Chinese Bridge Competition

On Saturday 11 May, Year 12 students Luke Butler and Phillip Duncan-Gelder represented Mt Albert Grammar School at the Sixth Chinese Bridge Chinese Proficiency Competition for Secondary Students. They both did well.

Luke was then selected to participate in the National Chinese Speech Competition which was held on Saturday 18 May. He won second prize in the competition. Congratulations to Luke on this significant achievement.

Luke continues the tradition of excellence of our students in this examination. Former students William Walker and David Tuipulotu both won this competition and were awarded scholarships to study in China.

Year 12 & 13 Scholarship Information Evening - Wednesday 22 May

While not a qualification, Scholarship examinations are sat concurrently with NCEA examinations at the end of the year. Scholarship examinations provide recognition and monetary reward to the top students. There are also a number of scholarships available to assist with tertiary study, for which application can be made. While these are awarded at the end of Year 13, it is important that Year 12 students are aware of the criteria and how their Year 12 academic achievement and profile may contribute to any application made.

Students and parents/caregivers are invited to attend an information evening to be held in the F W Gamble Hall, 6.15 -7.00pm, Wednesday 22nd May, 2013 to ensure they are fully informed in regard to NZQA Scholarship, University Scholarships and NCEA Endorsements.

MAGS wins the inaugural Jubilee Cup Day Competition

On Saturday 18 May, Mount Albert Grammar School and St Kentigern College went head to head to contest the Jubilee Cup for 2013.

St Kentigern College are the current holders of the Jubilee Cup, which was presented for the first time in 2012 during the MAGS 90th Jubilee celebrations, following their victory in the 1st XV Rugby encounter.

This year, the two headmasters decided to involve four premier sports teams, making this special inter-school fixture for the coveted Jubilee Cup a more prestigious event.

Mount Albert Grammar School secured the Jubilee Cup with two wins and two draws. Congratulations to all our teams involved and to the enthusiastic support from the MAGS community.

Pictured above is Headmaster Burden with the captains of the four teams, Josh Goodhue (rugby), Cameron Sinclair (Football), Parehuia MacKay (Football), Jamie-Lee Price (Netball)

This Week's Premier and Senior Team Fixtures: 20 May - 26 May

Last Week's Premier and Senior Team Results: 13 May - 17 May

Sports News

Pictured below is Monty Patterson with his Golden Ball trophy which he won as a member of the NZ Under17 Football team competing in the FIFA qualifying tournament. The team won and will now go to the World Cup in Dubai later in the year.

The annual school cross country races were held last week. More...

Monty Patterson

Annual Scholars' Assembly

This was held on Monday 8 April in the FW Gamble Memorial Hall.

Those recognized were the recipients of Scholar Lion badges and students whose names have been inscribed on the academic honours board for their excellent results in the 2012 Scholarship examinations.

Students who were awarded three or more Scholarships or one or more Outstanding Scholarships qualified for this honour.

In total, 92 Scholarships were awarded to our students and the school placed 5th in New Zealand for its number of Scholarships. More..

Auckland University Engineering Kick Start Scholarships.

2012 Head Boy (Keneti Ah Kuoi-Atmore) and Deputy Head Boy (Joshua Moody) have just been awarded Auckland University Engineering "Kick Start scholarships. They were awarded a few weeks ago in a ceremony at the university. It is a great achievement, as only 29 were offered out of a total of 0ver 700 first year students. More....

Kathy Wins Secondary School Art Competition

Over a hundred art students from across our city entered the Auckland Secondary School Art Competition. Thirty were chosen as finalists and exhibited as part of a prestigious fundraising exhibition for the Children's Hospital. From this elite group Kathy Zhang was declared overall first place winner.She has won one thousand dollars towards further study. Her painting was made with acrylics and explored the theme of Jazz music, the erosion of New Orleans and cultural politics. More...

Applications for NZQA Special Assessment Conditions are now open. Any student who wishes to apply, or re-apply must collect an application form from Mrs Drake. Further information about Special Assessment conditions can be found on the NZQA website, including the SAC Application Form

Please contact the Learning Centre - pdrake@mags.school.nz or 846 2044 ext. 8100 if you require any clarification.

We have arranged an agreement with Adobe to provide the opportunity for our students to have Adobe Production Premium installed on their personal machines. This is the latest version of Creative Suite 6 and you can click here for more information on the software. The agreement requires that the school install the software and maintain accurate records for tracking purposes. There is an administrative fee per student of $115 inc. GST.

This is a wonderful opportunity for photography, art design and media students, in addition to others interested. If you are interested in participating in this, please contact the Head of Art, Mrs Daniella Aleh. Her e-mail address is daleh@mags.school.nz.