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Published by Repro Graphics, 2024-05-17 05:26:02

MC Magazine 2023

MC Magazine 2023

Mangere College 2023


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Māngere College - 2023 3 Contents PLEASE NOTE: All artwork labels are to be read clockwise from top left. Front Cover: Esther Paepae Back Cover: Esther Paepae Inside Front: Key Reh, Key Reh, Eh Htaw Kue Wah, Hserku Hser, Hserku Hser, Hserku Hser, Sae Meh. Inside Back: Hserku Hser, Mee Cho Shwe, Clare Tauia, Hserku Hser, Rimoni Kofe, Kairangi Tekena, Hosking Viniki. FEATURED ARTWORK: 63 61 15 52 PRODUCTION Editor: Joanne Latif Proofreading: Deb Ward Printing and Design: Repro Graphics The Principal's Report 4 Staff 2023 5 Staff List 7 Haere mai to new staff 8 Ka kite ano au i a koutou 9 Head Students Reports 10 Student Leaders 12 New Vans 12 Year 11 and 12 Prizegiving 13 Year 13 Prizegiving 15 Support Staff 19 Māngere College Alumni 18 New Kāinga System 20 School Activities Polyfest Senior Art 39 Business Department 39 Careers 41 English: Creative Writing 44 Languages 45 Learning Support 50 Mathematics & Statistics 51 Performing Arts 52 Physical Eduction 55 Science 56 Social Sciences 57 Technology 60 Cook Islands’ Group 22 Kapahaka Group 23 Karen Group 24 Samoan Group 25 Tongan Group 26 Library 28 Hauora Leaders 30 MC Mana Māori 32 Film Academy 33 MC Media 33 Ngā Rangatahi Toa 34 Duke of Edinburgh Award 34 MC Refugee Activities 35 MC Garden 36 Te ara ki te whare wānanga 36 Debates at MC 37 Youth Voice Group Wananga 37 Farewell Mr Webb 6 Sports Departments Sports Awards 65 Tag Football 67 Basketball 68 Netball 69 Rugby 71 Volleyball 73 Form photos 79 Sponsors & Advertisers 90 School Leavers 2023 Ball Photos 76 Year 13 Students 78


4 Māngere College - 2023 This is the last time that I reflect on the year as principal of Māngere College, and I feel very fortunate to have been part of this school community for the past eight years. There have been many highs and lows over these years, but I am constantly amazed by the ability of the MC Whānau to come together and support each other and celebrate our achievements. The strength that we have as a school community is why we need to work together for the future of Māngere College and why we have asked you for your feedback this year. You have told us about the strengths of the school and your aspirations for the future. From this feedback we have developed a new vision for Māngere College and a strategic plan which will shape the school moving forward from 2024. The vision emphasises inclusiveness, cultural identity and academic achievement for our students and complements our motto of Seek the Heights. Based on your input, we’ve also outlined our strategic goals for the next five years: • To continue to enhance the whānau feel and the strong sense of community in the school • To ensure that our Māori tauira are succeeding as Māori • To establish Māngere College as the school of choice in the local area • To maintain clear and consistent policies and practices. • To develop and enhance our school’s infrastructure and grounds. We have not been sitting still and waiting for 2024 for this work to begin. This year, we introduced our Kāinga or House system to nurture a stronger sense of belonging and connection amongst our students. Our four Kāinga of Rangimarie, Whakapono, Tumanako and Manaaki have been engaged in competition and activities throughout the year, culminating in the selection of term winners and an overall Kāinga for the year. The launch of our MC Mana Māori initiative this year, led by a dedicated The Principal's Report group of Māori staff, strives to create a more welcoming space for our Māori students. We now host weekly Māori Scholars Wananga to support Māori tauira in their learning journey. Our Kapa Haka group have joined with Aorere and Ōtāhuhu Colleges to compete in the Te Ahurea competition and we have also established our Whānau form class to support our Māori students better. We are also moving ahead with property work to make the environment at Māngere College a better place for students and staff. Over the Christmas break we will start on our refurbishment of our Gym and our school pool. Learning in the classroom continues to be our main focus and staff have been reviewing their teaching programmes ready for changes to the curriculum and the new NCEA Level 1 standards being introduced in 2024. We are looking at our teaching more closely and ensuring that students are clear about what they are learning and how they will succeed. Achievement is looking very positive for the year and our 14+ credit goal aims for all of our students to gain the NCEA level that they are at. University Entrance looks particularly encouraging this year as we see the results of our Te Ara ki te Whare Wananga programme. Students on a university pathway are mentored and supported from Year 10 onwards and our aim is to see a greater number gain UE and follow their university aspirations. With a new school vision and strategic plan sitting alongside the strength of our MC Whānau the school is in a strong place and ready for a new principal to take over. The MC Whānau has shaped my leadership over the past eight years, and I hope to take that learning onto a new school. I am grateful to have worked in this great school and to have learnt from you all along the way. Kei te tika te korero, Whaia te iti kahurangi, ki te tuohu koe me he maunga teitei Seek the treasure that you value most dearly, if you bow your head, let it be to a lofty mountain. - Tom Webb Principal


Māngere College - 2023 5 Back Row: Xuan Yu, Neville Padavatan, Pj Campbell, Satend Sharma, Sione Ketu’u, Misato Watanabe France, Toofan Khan Rahim, Maryam Akhlaqi, Huni Fifita 4th Row: Asariah Potini, Tai Uamaki, Jane Paul, Daniel Wong, Brian Aubrey, Joanne Latif, Subrail Naidu, Paul Campbell, Kala Boyes, Melissa Tualaulelei, Arti Kumar, Belinda Hopman 3rd Row: Nalini Singh, Kathleen Beaton, Ngatokorua Teina, Alisi Tatafu, Siosi’ana Taukolo, Fuatino Nuusavili, Alfie Lafoou Lusa, Li Lin, Ravinesh Singh, Frances McIntosh, Ivan Moses, Caitlin Manase, To’asavili Telea, Mohammed Zaim, Elizabeth Tupua 2nd Row: Louise Reade, Michelle Foley, Kristal Montrose-Arnold, Moana Ormsby, Pauline Monteiro Kumar, Kirita Leniu, Kathleen Beazley, Parwati Reddy, Raselin Imraan, Sally Hay, Sandra Su’a, Malae Aloalii, Amera Franso, Rosalie Kwan, Michaela Watson Front Row: Tipalelupe Lalaosalafai Tuua, Viliami Bloomfield, Savitri Nadan, Ben Euden, Roshni Singh, Helen Faamoe, Deborah Ward, Melegalenuu Ah Sam, Jonathan Hardy, Katalina Ma, Aidyn Rasmussen, Vivian Maskell, Michael Darragh, Daniel Kelly, Mike Christo, Anuradha Lakhan Absent: Emily Allen, Hermann Arp, Allan Beazley, Angel Fatu, Iunisi Fotofili, Samer Hormes, Erin Hunt, Lynn Keating, Jules Lafo’ou, Christine Lee, Nathan Loo, Levi Manhire, Kevin Maskell, Caroline Poto Masoe, Mereana Bobbie McMaster, Leah Mettam, Tane Moore, Sarita Narayan, Nancy Palelei, Abtesam Salim, Mohammed Sameem, Nathan Samu, Ishan Sarmah, Rose Siulangapo, Alexander Upokokeu-Henry, Rapuani Wade, Tom Webb, Faye Wong Māngere College Staff


6 Māngere College - 2023 Mr. Webb successfully led Māngere College since 2016, demonstrating a transformational style of leadership focused on providing opportunities for tauira to "Seek the Heights". Farewell to our Principal - Mr. Webb Under his leadership, Māngere College developed into a school highly connected to its community - a school of high aspirations and a place where our rangatahi come to learn, develop, and be inspired. Mr. Webb's passion for making a difference for tauira was palpable. Alongside his in-school responsibilities, he maintained vital community connections, serving as lead principal for the Māngere Kāhui Ako, Chair of the AIMHI group of schools, and President of the Auckland Secondary School Principals Association. He values all people; building and maintaining relationships with students, staff, community, and partners of the school. Embracing cultural diversity, he respectfully acknowledged tangata whenua and remained open to learning. Through his vision and dedication, he cultivated an environment where diversity was celebrated, and every individual felt valued and respected. His respect for staff and students, alongside his guidance and mentorship, fostered a positive backdrop where all could thrive and excel. Colleagues commend his unwavering dedication to prioritising the well-being and development of our rangatahi. Decisions, whether strategic planning, the future of the school's infrastructure, or everyday policies, have consistently placed our young people at the forefront. His unwavering support, guidance, and trust are valued, emphasising the importance of growing professional leaders within the school, through professional development and learning opportunities for all means students can reap the rewards of excellent teaching standards and high-quality professional services to families and the community. Mr. Webb's impact on the school's culture has not only facilitated academic growth but also nurtured a sense of belonging and pride among students and staff alike. His gentle tenacity to strive for better alongside his calm nature, empathetic ear, and most of all, his time, were invaluable. The demands of a Principal's day are numerous, yet Mr. Webb always made time to be present and responsive to all aspects of school life. Mr. Webb has been dedicated to the task, sincere to the core, able to remain calm under pressure, and never yielding to anger. While we bid him farewell with a tinge of sadness, we do so with profound gratitude for his leadership, inspiration, and unwavering dedication to the betterment of our school. His legacy at Māngere College will endure, and we are confident that he will continue to exemplify the school whakatauki "Whaia e koe ki te iti kahurangi; ki te tuohu koe, me maunga teitei"—to seek the heights— in the next phase of his professional journey.


Māngere College - 2023 7 Staff List SENIOR LEADERSHIP TEAM PRINCIPAL T Webb, BA (Oxon), PGCE, MEdLd (Hons) DEPUTY PRINCIPALS M Ah Sam, PCT, ACTD, Dip T D Ward, MA (Hons), MProfStuds (Ed) (Hons), Dip T J Hardy, BA Hons, PGCE K Ma, MProfStuds (MathEd), BSc, Dip T) (Assistant Principal, Term 1) A Rasmussen, MEd, BA, BSc (Hons), PGDip, PGDipSpecTchg (Assistant Principal) OPERATIONS MANAGER H Faamoe, Dip. HP, NCAE, Dip. LM, PGCEM POSITIONS OF RESPONSIBILITY Achievement Centre D Kelly, BEd Art M Christo, MFA, Dip T Careers A Lafo’ou Lusa, BA Evnt Mgm Commerce S Nadan, PGDE, BA, Dip Ed English L Keating E.S.O.L S Hay, MA (Hons), PGrad Dip (Lang Tchg), Dip T, BA Languages M Ah Sam (Term 1, 2, 3), B Kalati (Term 4) Learning Support R Singh, MEdLd (Hons), MEd(Hons), PGDE, PGD - SNRT, PGCE, BA, GDip Mathematics A Lakhan, BEd, PG Cert AP S Taukolo (Assistant HoD) Performing Arts B Euden, BMus, PGCE Physical Education & Health M Darragh, BA (Hons), MEdLd (Hons) A Potini, BPhEd, PG CERT DCL (Assistant HoD) Science V Bloomfield, MEdL, BSc, Dip T, PGCertAP D Wong, BSc, Dip T (Assistant HoD) Social Sciences A Rasmussen, MEd, A, BSc (Hons), PGDip, PGDipSpecTchg, Student Services N Padavatan, BA, HEDip, FDip Ed, PG Cert DCL Technology V Maskell, TTC, Dip SS DEANS Year 9 A Potini BPhEd, F Nuusavili, BA, Dip T Year 10 E Tupua, MA(Hons), Dip TESL, Dip T S Sharma, BEd, Dip T, PG Cert DCL Year 11 T Telea, MTEL, BCA, L Manhire, Dip T Year 12 A Tatafu, BA, Dip A, PGDT, PGCertAP N Teina, MTEdLshp, BSC, BSport Year 13 M Aloalii, BEd, Dip Ed, Cert TESL TEACHING STAFF M Aloalii B Aubrey, B.Ed, Dip T F Bloomfield, BA, Dip Ed, Dip T H Fifita, BA, Dip T V Gasologa, BA, Dip T A Franso, Dip T S Hormes, BSc, Dip T R Imraan, PGCE, BSc, Dip T B Kalati S Ketu’u A Kumar C Lee, Dip T L Manhire, BPhEd, Dip T F McIntosh, MSc (Hons), Dip T L Mettam, B SpRec, Dip T K Montrose-Arnold, BA, Dip T, PGC DCL T Moore I Moses, MPA, BA.Hon, BA, DSL, PTC, PTD S Naidu, BA, Dip T F Nuusavili, BA, Dip T M Ormsby, B App Sci, Dip T T Rahim, BA, Dip I.T, Dip T P Reddy, BCom, Dip T, Grad Dip TESL, PGDip AT M Sameem, Dip Arch, PGDip AT, BEd Tech, Dip T N Samu, MProfStuds (Ed) (Hons), BA, Dip T I Sarmah N Singh, BEd, PG Cert DCL R Singh, BScGCE, PGDE N Teina MTEdLshp, BSC, BSport L Tu’ua M Tualaulelei, BphEd, PGTC, PG CERT DCL A Upokokeu-Henry, BDanSt, PG Dip DanSt, Dip T T Vaotu’ua R Wade, BVA, Dip T M Watson X Yu, BA, Dip T, MA M Zaim, BA, Dip AS, Dip T SUPPORT STAFF Accounts & Payroll Administrator L Lin Achievement Centre Education Mentor H Arp Caretaker B McMaster Careers Support Administrator I Fotofili Check & Connect Mentor S Su’a Communications Manager J Latif, BCMS, Dip T, Dip CA Community Liaison & Mentor K Leniu, BA Criminology Counsellor G Dancey, M Foley, BFA(Hons), Dip T, PGDipCounsTh Data Manager J Lafo’ou Groundsman A Beazley Kaiawhina J Paul Librarian P Kumar, GradDipAdultLnTchg Marketing & Communications Assistant C Manase Nurses S Tominiko, H Terrace, E Hunt (Term 1) Office Administrator K Beazley Performing Arts Technician B Hopman Principal’s PA & School Administrator F Wong Receptionist K Boyes Refugee Bilingual Tutor M Akhlaqi & Liaison Support Worker Refugee Support Worker R Kwan Resource Room Manager A Salim Science Technician S Narayan Student Services’ Administrator K Beaton Sports’ Coordinator T Uamaki Staff Support Technician R Siulangapo Star and Gateway Coordinator L Reade Teacher Aides C Masoe, N Palelei, PJ Campbell, R Kauhalaniua M Watanabe Technology Technician K Maskell PROVIDER CONTRACTED SERVICES ONSITE New ERA IT technician R Meiring STRIVE Social worker H Tauo (Term 2-4), A Fatu (Term 1) ITINERANT TEACHERS Drum Tutor T Doyle, E Whyte (Term 1) Piano/Strings Tutor E Allen Vocal Tutor L Lamatoa, L Anae (Term 1-3) Guitar Tutor N Loo


8 Māngere College - 2023 Haere mai to new staff LEA ANAE Itinerant Tutor KALA BOYES Receptionist PJ CAMPBELL Teacher Aide THEA DOYLE Itinerant Tutor GABRIELLE DANCY Guidance Counsellor ANGEL FATU Strive Social Worker MICHELLE FOLEY Counsellor ‘IUNISI FOTOFILI Teacher Aide BELINDA HOPMAN Performing Arts Technician BERASILEPONA KALATI HoD Languages LEEA LAMATOA Itinerant Tutor CAITLIN MANASE Communications & Marketing Assistant KRISTAL MONTROSEARNOLD Digital Technology Teacher TANE MOORE Social Sciences student placement IVAN MOSES Technology Teacher JANE PAUL Kaiawhina ISHAN SARMAH Social Sciences Teacher RAVINESH SINGH Mathematics Teacher SANDRA SU’A Check and Connect Mentor HENRY TAUO STRIVE Social Worker ROSLEY KAUHALANIUA Teacher Aide DANIEL KELLY HoD Achievement Centre SIONE KETU’U Languages and Careers Teacher ARTI KUMAR Social Science Teacher (Maternity Leave position) HANNAH TERRACE Nurse SINAI TOMINIKO Nurse TAMAUSU VAOTU’UA Music Teacher


Māngere College - 2023 9 Ka kite ano au i a koutou PAUL CAMPBELL Mr Campbell joined us in 2018 as our Head of Student Services and as our school counsellor. Thank you Paul for your service to our school and community. We will especially remember how you supported our students during the Covid-19 epidemic. KATALINA MA Our Assistant Principal Ms Ma has been with us since 2018 and had a positive impact on our school. This year Kat was awarded a Ministry of Education Pacific Education Award for her work with the South Auckland Maths Challenge which was launched in 2019. We wish her all the best in her new role at Auckland University. AIDYN RASMUSSEN Aidyn has been a bundle of super powered energy always focussed on supporting staff and students. A farewell message from students: “Your classes were always a blast, way more than just head-in-books. Thanks for taking us all the way to Japan! Here’s to new adventures, but we’ll always remember the great times in your class.” TO’ASAVILI TELEA To’a joined the MC family in 2018 and we would like to thank her for her outstanding contribution to the school. She has so wisely guided the students through her role as the Y11 Dean. She has challenged the students with high expectations in her English classes supporting them through their learning, wholeheartedly invested in their success. SAMEER HORMES Farewell to Mr. Hormes, who is retiring from Māngere College after 22 years of service. We express our heartfelt gratitude for your services at the school in various roles as a Dean, Assistant HoD Math and as a senior Math and Physics teacher at the college. Your dedication and passion for teaching have made a significant impact on our math loving students. ABTESAM SALIM Abtesam, our ‘Queen of the copy room’, started at Māngere College in 2003 and became our amazing Resource Room Manager. She has been a reliable and friendly presence and has supported all staff no matter how big or small the task. We will miss our conversations with you around the kai table about family. Enjoy your retirement Abtesam. ERIN HUNT Erin has been with Māngere College since 2018 as our school nurse. We appreciate her support to students and staff and we wish her all the best in her future endeavours. All the best and feel appreciative that we were able to be a part of her journey here. CHRISTINE LEE It has been lovely having Christine join us from 2022 as our music teacher and she will be missed! All the best Ms Lee with your position at Ormiston College. MOHAMMED SAMEEM We farewell Mr Sameem, our Engineering teacher as he moves over to Australia. He was admired and respected by so many of our students. TIPALELUPE LALAOSALAFAI TU’UA Tipa joined us in 2020 as our Sāmoan Language teacher. We wish him all the best as he moves on to work closer to home. MICHAELA WATSON Michaela joined in 2021. She has been a most valued, and loved teacher at our school, and we wish her ongoing success in her new role at ACG Sunderland. LEVI MANHIRE Levi joined us in 2020 as our PE teacher and as a Dean. He was admired by students and staff and was a compassionate educator. Ka kite ano. Thank you to Elijah White and Lea Anae for your contributions to the Performing Arts Department, and Ishan Sarmah for your work in the Social Sciences Department. SATEND SHARMA Satend started teaching at MC in 2002 and quickly became an instant hit with staff and students. He is warm, engaging, interesting, a passionate Fiji rugby supporter and a witty story teller with a disarming sense of humour. He commits to the learning of rangatahi in the class room and extra curricula. Likewise, he is collegial and generous with his time and skills.


10 Māngere College - 2023 where I had to look deep into myself and rethink my purpose in life. I want to remind you all that mistakes and failures happen and it’s absolutely normal! It’s how you come back from those failures that define who you truly are thus ultimately leading you to your purpose in life. So my fellow peers, I ask that you take pride in how far you’ve come and have faith in how far you can go, but whilst navigating this, don’t forget to enjoy the journey. As you grow, you realise that your teachers, community leaders, parents and peers can open doors to opportunities, but it is you alone who decides whether or not to enter it. I would like to acknowledge all our teachers, who have given so much of themselves for us. Thank you for educating us and helping us to believe in ourselves. Thank you for pushing us to achieve our goals. Thank you for motivating us to aim higher and to do better in school. I now understand that hard work, determination and perseverance are requirements to be successful in life. I would also like to acknowledge our parents, caregivers and loved ones who have supported us in our time here at Māngere College. A child’s first and most important teachers are their parents, so thank you for your involvement and commitment to our education. As the saying goes, it takes a village to raise a child, and what a privilege it has been to be raised in such a strong and loving village. Thank you all. To our Senior Students who are continuing their journey in or outside of Māngere College, continue to ‘Seek the Heights’. To our Student Leaders of 2024, start strong and finish strong. It’s not about how you start, it’s about how you finish! I wish you all well and God bless you all. Five years at Māngere College have proved to be a safe and welcoming space for me. I remember in Year 9, my first day, I stood in the carpark with all the other new students. I was so nervous to begin High School. We were welcomed with a heartfelt powhiri led by the staff. Entering through the doors of the MC Auditorium, I knew I was walking through the doors of greatness. To me, it already felt like home. In these few past years, I have made many, many mistakes, to the point I am so grateful that I was entrusted the position of Head Student at Māngere College for 2023, but I am also grateful for the opportunities provided. The added responsibility has really challenged my capabilities but it has also allowed me to grow in advance. Developing success from failure. I have failed many times, over and over, however, each time I continue to become more successful. This is just another one of those stepping stones, teaching me that you can always do better; but leaving with no regrets allows me to know that I did the best that I could and I wouldn’t want it any other way. This has been my most expensive year so far, and yet I would still pay another dollar to relive the Māngere College experience. I’d now like to pass on a wish list for our MC students for the future: 1. Moving into the future years, I really encourage the younger students to push themselves out of their comfort zones and to apply for all the opportunities that are available to them. Even if this means going out of their way to find them. 2. I also encourage them to become better. To become better than all of us stepping down from the title of ‘Head Student’, ’Student Leader’ or just Year 13 in general. I would also like to encourage them to more importantly become better versions of themselves. Something even harder than the last task. 3. Be present. Being present makes a difference. My father wasn’t present, yet I continued to persevere and turn up. If you’re able to meet up with your friends routinely, then you’re also able to meet up with your grades, because, at the end of the day, the work you put in now is building the future you’ll have. 4. School is yours, it is your second home. Treat school kind of like how you’d treat your home. Keep it clean, keep it kept, enjoy the facilities and get to know your family members, but more importantly, treat it as yours. The rules implemented in schools are for you, but you are also able to change them. Head Student Jasmine Lemoa Head Student Mikayle Babulal


Māngere College - 2023 11 Here are three key points of advice for navigating your way through high school: #1: Study smarter, not harder. As you are coming closer to the end of your high school years, genuinely “Ko te takainga, o te tausani maire ta tatou e aere nei, kua akamata ia te reira, i muri ake, ite takainga mua i taka ie, tatou, no to tatou oraanga.” “The journey of a thousand miles begins with one single step.” SEEK: We came here seeking opportunities that would hopefully reveal to us our purpose as young people in this huge and vivid world. Our identities are moulded with the values of respect and responsibility, and all that comes with it: humility, service, education. These are only a few traits that make up a Māngere College student. We came here wanting to find our light, the spark that makes each of us… us. Some of us have found it, some of us have yet to and that’s okay. Life is think about what you want to do with your life, and work towards it, study something relevant to it, and study something you enjoy too, if you don’t enjoy anything... Kalofae. I can’t stress enough how important it is to plan for your future, always be all about adventure and discovering purpose through challenges and successes. THE: The amount of breakthroughs our cohort has faced has empowered us to become strong, creative individuals who are ready to take on the world! We fought through a pandemic, battled stigmas, and dealt with some losses along our journey - but we survived and have made it to the end of high school. The memories we’ve made won’t ever be forgotten. Moments such as tabloids, school camps, our kāinga comps, ball, me breaking my leg on the first day of school, and many more unforgettable moments we can think of. prepared to alter your plans though because life can be unexpected. #2. Fake it till you make it. I can’t tell you how many times I’ve faked my confidence, faked laughter and faked being sick or busy. It’s a life skill I’ve perfected and it’s gotten me a long way. Don’t misunderstand my message and think I’m saying to be fake to each other, I’m saying sometimes it’s okay to fake your confidence to get you somewhere in life, or fake laugh to get you out of an awkward situation. But don’t fake being busy when really all you want to do is wag with your friends - #SayNoToWagging #3 Have fun. Have fun with what you’re learning, have fun on sports days, have fun with your friends and have fun in high school. Don’t be that guy or girl who peaked in high school and still managed to have a bad high school experience. Just don’t have too much fun. This is Kasey Wehi signing off as a Head Student for 2024! At Māngere College, we discovered a place we can call home and feel a sense of belonging. HEIGHTS: To our senior leadership team, our staff and teachers: we honour you and express our gratitude for the great knowledge you have instilled in us, for encouraging us to keep on keeping on, for your love and dedication towards us year 13s and getting us to the very end of our high school days. To our families: thank you for nagging us to come to school. Without your love, support and tender discipline, we wouldn’t be here today finishing college on a high note. To my peers: From now on, we’ll be known as grown-ups - aka OLD PEOPLE But we’re heading into greater heights of our stories. The more challenges we will face, the more wins that we will gain. I can go on and on about how proud I am of us. Praise Jesus! As the saying goes, “The journey of a thousand miles begins with one single step” - so never be afraid to take that first step! Be bold, be brave, be YOU! Young adults of MC, continue to ‘Seek the Heights’ and proudly wear those crowns. My name is Caylis Masinamua, the daughter of MC, and now a proud alumnus of Māngere College, signing off as a Head Student for 2023. Head Student Caylis Masinamua Head Student Kasey Wehi


12 Māngere College - 2023 Student Leaders New Vans for MC What a fantastic year it has been! My name is Sela Alofaki, and I am one of the 2023 Student Leaders of Māngere College. Being a student leader has taught me a lot of things: “We don’t grow when things are easy, we grow when things are challenging”. Also, in life, things are going to get hard if we don’t put in the effort. “High school is what kind of grows you into the person you are. I have great memories, good and bad, some learning experiences and some that I’ll take with me for the rest of my life. So cherish it while you still can” - Lilio Vea “Regret doing it rather than regret not doing it” - Roanna Wah “My purpose is to serve others and that’s with my fellow young people. I’ve witnessed such wholeness throughout MC and am proud to say that our school is building up leaders who are yet to lead this world to greatness” - Caylis Masinamua “Forget the past, live in the present, and plan for the future” - Lautusi Siaosi “Philippians 4:13 - ‘I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me’” - Sela Alofaki “Get with the kaupapa, not with the cuzzies” - Kasey Wehi “Good sense of reasoning, a good drive of desire” - Michael Tuilimu “Doing my best and letting God do the rest” - Antonio Tanginoa “Trust in God! Always” - Grace Iuta “Don’t cry because it’s over, smile because it happened” - Jasmine Lemoa To the Year 13s of 2023, our high school years have come to an end and we’re now entering adulthood. I am proud to have been on this rollercoaster ride with you all and I will cherish the many memories we have created as a MC whanau. “The best way to predict your future is to create it.” So my advice to you is that it is easy to dream but difficult to achieve, therefore GET UP and WORK HARD to achieve the future you desire. - Sela Alofaki, 2023 Student Leader of Mangere College “He aha te mea nui tea o? He tangata, he tangata, he tangata! ‘What is the most important thing in the world? It is people, it is people, it is people!” - Eh Htaw Kue Wah On Thursday, 2nd November, we conducted a blessing for our two new school vans. Matua Maehe performed the blessing of the new vans amongst our students, staff and Senior Management team who also took part in the ceremony. We are grateful to the Hugo Charitable Trust for their generous donation. Their funds, in conjunction with our school’s contribution, have allowed us to purchase two vans. We’re also pleased to announce that a third van will be joining our new fleet, thanks to a Community Matters grant. Having these vans will open up many educational and career opportunities for our school. It will better facilitate our students and staff to attend sports games and tournaments, educational trips, Career and Pathways development programmes, Performing Arts activities, cultural activities and various other events. Keep an eye out for our new vans sporting our Māngere College branding and green Hugo Trust logo around the community transporting our students. We’d also like to acknowledge the team from the Takanini LDV Supersite for providing all three of these vehicles. They look fantastic and are an amazing gift for the end of the year. Finally, special recognition and appreciation to Jo Latif (MC Communications Manager) and Helen Faamoe (MC Operations Manager), for all their hard work behind the scenes. Without their relentless support and dedication, our school wouldn’t have been able to attain such wonderful modes of transportation! Highlights from our time as Student Leaders: Providing a safe environment and setting a good example for our 2023 Year 9 Cohort. Pink Shirt Day: A day dedicated to spreading anti-bullying awareness by wearing pink! Cultural days: Representing and celebrating our cultural dances and traditions on the Polyfest stages as well as at school during language weeks. The Big Move: We assisted in the planning of MC’s very first fun day where students had a great time participating in new activities and sports. Senior Ball: Preparing and hosting the annual dance. Athletics: Proudly representing our house colours in various activities. Words from the Student Leaders of 2023:


Māngere College - 2023 13 Year 11/12 Prizegiving SPORTS' AWARDS ATTENDANCE The Sports Council Award Ramona Tomuli Pritchard Aldridge Award for Sportsmanship Joseph Agafili The Patricia Beazley Memorial Cup Lucia Aneterea Excellent Attendance for 2021 Year 11 Dorothy Lologa Lafu Williams Zechariah Po Simote Hafoka Trung Thanh Ho Tiresa Kwan Wing Le-Sinatapuitea Elikapo Mahnaz Barbari Christine Leatioo Shwe Ko Sameme Mamea Year 11 11MEU Form Class Prize Isaac Tuilaepa 11RFI Form Class Prize Hirinhna Carlo 11RIM Form Class Prize Le-Sinatapuitea Elikapo 11TSA Form Class Prize Yolanda Tamo’ua 11WNA Form Class Prize Tiresa Kwan Wing 11WTK Form Class Prize Sae Meh WHANAU Form Class Prize Manawa Kepa Level 1 Accounting Zechariah Pio Level 1 Art Hirihna Carlo Level 1 Building and Construction and Allied Trades Ku Meh Level 1 Business Studies Manuia Fox-Romia Level 1 Catering Zechariah Pio Tiresa Kwan Wing Level 1 Cook Islands Maori Puki Punga Level 1 Dance Jumima Olivia Te’o Level 1 Design and Product Development Hirihna Carlo Level 1 Digital Technology Yolanda Tamo’ua Level 1 Drama Manuia Fox-Romia Level 1 Economics Yolanda Tamo’ua Level 1 English Manuia Fox-Romia Level 1 English For LSC Simote Hafoka Level 1 Fashion Focus Uaniva Teisi Level 1 Geography Tautalafua Matagi Level 1 Hauora Sae Meh Level 1 History Manuia Fox-Romia Level 1 Mandarin Sae Meh Level 1 Maori Rangi’ Nevaeh Tapara Level 1 Mathematics Isaac Tuilaepa Level 1 Mathematics with Statistics Manuia Fox-Romia Level 1 Mathematics with Calculus Sae Meh Level 1 Mathematics for LSC Chris Martin Bayeta Level 1 Mechanical Engineering Technology Hossein Shah Mohamady Level 1 Music Dorothy Lologa Level 1 Physical Education & Health Navaeh Fotunga & Tiresa Kwan Wing Level 1 Samoan Roselie Urika Filifilia Level 1 Science Sae Meh Most Improved Student in Level 1 Science Uaniva Teisi Level 1 Sports Science Qwanell Vi Level 1 Tongan Yolanda Tamo’ua Level 1 Wellbeing Qwanell Vi Multi Level 1 ESOL Ku Meh Excellent Attendance for 2021 Year 12 FORM AND SUBJECT PRIZES: Year 12 12MBM Form Class Prize Khegan Matia 12MMO Form Class Prize Tulei Salu 12RCS Form Class Prize Mahnaz Barbari 12TDA Form Class Prize Marianne Tulimaiau 12TND Form Class Prize Danielle Mancer 12WSG Form Class Prize Monica Lemalu WHANAU Form Class Prize Kylie-Cacey Tepoono Level 2 Accounting Kamaliya Sirazul Islam Level 2 Art Kamaliya Sirazul Islam Level 2 Art Printmaking Mee Cho Shwe Level 2 Biology Afiya Mustafa Level 2 Building Construction and Allied Trade Skills Khegan Matia Level 2 Business Studies Monica Lemalu Level 2 Catering Asotolu Pelesasa Level 2 Chemistry Afiya Mustafa Level 2 Civics and Future Prep Mee Cho Shwe Level 2 Cook Islands Maori Henry Mataora Level 2 Dance Quade Lam Level 2 Design and Product Development Benjamayn Faumuina Level 2 Digital Technology Mee Cho Shwe Level 2 Drama Henry Mataora Level 2 Economics Lily Funaki Level 2 English Ramona Tomuli Pritchard Level 2 ESOL Christine Leatioo Level 2 Fashion Focus Zohra Ahmadi Level 2 Geography Tulei Salu Level 2 Hauora Joseph Agafili Level 2 History Ane Po’uliva’ati Level 2 Hospitality Mary Ainiu Level 2 Introduction to Automotive Avi Narayan Reihana Level 2 Mandarin Ramona Tomuli Pritchard Level 2 Maori TeArawa McIvor


14 Māngere College - 2023 Year 11 Speech Award Roselie Urika Filifilia Year 12 Speech Award Shwe Ko Most Improved Student in the Learning Centre Chris Martin Bayeta First Foundation Scholarship Mee Cho Shwe First Foundation Scholarship Tulei Salu Board of Trustees Student Representative Tulei Salu Emily Heeney Cup for Best Vocalist Stephne Maea The Pedder Cup Outstanding Achievement in the Performing Arts Leta Aleni Opeloge Ah Sam Award for Senior Music Composer of the Year Roselie Urika Filifilia The Senior Library Prize Shwe Ko Year 11 Writing Award Zechariah Pio Perenise Lam Mee Cho Shwe Tulei Salu Mairi Nikau Joseph Agafili Sapati Faaleaoga Shwe Ko Avi Narayan Reihana Janaia Levao Danielle Mancer Ramona Tomuli Pritchard Monica Lemalu Henry Mataora Ane Po’uliva’ati Maaria Karika-Nuku TeArawa McIvor STUDENT LEADERS 2024 SPECIAL AWARDS: Year 12 Writing Award Tulei Salu Trust your Power Award – Achievement Centre Joson Taime The Pedder Cup for Most Progress in Achievement Centre Kira Walker The Media Club Student of the Year Manuia Fox-Romia Most Promising Media Club Student of the Year Tulei Salu Year 11 Student of the Year Myra Ropati Year 12 Student of the Year Monica Lemalu Year 11 Top Scholar 2023 Manuia Fox-Romia Year 12 Top Scholar 2023 Ramona Tomuli Pritchard Year 11 Seek the Heights Award Jeremiah Hafoka Year 12 Seek the Heights Award Shwe Ko


Māngere College - 2023 15 Year 13 Prizegiving SPORTS' AWARDS Hall Award for Sportsmanship Jasmine Lemoa Senior Sports Girl of the Year Lupemu'a Kaufusi Senior Sports Boy of the Year Hosking Viniki Fine Filimoehala Caylis Masinamua Hser Ku Hser Aqila Rajab Ali Grace Iuta ATTENDANCE SPECIAL AWARDS YEAR 13 SUBJECT PRIZES Excellent Attendance for 2021 Year 13 Writers' Award Grace Iuta Senior Samoan Oratory Trophy (sponsored by Le-Sinatapuitea Elikapo 5 Star Motors) Lovien Lemalu Togai Outstanding Contribution as a Student Leader Caylis Masinamua Courtney Award for Top Student studying Accounting, Business Studies, and Economics Cherrylana Posi Level 1 Accounting Zechariah Pio Level 1 Art Hirihna Carlo Level 1 Building and Construction and Allied Trades Ku Meh Level 1 Business Studies Manuia Fox-Romia Level 1 Catering Pio Zechariah Rhyders Cup for Achievement with Distinction Tiresa Kwan Wing in the 'Gateway' Programme Zachariah Matia Lion Foundation Young Enterprise Scheme -Individual of the Year award Lovien Lemalu Togai Lion Foundation Young Enterprise Scheme -Individual of the Year award Cherrylana Posi Lion Foundation Young Enterprise Scheme -Individual of the Year award Apollonia Sofara Anavatausi - Ethnic Guardian Cup Tavake Kamana Measina - Ethnic Value Cup Grace Iuta Contribution to the Student Council Mikayle Babulal Robson Cup for Achievement in Vocational Pathways Marcus Malo Thwaites Cup for the Most Improved Senior Music Student Rimoni Moananu Principal's Award for Head Students Mikayle Babulal Principal's Award for Head Students Jasmine Lemoa Principal's Award for Head Students Caylis Masinamua Principal's Award for Head Students Kasey Wehi Senior Dance Award Almeera Shah Sarita Narayan & Family Cup for Top Y13 Science Student Grace Iuta The Pedder Cup for Outstanding Achievement in the Arts Hser Ku Hser Ngaa Ao e Rua Award Kasey Wehi ARA Masonic Arts Award Hser Ku Hser The Senior Speech Award Jasmine Lemoa Performing Arts Showcase Supreme Award Almeera Shah The Renouf Cup for Musical Performance Jasmine Lemoa Senior Manawa Whenua Award Jasmine Lemoa Senior Debating Award Mikayle Babulal 13MSE Form Class Prize Grace Iuta 13RFR Form Class Prize Fine Filimoehala 13RTUU Form Class Prize Nargis Hussaini 13TGA Form Class Prize Antonio Tanginoa 13TWG Form Class Prize Adeeba Ali 13WTU Form Class Prize Hser Ku Hser Level 3 Accounting Fine Filimoehala Level 3 Art Hser Ku Hser Y13 Seek the Heights Award Mikayle Babulal Year 13 Student of the Year Hser Ku Hser Level 3 Art Printmaking (Digital) Hser Ku Hser Level 3 Automotive Taeaoalii Anae Level 3 Biology Grace Iuta Level 3 Building and Construction and Allied Trade Skills Mo'unga Kelisimi Penisini Palu Level 3 Business Studies Cherrylana Posi Level 3 Catering Lovien Lemalu Togai Level 3 Chemistry Adeeba Ali


16 Māngere College - 2023 Level 3 Civics and Future Prep Kavi Mudaliar Level 3 Cook Island Tavake Kamana Level 3 Dance Cancy Maro Level 3 Design and Product Development Hser Ku Hser Level 3 Economics Lovien Lemalu Togai Level 3 English Literacy Fine Filimoehala Level 3 English Almeera Shah Level 3 English Academic Hser Ku Hser Level 3 ESOL Shania Sharma Level 3 Fashion Focus Hser Ku Hser Level 3 Geography Francois Peni Level 3 Hauora Francois Peni Level 3 History Josiah Ah-Lam Level 3 Hospitality and Customer Services Fetalaiga Mauu Level 3 Maori Kasey Wehi Level 3 Mathematics Shalom Sa Faalau Pasese Level 3 Mathematics with Calculus Adeeba Ali Level 3 Mathematics with Statistics Kavi Mudaliar Mangere College Leavers' Scholarship Tawos Bashardost Mangere College Leavers' Scholarship Nargis Hussaini Mangere College Leavers' Scholarship Jasmine Lemoa Mangere College Leavers' Scholarship Caylis Masinamua Mangere College Leavers' Scholarship Kavi Mudaliar Mangere College Leavers' Scholarship Cherrylana Posi The University of Auckland Vaka Moana Scholarship 2023 Grace Iuta University of Otago Pacific Peoples' Entrance Scholarship Shalom Sa Faalau Pasese University of Otago Pacific Peoples' Entrance Scholarship Grace Iuta University of Otago Pacific Peoples' Entrance Scholarship Apollonia Sofara University of Otago Maori Peoples' Entrance Scholarship Kasey Wehi University of Waikato - Ko Te Tangata School Leaver Scholarship Shalom Sa Faalau Pasese The Prime Minister’s Vocational Excellence Award Marcus Malo University of Auckland - DWC Scholarship Fine Filimoehala University of Auckland - DWC Scholarship Grace Iuta Auckland University of Technology Find Your Greatness Scholarship Hser Ku Hser The Trish Smith Prize for Courage & Achievement Kasey Wehi The Jack Swindells Young Peoples Scholarship Caylis Manama University of Waikato - Pacific Excellence Scholarship Fine Filimoehala University of Waikato - Pacific Excellence Scholarship Seutatia Isaako Level 3 Mechanical Engineering Kaleb Tongotongo Samuelu Level 3 Music Sailiemanu Faafetai Level 3 Physics Grace Iuta Level 3 Physical Education Simione 'Ahomana Level 3 Samoan Lovien Lemalu Togai Level 3 Samoan Cherrylana Posi Level 3 Sustainability Mikayle Babulal Level 3 Sports Science Antonio Tanginoa Level 3 Tongan Fine Filimoehala Level 3 Tourism Studies Nila Tupou Scholarship Samoan Grace Iuta Scholarship Geography Mikayle Babulal Mangere College Pathway Academy Rivah Ilisio Mangere College Pathway Academy Careers Ina Stewart Mangere College Pathway Academy Communication Ina Stewart Mangere College Pathway Academy Finance Shriti Chandra Star Sailiemanu Faafetai Gateway Francois Peni University of Waikato - Pacific Excellence Scholarship Grace Iuta University of Waikato - Pacific Excellence Scholarship Jasmine Lemoa University of Auckland - Faculty of Business & Economics Entry Level Undergraduate Scholarship Cherrylana Posi University of Waikato Edna Money Future Pacific Leaders Scholarship Fine Filimoehala Victoria University Totoweka Scholarship Caylis Masinamua Buchanan Te Ara Scholar Award Teeu Koiatu SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS TOP ACADEMIC AWARD FOR 2023: SENIOR SCHOLAR/DUX 2023 Eh Htaw Kue Wah This cup is awarded to the year 13 student who has achieved the best results in NCEA assessments this year DUX SCHOLARSHIP 2023 UNIVERSITY OF OTAGO Eh Htaw Kue Wah THE PROXIME ACCESSIT Hser Ku Hser


Māngere College - 2023 17 SPECIAL AWARDS - DECIDED BY THE STAFF OF MĀNGERE COLLEGE: For the senior student who has best demonstrated throughout their time at Mangere College a high standard of achievement, participation, and perseverance. For the senior student who has best demonstrated throughout their time at Mangere College a high standard of achievement, participation, and perseverance. For the senior student who upholds the Rotary Four Way Test: Of the things we think, say or do, is it the TRUTH, is it FAIR to all concerned, will it build GOODWILL and BETTER FRIENDSHIPS and will it be BENEFICIAL to all concerned? Stan Kepa Prize for Leadership in Cultural Activities Grace Iuta For the student who has shown leadership and role model qualities in one, or across a range of cultures. Williams and Cunningham Prize for Williams and Cunningham Prize for Courtesy Hser Ku Hser For the student who is polite, courteous and cheerful; showing respect for others yet retaining their own personal strength. Watson Prize for Service to the Community Caylis Masinamua For the student who puts themselves forward to help out in the school and the wider community. Benson Award for Service to Others Jasmine Lemoa For the student who cheerfully helps staff and other students in a range of activities without being asked. Lambie Prize for Leadership Caylis Masinamua For the student who demonstrates leadership qualities and is looked up to by the student body as a role model. Bader Award Tawos Bashardost The recipient will have overcome a significant hurdle in their life to become a model citizen of the school and make considerable progress in their education. Māngere College Scholarship Hser Ku Hser This Scholarship has been made possible by an anonymous donation to the school. It covers the fees, up to $6000, for the first year of tertiary study. Elizabeth Ellett Scholarship Recipient 2024– 2026 Eh Htaw Kue Wah This Scholarship is made possible by a bequest from the estate of Elizabeth Ellett, a long-time supporter of the College. The Scholarship is $4000 per year for 3 years of University study. Glenys Erickson Memorial Cup Hser Ku Hser Elizabeth Ellett Memorial Prize for Meritorious Achievement Mikayle Babulal David Gock Cup for the Spirit of Rotary Jasmine Lemoa


18 Māngere College - 2023 Alumni Highlights Māngere College Apii Tavioni The International Travel College has had a success story from MC! We heard from ITC this year that Apii, a past student from Māngere College who had studied at ITC has gone on to start her career in the exciting world of travel and tourism. Apii Tavioni has successfully gained employment as a Wholesale Consultant with Go Holidays. She was a student at MC from 2016 to 2020. Ali Cowley In term 3 we had a special visit from former student Ali Cowley. Ali is now an Animator, Illustrator and Creative Director who is currently the Māori and Pasifika Community Engagement Consultant for Media Design School. He was excited to have a tour of the school and see all the changes since he was a student here. Ali spent some time in the Art Department and was able to see some of our current art students’ portfolios and thought highly of their work. Mary Aue Congratulations to MC Alumni Mary Aue for receiving the NZ Order of Merit. Mary received the award for services to education, technology and Pacific and Māori communities. “Ms Mary Aue has been active in Pacific and Māori leadership and volunteered in her South Auckland community since the early 2000s. Ms Aue has been a key advocate for Djay Fong Congratulations to former student Djay Fong for his successful production ‘What’s The Difference: 685 to the World’ which was performed at the Māngere Arts Centre from 6th to 9th of September. Djay was an actor in the production and assisted in writing the script. We are proud to see our previous MC students acknowledged for their work. getting Māori and Pacific learners into science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) and community development. She has volunteered as lead for Accelerating Auckland Youth and Community Engagement Programme since 2005. She led a group of women to establish South Auckland STEM (SAS) in 2019, to encourage Māori and Pacific children into technology.”


Māngere College - 2023 19 Support Staff A special acknowledgement and farewell to a long-serving staff member - Abtesam who has been with the school for 20 years. During this time, Abtesam experienced changes in leadership and staffing, adapting always with a smiling face, a warm welcome and helpful nature. The Operations team and all staff will miss you. Thank you for your service and dedication to the school. We wish you all the best in your journey ahead. Thank you to our school volunteers who once again tirelessly support us throughout the year in various areas of school life from the school garden, sports coaching and so much more. A mention to our volunteer school gardener Metua who tirelessly works away in the school garden. An acknowledgement to Tom and SLT for their support of ongoing staff professional learning opportunities and recognising the value of strengthening and capacity to enrich support staff knowledge and skills. Thank you to the administration office staff who tirelessly continue to work behind the scenes completing end-of-year processes and new planning and preparations for the new year. We must also acknowledge the Property and Grounds team who keep our school tidy and operational throughout the year. Thank you to all support staff who turn up for our students and school, your commitment to work excellence and continuing to ‘seek the heights’ is appreciated. Seasons greetings to you and your families and may the New Year be celebrated with new challenges and renewed learning opportunities ahead. Helen Faamoe Rain, rain go away – Come back another day – this was how 2023 started. Our school did not escape the aftermath of flooding and debris damage also experienced by many Māngere families, and other parts of the country, who endured high rainfall and wild winds and storms at the start of the year. It was a freakish and neverexperienced school event however it was supported by excellent teamwork by the Senior Leadership Team (SLT), the caretakers, the school cleaners and others including students who were hands on deck with sandbags, water sweeping, cleaning, disposals, drying and moving furnishings to ensure areas affected would be functional spaces despite the disruption. The start of the term brought the introduction of Kāinga houses into the school system, exciting for students and all staff who were allocated to one of the four Kāinga houses – Rangimārie, Whakapono, Tūmanako and Manaaki. The Kāinga system is an opportunity for support staff to revisit a new approach to building connections with other staff in the same Kāinga but also brings a competitive edge and positive challenges to build resilience, teamwork and apply thinking outside the box. This year support staff in their Kāinga groups were presented with an opportunity to design and deliver PLD for each of the sessions throughout the year. Some of the themes that enriched support staff’s learning time together were Communication, Health & Safety, Wellbeing, Cultural Awareness, Reflections and many more. Another PLD this year included Utilising Technology Better and many support staff were able to upskill in their digital fluency and technology skills. Support staff are resolute professionals with the same commitment as teaching staff who give and support the school ethos but importantly, assist our students to achieve to the best of their abilities and “Seek the Heights.” Support staff represent in the following areas. • ESOL and Refugee Support • Sports and PE • Learning Support • Achievement Centre Alternative Education • Library • Science • Property • Student Services (specialist professionals including social workers, nurses, counsellors etc.) • Technology • Administration • Careers • Music Well done to Alfie Lafoou Lusa who joined us in 2022 as Careers Administration Support and was successful in the role of HoD Careers. We welcomed new support staff: Teacher Aides Rosley Kauhalaniua and Meripa Taupa’u Careers Administration Support – ‘Iunisi Fotofili Nurses – Sinai Tominiko and Hannah Terrace Marketing & Communications Assistant- Caitlin Manase Receptionist – Kala Boyes Check and Connect Mentor – Sandra Su’a Kaiawhina – Jane Paul We farewell the following support staff for 2023: Erin Hunt - Nurse Abtesam Salim – Resource Room Manager


20 Māngere College - 2023 This year, Māngere College launched the Kāinga system to engage and enthuse students further through various events and competitions. Both students and staff could earn points for their Kāinga groups. Term 1: - Year 9 Connections: Encourage students and staff to get to know each other and their classmates. - Senior Table Tennis Competition: Organised by Mr Campbell with a great turnout. - Video Competition: Students created impressive videos that showcased what they and their Kāinga value. - Athletics Day. Our big event for Term 1 got the whole school involved. Students and staff dressed in their Kāinga colours and participated in various athletic events, resulting in a funfilled day. Rāngimarie were the first winners of our Athletics Day and they also took out the Kāinga Competition for Term 1. Term 2: - Kāinga Leaders were appointed. Chosen students were responsible for leading their Kāinga with pride and a healthy competitive spirit! They would champion the charge to winning the new Kāinga Cup. - MarioKart Challenge: Highly participative competition amongst staff members where many gathered in the staff room to compete! - Language Week Competitions: Students celebrated the various cultures in our school. - Refugee Week Competition: Using the theme of ‘Compassion’, our students and staff participated in activities that spread awareness and shed light on the issues faced by our students and those alike. Congratulations to Whakapono for winning the Term 2 Kāinga Cup. Term 3: - More Language Week Competitions - Maths week: All week our Maths Dep. gave daily maths equations and problems for students and staff to figure out - Sports & Exercise Challenges: Basketball, Badminton and Fitness events made our school sweat! - The Big Move: We ended the term with a bang when we held ‘The Big Move’. It was a full-on active day where 16 physical activity providers came in to give students a taste of different activities. Some of the thrilling activities offered include Rock climbing, Archery, Extreme hip hop, Siva Afi, Boxing, and a heap of others. This unforgettable day happened because of generous funding and the unwavering support of CLM Community Sport, and Tū Manawa Active Aotearoa. Congratulations to Rangimārie for winning the Term 3 Kāinga Cup. Term 4: - Volleyball: With Seniors entering the end of the term early due to exams, it was a chance for them to let off some exam stress steam! The Juniors got involved also with new players and experienced players coming together. The Kāinga system has been well received in our school and we plan to continue on this upward trajectory by implementing more exciting and enjoyable events as the year progresses! Here is a list of our Kāinga points for 2023. Generosity Hope Faith Peace New Kāinga System Term 1 Term 2 Term 3 Term 4 Final Score Rank Rangimārie 870 582 745 535 2732 1 Whakapono 650 820 400 450 2320 2 Tūmanako 780 627 325 580 2312 3 Manaaki 570 610 610 445 2235 4


Māngere College - 2023 21 POLYFEST


22 Māngere College - 2023 Māngere Nui Congratulations to our Māngere Nui Cook Islands Group who were the WINNERS of the Cook Islands stage at ASB Polyfest this year again. Well done to tutors Mr Henry and Ms Rave and the many others for all their time and preparation to make this performance top-notch. A well-deserved win. SCAN FOR PHOTOS Cook Islands Group


Māngere College - 2023 23 The experience I had at Polyfest was amazing. It started out a little scary at first I guess, but it was worth it in the end. I liked the adrenaline I got when I was up on stage just before the performance. I can’t exactly explain it, but it was the best feeling I’ve ever felt. What I didn’t like about Polyfest was the fact that I had to leave early that day, but the rest of it was amazing. Everyone looked so happy singing on the stage and performing the bracket. When we got off the stage, everyone talked about how good they felt. Saying “it wasn’t about how bad or how good our movement was but it was about the heart we showed on that stage”. - CJ Farrell, 10TAU Kapahaka Group Te Roopuu Kapa Hakaoo Te Kareti o Maangere


24 Māngere College - 2023 EXPERIENCE AT POLYFEST I participated in Polyfest last year, but due to, I was unable to perform. Polyfest was a wonderful experience because you got to see different cultures dance and meet new people. Even though it takes a lot of practice and time, I personally believe that we did a great job, especially considering that some of the members only joined this year and it is a bit difficult for them. I admit that staying after school for practice was exhausting and difficult, but the excitement for performance day was palpable. The food was fantastic, as were all of the performances. I’d like to thank ASB Polyfest for this experience and allowing us to participate”. - Sae Mae (11WTK) Mana motuhake | Creating one’s own destiny This year our group is focusing on the genocide that is still ongoing in Myanmar. Dance represents past and how we are carrying it with us into the future and using this to not only create our own destiny in New Zealand but for others who have managed to escape the massacre called a ‘war’. Our movements represent the oppression and despondency that our people are experiencing. Being in between the war they have not been able to express their emotions through the songs and dances they usually do. We as a group want to carry on our culture so that the it doesn’t disappear. - Eh Htaw Kue Wah Karen Group


Māngere College - 2023 25 Ua tini paō le uto a le Faimea. Mapu ia i le too ae lepa i le foe, e pei o le fetalaiga ia Manono. Ua Mati ai nei le tiasa, Ua laga foi le galu fuliafa. E ae i le ti ae ifo i le nonu, ia malu vai o lo outou agatonu. Lau o Le fisò ma lau o le tolo. E ala e tasi le mauaga i olo. Ave ia le faasagi ma le faapolo i le Atua ua maea ma le manuia lenei faamoemoe. E muamua lava ona faafeiloai atu i le susuga i le Alii Pule ma ona soātau, susuga i alii ma tamaitai faiā’oga. E lē fa’agaloina foi le pa’ia i mātua sa tu’i mai le mulipapaga ma tapuai mai ao alofaiva foi i matou le fanau i lenei faamoemoe. Malo lava le soifua maua ma le lagi mātafi. Samoan Group Kulupu Samoa 2023, Kolisi O Magele TALOFA TALOFA TALOFA LAVA! O le agaga fiafia ma le faagae’etia ina ua i’u ma le manuia lenei fa’amoemoe sa tuuina atu i luma i le Atua i talosaga. O Le faamoemoe sa fau ao fau po, ao lenei ua faataunuuina le Tauvaga Tautalaga, Pese ma Siva a Aoga Maualuluga Aukilani. Na tatala aloa’ia le Tauvaga i le Aso Lulu 8 Mati ae fa’aiuina i le Aso Toonai 11 Mati. Sa amatalia i tauvaga tautalaga a alo ma fanau i le tausaga 9 ma le 10 i le Aso Lulu. Aso Tofi na tauvā ai le tausaga 11 - 13 sa faia ai foi le laugatogi o tauvaga tautalaga. Tele Aoga sa auai ai ma sa faamanuia ai le Tamaitai ia Lovien Lemalu sa mauaina le tulaga 2 i le tauvaga tautalaga lē saunia. O le Aso Faraile ma le Aso Toonai, sa fai ai Tauvaga Pese ma Siva. E ui ina e lei faamanuiaina se tulaga i le tuufaatasiga o togi ae o le agaga faafetai ona sa maua lava ni togi i vaega o siva ma pese. O tulaga ia sa faamanuiaina ai le tatou Aoga: Tulaga lua tutusa i le Togiga Tulaga lua tutusa i le Ma’ulu’ulu Tulaga tolu tutusa i le Pese o le Aso Tulaga tolu i le Taupou ma o le tamaitai o Mere Atanoa sa mauaina le tulaga tolu. O se aso fiafia lea o fanau aoga sa tauvā auā ua mafai ona mauaina nei failoga ona o le loto gatasi ma le galulue faatasi. Na lagona le agaga fiafia o alo ma fanau ua iu ma le manuia. E ui ina toa itiiti fanau foi o lenei kulupu na tauvā ae sa mataitūina le laufofoga fiafia o fanau i le latou taumafaiga i lea aso. E momoli atu ai le agaga o le faafetai i le paia i mātua i le lagolagosua ma le soosoo tauau ma le manatu i alo ma fanau o loo a’otauina i le Kolisi a Magele. Le vasega i faiaoga o loo fitaituga ai aua le manuia o alo ma fanau, ma ia faatūmauina pea le malamalamaaga ma le naunau o fanau ina ia aoaoina le Gagana Samoa. Momoli atu foi le faafetai ma le faamālō i alo ma fanau o le Kulupu Samoa, i lō outou loto finau ma le loto atunuu e ala i le lagolagosua i lea faamoemoe sa tatou tapena iai It was a fascinating experience for a first-time participant in Polyfest 2023. It seemed surreal to be overwhelmed by the numerous, nonstop practices every day after school. It was challenging to work with the Samoan group of 23 amazing students who endured a rigorous program of nonstop singing and siva rehearsals, including some weekends. However, the purpose of all of these grueling workouts was to represent our culture through songs, speeches, and siva. Lovien Lemalu, a student in Year 13, finished second in our speech contest. She merits a hearty faamalo and malo tauivi for making it so wonderful! Tiny group helped Māngere College succeed by placing second equal in Togiga and Ma’ulu’ulu, third equal in Pese o le aso, third place for Taupou - Mere Atanoa, and third equal for Taualuga. Soifua, -Grace Iuta , Sailiemanu Faafetai & Lovien Lemalu


26 Māngere College - 2023 Our Tongan Group performed two items at Polyfest, the Ma’ulu’ulu and the Soke. Well done to our students for placing 3rd in the Soke! Beautiful performances from our Tongan students and families. Tongan Group SCAN FOR PHOTOS


Māngere College - 2023 27 SCHOOL ACTIVITIES


28 Māngere College - 2023 Library The Library fosters a community of learning and literacy that leads to high academic achievement, independent reading, learning and collaboration throughout the school. A school library is a place where students can broaden their horizons, develop as people, and prepare themselves with the information and abilities required to excel in both their academic and personal lives. Our library hosted a variety of events this year. One of our favourites was earning Kāinga House points by participating in various tasks like sewing, word search, and colouring. We were able to take part in different events and earn points for our houses. Students at Māngere College claim that they can relax and socialise with their friends in the library during breaks. They visit the library, where they read books, nap, or even play computer or board games. Next year, we would like to see more activities in the library, encouraging more students to visit and have fun. We want the library to be a welcoming environment where students can relax and leave with a smile on their faces. We want students to understand that the library is a place to encourage students’ social, emotional, and creative growth while still placing a priority on outstanding reads, rather than only on learning and completing schoolwork. When we asked other student librarians what they thought of the library, some said it was too small. They recommended extra space because sometimes two or three classes would be in during one period. This would result in students losing focus on their schoolwork. And there would not be enough tables and computers for everyone to complete their work. Overall, the library is one of Māngere College’s safest spaces. It values and includes students from diverse cultures and backgrounds. To most of us who visit the library on a regular basis, the library is like the heart of the school. Being a librarian since year 9 has been a wonderful experience. By: Mee Cho Shwe


Māngere College - 2023 29 2023 Librarians On the floor: Hannah Faaui-Siakumi, Malia Hifo, Ane Kofe and Marquerite Siumu. On the chairs: Caylis Masinamua, Mee Cho Shwe, Christine Leatioo, Mrs P Kumar, Shwe Ko, Hserku Hser and Michael Tuilimu. Standing: Silone Leatioo, Zohra Ahmadi, Shaziyana Shafeez, Kamaliya Sirazul Islam, Safa Mustafa, Mahnaz Barbari, Sarah Mustafa and Faleaka Davobalavu. Standing on chairs: Adryana Bower, Danielle Mancer, Trung Thanh, Ashmit Singh, Mary Ainiu, Monica Lemalu, Ato Mamea and Sameme Mamea. Absent: Marrylysha Leau-Schwenke, Grace Marama, Apete Simomea, Ehsan Ahmadi, Nasi Hifo, Sumaiya Mohamed Faiz, Trisha Naidu, Silopa Pio, Zechariah Pio, Ethan Taia, Avi Narayab Reihana, Josiah Ah Lam, Lautusi Siaosi and Marty Williams.


30 Māngere College - 2023 I am grateful and honoured to have experienced such a beautiful and inspiring workshops throughout my years in high school. The Manawa Whenua Hauora workshops have shown me how important our mental health and wellbeing is. The amount of inspirational work that happens in the background to make this program a fun and informative workshop is what motivates me to attend these free opportunities. I have learnt that ‘a leader doesn’t have to be loud; they can lead from the front and the back.’ Thank you to Ms Tatafu for opening this programme to me in 2019. It was a true blessing to be a part of, and thank you to Marina for her presence and kindness towards this programme; the way she spoils us every time shows her pure golden heart. I am grateful for this experience and I wish all the best for this programme in the future. - Jasmine Lemoa Mana Whenua Hauora Leaders The “Give/Tukua” workshop, accompanied by Vela, one of our favourite TAUA (Tongan Students Association of the University of Auckland) members, was one of my most memorable MWH workshops. I now have a much deeper understanding of the many ways that I, and other people can truly serve one another as a result of this workshop. It has also given me the courage to start being more giving and involved in my communities. I’ve gained a strong sense of personal growth and social responsibility from this workshop, and I now see the advantages of “giving” on every level. I’m extremely grateful to Ms Tatafu and Vela for all the valuable lessons and skills they teach us. I’m looking forward to what’s in store for us next year! - Ramona Tomuli Pritchard


Māngere College - 2023 31 I thoroughly enjoyed the 2023 Manawa Whenua Hauora Workshops, especially the time spent with TAUA, which was incredibly fun and full of positive vibes. It helped me relax, learn valuable skills for my future, and brought me out of my shell. - Marianne Tulimaiau Tālofa lava, my name is Tulei Salū and I am one of the 2023 Manawa Whenua Hauora leaders. This past year has been a rollercoaster of emotions during our MWH workshops. We had the honour and privilege of working with the Tongan Students Association of the University of Auckland (TAUA). They helped us build our leadership and confidence skills, supported and encouraged us to achieve our goals and gave us tips and advice to help us get there. It was interesting to hear about their life struggles and highlighted experiences. We were able to connect well with them and build a good bond with our tutors. I can honestly say that they have helped us a lot with looking into our future pathways. Although not every member of MWH could be present for every session, it was commendable and inspiring to see members of TAUA so committed and driven to help us MC students out. My overall experience this year has been an amazing, positive and eye-opening journey. Special thanks and recognition to the wonderful Marina Potter and the awesome Ms Tatafu for the mahi put into Manawa Whenua Hauora. You are both hard working women with hearts of gold and we hope to see MWH and its members continue to thrive! God bless. -Tulei Salū, 12MMO This year in Manawa Whenua Hauora, I really enjoyed the evening at the Holiday Inn Hotel where we got to share with our families what we students get up to every Thursday. We also acknowledged them for being part of the reason we are able to gain opportunities like this. I love that Manawa Whenua Hauora isn’t just a programme for students to get a badge, but that it focuses on student wellbeing: physically, mentally, socially and spiritually. - Caylis Masinamua, 13WTU


32 Māngere College - 2023 We’ve had the pleasure this year of launching our MC Mana Māori initiative with the aim to develop Kaupapa Māori and enhance Tangata Whenuatanga at Māngere College. Our aim is ‘That all Māori can be proud to stand in their Mana unapologetically as Māori at Māngere College’. Our 5 kaupapa are centered around Kapa Haka, Whānau Class, Ako Māranga (Scholars), Te Toa Takitini (Staff) and Whānau Awhina. A few highlights of our Initiative have been Kapa Haka - Te Ahurea Tino Rangatiratanga, Te Wīki o te Reo Māori, kicking off Māori Scholars Club and Staff PLD on Matauranga Māori. As our kaupapa grows and develops, we look forward to enhancement of te Mana Māori as we push forward into 2024. Thank you to everyone Rangatahi, Kaiako, Whanau & Hapori for supporting our Kaupapa. Ki te kotahi te kākaho, ka whati; ki te kāpuia, e kore e whati. When we stand alone, we are vulnerable. When we stand together - We’re unbreakable! Matua Daniel Kelly MC Mana Māori


Māngere College - 2023 33 Film Academy With a lot of new changes in the air, this year has been an especially big one for our school and the MC Media crew has been there filming, photographing and documenting all of it. From cultural festivities such as Polyfest and Language Weeks to sporting events such as Athletics Day and The Big Move, our MC Media team never misses a photo or video. With the introduction of our new kainga system, the crew has done an amazing job showcasing our students dressed up in their kainga colours, representing their houses and overall demonstrating MC pride. Despite MC Media playing an active role in capturing Māngere College events, they have also been working on a podcast of their own called ‘Teens of the 275’. On this podcast we have three MC Media students (Kasey, Manuia & Tulei) interview local community celebrities such as Mariner Fagaiava and Tina Maro about their experiences as teenagers, advice and career aspirations. Manuia Fox-Romia Don’t Ever Let the Fire Go Out – MC Film Academy Five years ago, the MC Film Academy started the same way every other passion project starts – with someone taking the first step. Tavake Kamana took that first step and brought the academy out of being a pipeline dream. He rallied his year 9 peers and instantly – the dreamers – needed to do some mahi. In the years since, the film academy students have written scripts and screenplays for short films, telling their stories about being brown, brainy, beautiful, bi-cultural, bilingual, bold and unapologetically Māngere/South Auckland. The after-school Film Academy sessions helped another founding member, Caylis Masinamua, hone her ability to turn a phrase into a compelling story. MC Media Michael Tuilimu joined the Film Academy a couple of years ago, probably more because of the aggressive persuasions of Tavake and Caylis, but as he settled into the academy and gained an understanding of what this crazy extra-curricular group was doing, he stunned everyone as he seamlessly tied together two film genres (Silent Film and Film Noir) in his unfinished script tentatively titled: Tokelau. This short film, along with a few others, will be completed during the school holidays. We hope to premiere them early in 2024, along with short films and documentaries from our MCFA24 crew. We farewell the last of our founding members by quoting a line from the movie – Furious 7 “The most important thing in life will always be the people in this room, right here, right now. Salute mi familia.” – Dominic Toretto (Vin Diesel) Hermann Arp Film Academy student Caylis Masinamua pictured with actor Temuera Morrison (centre) and MC Alumni Ali Cowley at the Chief of War talanoa.’


34 Māngere College - 2023 To complete the Duke of Edinburgh Bronze/Silver Award, students are required to complete an adventure walk with a backpack. On Friday 25th August, a group of 17 students accompanied by staff, walked from Māngere College to Te Pane-oMataaho (Māngere Mountain). We walked around and down, stopping at the playground near the Māngere Bridge shopping centre, across the new Nga Hau Māngere Bridge and back to school. We were given a Our Ngā Rangatahi Toa students returned once more to the stage for the ‘Manawa Ora: Tōku Whakaruruhau’ production from October 4-6 at the Q Theatre. The students created works through music production, beat making, waiata, haka, theatre, drama and rap. This year, the rangatahi teamed up with industry heavyweights to explore the concept of ‘whakaruruhau’ - a term used to refer to a safe place. In using that theme of ‘whakaruruhau’, devised theatre work brought many of our rangatahi out of their shell to see them thrive and flourish as performers. With the support of their pou ārahi (creative artists) rangatahi were enabled to devise and craft their own sold out season and to share their collective story in a moving and powerful way. Mahi tika ana to our Ngā Rangatahi Toa students! Duke of Edinburgh Award commentary of the history of the maunga by Ruth Luketina and a talk from the Tupuna Maunga Authority about replanting. We made it despite walking 9.2 kms and over 16,000 steps with a lot of puffing, encouragement and students asking “will I lose any weight?” New friendships were made and we had a lot of fun. Thanks to all who made it happen. - Rosalie Kwan Ngā Rangatahi Toa Matariki exhibition - ‘Tōku Whakaruruhau’ Manawa Ora: Tōku Whakaruruhau Wednesday 14th June saw the opening night of our Matariki exhibition - ‘Tōku Whakaruruhau’ - a visual exploration of a sacred, safe and sheltered place, a place of nourishing that allows rangatahi to explore and express their true self. “Ngā Rangatahi Toa taught me how to be courageous and that I’m precious. Living life to the fullest, dodging bullets. They taught me to empower and blossom like a flower, stand tall like the sky tower now I got my power.” We applaud our Ngā Rangatahi Toa students Castro Kulimoeanga, George Akaiti, and Josephine Wehi (pictured) whose portraits were displayed in the exhibition.


Māngere College - 2023 35 Refugee Week The 2023 theme for Refugee Week is Compassion! Refugee Week is an annual festival and this year it was held from the 19th to the 25th of June. The festival revolves around World Refugee Day which is the 20th of June. We had a variety of activities in the Library every day where students earned points for Kāinga groups. Weekly Refugee Sports On Fridays at Break 2, we go to the gym to play badminton, soccer and basketball. I like to play soccer because it is very good and keeps me fit. I played volleyball in Afghanistan; I was in a team and there was a referee. I enjoy going every Friday to play with my friends.’ Mohammad and Ali Reza Bashardost MC Refugee Activities Refugee & Migrant Ākonga Event On Monday, 4th September, 32 students attended the first-ever Refugee and Migrant Ākonga Study Pathways and Careers Event at the Due Drop Centre. The Mt Roskill Collective organised the event, in collaboration with the Ministry of Education. Students had the chance to wander around and talk to tertiary providers, apprenticeship providers etc. There were guest speakers on goal setting, navigating tertiary study and New Zealand qualifications. There was a panel of current tertiary students from migrant backgrounds at the end and a chance for questions. It was a worthwhile day for many of our students. Refugee Families Dinner On Tuesday, 27th of October, we held our annual Refugee Families Dinner in the school staff room. We had guest speakers from MIT, AUT and the University of Auckland giving presentations and informing students and their families of University programmes, scholarships and enrolment information. The families of our students cooked delicious meals from their culture and we also had many MC alumni refugee students in attendance. It was a delightful evening for our students, staff & families.


36 Māngere College - 2023 Te ara ki te whare wānanga Going into a place where people of all ages, culture and different diverse backgrounds were, it made me kind of hesitant at first, but with a few introductions I felt like I was where I was supposed to be. The University of Auckland’s campus was a great experience for not only me but my other peers that were there too. We went into lecture rooms and had some experience in Make Connections. Make a Difference! what it would be like doing activities in these lecture rooms. We went into a lecture theatre with high school students that were Year 12 and 13 and we were the only Year 11s. The lecture was about the Bachelor of Global Studies & Communications where we were given activities based on key aspects of diplomacy and how to work with one another. We learned many key skills in a short amount of time. It was a great experience and a good time to get a glimpse of what University life would be like. - Josephine Wehi, Year 11 MC Garden Our MC Garden has had another successful year, ending with a lush and bountiful harvest that staff and students can take home and enjoy. Sally and Rosalie are our most dedicated gardeners, alongside our gardening mentor and volunteer ‘In the garden we have many options to do. My favourite would be planting the spinach while the girls do the cabbage and flowers. It was a great experience to do all that. The garden is place of calm, is peaceful, fun and it could take you away from your stress and all the problems you are facing at the moment.’ - Liahona Tenari Metua Aerenga who comes in once a week to work in our elaborate garden. Sally and Rosalie often take their ESOL and Refugee students down to garden, and they thoroughly enjoy it, often bringing veggies home for their families, learning new skills and just enjoying being outdoors. There are always opportunities for our students and staff to get involved, so come to the weekly gardening club sessions down at the garden, just tucked away by the back field.


Māngere College - 2023 37 Youth Voice Group Wānanga In an effort to ensure that the voices of our youth are heard, the Office of Children’s Commissioner (OCC) collaborated with the Ministry of Education to establish a Youth Voice Group dedicated to the new curriculum refresh. A significant step in this initiative was the Wānanga held in Wellington from May 15th to 17th. This event provided a platform for a diverse range of students to express their opinions on how the curriculum refresh would impact their learning and offer suggestions for consideration and implementation by the Ministry. Māngere College had the privilege of being one of the three schools selected from Auckland to participate in this important gathering. Representing our school at the conference was Mahdi Baburi, a remarkable Year 13 student. Mahdi’s participation was supported by our Social Science teacher, Toofan Rahim. We are proud of Mahdi’s involvement in shaping the future of education and grateful for the opportunity provided by the OCC and the Ministry. Their commitment to incorporating student perspectives in the curriculum refresh demonstrates a genuine desire to create an inclusive and impactful learning environment for all students. As we move forward, we eagerly await the implementation of the ideas and suggestions put forth by the Youth Voice Group, knowing that our students’ voices have the power to influence positive change in education. - Mr Rahim This year has been a particularly eventful one for our debate team here at Māngere College. The first year Mikayle Babulal (WHA), Roanna Wah(13TWU), Lilio Vea (13RTUU), Manuia Fox-Romia(11WTK) and Eh Htaw Kue Wah (WHA) as sub entered into Premier Advanced, the highest ranking debate competition in Auckland. Additionally, this was the first year they have tried out for many other competitions, including Impromptu Cup and Manukau Regionals. Both of which they did extremely well in, as they won 3 out of 4 rounds for both competitions and one of our debaters (Manuia Fox-Romia) was scouted to be in a regional team, representing the Manukau region at debate nationals this year in Wellington. Debates at MC


38 Māngere College - 2023 DEPARTMENTS


Māngere College - 2023 39 Senior Art Business the way through is year 13 student, Hser Ku Hser. In her own words: I have always stayed on top of my art classes because it has been my passion ever since I was little. I commit myself to it and make sure to complete all the work for both Art painting and Art printmaking. I never gave up, despite how challenging 2023 was the year when things returned to normal for the Art department. Even though we had disruptions and due to the Auckland flooding, overall students engaged fully with the programs being offered with high achievement results at every level from junior to senior. A standout example of excellence in achievement in Art all The Year 11 field trip to Spookers helped them with two writing assessments. Their Market Day was a big success as they got their investment back and earned a profit. and frustrating it could be to make mistakes. I always make sure to remain calm and am determined to work to the best of my abilities. My artwork reflects a personal relationship with my culture, beliefs, and family. -Hser Ku Hser The Business department had a vibrant year! Students enjoyed visiting different businesses on field trips where they learnt new things. Year 11


40 Māngere College - 2023 The Year 12 Business class had successful Market Days where they learnt how to make business plans and run their business successfully. One group sold waffles and ice cream, whilst another sold nachos. The Business Department’s trip to Wellington was the highlight of the year! The trip lasted three days and two nights. We travelled to the capital city and visited many places like the Wētā Caves, shopping in Lower Hutt, touring the city, Te Papa museum and Parliament House. We also witnessed a Parliament debate and met with local Māngere minister Hon, William Aupito Sio. A few words from our students: Year 12 Wellington Trip Year 13 “My experience from our Wellington trip was beyond amazing! It was also my first time in Wellington so I am grateful for the opportunity to be a part of this trip. I loved and enjoyed every single bit of this trip, from visiting the Beehive, Te Papa Museum, The National Library of New Zealand, The Wētā cave, Cable cars, as well as our free time. My favourite moments of our three-day trip were being inside the Parliament building and visiting Te Papa Museum, but the Debating Chambers inside the Parliament building will be my all-time favourite part. Seeing the government parties and the opposition parties debate over the New Zealand Budget live in person, was a full-on but fun experience for me. Overall, this Wellington trip was one for the books, but I cannot forget to mention my roomies and friends that made this trip even more fun and memorable.” -Mekarenna Fidow The Year 13 business class, which runs its business through Young Enterprise, were able to meet and pass all challenges with amazing marks. Their business’ name was FiaFia Lima, and as directors of their company, they were able to achieve excellent marks in pitching and also in promotion, sales and marketing. Their hard work was recognised by the ‘YES’ team and they were awarded a prize. The students’ product this year was a toolbox made out of recycled materials. “It was my first trip by plane. Wellington was a great experience together and we did and saw so many interesting things in Wellington. Going on this trip helped us make new bonds with others.” -Danielle Mancer “First trip to Wellington and I am happy to say that I had gained a lot of different experiences and related business knowledge from the trip and the places we went to. We were able to visit the Parliament House, National Library, Museum, Mall etc. This made me think that the growth of businesses and organisations in Wellington city is good. It was fun and I hope that next year, the Wellington Trip for Commerce students will be able to continue for our business students to develop more knowledge about businesses.” -Christine Leatioo


Māngere College - 2023 41 What a year it’s been for the Careers Department! From the start of Term 1, right down to the end of Term 4, the Careers Department has exhausted all avenues to provide MC students work experience, certifications, skills, service and various other opportunities! This year the Careers Department extended a warm welcome to their newest team member Iunisi Fotofili. Her role has been the MC Careers Administrator and she has been a wonderful addition to our team! Our annual Careers Expo took place in Term 2 and it ran throughout the whole day. Each year level shuffled into the Expo doors of our School Auditorium where various stalls awaited. This was an excellent opportunity for our students to see what is out there! It was exciting to see students from all levels asking questions relating to their careers. Overall, it was a successful event. Careers Careers Expo


42 Māngere College - 2023 Both organisations ran events throughout the year; each session is specific to the year levels. Each program targeted potential leaders in Auckland high schools. The objective was to bring out the confidence, develop their interest in whatever field their career took them and secure opportunities for our students. It really highlighted the talent, potential and confidence in our students! Universities and tertiary groups were invited to introduce themselves and their schools to our senior students. Students who have any interest in any of these universities or institutions are free to attend to learn a little more about how to enrich their future pathways. The learner license program was very successful this year. As a department, we decided to run a learners program every term. With the volume of students, we would have two programmes a term. This program is only offered to senior students! It was a great way for our students to help one another through encouragement and healthy competition. Overall, we have had 46 students sit their test and succeed! Learner license Malosi Project & PILOT University on/off campus visits:


Māngere College - 2023 43 Gateway is a program that brings school-based learning and a structured workplace for Senior students to achieve NCEA credits. Our students excelled and set a high standard in workplaces such as the Warehouse and Countdown. Additionally, we had some great success where students became certified for their forklift licenses. Even if our students do not use this license, they have a recognisable skill! Gateway and STARS 2023 ELECTION YEAR! Mangere College put their hands up to support. Election day, our students facilitated the general public in getting their votes. Electoral Commission Our department was fortunate to work very closely with students with a keen interest in trades. The trade students had the opportunity to work and learn at the same time. Students worked in Construction, Early Childhood Education and Travel and Tourism. From Wednesday to Friday, our MCPA students were back in class, soaking up the essential information taught by our MC teachers. Not only did this bring our students closer together, but it created an opportunity for them to learn and work better outside the classroom. MCPA


44 Māngere College - 2023 English Critical Response to the film A Beautiful Mind directed by Ron Howard A viewpoint based on my perspective will be examined and supported by Lacan and feminist theories. I think that the character John Nash in the film A Beautiful Mind is too sanitised to be plausible. John Nash can be linked to the Lacanian approach. According to Lacan’s theory of the mirror phase, when we see an image of ourselves, the face in the mirror doesn’t necessarily look as we feel. On the inside, we are ever-changing, polysexual, chaotic and ambivalent to the core but on the outside, we seem like a more or less stable entity with features that portray almost nothing going on within. Lacan suggests that when we see ourselves in the mirror, we experience a sense of fragmentation. Similarly, when Nash’s sense of self is disrupted by his delusions, he experiences fragmentations of himself. The reality of John Nash and the Lacanian approach can be linked through the Lacanian notion of symbolic order and the role of language in shaping our identities and desires. Lacan’s theory is known for its criticism of romantic love. The director purposely excludes factors of Nash that are seen as unacceptable to society to make it accessible for the audience which links back to the audience because the audience has a subconscious social expectation which can also be linked back to Freud. According to Sylvia Nasar’s biography, the reality of Nash and Alicia’s relationship is far from perfect and idealistic. Many have argued that the movie is sold as a love story based on Triumph over tragedy. In reality, Nash had struggled with his sexual identity and his efforts to conform to social expectations, being in a relationship with Alicia can be seen as a reflection of the symbolic orders’ influence on his identity. Excluding these factors and replacing them with a “fantasy” driven relationship makes this film implausible because there is no compatible connection shown between Nash and Alicia. This can also be linked with the feminist approach. This suggests that relationships fix everything, Nash’s relationship with Alicia can relate to the “kiss of a true love” because it suggests that a kiss of a man you just met can solve anything. Lacan suggests that we don’t truly comprehend our lovers but simply peg a range of fantasies drawn from childhood experience to their physical forms. This can be seen in the scene where Nash has his first romantic approach with a woman and talks about fluid exchange. It is also seen in the scene with Alicia and Nash when Nash says “I find you attractive. Your aggressive moves towards me indicate that you feel the same way. But still, the ritual requires that we continue in the number of platonic activities before we have sex.” In Lacan’s theory of “from the imaginary to the symbolic” he states that “The child now has a defined sense of self (ego) and will spend the rest of his life negotiating between the conflicting demands of the id and the superego.” This shows us how the Id (which is governed by the pleasure principle) of Nash overpowers the superego. I believe that the Lacanian as well as the feminist approach support my perspective that A Beautiful Mind is too sanitised to be plausible. By Jaedyn Farrell


Māngere College - 2023 45 Cook Island teachers of Māngere College are proud to say that our language and culture are very much acknowledged and practised here in Māngere. Tukia te Kūki ‘Āirani kia mātutu, rangatū ei re Mua. Kia manuia Te Atua te aroa -Tane Teina Languages Turou ki te kātoatoa kia orana. Kua manea te au anga’anga tei rave ia e te tamariki āpi’i o Māngere Āpi’i tuarua i te’ia mataiti. Kua akamou ia te au tarekareka’anga ki runga i te tumu tapura o te ia mataiti. Ngakau parau nei matou te au puapi’i Kūki ‘Āirani i Māngere nei ī ta tātou tamariki Kūki ‘Āirani no te māro’iroi i te tauta kia mātutu to tātou Reo,Peu Māori Kūki ‘Āirani. Greetings to all, Cook Island Language Week 2023 was celebrated with singing and dancing here at Māngere College. The theme for 2023 captures the essence of connecting us as Cook Islanders to our homeland. We the Epetoma o te Reo Kūki ‘Airani 2023 Theme: ‘Ā tuitui’ia au ki te au Peu o tōku kainga (connect me to the traditions and culture of my homeland)


46 Māngere College - 2023 ‘我最喜欢吃月饼。 2023 NZ Chinese Language Week In Week 10, Term 3, we celebrated New Zealand Chinese Language Week with a variety of fun activities and competitions. The leading students from the Year 11 and Year 12 Mandarin classes did a great presentation to open our language week. Students from all year groups competed in traditional Chinse sport - Jianzi (Chinese shuttlecock) and fun Ping Pong game to gain points for their Kāinga. We also had a Hanfu (traditional Chinese costume) workshop to share knowledge of Chinese clothing. Students did amazing work in showing their creativity in designing Hanfu. Chinese Language Week has always been a great opportunity for students and staff to explore a different culture and language, as well as make Māngere College a more culturally inclusive space. Yum Cha Experience The Year 12 Mandarin students had a great Yum Cha (Chinese Cantonese cuisine) experience on the 7th of June and a short walking tour on Dominion Road. It was a wonderful opportunity for us to be immersed in authentic Chinese culture, to use language knowledge and to raise our intercultural awareness. Ms Xuan Yu Chinese Mooncake Workshop Students from Year 9 - Year 12 Mandarin classes made mooncakes by hand and learned about the Chinese Mid-Autumn Festival. Here are some comments from students: ‘I learned how to make mooncakes and the history of mooncakes. Chinese people eat moon cake as a way to celebrate the Mid-Autumn festival, they give their respects to Change, the moon goddess.’ Ku Meh ‘I enjoyed making the Mooncakes because it was simple but fun, and it is something I can definitely do at home and also teach others. ‘ Ramona Pritchard enjoyed eating the mooncake the most] Adryana Bower Mandarin


Māngere College - 2023 47 Samoan Language Week Mitamita i lau gagana, maua’a lou fa’asinomaga - Be proud of your language and grounded in your identity The significance of the Sāmoan language and identity was the emphasis of the theme this year. It made us realise how important it is to learn and use the Sāmoan language as often as possible. Speaking and being proud of your native tongue will help you feel more rooted in your Sāmoan identity. There are many aspects to the Sāmoan language. There are two types of Sāmoan: simple and sophisticated. There are two types of language: informal and formal. The vocabulary used by leaders and orators is different from that used by young people. The Sāmoan tongue is complex. A cornerstone of our churches, the Sāmoan language is fostered through church programmes and events like Sunday School, Youth organisations, choirs, and church services. The church is crucial in safeguarding the survival of the Sāmoan language and the pride of the Sāmoan people in their native tongue. The symbols, signs, environmental Vaiaso o le Gagana Sāmoa Folau He Vahanoa Māngere College was invited to open the ceremony for The Launching of Folau He Vahanoa on the 4th of May at the Fale o Sāmoa. Folau He Vahanoa is a free legal education programme aimed at Pacific service providers supporting Pacific families involved with the Family Court, Criminal Court and/or Youth Justice. The programme will raise awareness about critical issues affecting Pacific peoples in the Family, Criminal and Youth Court spaces. Our Student Leaders involved were Tavake Kamana, Jasmine Lemoa, Grace Iuta and Lautusi Siaosi. - Tipalelupe Lalaosalafai Tu’ua features, occasions, gestures, and other intangible elements of our ancient language served as a reminder of life in the past, carrying with it our history and creation from the minds and tongues of Sāmoans. Be proud of the language you speak, which our ancestors developed. Taking pride in the Sāmoan language starts at home. For Sāmoans, the family serves as their first classroom. Our homes are where we first learn proper speech and how to treat people with respect. You gain an understanding on how to extend invitations to meals and how to accept food gifts that guests provide. Having a solid foundation in one’s native tongue makes learning other languages simpler and improves wellbeing. If you are proficient in Sāmoan, you will never have to doubt your identity as a Sāmoan because you will know what it means to be a Sāmoan. Ia Manuia le Fa’amanatuia o le tatou Gagana Sāmoa. -Grace Iuta


48 Māngere College - 2023 This year’s Te Wiki o te Reo Māori was eventful. We kicked off the week’s celebration with a karanga for staff from our MC Mana Māori students, a Kapa Haka performance and karakia to formally open the week. We then had daily activities such as poi making, the Poi Toa Game, the Māori TikTok Wero, and professional development for our staff - Embedding Matauranga Māori. During Te Wiki o te Reo Māori, the MC Mana Māori initiative also launched! Along with their Instagram account @mcmanamaori. Follow for more insight into the amazing mahi that our rangatahi are doing! Check out three of our MC Mana Māori students profiles which were shared during Te Wiki o te Reo Māori. Ngā mihi to the MC Mana Māori ropu for an amazing week. Te Wiki o te Reo Māori Language Week MC MANA MĀORI NGĀ KAUPAPA O TE WĪKI O TE REO MĀORI! ~ WHAT’S ON THIS WEEK? Rangatahi: Poi making in the Library - Break 1 & 2 Kaimahi: Staff Briefing - Kapa Haka Performance ALL WEEK: AWHINA TIKTOK WERO Rāhina (Monday) Could your Awhina class become Tiktok Famous?? Get your awhina class involved in the Māori TikTok Challenge and you could win a Prizepack with all sorts of the treats! Tag to win - #MCMANAMAORI Rātū (Tuesday) Rangatahi: Poi Toa Game - Break 2 (L Block) Kaimahi: Awhina TikTok Wero Rāapa (Wednesday) Rangatahi: Poi making in the Library - Break 1 & 2 Kaimahi: PLD - TikTok Wero + Embedding Matauranga Māori Rāpare (Thursday) Rangatahi: Poi Toa Game - Break 2 (L Block) Kaimahi: Awhina TikTok Wero Rāmere (Friday) Rangatahi: Kai Tahi - MC Mana Māori Kaimahi: Staff Briefing - Tītī Tōrea # M C M A N A M A O RI Ko Kasey Wehi tōku ingoa. Nō Waikato Tainui - Ihumatao, NgāPuhi - Otaua Favourite Kupu: Haututu, Piwari Why is being Māori important to you? It’s apart of me and doesn’t matter how much milk is in the coffee, it’s still coffee! MC MANA MĀORI Ko Mairangi Gilbert tōku ingoa. Nō NgāPuhi, Whakatāne Favourite Saying: Haere Atu Ra! Why is being Māori important to you? It’s always been a part of me and my life since I was born. I love and stand for my culture and people ALWAYS! MC MANA MĀORI Ko Manawa Kepa tōku ingoa. He Reparoa kī Māmā He Ngā Puhi kī Pāpā Favourite Kupu: Mana Tūturu! Why is being Māori important to you? So I can learn Te Reo Māori, be Māori and stand as Māori! MC MANA MĀORI


Māngere College - 2023 49 Tongan Language Week The theme for Uike Lea FakaTonga 2023 is ‘E tu’uloa ‘a e Lea fakaTongá ‘o ka lea’aki ‘i ‘api, siasí (lotú), mo e nofo- ‘a-kāingá’, which means the Tongan Language will be sustainable if used at home, church and in the wider community. The week began with our students attending the opening of Tongan Language Week at the Lesieli Tonga Auditorium on Favona Rd, Favona. We had daily activities in our Library, including making Sei and Kahoa. At the end of the week we had performances during both breaks and an amazing staff lunch.


50 Māngere College - 2023 Learning Support Centre The Friends for Life Programme The Friends For Life Programme is a school-based anxiety prevention and resilience building programme developed by Dr. Paula Barrett. The World Health Organisation cites ‘Friends for Life’ as the only evidencebased programme for anxiety in children that is effective at all levels of intervention (WHO, 2004). Here at the Learning Support Center, together with RTLB instructors, all Learning Support students were given an opportunity to participate in the ‘Friends for Life Programme’ (FFL). The FFL programme helps students to develop resilience by teaching effective strategies to cope with, problem solve and manage all kinds of emotional distress, including worry, stress, change and anxiety. Skills learned throughout the programme help students both now and in later life. FRIENDS is an acronym for the skills taught throughout the programme: ∙ Feelings. ∙ Remember to Relax. Have quiet time. ∙ I can do it! I can try (Inner helpful thoughts) ∙ Explore Solutions and Coping Step Plans. ∙ Now reward yourself! You’ve done your best! ∙ Don’t forget to practice. ∙ Smile! Stay calm, Stay Strong and talk to your support networks! This year, LSC staff are working and planning a three-day trip to Wellington for the Wider Living Week. The aim of the week is to give our students the opportunity to learn and experience Wellington, the centre for Government and the cultural capital of Aotearoa. There will be fun and engaging activities to help promote adventure and spark students’ curiosity about our wonderful nation. We will be visiting parliament, doing cable car rides, visiting botanical gardens, museum etc. We’re looking forward to this trip. - Roshni Singh Wider Living Week – Learning Support Explore Here are some comments by the students: Hemowai – “the FFL programme was fun to be in. I enjoyed learning about making and keeping friends, problemsolving and how to de-stress!” Ellis – “I enjoyed having a puppy in class which taught me how to be empathetic, talking about feelings, and how to cope in difficult situations” Simon – “FFL taught me different games, liked doing the worksheets on family/friends that made me think of how lucky I am to be surrounded by my wonderful whanau and friends”.


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