Students in Year 10 Outdoor Education were offered the opportunity to attend an optional Adventure Camp in the Kaimai Ranges to finish off the school year.
MAGS’ top Junior academic, sports and arts students were celebrated at the Year 9 and 10 Prizegiving ceremonies on Wednesday, 6 December.
Head Boy for 2018 is Isaac Munro, Head Girl is Hannah Houghton, Deputy Head Boy is Billy McColl and Deputy Head Girl is Rosarina Pillissi.
MAGS’ Rowing squad achieved a clutch of 1st, 2nd and 3rd placings at the Karapiro Club Regatta, with Year 11 student Holly Chaafe claiming a hat trick of wins.
MAGS’ Netball Academy team won the International Youth Sports Championship in Singapore, beating AFFIES from South Africa 38-27 in the final on Friday, December 1.
Year 9 students Hannah Adye and Luke Clements won Silver and Bronze respectively at the NZSS Athletics Championships held in Hastings from December 1-3.
Long-time staff member Mr Chris Metcalfe was given a special send-off from his 30 year career at MAGS when the Police Eagle helicopter arrived to take him for a flight over the school and city.