From the Principal's Desk - Menzies College
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28 May 2021
From the Principal’s Desk
Kia ora katoa
Around 70 members of the Menzies College community spent four days at Deep Cove last week.
Having access to a part of New Zealand that is so unique is a real privilege. We are extremely
grateful to the Deep Cove Outdoor Education Trust and Real Journeys for providing access,
accommodation and environmental education. The environmental educator supplied by Real
Journeys did a superb job of engaging the students. Activities included: hiking up Hanging Valley,
walking to Helena Falls, fishing, kiwi calling, glow worm spotting, water ecology lessons and
cruising the Fiord to spot dolphins, seals and penguins. As always, the students were fantastic,
they gave their all and returned in need of a good sleep. A big thank you to the staff and parents
who so willingly give up their time to help out on these camps. Sometimes it appears they have
more fun than the kids!
Parents L to R: Bathan Muir, Travis Dale, Jonathan May, Andrew Roy
A large number of Year 11 students were recognised this week with chocolate fish for gaining Literacy, Numeracy or both. These
are important stepping stones to gaining qualifications and we are very proud of the engagement and determination shown by
these students. There is another large group due to be recognised in the next week or two as the credits start to roll in. Check the
chocolate fish awards out in the foyer when you next visit the office.
Unfortunately, Menzies is not an island, so when we read about vaping problems nationally it is also reflected locally. There are
a small number of students who have made poor decisions around vaping. It is illegal to vape in a school. Students with vapes
are breaking the law. Vapes will be confiscated. Parents will be informed if students are involved. Each offence will be dealt with
according to the circumstances. I am very proud of the way many students have responded by making it clear to their peers that
vaping is not acceptable.
Thank you to Chris Crighton for attending assembly last week and sharing the story of his parent’s contribution to World War 2. In
particular Chris highlighted the work and sacrifice of the frontline nursing staff and recounted his mother’s memories of the sound
of the haka before the battle of El Alamein.
On Thursday next week we are having a concert for Mrs Cowley. Unfortunately, she will not be able to attend as her health has
deteriorated in the last two weeks. The concert will be recorded and shared with her and her family. We are looking forward to
honouring Barb in the ‘Menzies way’.
Nga mihi nui
Kath Luoni
Principal
Menzies College Information/Announcements are available
on the Menzies College App
Download SchoolAppsNZ from App Store or Google Play
Achievement Slip Draw
There will be one senior and one junior draw each week during Term 2 as there were no draws in Term 1. Congratulations to the
following students and staff members:
Week ending 21 May
Totara: Tom Blackmore, Nicholas Sinclair
Rimu: Rylea Devery, Brad Hedges
Matai: Sophie Ross, Cailee Moncur
Rata: Maddix Dickson, Lucy Mann
Staff: Mrs Susan Leggett, Mr Simon Pearce
Week ending 28 May
Totara: Angela Bree, Maria Perriam
Rimu: Ellie McKelvie, Kaydin Gaffey-Mansfield
Matai: Daisy Stewart, Shane Torrepalma
Rata: Ivy Ritani, Josiah Ashman
Staff: Mrs Katie Keil, Mrs Barbara Williams
Your canteen vouchers can be collected from the office.
Important Dates
May 31 - 4 June Green week (no out of school appointments to be made)
June 2 Otago/Southland Cross Country
3 ‘Menzies Got Talent’ Competition (during school time)
7 Queen’s Birthday observance - (school closed)
9-10 Otago University Dunedin Chemistry practical
9-11 Year 7 at Camp Columba
16 Teacher Only Day
20-22 Year 13 Outdoor Education Pre Camp
22 Southland Ki O Rahi Championships
24 Year 9-13 Parent Teacher subject interviews
25 Level 3 Chemistry water collection day
28 - 1 July Year 9 Tautuku Camp
July 2 Social - Full school
4-5 Netball Tournament Senior A & Year 9-10
9 Last day Term 2
26 First day Term 3
29 Career Fest
MENZIES 1ST XV RUGBY
FUNDRAISER
Firewood for sale
Macrocarpa - $ 80.00 /m2
Bluegum - $100 / m2
Mix Macrocarpa/Bluegum - $90.00/m2
Phone/Text: Garoth 027 5143859
Menzies College Rugby
Player Rewards – 2021
Your coaching, management team and sideline supporters will be watching out for players who are showing the Menzies College
rugby values as outlined in the Code of Conduct. (This will be shown on facebook on the rugby page). Anyone can provide a
nomination with a brief description on the value/s the player has displayed. Send the nomination to maria.davers@hotmail.com
If we have more than one nomination per draw it will be drawn by a random selector. We will publish all comments on the
nominations in recognition of the players contribution to the team/club. The draws will be held randomly throughout the season.
Note all items are not due to be released until after the 26th July – we will deliver to the players then. All the best for a great season.
We have a few rewards up for grabs – including;
Antler Army – Beanies (x 2)
Antler Army – Polo Shirt (Size M)
Stag game day tickets (x4) per home games this season (take the family or an Adult, yourself & two playing mates)
Maria Davers
Outdoor Education
Year 9 Camp - Tautuku
The Year 9 camp will be held at the Tautuku Outdoor Education Centre from Monday 28 June to Thursday 1 July. In collaboration
with local experts and iwi the students will learn about the history and the geography of the area. Activities will also include
abseiling, confidence course, bush navigation, kayaking, nature walk, flying fox and sauna. The link to the permission form and gear
list is available on the school app. Limited hard copies are available from the school office. If you have any questions please feel free
to contact either Bianca Gibbs or Matt Cook, the Year 9 and 10 Deans.
Link to the permission form: https://forms.gle/9UZg3XQ7TthY2j2v5
Year 8 Camp - Deep Cove
We would like to acknowledge and thank the following businesses for
donating food and giving discounts on our food purchases for our Year 8
camp held recently:
Fonterra, Wyndham Four Square and the Mataura Butchers. We are very
grateful for their continued support. Please support those who support us.MENZIES COLLEGE - CANTEEN PRICE LIST 2021
Chicken Rolls $ 2.50
Sandwich $ 2.50 Daily Specials
Spaghetti Toastie $ 2.50 (Check the board)
Cheese Toastie/Mousetrap $ 2.50 Hot Salad Style Wraps $ 6.00
Butter Chicken Pie (large/small) $ 5.00/3.00 Macaroni Cheese $ 5.00
Jimmys Mince Pie $ 4.50 Chicken Fettucine $ 5.00
American Hot Dog $ 4.00 Sausage Rolls $ 3.50
Apricot/Chicken Wrap $ 5.00 Fried Rice $ 5.00
Cordon Bleu $ 3.50 Chicken/Beef Noodles $ 5.00
Pork Riblet Wrap (Hot) $ 5.00 Butter Chicken $ 5.00
Bacon & Egg Wrap (Hot) $ 5.00 Tomato Pasta Bake $ 5.00
Burgers $ 5.00 Lasagna $ 5.00
Chicken Tenders $ 1.00 Chicken & Rice $ 5.00
Mega Cheese Rolls $ 3.50 Nachos $ 5.00
Cheese Roll $ 1.50 Paprika Chicken $ 4.00
Garlic Bread $ 1.50 Potato Bake $ 5.00
Hash Brown $ 1.00 Enchilladas/Mex Pizza $ 4.00
Wedges $ 3.50 Sloppy Joes $ 5.00
Sour cream/relish/chilli sauce (each) $ 0.50
Doritos/Corn Chips $ 2.50
Waffles/Donuts $ 2.50
Rookie Cookie $ 1.00
Drinks/Icecreams
Water - Pump $ 3.50
Milkshake $ 4.00
Milkshake with icecream $ 5.00
Barista Bros Milkshakes $ 4.50
Calci strong milkshake - carton $ 2.50
Mill Orchard (Juice) - 400ml $ 3.50
Coke - No Sugar $ 3.50
A range of ice creams/ice blocks
available from $1.70 - $4.00
Iced Tea $ 3.50
Chocolate Brownie/Slices/Muffins $ 2.50
Juicies $ 1.50
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