45am and 3.10pm on Monday, Tuesday, responsibility for these items being lost or stolen.
Wednesday and Friday, and between 9.15am and 3.10pm on
Thursday. If your child needs to leave school during the day,
a note that explains the circumstances and is signed by the The MAGS app
parent/caregiver is required. This is then taken to the
Students and parents can keep up to date with the MAGS
Student Centre to be signed by a Dean to confirm app – free from the App Store or Google Play.
permission has been granted for the student to leave school.
Search for “SchoolAppsNZ”, and load the app on to your
(Parents/caregivers are often telephoned to confirm the
phone. Then search for 'Mount Albert Grammar School'
note.) When your child is to leave school, he/she is to take and add to the app.
the note, previously signed by the Dean, to the Student Instantly access Daily Notices, the Kamar portal and
Centre and sign out. The student will be issued with a green teachers’ contact details.
exeat pass from the Student Centre office. If returning to the Notify the School if your child is absent via phone or email.
school the student must, upon their return, sign in at the Check the School Calendar and sync chosen events with
Student Centre. Students are not to leave the school your own Calendar.
grounds without permission, and an exeat pass. Choose Groups about which you wish to receive Alert
Notifications.
Links to Sports, Maps, Newsletters and more …
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12 | Student Information BookletKey Contacts Heads of Faculty / Department
School phone: 09 846 2044
School fax: 09 846 2042 Commerce
Website: www.mags.school.nz amason@mags.school.nz
English Ext 8190
English Language Ext 8105 pgodber@mags.school.nz
Learning Support khenwood@mags.school.nz
paheadmaster@mags.school.nz Languages hselaries@mags.school.nz
Ext 8150
Mathematics svincent@mags.school.nz
815 4036 jwilliams@mags.school.nz Physical Education Ext 8165 jlythe@mags.school.nz
and Health
Ext 8223 shayat@mags.school.nz adiegel@mags.school.nz
Science
Ext 8172 shayes@mags.school.nz
Social Sciences ccato@mags.school.nz
Ext 8224 tmurdoch@mags.school.nz
trose@mags.school.nz Te Puna o Wairaka wpaul@mags.school.nz
Ext 8127
Ext 8225 jstradwick@mags.school.nz Technology sbailey@mags.school.nz
Ext 8170 ctodd@mags.school.nz
Ext 8127 trose@mags.school.nz
815 4032 business@mags.school.nz
Ext 8226 jcesan@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.
egoddard@mags.school.nz
tmontgomery@mags.school.nz
bwatts@mags.school.nz
Ext 8186 alliewright@mags.school.nz Who should I contact regarding the following areas?
dcartwright@mags.school.nz
info@mags.school.nz Curriculum How do I make contact?
• For a curriculum or subject concern, first contact your • To contact a form teacher or a subject teacher phone
subject teacher or the relevant Head of Faculty. 09 846 2044 and leave a message with the receptionist,
Deans responsible for pastoral care or contact your child’s Dean via their extension.
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
Year 9 Boys Shelley Mackinlay-Milne smackinlaymilne@mags.school.nz
issues, first contact your child’s Mentor Teacher, teacher’s first name, followed by their surname and
Year 9 Girls Claudia Goff cgoff@mags.school.nz
Dean or a Counsellor. @mags.school.nz
Year 10 Boys Toby Powell tpowell@mags.school.nz
Deans' rmilich@mags.school.nz e.g. Corey Todd becomes ctodd@mags.school.nz
Year 10 Girls Rachel Milich Attendance
extensions
Year 11 Boys TBC • For attendance concerns, including absences and
to be hbovaird@mags.school.nz • Teachers will make every effort to return voice mail
Year 11 Girls Haana Bovaird lateness, please contact Attendance Officer Fiona
confirmed mcollins@mags.school.nz messages as soon as possible between classes. Urgent
Year 12 Boys Michael Collins Liuliu Afoa and, if necessary, leave a message: 09
nhook@mags.school.nz messages can be delivered through the receptionist.
Year 12 Girls Nicole Hook 846 2044 x 8142 or email
Year 13 Boys Aubrey Coup acoup@mag.school.nz
attendance@mags.school.nz Student contact information
Year 13 Girls Va Anisi vanisi@mags.school.nz
• It is critical that school records regarding contact
Bring Your Own Device (BYOD) details and address etc are up to date. In an
Academic Dean Warwick Gibbs wgibbs@mags.school.nz
• For all queries re BYOD, please contact Mrs Elise emergency the school must be able to contact a
Assistant International Clare Leon-Brown cleonbrown@mags.school.nz
Goddard, the Director of E-Learning, egoddard@mags. parent or caregiver as soon as possible.
Director school.nz
Pasifika Liaison Officer • Should you have any change of address, landline
TBC
Guidance Counsellors rweeks@mags.school.nz • For full information on BYOD, please see the BYOD or mobile phone number please contact the
Rhonda Weeks
mwilson@mags.school.nz section of the school website, www.mags.school.nz Enrolment Officer Shirley Shirreffs, Ext 8131 or email
Marianne Wilson
mocarroll@mags.school.nz enrol@mags.school.nz
Margaret O’Carroll
Matt Judd mjudd@mags.school.nz
attendance@mags.school.nz
Attendance Officer
Ext 8108 nurse@mags.school.nz
School Nurses Ade Brierley Ext 8108
Enrolment Officer Shirley Shirreffs Ext 8131 enrol@mags.school.nz
Student Centre Reception Rose Akava-Moodley Ext 8155 rakava@mags.school.nz
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