Mangere College Magazine 2017

sports science camp
In May, Mr Darragh and Ms Potini took both Level 2
Sports Science classes to Kokako lodge in the Hunua
ranges for a 4 day camp.
They took part in a range of activities
including Archery, High Ropes,
Abseiling, Burma trail and other
adventure based activities across the
4 days. The main focus however, was
to plan a day long tramp and look
at some of the possible associated
risks. The students then had to
prepare a Safety Action Plan (SAP)
outlining the risks, what could be
their major cause and how they
were going to minimise them.
Students got a good insight into
how risk can be managed and some
of the potential dangers in outdoor
activities.
It was a great few days with the
students responding well to all the
challenges. Some highlights from
the students were ‘playing games in
the dark’, ‘walking in the bush and
not seeing another person for hours’
and ‘when Ms Potini slipped over’!
new fitness room
The PE department are extremely happy with our
new fitness room which was decorated over the
July holidays.
The room now has new spin bikes and rowing machines as well
as weights and a stretching area. This room will be used during
PE lessons as well as being open to students during interval and
lunchtime. We also hope all of our sports teams will make use of this
fantastic area as they prepare for their seasons.
I would like to say thank you to Ms Slee for all of her hard work this year. Ms Slee set
up the Spirit of Adventure sailing trips that many of our students went on this year and
coached the Girls' Soccer team.
Finally, this year we said goodbye to Mr Keung who left us after over 20 years at MC. Mr
Keung has coached the basketball for over 15 years and his knowledge of the game is
second to none. Mr Keung’s impact on students and staff is greatly missed.
Mr M Darragh
Head of Physical Education
60 Mangere College - 2017