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MRI Update, 27th February 2026
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Key Dates for Term 1:
Hui & Fono - 3 March
Talanoa Ako Learning Conversations - 18 & 19 March
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Art Week - 24 to 27 March
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Art Exhibition - 31 March, 3.30PM to 7PM
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Last day of Term 1, 3pm - Thursday 2 April
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First day of Term 2 - Monday 20 April
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Message from the Principal
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Happy Chinese New Year Xīnnián kuàilè 新年快乐, Gōngxǐ fācái 恭喜发财, wishing you prosperity and wealth.
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The year has certainly taken off with a sprint with a large number of activities now well underway! The students have settled in well and there is a positive feeling evident across the school.
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Thank you for taking the time to come along to our recent 'Meet the Teacher Evening'. It was great to meet new families and reconnect with others. Please feel free to make contact with your child's teacher with any issues or questions that you may have.
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Next week we are holding a combined Hui Fono focused on pathways to university and the important senior years of high school on Tuesday 3rd March. Initial Māori Hui and Pasifika Fono groups will take place, followed by a shared guest speaker from the Mathematics Department at the University of Auckland, who will share valuable insights about subject selection and pathways towards university.
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Māori whānau will meet at 5:30pm in Ahuru Mōwhai
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Pasifika families will meet at 5:40pm in the Fale Pasifika
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Last week we held our House Colours Day. It was fabulous to see students proudly connecting to their House and finding creative ways to wear their colours. The House Tug of War was a fierce competition that was a great depiction of working together and not giving up! Congratulations to everyone involved, their effort and House spirit.
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Coming up on the 18th and 19th March, we have Learning Conversations - Talanoa Ako, where your child’s teacher will meet with you and your child. Booking information will come out next week.
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With the new curriculum and Reporting, this will take a new format as there is still information to come from the Ministry of Education that will allow schools to be able to make an accurate judgement against the new progress descriptors. On Wednesday 18 March, we will be holding Parent Workshops over two different session times to go over the NZ Curriculum changes and implications for Reporting. We will also provide resources to support your child's learning at home. Please see the attached flyer below. Sessions will last approximately 45 minutes. School will finish at 12pm on Wednesday 18th March.
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Over the last couple of weeks your child will have had a number of learning assessments. This information helps us to plan the learning for your child, against the new curriculum progressions and to ensure that they are both supported and challenged in their learning. Our learning programmes develop the skills that students need not just for now, but the type of thinking that is needed to be successful as a good learner.
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This year our Art Week is taking place in Term 1. Your child will get to create one of their chosen options during art week. Work is then created into an Art Exhibition. Please note the day and come along to see the wonderful creativity of our students.
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We have had an excellent start to attendance, our highest day's percentage this last week was 94%! Starting this week we have been emailing an attendance letter to every family. This is to keep you informed as we all work together to have our students at school as much as possible. The attendance letter includes the percentage of days attended so far in the term and the number of days missed. You will receive this letter again in Week 6 and Week 9 of Term 1.
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On the 2nd, 9th and 10th of March we will have the team from 'EaseUp', delivering interactive education to our students about the harmful effects of vaping. 'EaseUp' is a non-profit youth mental health and addictions organisation. They work with schools around Auckland, delivering messages to young people about addiction and harmful substances, as well as one-on-one with young people requiring extra support.
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There will be four sessions that a class moves through.
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These sessions are part of our Health curriculum. If you have any questions please ask Deputy Principal, Jesse McBride jmcbride@mri.school.nz. He'll be happy to answer them.
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Congratulations to the student leaders who have been selected as House Captains for this year. They are:
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Rātā : Niamh Rm 22, Zeno Rm 22, Faira Rm11, Sanvi Rm 12, Payton Rm 1
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Rimu : Jemma Rm 22 , Eva Rm 26, Poppy Rm 22, Pau Rm 19, Vaoita Rm 30
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Kauri : Cordeliah Rm 30, Abbie Rm 22, Samuel Rm 22, Nikhil Rm 11, Storm Rm 19
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Kōwhai: Nela Rm 22, Hasna Rm 1, Maanika Rm 19, Pauline Rm 14, Mason Rm 30
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Congratulations to the student leaders who have been selected as Sports Captains for this year. They are:
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Vinz Rm 30, Kaison Rm 2, Niko Rm 12, Cody Rm 12, Bear Rm 30, Sina Rm 22, Rumana Rm 26, Blessing Rm 14, Ty Rm 22, Vijay Rm 30, Jovani Rm 30, Ljay Rm 14, Vaea Rm 19.
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Please let us know if there is something that your child has achieved so that we can acknowledge them. We love to celebrate success!
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He aha te mea nui o te ao? He tangata! He tangata! He tangata!
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What is the most important thing in the world?
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It is people! It is people! It is people!
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Extra-Curricular Opportunities:
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At MRI we offer a range of extra- curricular activities varying in size and commitment. It is important that the Daily Notices are read daily to ensure your child is aware and up to date for what is on offer at school at any one time. Daily Notices can be accessed via our school App or website.
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Applications, permission forms and expressions of interests are currently being collected for:
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Tongirario Crossing - We still have a few spots available for students. Please email DP Carl Maskell directly to discuss. This is scheduled for the 22nd April - 24th April. The cost of this trip is $440.
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After School Water Polo - We have started water polo training for the upcoming season. If you still wish to register, notices can be collected from the office via the student entrance. Trainings are currently on Thursday afternoons at the MRGS pool, no permission no training.
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Basketball - Information will be available soon regarding sign ups for the Term 2 Basketball League operating out of the MRI gym on a Tuesday afternoon. In the meantime, Ryz Basketball are running basketball training sessions on a Tuesday Afternoon until the end of term.
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Lewis Eady -This year we have partnered with Lewis Eady to offer itinerant music lessons. Beginning Monday Piano lessons will start for a number of our students. Lewis Eady offers music lessons across a range of different instruments. As this is outside of the core curriculum, this has a cost for music lessons. You can register here if you are interested in this for your child.
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Chess - MRI has a proud tradition of Chess. It is under the guidance of Deputy Principal Jesse McBride and chess numbers at MRI are flourishing. As well as our lunchtime chess club, we have partnered with Chess Power to offer additional chess coaching After- School on Wednesdays. After school coaching does have a cost. Registration is via MRI Kindo.
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Badminton - Auckland Badminton offers onsite Badminton Coaching after school on a Wednesday and Thursday afternoon out of the MRI Gym. Sign up via their website here.
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If you have any questions about any of the extra-curricular activities at MRI, please contact Carl Maskell - Deputy Principal via CMaskell@mri.school.nz .
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Sausage Sizzle Fundraiser – This Saturday, 28th February at Bunnings Warehouse Mt Roskill.
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Support our Girls Futsal Team as they raise funds to attend the AIMS Games. From 9 am until sold out.
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On behalf of Auckland Transport, we invite our community to complete a short survey here. Your feedback will help guide future traffic management and design decisions for the Roskill Schools Campus.
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Lewis Eady Music lessons are coming to Mt Roskill Intermediate! 🎶
Whether it’s piano, guitar, or drums, now’s your time to shine.
Sign up via this link and let the music begin!
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Mt Roskill Intermediate School is now a Schooldocs school. All of our school policies and procedures can now be accessed online through: https://mri.schooldocs.co.nz
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Our username is: mri
Our password is: mris
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Each term, we will invite our school community to review the Policies that are up for review. To do this, log in with the details above and click onto the Reviews Tab.
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Term Dates 2026
Term 1 : Monday 2 February - Thursday 2 April
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Term 2 : Monday 20 April - Friday 3 July
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Term 3 : Monday 20 July – Friday 25 September
Term 4 : Monday 12 October – Friday 11 December
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Denbigh Ave Mt Roskill Auckland 1041
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