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Mangere ¯
College
2019
Contents
48
76
21
55
The Principals Report 2
Staff 3
Haere Mai 5
Ka kite anō au i a koutou 6
Head Girl’s Report 8
Head Boy’s Report 9
Student Leaders 10
Prizegivings 11
Support Staff 17
Polyfest
Cook Islands Group 19
Kapa Haka Roopu 20
Karen Bamboo Dance 21
Niuean Group 22
Samoan Group 23
Tongan Group 25
School
Activities
Library 27
Daisy Lavea-Timo visits 29
Environmental Club 30
Toko Hauora 31
Student Council 32
Christian Support Group 33
Media Club 34
Refugee Activities 35
Film Academy 37
Outward Bound Experience 38
Spirit of Adventure 38
UN Youth 39
How much does this cost? 40
We’re Aware trip 40
Departments
Art 42
Commerce 44
English 45
ESOL 46
Gateway 48
Languages 49
Mathematics 55
Performing Arts 56
Physical Education 62
Technology 65
Sports
Sports Awards 68
Basketball 72
Netball 73
Rugby 75
Sports Council 77
Table Tennis 77
Volleyball 78
School Leavers
Year 13 Photo 80
Year 13 Quotes 81
Ball Photos 84
Form photos 85
Sponsors 96
FEATURED ARTWORK:
PLEASE NOTE: All artwork labels are to be read clockwise from top left.
Front Cover: Leo Akeripa Sa
Back Cover: Kahdel Leilua
Inside Front: Abdul Ahmadi, Ioane Ioane, Irene Luafatasaga
Inside Back: Wisdom Baker, Hermon Mani, Nika Taufa, Leo Akeripa Sa, Julienne
Niko
PRODUCTION
Editor
Joanne Latif
Proofreading:
Deb Ward, Siosaia Folau,
Margaret Karanga
Design and Printing:
Repro Graphics NZ Ltd
Mangere College - 2019 1
The Principal's Report
This is my fourth year
as Principal of Māngere
College and 2019 was as
busy a year as any.
We continue to place the highest
priority on academic achievement
and we always aim to do better than
the year before with our results.
We achieve this when our students
feel safe and ready to learn so we
also emphasise a safe and inclusive
environment around the school and
the wellbeing of our students.
We continue to work closely with
local schools in our community
of learning, the Māngere Kahui
Ako. This year we have renewed
our vision and values of working
together.
Our vision is to be “A kahui ako that
works collaboratively to strengthen
our learning community” and our
values of integrity, inclusion and
collaboration set out the way we
want to work together.
We see this learning community
as key to the work we do: not nine
schools working in isolation but
nine schools collaborating for the
benefit of our students so they
have a seamless education journey
from Year 1 to Year 13 and beyond.
To achieve this we are focusing our
work on three aspects:
• Digital Competency: To
empower students to
participate, create and thrive in
this fast-moving digital world.
• Wellbeing: To empower
students to take ownership
of their own wellbeing and
contribute to the wellbeing of
others.
• Student Agency: To empower
students to own their learning
so they believe they are
successful by being active and
contributing citizens.
As we work on these areas we
strengthen students’ ownership of
their learning and control over their
future direction to prepare them for
life beyond school.
Wellbeing was also an important
theme for us here at Māngere
College in 2019 and we saw our work
with the Toko Collaboration grow
and strengthen. Student wellbeing
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is improved when students:
• Have a strong sense of their own
identity.
• Have strong connections to
other people and important
places.
• Feel they are in control of their
own learning journey.
These are some of the reasons
that we emphasise the celebration
of language, culture and identity
and why we place importance on
leadership and student agency.
This year we have created new
positions of Hauora leaders and
these students have taken a leading
role in promoting well-being
amongst our students. Our work
with the Toko Collaboration has also
included a breakfast hui, a parent
fono and the annual Toko Peau
event that included ex-students and
other members of the community
speaking about what well-being
means to them.
Another area of focus for us this
year was the achievement and
engagement of our Māori students.
We worked on developing our staff
to have a better understanding
of what helps our Māori students
learn. We introduced a Mau Rakau
programme, enhanced our kapa
haka group and employed extra
staff to support our students better.
As a result of this work we have seen
an improvement for our students
and this is something we will need
to continue to focus on in the future.
As we reflect on this year we also
look forward to 2020. We only have
to look at the development over
our fence to see that there will be
changes in the school. We don’t
quite know how these changes
will affect us but we know they are
coming and we know that it will
mean growth in the local area and
in the school.
One of the challenges with this
growth will be how we adapt and
change what we do to meet the
needs of our students whilst still
keeping the strengths that our
school has at it heart. Strengths
like our values of Respect and
Responsibility, of living the words in
our motto to “Seek the Heights” and
strengthening the MC family.
We are already thinking about
these changes and how we can
continue to prepare our students
for a changing world that they will
face after leaving Māngere College.
Next year we will be going through
a review of our curriculum to
‘Our vison is
to be “A kahui
ako that works
collaboratively
to strengthen
our learning
community”
ensure that it is fit for purpose and
prepare us for the changes that are
coming to NCEA. Your voice will be
important to us in this process and
we want to hear the aspirations that
you have as students and whanau.
We are also talking to the Ministry
of Education and planning future
building development in the school
to cater for growth.
- Tom Webb
Principal
Māngere College Staff
Back Row: Rosalie Kwan, Neville Padavatan, Kathleen Beaton, Kirita Leniu, Abtesam Salim, Sally Hay, Nalini Singh, Asariah Potini, Raselin Imraan, Laura Williams,
Nicky Haeata-Ruwhiu, Parwati Reddy, Samer Hormes
3rd Row: Amera Franso, Alison Blackwood, Tai Uamaki, Melissa Tualaulelei, Paul Campbell, Laurence Earl, Angela Kuo-Yu Yen, Joanne Latif, Brian Aubrey, Satend
Sharma, Emma McCosh, Pauline Monteiro Kumar, Malae Aloalii
2nd Row: Elizabeth Tupua, Mohammed Zaim, Subrail Naidu, Ken Fale, Kevin Davis, Aisake Tuitupou, John Kingi, Siosaia Folau, Nicholas Chan, Mohammed
Sameem, Alisi Tatafu, To’asavili Telea, Frances McIntosh, Alexandra Ana Marsters, Daniel Wong
Front Row: Savitri Nadan, Ben Euden, Vivian Maskell, Viliami Bloomfield, Helen Faamoe, Deborah Ward, Tom Webb, Melegalenuu Ah Sam, Keir Whipp, Katalina Ma,
Michael Darragh, Henry Fesulua’i, Roshni Singh
Absent: Hanneke Aish, Maryam Akhlaqi, Hermann Arp, Allan Beazley, Kathleen Beazley, Fisiitotoa Bloomfield, John Bower, Mike Christo, Carolyn Cossey, Willie
Estall, Huni Fifita, Arihana Hakiwai, Emily Heeney, Erin Hunt, Lynn Keating, Jules Lafo’ou, Ruth Luketina, Caroline Poto Masoe, Mereana Bobbie McMaster, Maehe
Nuku, Nancy Palelei, Debra Pene, Louise Reade, Erin Sainsbury, Nathan Samu, Yue Shi, Kuldip Singh, Rose Siulangapo, Christina Smith, William Tupou, Alex
Upokokeu-Henry, Rapuani Wade, Milo West, Faye Wong
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Staff List
SENIOR LEADERSHIP TEAM
PRINCIPAL
T Webb, BA (Oxon), PGCE, MEdLd (Hons)
DEPUTY PRINCIPALS
M Ah Sam, PCT, ACTD, Dip T
K Whipp, MEdLM (Hons), Dip T, Dip Dr, BA
D Ward, MA (Hons), MProfStuds (Ed) (Hons), Dip T
OPERATIONS MANAGER
H Faamoe
POSITIONS OF RESPONSIBILITY
Achievement Centre N Haeata-Ruwhiu, B Ed in PE &
Health, Dip T
Art
M Christo, MFA, Dip T
Careers
R Luketina, BSc, Dip T (Term 1, 2 &
3) M Karanga, BVA, Dip T, PG
Arts, MAEdL
Commerce
S Nadan, PGDE, BA, Dip Ed
English
L Keating
E.S.O.L S Hay, BA, Dip T,
PG Dip Language Teaching
Languages
H Fesulua’i, BA, Dip T, PGDED
Library A Blackwood, BA, Dip T (Term 1)
Learning Support R Singh, MEd(Hons), PGDE,
PGD - SNRT, PGCE, BA, GDip
Mathematics
K Ma, BSc, Dip T
Performing Arts B Euden, BMus, PGCE
Physical Education & Health
M Darragh, BA (Hons) (QTS),
PGTC, A Potini, BPhEd
Science V Bloomfield, MEdL, BSc, Dip T,
PGCertAP, D Wong, BSc, Dip T
Social Sciences J Bower, PG Dip Teaching, BA
Student Services P Campbell, MC, BSc, Dip T
Technology
V Maskell, TTC, Dip SS
DEANS
Year 9
Year 10
Year 11
Year 12
Year 13
TEACHING STAFF
B Aubrey, B.Ed, Dip T
F Bloomfield, BA, Dip Ed, Dip T
N Chan, PG Dip CS, Dip AT
C Cossey, BCA, MCW, Dip T
K Davis, BSc, Dip T
L Earl, MTEL*, BICT
K Fale, BSR
H Fifita, BA, Dip T
S Folau, BCA, Dip T
A Franso, Dip T
A Hakiwai, MTEL*, BA
S Hormes, BSc, Dip T
R Imraan, PGCE, BSc, Dip T
J Kingi
A Marsters, Dip T, TTC
S Naidu, BA, Dip T
M Aloalii, BEd, Dip Ed, Cert TESL
E McCosh, BEd, Grad Dip OEd
N Padavatan, BA, HEDip, FDip Ed
A Potini BPhEd
A Tatafu, BA, Dip A, PGDT, PGCertAP
E Tupua, MA(Hons), Dip TESL, Dip T
H Fesulua’i, BA, Dip T, PGDED
F McIntosh, MSc(Hons), Dip T
D Pene, Grad Dip CD, Dip SS, Dip T
F Nuusavili, BA, Dip T
P Reddy, BCom, Dip T, Grad Dip TESL, PGDip AT
M Sameem, PGDip AT, BEd Tech, Dip T
N Samu, MProfStuds (Ed) (Hons), BA, Dip T
S Sharma, BEd, Dip T
N Singh, BEd
T Telea, MTEL*, BCA
M Tualaulelei, BPE
A Tuitupou, BSC, PG Dip T
A Upokokeu-Henry, BDanSt, PG Dip DanSt, Dip T
R Wade, BVA, Dip T
A Yen, MTEL*, BA
M Zaim, BA, Dip AS, Dip T
SUPPORT STAFF
Accounts & Payroll
Administrator E Sayasaya (Term 4)
Careers Administrator
L Reade
Caretaker
B McMaster
Communications Manager J Latif, BCMS, Dip T, Dip CA
Community Liaison Officer K Leniu
Counsellor T Elder, BA, Dip T,
PGDip Counselling
Data Manager
J Lafo’ou
Groundsman
A Beazley
Kaimanaako
M Nuku
Librarian
P Kumar
Mandarin Language Assistant
Nurses
Y Shi
L Williams
E Hunt (Term 1, 2, 3),
H Aish, R Cabilla
Office Administrator
K Beazley
Performing Arts Technician E Heeney, LTCL, AIRMT
Principal’s PA
& School Administrator F Wong
Receptionist A Leonard (Term 1)
Refugee Bilingual Tutor M Akhlaqi
& Liaison Support Worker
Refugee Support Worker R Kwan
Resource Room
A Salim
Science Technician
K Singh
Student Services’ Administrator K Beaton
Social Worker
W Tupou
Sports’ Coordinator
T Uamaki
Staff Support Technician R Siulangapo
Teacher Aides
H Arp, C Masoe,
N Palelei, C-M Savaiinaea
Tuckshop Contractor
L Jacobs
Volunteer
R Parkinson
Volunteer Gardener
M Aerenga
ITINERANT TEACHERS
Drum Tutor
Piano/Strings Tutor
Vocal/Woodwind Tutor
Guitar Tutor
T Doyle
E Allen
E Heeney
N Loo
* Qualification will be completed by the end of the year
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Haere mai to new staff
JOHN BOWER
We welcome John to
MC this year as the new
Social Science HoD,
filling in while Ms Smith
is away on study leave.
John previously taught at
McAuley High School as
the HoD of Social Sciences.
John has a passion for
theatre and is enjoying
meeting new staff, and
teaching new students.
ROMAN CABILLA
We are glad to welcome
Roman to MC as a new
school Nurse. Roman is
also a Nurse at Starship
Hospital. Roman is finding
the school atmosphere
welcoming and warm. In
his spare time, he likes
going to the movies,
watching Netflix and
playing rugby with his son.
NICHOLAS CHAN
Nicholas is a Teach First
graduate who previously
studied Computer Science
at the University of
Auckland. He enjoys Horror
and Arthouse films and
listening to extreme metal.
He is finding the staff at
MC incredibly supportive
and feels greatly privileged
to teach the students.
CAROLYN COSSEY
Carolyn has returned
to teaching after a long
absence, during which
she has been a flight
attendant, done a bit of
journalism and had gained
a Masters of Creative
Writing. She’s enjoying
the good hearts of our MC
students, and loving being
a part of this community.
KEN FALE
Ken is the new Samoan
Language teacher and a
Teach First graduate. His
previous experience is in
youth work at Te Wānanga
o Aotearoa, Māngere
and at Kelston Boys High
school. He is really enjoying
working with Pasifika and
Māori students here at MC.
MARGARET KARANGA
We are blessed to have
Margaret join us this
year as the new Head of
Careers. Margaret comes
to us previously from the
Korowai Manaaki Youth
Justice facility where she
was the Art Teacher. In her
spare time, she practises
photography.
JOHN KINGI
We welcome John to
MC as our Te Reo Māori
teacher and he is involved
in all things Māori. John
was previously a full-time
student at AUT studying
a Bachelor in Māori Media
whilst working part-time
in retail. He has a strong
passion for Māori youth.
CARMEL-MARIA
SAVAIINAEA
We welcome Carmel-
Maria as our new Teacher
Aide. She was previously a
therapeutic care worker at
Stand Children’s Services.
Carmel-Maria is enjoying
working with such a
supportive team which
makes her job easier.
EDNA SAYASAYA
Edna is our new Accounts
and Payroll administrator
here at MC. She has come
to us from working at the
University of Auckland.
Edna is enjoying her
new role so far but is
finding that there is a lot
to learn. She moved to
New Zealand from the
Philippines 12 years ago.
ROSHNI SINGH
As an experienced RTLB
Practice Leader with
over 10 years under her
belt in Manawaui and
West Auckland, Roshni
is really enjoying the
multiculturalism of the
school and we are all
benefitting from her
drive and passion for all
students.
ALEX UPOKOKEU-
HENRY
We are excited to have Alex
join us this year as the new
Dance and Drama teacher.
He is really enjoying the
positive culture of the
school.
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Ka kite anō au i a koutou
ALISON BLACKWOOD
Ms Blackwood left
Māngere College at
the end of Term 1 to
move to Nelson with
her family.
She began here for
9 weeks, relieving
in 1983 and never
left. She became
Teacher with Library
responsibility in 1988
and very competently
managed that resource.
Ms Blackwood began
Deaning in 1997 and
students have benefited
from her clear and caring
mentoring. She says
how much she enjoyed
teaching at MC and has
many good memories of
the school; staying here
so long because of the
many wonderful students
she taught.
Staff and students will
miss her and wish her
well for the future.
CHRISTINA SMITH
In 2008 Mrs Christina Smith nee Mose
started teaching at Māngere College,
bringing a refreshing and positive
energy into the Māngere College
family and in particularly our
Social Studies department.
Her colleagues and students
enjoyed her warm, kind and
cultural responsive energy. She
continued to work tirelessly with
various extracurricular activities,
throughout her time at MC.
Mrs Smith became the Head of
the Social Studies Department
and injected her warm pastoral
support and passion into
improving the achievement of
all our students. We will miss her
top notch singing during our
Staff Powhiri. Her ability to light
up the room is contagious and no
doubt she will continue to empower
more students in the West side of
Auckland. We will all miss you dox.
God bless you and your family. ‘Ofa
atu mo e lotu’.
RUTH LUKETINA
Ms Luketina was
appointed as a Careers
Teacher in 2003,
her responsibilities
included looking after
the Adult Education
and students on
Correspondence.
In 2008, she was appointed
HOD Careers and gradually
took on the pastoral role
of refugee students. Ms
Luketina was instrumental
in rolling out the Academic
Counselling through the
school. Over the years
students have benefitted
from Ms Luketina’s
balanced view and sensible
career advice. It has always
been an absolute pleasure
to see ex-students coming
back to the Careers Prefab
to proudly discuss with
her their successful career
pathway. Ruth has enjoyed
her time at Māngere
College, always helping,
and supporting both staff
and students. Staff and
students will miss her and
wish her well for the next
chapter of her life.
ANA (MAMA) MARSTERS
Mrs Ana Malloy
Marsters or as the
students know her
best - MAMA Marsters,
started her journey
here at Māngere
College in 2009.
She is a well-respected
teacher amongst her
students and a loved
colleague amongst
her fellow staff and the
Māngere College family.
MAMA Marsters will be
dearly missed by everyone
that has come to know
her beautiful personality
especially our Languages
Department. We wish
you all the best for your
retirement.
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LAURENCE EARL
They say that time goes fast when
you are having fun. His arrival at the
beginning of 2018 heralded a new
batch of ‘on the job’ trainee teachers
and with it new opportunities
for both Mr Earl and our school.
He quickly established himself
as part of the 13MA form group,
Technology Department and wider
MC family. He has been like a
breath of fresh air, giving new life to
Digital Technology by broadening
the capability of our students (and
staff) and has also given our Student
Council a louder voice. We will miss
you Mr Earl and we are sorry to see
you go. We wish you well as you
head south to begin your new life.
AISAKE TUITUPOU
Aisake is a valued member of the
Physical Education department,
he has brought fresh ideas and
has taken on responsibility for
subjects by himself. He is an
awesome person to be around
and is loved by staff and students
alike. Unfortunately for us he has
been called to focus purely on his
weightlifting career after he won 3
gold medals at the Pacific games
this year. We will miss his dry Dad
jokes and his cheerful face.
ANGELA YEN
The commonalities started at day
1 for Miss Yen. She attended Roskill
Grammar and so did Miss Ma. The
only difference was an 11 year gap.
From singing slow jams in the office
to having the most patience with
your lovelies in the classroom.
Wishing you all the best with the
next adventure Angela! Your work
ethic and your constant drive to
want the best outcomes for our
students has been admirable and
we will miss your cool calm nature.
From the Maths department and
the students of Māngere College –
Take care and Ofa atu.
WILLIE TUPOU
Willie has played a vital part as our
school Social Worker for almost
seven years. Students. whanau and
staff have appreciated his calm and
supportive approach in dealing with
issues affecting our students.
We wish him all the best for his
future endeavours and he will be
missed by staff and students alike.
CAROLYN COSSEY
Carolyn has been a great asset both
in the English department and
as a year 11 form teacher during
her short time here. We value her
commitment and perseverance. We
will also miss her enthusiasm and
warmth. We wish her well.
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Head Girl’s Report
E muamua lava ona sii
le viiga ma le faafetai i le
atua, ua mafai ai ona tatou
potopoto faatasi i lalo o
lenei fale. Faatalofa atu
i matua ma uo ua tatou
faatasi i lenei taeao, ae le
gata i lea susuga i faia’oga
ma tamaiti aoga.
First and foremost, I’d just like
to give thanks and praise to our
Heavenly Father for guiding us
throughout the year.
What a year 2019 has been.
It’s been a year filled with new
challenges, new friendships and
new opportunities. There have been
tough times, but above everything,
as a year group we have always
persevered when we’ve needed
to and have always found the fun
in everything regardless of what
has been thrown our way. We’ve
had many ups and downs and
together we have shared many
memorable moments. In our sports
teams this year whether we won or
lost, we kept our heads held high,
remained humble and maintained
our sportsmanship. For Polyfest and
other cultural events, our cultural
groups displayed their love and
pride for their cultures with energy
and dignity. For our music and
dance groups, they performed in
front of huge crowds for a variety
of showcases and competitions
representing our school proudly.One
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proud moment has been seeing our
students show their passion towards
the things they love.
Well done to all the students who
continued to stay on task, came to
school with a positive attitude and
displayed consistent effort in their
work.
As the Head Girl for 2019, I also
want to congratulate our prize
winners for their hard-working and
outstanding efforts this year. And to
‘It’s been a year
filled with new
challenges,
new
friendships
and new
opportunities’
the rest of you, your achievements
and accomplishments are always
noticed, keep working hard and
work to the best of your abilities.
To the teachers and staff, thank you
for all the advice and support you
have provided for all our students
and for pushing us to do our best.
And to the parents and caregivers
of these students, thank you for
the encouragement, support,
dedication and time you give for our
students. These students dedicate
their success to you!
And finally to my fellow colleagues,
our year 13 Family, our time here
at Māngere College has come to
an end. Thank you for all the great
times and memories that we have
made in these five years of being
here at MC. I am truly grateful to
have met such a fun and outgoing
bunch.
I wish you all the best for all your
exams and for the pathway that
you choose to take next year, and
I hope to see you all again in the
future living your best life!
Thank you.
- Julienne Niko
Head Boy’s Report
Firstly, I would like to give
praise to the Most High,
for guiding and blessing
us throughout the years.
As our years of formal
education come to an end,
it is time we think back to
the journey we have made
to get ourselves here.
Four years ago, we stood amongst
each other as strangers, eager to
be moving onto bigger and better
things. Throughout the years, we
have met people at this school who
have had a significant impact on
our lives, we made unbreakable
bonds that will last a lifetime, and
reconnected with those we were
once close with. Through all of this,
we end 2019 as a family.
Our diverse backgrounds create the
opportunity for our true potential
to shine, and I can say that all of
you have potential beyond your
imagination. I want to acknowledge
those who have shown that no
matter your background, you can
rise to the top and achieve your
goals if you remain consistent and
stay focused. Thank you for your
dedication, you should all be proud
of yourselves.
To the future year 13s, the student
body and faculty of MC will look to
you for leadership and guidance.
It will take courage. The greatness
which resides in all of you is
incomparable to any other school
in South Auckland. Our love for our
culture, sports, music, arts, sciences,
and our love for each other, is what
continues to be the driving force in
future success.
To the teachers of Māngere College,
thank you. Thank you for your
reassurance and support to remain
on task. During our 4 years here, you
have been the ones who have made
schooling worthwhile. Thank you
for your dedication to make us see
our potential, to see within ourselves
that we are capable of more than
‘...we made
unbreakable
bonds that will
last a lifetime...’
we believe. Some of you have made
a huge impact in our lives, and I
commend you. To Mr. Webb, thank
you for your service to the school.
Your words of encouragement to
me have helped guide me towards
this place as Head Boy, and I thank
you.
To our parents and caregivers,
thank you for your wisdom and
guidance to do the right thing for
the sake of our success. When we
were down, you were the ones who
picked us up. You were there for us
and supported us in our choices no
matter what, and I thank you for
your continued support towards our
education.
To my brothers and sisters of
Māngere College, thank you for
making the final years of formal
education memorable. The
friendships forged, the memories
made, the awards won, the
games won, the many games
lost, the hours of practice, the
wagging practice, and the time
spent together. All of these have
accumulated into what can only
be expressed as the greatest class
of Māngere College this school
has ever seen. Your happiness and
continued support for one another
is what makes our schools values of
Respect and Responsibility come
to life, you are the heart and soul of
MC.
I wish all of you success in the
upcoming exams, and nothing but
happiness and prosperity during
your path to success.
- Nicholas Ingram
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Back Row: Zahra Ibrahim, Zahra Hussaini, Julia Luamanu Kilipati, Sasa Lelenoa
2nd Row: Wayne Magalogo, Aniket Chand, Jason Taufa, Marietta Mailo Slade, Caleb Chan-Ting,
Tom Webb (Principal)
Front Row: Jacob Leleifi, Soana Afu, Nicholas Ingram, Julienne Niko, Abdul Ahmadi, Tumema Soti
Student
Leaders
The Student Leaders have been a responsible group
of students that have worked as a team throughout
the year.
They are well respected by both staff and students and have
always been available to respond to the needs of the student
body. The student leaders are always a welcoming presence
in Senior Assembly. They are a delightful bunch to work with
and be around.
- Debra Pene
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Year 11/12 Prizegiving
SPORTS' AWARDS
Davis-Ratumu,
Likaan
Taufahema, Nathan
Taufa, Ilaisaane
Beazley, Patricia
Davis-Ratumu,
Likaan
Ru Terry
Tanu Talapa,
Blessing
Aldridge Award for Sportsmanship
Rugby 1st XV – Player of the Year
Rugby Girls – Player of the Year
Tag Football Girls – Player of the
Year
U19 Boys Basketball Player of the
Year
Tag Football Senior Boys - Player of
the Year
Volleyball Boys – Player of the Year
STUDENT LEADERS FOR 2020
‘Ahomana, ‘Ofa
Ioane, Sanele
Kaliopasi, ‘Etina
Leleifi, ‘Unaloto
Pio, Diana
Campbell, PJ
Kiole, ‘Emalata
Leha’uli, Petissa
Ahmat Abdallah, Younis
Kilipati, Reupena
Panuve, Asena
Koiatu, Aaron
Salu, Herilla
Taumihau, Olathe
Beazley, Patricia
Filimoehala, Ane
ATTENDANCE
Year 11 - 100% Attendance for 2019
Funaki, Rueben
Tanu Talapa, Faith
Chri, Hser
Moananu, To'o
Tonga, Mele
Panuve, Abigail
Ayak John, Sebit
Alofaki, Makeleta
Chan-Ting, Mason
Baker, Wisdom
Isitolo Lui, Adam
Year 12 - 100% Attendance for 2019
Koiatu, Aaron
Year 12 Full Attendance for 2 Years
Kaliopasi, 'Etina
Panuve, Asena
Year 12 Full Attendance for 4 Years
Leleifi, ‘Unaloto
Excellent Attendance for 2019 Year 12
Tuilaepa, Benjamin
Year 11 100% Attendance for 2 Years
Niutao Tafale, Danielle
Mani, Hermon
Mauu, Jordan
Tupou, Anne
Urika Filifilia, Adyhana
Year 11 100% Attendance for 3 years
Ahmadi, Mahdieh
Sigglekow, Ethan
Senitofo, Talalelei
Lavea, Elizabeth
Mangere College - 2019 11
YEAR 11 FORM AND
SUBJECT PRIZES
Ah Sam, Henry
Ah-Lam, Alec
Ah-Lam, Alec
Level 1 Sports Science
Level 1 Accounting
Level 1 Business Studies
Ahmadi, Mahdieh Level 1 Mathematics Band 1
Ahmadi, Mahdieh
Alofaki, Makeleta
Alofaki, Makeleta
Chri, Hser
Level 1 Science Physics
Level 1 Health
Level 1 Tongan
Level 1 Catering
Chri, Hser Level 1 Mathematics Band 3
Fenton, Alexis
Fenton, Alexis
Level 1 English
Level 1 Māori
Fonise, Afu'alo Level 1 Mathematics Band 4
Fuimaono, Vaokaho
Funaki, Rueben
Lavea, Elizabeth
Mani, Hermon
Mani, Hermon
Mani, Hermon
Mauu, Jordan
Mauu, Jordan
Mauu, Jordan
Niutao Tafale,
Danielle
Panuve, Abigail
Petersen, Bryniah
Senitofo, Talalelei
Senitofo, Talalelei
Siulangapo, Dave
Sood, Bobbie Sue
Tanu Talapa, Faith
Tevaga, Pesi
Tonga, Mele
Level 1 English Literacy
11AU
Level 1 History
11RE
Level 1 Art
Level 1 Cook Islands Māori
11HS
Level 1 Health
Level 1 Music
11HI
Level 1 Building Construction
and Allied Trades
Level 1 Digital Studies
11SI
Level 1 Fashion Focus
Level 1 Physical Education
Level 1 Geography
Multi Level 1 ESOL
Level 1 Design and Visual
Communication Technology
11CO
Tonga, Mele Level 1 Mathematics Band 2
Tupou, Anne
Tupou, Anne
Urika Filifilia,
Adyhana
Utaatu, Abraham
Level 1 Dance
Level 1 Science Biology
Level 1 Samoan
Level 1 Mechanical Engineering
Technology
YEAR 12 FORM AND
SUBJECT PRIZES
Andrew, Abigail
12SA
Andrew, Abigail Level 2 Mathematics Band 2
Aria, Shakwon
Beazley, Patricia
Beazley, Patricia
Campbell, Pj
Campbell, Pj
Chand, Marc
Fukofuka, Kalavite
Kaliopasi, 'Etina
Kaliopasi, 'Etina
Kaliopasi, 'Etina
Karika-Lole, Malachi
Kilipati, Reupena
Koiatu, Aaron
Koiatu, Aaron
Koiatu, Aaron
Leilua, Kahdel
Mafileo, Ramona
Napaa, Joela
Napaa, Joela
Nguyen, Thu
Palenapa, Tiulipe
Panuve, Asena
Panuve, Asena
Panuve, Asena
Panuve, Asena
Paw, Chu Moo
Paw, Chu Moo
12NA
Level 2 Dance
Level 2 Sports Science
12FI
Level 2 English Academic
Level 2 Digital Studies
Level 2 Mechanical
Engineering Technology
Level 2 Biology
Level 2 Geography
Level 2 Tongan
Level 2 Physics
Level 2 Building and
Construction and Allied Trade
Skills
12IM
Level 2 Design and Visual
Communication Technology
Level 2 Mathematics and
Statistics
Level 2 Art
Level 2 Music
Level 2 Economics
Level 2 Sport Leadership
Level 2 Catering
Level 2 Art Printmaking
12HA
Level 2 Chemistry
Level 2 English
Level 2 Fashion Focus
12EU
Level 2 Career Development
Pio, Diana Level 2 Mathematics Band 3
Pouwhare, Brendalee
Salam Khel, Madina
Salu, Herilla
Taituave Fuimaono,
Blessing
Taumihau, Olathe
Taumihau, Olathe
Tavioni, Apii
Tavita, Toluaiava
Tiavaasue, Sapela
Tonitara, Teava
Level 2 Māori
Multi Level 2 ESOL
Level 2 Tourism Studies
Level 2 Samoan
Level 2 Business Studies
Level 2 History
Level 2 Hospitality
Level 2 Accounting
Level 2 Financial Capability
Level 2 Cook Islands Māori
12 Mangere College - 2019
SPECIAL AWARDS
Paw, Chu Moo
James, Aaron
Urika Filifilia, Adyhana
Beazley, Patricia
Koiatu, Aaron
Hafoka, Taitusi
Kilipati, Reupena
Fenton, Alexis
Urika Filifilia, Adyhana
Library Prize
Most Improved Student in the
Learning Centre
Outstanding Achievement in
the Performing Arts
Puhoro Student of the Year
Ryders Cup for Achievement
with Distinction in the
'Gateway' Programme
The Pedder Cup for Most
Progress in the Achievement
Centre
Thwaites Cup for the Most
Improved Senior Music Student
Year 11 Speech Award
Emily Heeney Cup for Best
Vocalist
TOP R2 WINNER OF THE YEAR
Senitofo, Tala
Panuve, Asena
Year 11 Student of the Year
Year 12 Student of the Year
STUDENT OF THE YEAR
Chri, Hser
Kaliopasi, ‘Etina
Year 11 Student of the Year
Year 12 Student of the Year
TOP SCHOLARS
Urika Filifilia, Adyhana Year 11 Top Scholar of the Year
Koiatu, Aaron
Year 12 Top Scholar of the Year
Mangere College - 2019 13
Year 13 Prizegiving
ATTENDANCE
100% Attendance for 2 years
Ahmadi, Abdul
Luafatasaga, Irene
Hussaini, Zahra
100% Attendance for 4 years
Afu, Soana
Habibi, Zahra
Sigglekow, Sara-Lee
STUDENT
OF THE YEAR
Luamanu Kilipati, Julia
SPORTS' AWARDS
'Alofi, Sepiuta
Magalogo, Wayne
Tilo, Victory
Lelenoa, Sasa
Tohilima, Chynna
Niko, Julienne
Mailo Slade,
Marietta
Magalogo, Wayne
Tilo, Victory
Netball Player of the Year
Tag Football Boys - Player of the Year
Volleyball Girls - Player of the Year
Knight Award for Outstanding
Contribution to Sport
Hall Award for Sportsmanship
Johnson Cup for Outstanding Personal
Achievement in Sport
Sports Council Award
Sports Boy of the Year
Sports Girl of the Year
YEAR 13 SUBJECT PRIZES
Afu, Soana
Afu, Soana
Ahmadi, Abdul
Ahmadi, Abdul
Chand, Aniket
13DV
Level 3 History
Level 3 Art
13SH
Vocational Pathways Mathematics
14 Mangere College - 2019
YEAR 13 SUBJECT PRIZES
Chand, Aniket
Habibi, Zahra
Habibi, Zahra
Habibi, Zahra
Habibi, Zahra
Habibi, Zahra
Ingram, Nicholas
Leleifi, Jacob
Leleifi, Jacob
Lelenoa, Sasa
Lesa, Mai-Rose
Leuluai, Fa'ailuga
Leuluai, Fa'ailuga
Leuluai, Fa'ailuga
Leuluai, Fa'ailuga
Luamanu Kilipati,
Julia
Misi Tuitamai,
Cynthia
Moeai'a Toleafoa,
Toto
Moeroa Akama,
Veronica
Moeroa Akama,
Veronica
Nguyen, Tram
Nguyen, Tram
Pullen-Burry, Todd
Rio, Tarepeta
Vocational Pathways
Technology
Level 3 Art
Printmaking (Digital)
Level 3 Biology
Level 3 Chemistry
Level 3 English
Academic
Level 3 Physics
13ND
Level 3 Technology
Level 3 Tongan
Level 3 Sports Science
Level 3 Dance
13MI
Level 2 English
Literacy
Level 3 Business
Studies
Level 3 Samoan
Scholarship
Level 3 Samoan
Level 3 ESOL
Level 3 Career
Development
13WD
Sanelivi Pio, Lealofi 13DA
Level 3 Mathematics
with Statistics
Level 3 Accounting
Level 3 Mathematics
with Calculus
Level 3 Digital
Technology
Level 3 Dance
Sanelivi Pio, Lealofi Level 3 Geography
Sigglekow,
Sara-Lee
Tohilima, Chynna
Tohilima, Chynna
Toluono,
Amragayle
Toluono,
Amragayle
Toluono,
Amragayle
Level 3 Economics
Level 3 English
Level 3 Mathematics
Level 3 Fashion
Level 3 Hospitality and
Customer Service
Level 3 Tourism
Studies
Veamatahau, John Level 3 Sports
Leadership
William, Urau
Wilson, Vera
Level 3 Māori
Level 3 Music
TOP R2 WINNER OF THE YEAR
Afu, Soana
Ingram, Nicholas
SPECIAL AWARDS
SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS
Māngere College Leavers’ Scholarship
Chan-Ting, Caleb
Lelenoa, Sasa
Sanelivi Pio, Lealofi
Writers' Award
Niko, Julienne Outstanding Achievement in the Arts -
The Pedder Cup
Shee, Saviour
Leuluai, Fa'ailuga
Afu, Soana
Chan-Ting, Caleb
Niko, Julienne
Ingram, Nicholas
Soti, Tumema
Leuluai, Fa'ailuga
Mailo Slade, Marietta
Luamanu Kilipati, Julia
Leuluai, Fa'ailuga
Ariki, Ina
Lavea, Adrienne
'Alofi, Sepiuta
Robson Cup for Achievement in
Vocational Pathways
The Senior Samoan Oratory Trophy
(sponsored by 5 Star Motors)
Board of Trustees Student
Representative
Outstanding Contribution as a Student
Leader
Principal's Prize for Head Student
Principal's Prize for Head Student
Opeloge Ah Sam Award for Senior Music
Composer of the Year
Courtney Award for Commerce
The Sports Council Award
Mike Pero's Entrepreneur of the Year
Award 1st
Mike Pero's Entrepreneur of the Year
Award 2nd
Mike Pero's Entrepreneur of the Year
Award 3rd
Mike Pero's Entrepreneur of the Year
Award 4th
Mike Pero's Entrepreneur of the Year
Award 5th
Sigglekow, Sara-Lee
Nguyen, Tram
The University of Auckland Top Achiever Scholarship for 2019
Habibi, Zahra
AUT School Leaver Scholarship – New Horizons
Habibi, Zahra Ahmadi, Abdul
Otago University Leaders of Tomorrow Entrance Scholarship for
2019
Habibi, Zahra
2019 Manukau Institute of Technology Partnership Scholarship
Viniki, Ritia
2019 Manukau Institute of Technology Partnership Scholarship
William, Urau
Glenys Erickson Memorial Cup
Luafatasaga, Irene
For the senior student who has best demonstrated throughout their
time at Māngere College a high standard of achievement, participation and
perseverance.
The Prime Minister’s Vocational Excellence Award
Chand, Aniket
Ema Piutau Scholarship
Afu, Soana
Mangere College - 2019 15
SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS
CONT....
Elizabeth Ellett Memoral Prize for
Meritorious Achievement
Leuluai, Fa’ailuga
For the senior student who has achieved to a high level in one or more
areas of the school
David Gock Cup for the Spirit of Rotary
Sanelivi Pio, Lealofi
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
Lambie Prize for Leadership
Soti, Tumema
For the student who demonstrates leadership qualities and is looked up
to by the student body as a role model.
Bader Award
Shee, Saviour
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
Leuluai, Fa’ailuga
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
THE FOLLOWING AWARDS
ARE DECIDED BY THE STAFF
OF MĀNGERE COLLEGE:
Stan Kepa Prize for Leadership in Cultural Activities
Luamanu Kilipati, Julia
For the student who as shown leadership and role model qualities in one,
or across a range of cultures
Williams and Cunningham Prize for Courtesy
Moeai’a Toleafoa, Toto
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
Ahmadi, Abdul
Benson Award for Service to Others
Moeroa Akama, Veronica
For the student who cheerfully helps staff and other students in a range
of activities without being asked
Elizabeth Ellett Scholarship Recipient 2019 – 2021
Hussaini, Zahra
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
TOP ACADEMIC AWARD
FOR 2019:
Senior Scholar
Habibi, Zahra
This cup is awarded to the Year 13 student who has achieved the best
results in NCEA assessments this year.
Proxime Accessit
Ahmadi, Abdul
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Support
Staff
Mangere College Support
staff deliver effective and
efficient support services
for teaching and learning
and the day-to-day
running of the school.
Their work contributes to education
services that support all students
with knowledge, competencies and
values to be successful citizens.
The preparations from 2018
introduced a renewed approach
setup involving additional hands
on deck by Admin staff and other
support staff to managing the
enrolments process, uniforms and
stationery requirements with much
success.
Nurse Erin Hunt was farewelled in
Term 3 and is away on maternity
leave whilst new support staff were
welcomed throughout the year.
• Nurses – Hanneke Aish and
Roman Cabilla
• Learning Support - Carmel
Savaiinaea
• Administration – Edna Sayasaya
There are various achievements in
the work that support staff have
provided throughout the year
including:
• The organisation of visiting
authors and notable guests into
the library empowering student
reading, upskilled knowledge
and aspirational careers
• The support and transport
of students, including early
morning and late afternoon
travel contributions by the
careers and refugee team
• The health care management
of student injuries kept the
nursing team busy. The care
management plan for measles
saw excellent leadership by the
nursing team supported by
student services
• Process improvements
implemented by the Admin
team including Accounts and
Payroll in providing a seamless
and structured service to
reception support, key school
events including PST’s and
prizegiving and other school
notable events
• Support of students through
learning support and the
achievement centre has been
rewarded with good news stories,
on-going student learning
improvements and success
outcomes
• Technical and assistive support
in Science and Technology is
quietly achieved in Health &
Safety measures and planning
events and executive support in
utensils and equipment
• The extended school services
into the community connecting
with families and improving the
interface with the school has
been greatly supported by the
work of our Community Liaison
and cultural team
• School pride in property and
maintenance and security
continues with excellent
responsiveness to ensuring
health and safety is maintained
for students, staff and visitors
• Capturing essential data and
information, key events and
special moments is always
a busy time with planning,
coordinating and deadlines for
the Communications and Data
Manager
• On-going responsive printing
services and school stationery
resources continue to improve
each year
• Recognising cultural and
providing coaching/mentoring
has been a strong area with
excellent support by the
languages support team
• Sporting events and
coordinating transport support
has been very active for in and
out of school activities including
school holidays and support staff
involvement has enabled much
student participation and school
success
This year Support Staff forums were
introduced and held each Term. The
highlights included professional
development, spotlight features on
support staff roles, health and safety,
collating of ideas and activities to
harness the support staff collegial
network.
Acknowledgements to our
volunteers throughout the year
supporting the sports department,
uniform and stationery shop and
the school garden which has
benefitted the school and staff with
the fruits and vegetables.
As the year ends, it will end with
Admin staff completing the end of
year processes and planning for the
new year. Thank you to all support
staff for the difference you make in
our school and school leadership in
recognising the work that support
staff contribute to.
Season greetings and a prosperous
New Year.
Mangere College - 2019 17
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POLYFEST
Cook Islands’ Group
Iriiri mai koe iakoe.
Kia iriiri atu au iaku.
‘Let your beauty in our cultural traditions and costumes define who
you are and where you come from.’
This year many of us joined Polyfest
with the intention of gaining extra
NCEA credits but after the practices,
performance and mentoring, we
gained so much more than just the
credits.
Many of us had lost the real purpose
of why we participate in the festival.
Being the co-leader alongside Ina
Ariki was an awesome experience
and the thing that really made
Polyfest important to us was not
just gaining the credits but the
concern that we young Polynesians
are losing touch with our cultures.
But Polyfest this year, helped us all
to reconnect with our Cook Islands
culture.
The Cook Islands Group for Māngere
College worked from the bottom
to the top. This year we had many
juniors in the group which meant
our previous dancers had to step up
and the leaders had to set the bar
higher. Our tutors were our biggest
motivators aside from our parents.
Each day, our parents showed up to
practice prepared
to teach us about
our heritage, our
traditions and
why it’s important
to remember
those that
came before us.
Parents showed
up to rehearsals
sometimes from
the beginning
right through
to the end. This
support was
awesome for our
kids, to see their
loved ones on the
side supporting
and encouraging
them.
Our performance
range was in
6 categories
Ute, Imene Tuki, Kapa Rima, Peu
Tupuna, Rangatira and Ura Pau.
Each piece was composed by our
team of tutors. The costumes were
handcrafted at night by another
team of tutors and parents, and
the students also got involved with
creating our Rakaes. Our group
was not able to set foot on the
ASB stage due to the upsetting
event in Christchurch but we didn’t
stop there, we showcased our
performance to our family friends
and the community. We would not
let the hard work and dedication
of our rangatahi and tutors go to
waste. This group would not have
been possible without our teacherin-charge
Tai Uamaki. She was the
woman that built our group up from
the ashes. I want to acknowledge
Tai for the extra yards that she puts
in because she loves our children
and culture very much. We may not
see everything she does behind the
scenes, but she is the one carrying
the group, so thank you Tai.
What I learnt as a leader this year is
that it is not easy. It was a struggle
at times but we managed to push
through in the end and achieved an
awesome result. There were times
where I’d blow my top off but I was
reminded to calm down and pull my
head in. Tutors did walk out on us
and there were students that didn’t
listen. But the final result, in the end,
was amazing and I wouldn’t trade it
for anything else.
- Tarepeta Rio
Mangere College - 2019 19
Kapa Haka
Group
‘Ka pū te ruha, ka hao te
rangatahi’
‘As an old net withers,
another is remade.’
In 2019, we had a huge influx of
interest from our students to be
a part of Kapa Haka. This interest
helped them to develop and
embrace Kapa Haka in their daily
school lives.
The biggest challenge for them was
representing Māngere College in
Kapa Haka at the ASB Polyfest. We
were fortunate enough to merge
our roopu with Southern Cross
Campus.
This provided us with a new and
positive dynamic to our Kapa Haka
roopu.
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Students were able to develop
and discover a new passion for the
Māori performing arts, the reward
being performing on stage.
Since Polyfest, we have
continued to have more
performances throughout the
year. The roopu performed for
the Māngere College staff during
Māori Language Week and we
have extended our opportunities
to perform at several events in our
community. We had the privilege
to go to Ihūmatao and have an
educational experience with the
Save Our Unique Landscape
movement about their purpose
and the importance of their
occupation of Ihūmato. We have
also welcomed our new Kapa Haka
tutor Jane Paul. She hails from
Whangarei-terenga-paraoa. Our
school is becoming engaged and
there has been so much positive
interest in Kapa Haka. The new
growth is welcomed and celebrated
by us all.
Niuean Group
The Māngere College
Niuean Group was a
success.
For this year’s Niuean groups
performance at ASB Polyfest, we
competed in the Small Groups
Competition. We had 20 students
participating.
were affected by the Christchurch
tragedy. A big thank you to our
tutors Isaak, Kaleb, Hana and Toma
Patuki, to Dessica Tohilima and Sisi
Sale for making the costumes, to the
teachers Mr Darragh, Mr Tuitupou
and Ms Ward, and to all the students
for their hard work and dedication
to our culture.
- Jasmarie Tohilima
‘Our theme
was ‘the
living
essence of
the Ocean is
in me.’
Our theme was ‘the living essence
of the Ocean is in me’. Our
performance showcased dances
from different villages of Niue and
our songs told stories about the
legends of the moon and the ocean.
The costumes we wore were blue to
represent the ocean and we wore
Sisi (leaves) to represent the land
of Niue and it’s part of our cultural
tradition. We are grateful that we
were able to perform and represent
our culture, family and school. We
give our condolences to those who
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Samoan Group
“O Fetafeaiga o au o Vasa
malosiaga fa’apea le Tapasa.
E tautaia lau malaga mo lau
folauga o le moana o le ta
fa’asinomaga”
E le fa’aitiitia lava le agaga fa’afetai
ile Atua i lona alofa ma lona agalelei
i lana puipuiga ile matou vaega
Samoa lenei tausaga aua ana le
seanoa o Ia e le fa’ataunu’uina le
matou fa’amoemoe.
Firstly, praise and glory to God for
guiding our Samoan group this
year with His love and guidance,
because without Him, our
performance would not have been a
success. The Samoan Group journey
this year has been challenging.
Students have been sacrificing their
intervals, lunchtime breaks and after
school just so we could be ready
for ASB Polyfest 2019. The leaders
were selected in 2018. They had the
responsibility of starting practices.
For our rehearsals, one of the leaders
had to open by leading in prayer. The
other, leading in teaching the songs
and the onus was on us all to ensure
everyone in the group remained on
the right path.
students left, due to the difficulty
and folding to the pressure.
However, other experienced
students always encouraged the
remaining numbers, especially the
newer members of the Samoan
Group. Messages like “You can do
it” and “it is worth it in the end”
instilled self-belief and perseverance
into the group.
Our Samoan group worked
hard as a team.
We experienced
many ups
and
downs, sharing tears, laughter and
joy in the group. We all coped well
and tried to be positive towards one
another. We were one as a family.
With weeks passing by, our
teachers Mrs Ah Sam, Mr Fale and
Mr Fesuluai started extending the
hours of practices after school which
helped to add to our success. With
our tutors - long-serving and head
tutor Malaesilia Iulia Ioane with
ex-students Numia Toomata, Siata
Ah Chong and Melania Agaimalo
- helping us with movements and
actions, our dances were coming
into shape. At times, it was
stressful but we still managed
to pull through as a group.
This only made us stronger
as we empowered one
another to
believe that
we can do
it and to
finish off
with a
bang.
As the hours of practice time
increased, so did the learning.
Eventually, everyone started feeling
the pressure in the Samoan group.
It was at that very moment some
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Saturday practices always started
with activities which the tutors
prepared to focus on teambuilding.
Everyone participating
in these games brought good
vibes, laughter, smiles and positive
energy to kick start practices.
This allowed the group to get to
know one another. It was a good
experience for everyone to step out
of their comfort zone and to show
confidence within the group and
amongst their peers.
Our parents had always provided
support for the Samoan Group by
providing food, drinks, advice and
giving their honest opinion with
what needs to be improved and
developed. This equipped us well for
the next phase of our journey.
After weeks of practising in the
hot sun and hours of polishing our
routine, the time to showcase our
performance drew near. The weeks
of sacrifices and hours of practising
were finally over. The Fiafia night
was an opportunity for us to perform
in front of our families and friends.
It was also valuable listening to
everyone’s response, especially our
parents’ views.
Now, it was Polyfest Week and we
went through it all again. Repeating
and polishing our dances more for
perfection, ready to give our all on
the big day.
Waking up early at 6:30 am, arriving
at school before 7 am, gathering
together in the cold morning,
singing songs, dancing and praying
to the Almighty above that He will
guide us on stage with His love.
Once we were at Polyfest our school
was called to go to the changing
area. At that time, everyone was
nervous, scared and happy all at
once. It was a sense of disbelief that
our journey was nearing the end.
I believe our performance went well.
Everyone was cheering us on from
beginning to the end. Backstage,
we saw our parents coming up to
hug us all and greet us with their
big smiles. This was one of the main
highlights of the day. Regardless of
the outcome, our parents showing
us that they were very proud of us
was such a heart-melting moment
for the group.
My advice to our future leaders and
the students that will be joining the
Samoan group in 2020, is that hard
work pays off. Be the best you can
be. Always be committed, help one
another, show some resilience with
the Samoan group and DON’T GIVE
UP! Because IT IS worth it in the
end. To our tutors, fellow teachers
and parents. We would like to thank
you all so much for the support,
encouragement and motivating us
to do the best of our ability so we are
able to showcase our performance,
represent our school with pride and
for always lending a hand whenever
we needed help. We love and
appreciate you all for that.
Magele, lea ua taunu’u ma le
manuia le tatou fa’amoemoe
sa tatou finau ma le malosi ma
taumafai i vaiaso ua uma atu, Viia
le Atua mo mea uma na ia faia mo
i matou le fanau. Thanking our
parents with tears of joy along with
our teachers and tutors for the
strong support. We did it! Malo le
tauivi malo le fa’amalosi.se upu ua
le tautama’alii fa’amolemole lafo i
fogava’a aua e poto lava le tautai ae
e iai le taimi e sasi ai. Soifua ma ia
manuia
- Vera Wilson
‘Backstage,
we saw our
parents
coming up
to hug us all
and greet us
with their big
smiles.’
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Tongan Group
Malo e lelei, welcome to
the 2019 Māngere College
Tongan Polyfest group
page.
This year Polyfest was an amazing
event full of life, hard-working
students and tutors and of course
enjoying and celebrating the
beautiful Polynesian cultures.
Soana Afu, (Student Leader) and
Nicholas Ingram (Head Boy) had
the privilege of being the Māngere
College Tongan group leaders.
Working well together to help and
support each other to encourage
and reinforce our Māngere College
values of Respect and Responsibility.
They had the help of their assistants
Sepi Alofi (13DA) and Jacob Leleifi
(Student Leader).
This year, Māngere College Tongan
group took part in Ma’ulu’ulu
(combined sitting performance) and
Soke (combined stick performance).
Sadly, there were no results this year
due to the last day of Polyfest being
cancelled because of the mosque
attack in Christchurch. However, we
understand that safety had to come
first in this instance.
The group had almost 100 students
who were motivated, hard-working,
and had hyper energy. Our Tongan
group had a mixture of Tongan
and Samoan students, but during
practices, everyone was considered
a Tongan. No matter what culture,
skin colour or blood flowed through
our veins, we were all one.
Fakamalo aupito (Thank you
very much) to the Tongan group
teachers in charge Mr Viliami
Bloomfield (head of the Science
department) and Ms Fisitotoa
Bloomfield (Tongan language
teacher) for attending practices to
support the students and punake
(tutors). Fakamalo atu kia Paane
Alofi in charge of (Ma’ulu’ulu) and
Vili Paea and his daughter Nisi Paea
who was in charge of (Soke) as
well as their families who assisted
in drumming. The punake have
developed positive relationships
with the students and their parents
in ensuring the best for the group
and we thank them for their time,
patience and commitment.
Fekumi kihe ma’ulunga taha
(Seek The Heights)
- Soana Ta’ake Afu
‘Fekumi
kihe
ma’ulunga
taha.’
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Karen Bamboo Dance
For the first time ever,
Māngere College entered
a Karen Bamboo Dance
group on the Diversity
Stage at Polyfest 2019.
Year 12 student Chu Moo Paw
choreographed the traditional Karen
Dance with help from community
members outside the school.
Originally, the group started
as a performance within the
school. However, the enthusiasm,
dedication of the students and the
persistence of supporters such as
Mrs Rosalie Kwan, meant that when
there was a space open at Polyfest,
the group was ready to jump on and
perform.
The performance at Polyfest
went well with the group, being
enthusiastically welcomed for its
uniqueness and authenticity. The
students even had the chance to
meet and have their photo taken
with Prime Minister Jacinda Arden.
The Karen Bamboo dance is a
unique dance which illustrates the
story of how, with commitment
and loyalty, those who support one
another can triumph over adversity
and succeed. It requires the dancers
to move gracefully between moving
bamboo sticks without getting their
legs crushed.
Our performance consisted of 8
dancers and 12 hitters who were
required to keep the bamboo
moving with a coordinated beat.
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SCHOOL
ACTIVITIES
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Library
One thing that will always
remain with us librarians
is our time spent as a
librarian. The library is and
always will be, ‘The Heart
of The School’.
Our school library is definitely a
‘vibe’, am I right? Walk in there
at lunchtimes and there is just a
whole other atmosphere. This year
the lunchtime library sessions have
been a ‘buzz’. From the scholars
finishing off work, to the “Tank
Trouble” computer players, there
is a whole range of activities in our
school library. The library has several
board games and card packs to
borrow at lunch times as well as a
huge selection of books, so don’t
worry we definitely have something
that will be of interest to you.
The librarians try our best to help
Mrs Kumar in any way we can,
if it isn’t with helping out with
the lunchtime activities that
she’s planned, it’s dressing up
mannequins to showcase different
fashions of the variety of cultures
that Māngere College has for
our school language weeks. The
librarians gather every Friday at
form time for sectioning. This is
where Mrs Kumar can address us all
together in one place. The librarians
tidy and put books back into their
appropriate shelves as well as
desensitise and return books. At the
end of every sectioning, Mrs Kumar
always makes sure to give us sweets
as a thank you for helping.
This year, the library had the
pleasure of hosting primary
school students from all around
Māngere for the orientation week.
The primary students took much
interest in the library and its
librarians as they saw that it was fun
to be a librarian. Both Mrs Kumar
and the librarians have helped raise
over $300 for the Cancer Society
by selling daffodils before school,
during interval and lunchtimes. The
library continues to hold Parent,
Student and Teacher meetings,
showcase student’s artwork on
display and it is an impressive place
to show off the varied talents of the
students.
The library continues to provide
students with comfort and a
wonderful environment to work in
not only during the day, but also
before and after school. The Scholars
Club programme runs every
Tuesday and Thursday after school.
It is where students can enjoy a
nice quiet space to finish off work or
meet with their teachers to receive
extra advice and guidance about
their work.
The librarians were saddened to
say goodbye to one of the school’s
teachers and the library’s oldest and
dearest friend, Ms Blackwood. We
wish her nothing but peace, love
and happiness. We hope she has
everything wonderful that life has to
offer in her new place.
The school library has equipped
not only me but also many of
our year 13 students with lifelong
learning skills. It has developed our
imaginations and has helped us
to grow into young mature adults.
It was a pleasure to be part of the
library family. We have made a lot of
friends and memories over the years
that we will treasure forever.
It has been a great year and I’m sure
the library team has many more
great things planned for our library
in the new year.
- Sara-Lee Sigglekow
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LIBRARIANS 2019
Sitting on the floor: Nargis Hussaini, Fetalaiga Mauu, Hser Chri, Roanna Wah, Fatima Hussaini, Hserku Hser, Katherina
Pio, Eh Htaw Kue Wah, and Chu Moo Paw
Sitting on the chairs: Zahra Hussaini, Zahra Ibrahim, Nicholas Ingram, Mrs Kumar, Ms Blackwood, Soana Afu, Abdul
Ahmadi and Lealofi Sanelivi Pio.
Standing: Mele Tonga, Abigail Panuve, Asena Panuve, Josiah Ah-Lam, Reupena Kilipati, Sara-Lee Sigglekow, Tala
Senitofo, Mahdieh Ahmadi, Irene Luafatasaga, Jordan Mauu, Ethan Sigglekow, and Oumaima Ahmat Abdallah.
Standing on chairs: Ali Ibrahim, Kwae Reh, Olathe Taumihau, Etina Kaliopasi, Adyhana Urika Filifilia, Lua Omoregie,
Krizzia Mae Quinones, Saleha Sameem and Madina Salam Khel.
Absent: George Akaiti, Frederick Kata, Alosina Moeai’a Toleafoa, Makarios Siuoalii Lelemia, Alec Ah Lam, Wisdom
Baker, O-Shay Murphy, Me Reh, Abraham Utaatu, Abdirizak Abdulmanan Ahmed, Younis Ahmat Abdallah, Rosemary
Felauai, Poe Myar, Blessing Taituave Fuimaono, Aniket Chand, Grace Mataafa, Thu Nguyen, Katarina Singh and
Saviour Shee.
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Daisy Lavea-Timo
inspires students
More than dirt
From the top of my head to the
soles of my feet I am brown.
In term 4, Daisy Lavea-
Timo was invited to speak
to students in the school
library.
Daisy is a New Zealand born
Sāmoan poet whose work is deeply
rooted in her ancestry and her role
as a tulafale (orator chief). She was
visiting the school as part of the
Writers in Schools programme run
by Read NZ.
“Daisy Lavea-Timo is an excellent,
passionate and moving speaker.”
Librarian Pauline Kumar tells Read
NZ. “Daisy captured her audience;
they were in awe of her.”
“Thank you very much for this
opportunity. Having Daisy at our
school library was the best we could
ever ask for. Staff and students
present cannot stop talking about
her.”
During her presentation, Daisy
encouraged Māngere College
student, Alec Ah-Lam, to recite his
poem ‘More than dirt’. Alec had
written his poem ‘More than
dirt’ with the support of Pauline
Kumar and Ms Tupua. The
reading of the poem was quite a
special moment, which brought
some of the listeners to tears.
‘The
reading of
the poem
... brought
some of the
listeners to
tears.’
My skin refers to society’s most
unsatisfying element. Dirt.
That is how you think of me. But I
tell you this, I am more than dirt. I
am dirt that has life with a purpose
to fulfill and from that dirt stems a
plant.
Laughter and mockery come from
the mouths of the tall, big trees.
But as soon as time comes and
goes, the plant grows and mockery
from the tall, big trees fade.
Unlike any other tree it brings forth
fruit.
Fruit of inspiration, motivation and
kindness.
Now listener, you may ask me
“Who is that tree?”
That is me. The one who was the
dirt.
-Alec Ah-Lam, 11HI
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Environmental Club
Despite only starting halfway through the year, the
Environmental Club has begun to make many changes
at Māngere College.
We started with a school rubbish audit with the help of ME Family Services
and Para Kore Ki Tamaki. This occasion helped us discover issues with our
garbage. One day of rubbish sorting included over 70kgs of paper going into
general waste bins, not recycling. To counter this problem, we have set up a
roster for students to pick up recycling bins when they’re full.
Attending the Green Jam Sustainability Event has allowed us to interact with
various schools and share ideas during the workshops. This motivated us to
partner up with the Technology Department and the staff room in doing a
composting method called Bokashi. We also made a visit to Visy Recycling,
where we learned how to recycle appropriately. We applied what we learned
from the trip by running an environmental stand at Parent, Student and
Teacher interviews and Māngere Town Centre concentrating on educating all
age groups about Bokashi, Reducing, Reusing and Recycling waste.
- Krizzia Mae Quinones
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Toko
Hauora
The Toko Hauora Programme
continued to strengthen
relationships this year with
year 9 and year 11 form classes
working together to present
their Hauora projects in
assemblies.
A parents’ Fono was held at the Holiday Inn
to gauge their understanding of Hauora.
It was well attended by families including
a former staff member: Tuiataga Fa’afua
Le’avasa-Tautolo. Some of the topics covered
at the Hauora workshops on Wednesdays
involved Kahoot study skills, managing
stress, 5 ways to well-being, emotional
regulation, and cyberbullying. The Toko
Peau Hauora event on 20 September was a
celebration of life and MC connections.
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Student Council:
Year in review
This year’s Student
Council has been great.
Including a large group
of people who had never
been involved in the
Student Council.
Our projects for the year were the
40 Hour Famine and Family Boxes.
The 40 Hour Famine project was a
handball tournament that ran for
a week, where people had to ‘pay
to play’. It was a fun event, and we
raised hundreds of dollars for those
in need.
The Family Boxes project was an
idea that allowed us to give back
to our community. The boxes were
made up of non-perishable items,
household equipment and clothing.
All in all, we’ve enjoyed our time as a
Student Council and thank everyone
who came and was a part of it at
any time this year. We welcome
anyone to join us next year, for more
projects and more fun. Thank you
to Mr Earl and Ms Ward who were
the teachers helping us this year.
Also to Soana, Marietta and Krizzia
Mae who were our senior and junior
representatives for the year.
- Olathe Taumihau 12IM
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Health
Council
On the 11th of June, our
Health Council students
attended the Māngere
Health Council Fono day.
We were one of 6 schools who
attended.
A day spent networking, eating,
workshops on student wellbeing
and improving leadership within
health councils.
Christian
Support
Group
We are a new student-led group, based around
encouraging and supporting the Christian faith
of our peers.
The group started as a way to have accountability in school but has
quickly become a lot more than that. Our hope for next year is to
expand and develop some project ideas that we can implement
throughout school, but for now, we have a prayer box that is located
in the Stationery Shop that is open for all to use. So if you have any
prayer needs or requests, drop them in the box and we’ll be praying
for you!
- Olathe Taumihau 12IM
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New Media
Club launches
This year we launched a
new media club here at
MC.
The aim of the group has been to
learn to create quality media on
a variety of platforms to give our
students the opportunity to share
their stories from their own lens.
Students at Māngere College have
so many different voices to listen
to and options when it comes to
how they consume information.
The stories that they generally
hear about themselves tend to
be told from an outsider and are
often framed negatively. This is
why students at Māngere College
must be the ones to share views
and opinions from their lens, to
change the narrative and to share
the positive stories that they want
to share. The stories about them,
about their school and about their
community of Māngere.
MC Media has been a hive of activity
this year. We have been on a wide
range of trips, including travelling to
Rotorua to attend the launch of the
Child and Youth Wellbeing report
and meet Prime Minister Jacinda
Arden. Through a grant we acquired
some new camera gear which
the students got to choose and
test. And we also got new t-shirts/
hoodies so we can look professional
when filming. We have documented
numerous school events, including
ASB Polyfest and the Performing
Arts Showcase. For the showcase,
MC Media students created videos
which were included as part of the
show. We’ve started a student-run
Facebook page, Instagram account
and Youtube channel. Also during
term 2 we recruited new Sports
Correspondents – who were able to
photograph and report on various
sporting events on social media.
Students have started to build their
confidence
in a range of media arts – writing,
videography, and photography and
we hope to develop this further.
We will be carrying on with
MC Media in 2020 so if you are
interested – please come and check
it out!
MC Media would like to
acknowledge Māngere Markets
Trust for the grant we received
for camera equipment. We would
like to thank former MC student
Ernestina Bonsu Maru for her
support during the year and we
would also like to thank Faye Wong
for being a huge support also.
Facebook: @mcmediaclub
Instagram: @Māngerecollege.
media
Youtube: Māngere College Media
- Ms Latif
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Refugee Activities
Our students attended the
University of Auckland Open
Day this year and travelled
there on a free bus from
Māngere College.
Our bus volunteer ambassador was
a former MC student, Aisha Oziullah.
Aisha is in her second year of studies
at the University of Auckland, so it
was inspiring for our students to see
someone succeeding in University who
has come from a similar background.
It was an awesome and inspiring day
discovering the learning opportunities
that are right for our students.
‘I checked out the lectures and explored
new interests in Drama, Health Studies,
Film and Television. It was interesting
to hear lecturers talk about jobs and
industries that students can work in.’ -
Oumaima Ahmat Abdallah
THE UNIVERSITY OF
AUCKLAND OPEN DAY
Ruth Luketina is farewelled by refugee students in term 3.
REFUGEE MENTORING
Refugee Mentoring was
held weekly for 4 weeks
this year by former
Māngere College student
Eh Doh Soe.
Here are some comment from the
students:
‘I set goals every day and I knew how
to achieve them.’
‘Time management. Use it wisely,
use time effectively to meet my
goals.’
‘There are 84,600 seconds in a day.’
‘Always ask questions,’
‘Take notes, write new words, find
their meanings.’
‘Stick to a timetable.’
‘Learn how to be committed to your
To-Do list.’
‘Never give up as English is our
second language, so this will push
me to my goal.’
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Red Cross Group
Red Cross is an amazing organisation helping people in
need.
One of the ways we supported Red
Cross this year is by our Red Cross
team participating in Red Cross
Journeys. Students were given a
pedometer by Red Cross to record
their steps. They then had to walk
10,000 steps a day to raise funds
with the help of some generous
sponsors. The money raised was
donated to Red Cross.
Our schools Red Cross members
also held regular Sandwich Days.
On Thursdays, a group of students
met at the hot spot to make and
sell sandwiches for a few weeks.
The ingredients on the sandwiches
were butter, mayonnaise, tomato
and grated cheese. At lunchtime,
they sold the sandwiches, along
with muffins, apples and water to
our senior and junior students. All
the vegetables that were put in the
sandwiches are from our school
garden.
Students bought the $1 sandwiches
for their friends, and even the
teachers were buying them. The
students enjoyed the teamwork,
learnt customer service, money
handling skills and there was a
beautiful community spirit. It
was so awesome seeing all those
sandwiches sold in record time! This
year we managed to fundraise $365
which was donated to Red Cross.
It was fun because we all worked
very hard to help people in need,
and we also worked well together as
a team.
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Walking in the
‘Wingspan of
those toes’
MC FILM ACADEMY
Stars from New Zealand’s
2019 blockbuster comedy,
Take Home Pay, left their
unmistakeable footprints
on the minds and hearts
of Māngere College’s first
wave of Film Academy
students.
King of comedy, Tofiga Fepuleai
(Laughing Samoans) and Ronnie
“Longi” Taulafo (WHAT Now) were
joined by Director and Producers,
Stallone Vaiaoga-Ioasa and his
sister Abba-Rose, in an afternoon of
laughter and inspiration.
The MC Film Academy Year 9 and
10 students have been working on
several original short film scripts.
Their mission is to write, film and
produce their short films in time for
a big premiere during Wider Living
Week in Term 4.
From August to October, the film
academy students hosted several
NZ film, television and stage
performers in their Wednesday after
school ‘Wider Talanoa Sessions’,
which included former Māngere
College head boy, Mosese Veaila,
who made his screen debut and
first major acting role on TV3’s
biopic – JONAH; the life and career
of the late NZ Rugby great Jonah
Lomu.
‘It was good to have Mosese come
back to talk to us. If you think about
it, he was just like us. He did Drama
Club when he was here, and he
followed that dream all the way to
the NZ Drama School in Wellington.
We’re doing the same thing in our
Film Academy. Soon, we’ll be out
there doing great things in Film,’
said 10BM student Sallyrita Anthony.
The kaupapa for the Academy
is to create opportunities for our
students to tell their stories.
- Hermann Arp
‘They encouraged us to tell our
stories because that’s what is
needed’ said 10ZA student Manoa
Teata.
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Outward Bound
Experience
Going to Outward Bound
has been the best thing that
has ever happened in my
life.
Outward Bound was an exciting
expedition that was not only physically
and mentally challenging, but you
also had to learn about others and the
outdoor environment. It helped me to
learn that you are stronger and more
valuable than you could ever imagine.
Outward Bound taught me to push
myself beyond all my limitations and
to also step out of my comfort zone.
Through Outward Bound I have been
able to accomplish so much not only
in my course but in my life too. I credit
part of who I am today to Outward
Bound. It was truly life-changing.
- Sylvia Faingaanuku
Spirit of
Adventure
When I was offered the
opportunity to spend
ten days on the Spirit of
Adventure Trip, my answer
was a simple YAS.
One of my highlights was when
the third mate burst through the
doors to tell us there was a group
of dolphins on the port side. The
ocean was so beautiful, and it was
mesmerising to watch dolphins.
I ignored my deadly fear of dying
at the fins of a shark and dove
into the water. I then found myself
swimming amongst the dolphins. I
never thought I would ever tick that
item off my bucket list.
sailing past remote islands and
I was able to befriend people
from all over New Zealand.
This voyage transformed me in
ways I cannot begin to explain.
- Marietta-Ann Mailo Slade
We also got to see whales, had
bonfires on various beaches, went
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United
Nations
Youth
This year was our school’s first time
being a part of the United Nations
Youth group.
I was one of about 60 students in the Auckland
and Waitakere regions to take up the role as a High
School Ambassador. In this role I had to hold a Model
United Nations event, and I did so alongside the
HSAs of Auckland Girls Grammar School, Aorere
College and Wesley College. Our event was held at
Aorere College and was a day full of fun, food and
debates. It was a great way to make connections
and enjoy the company of other indigenous young
people, because often in UN Youth spaces, there isn’t
much of that. I look forward to holding another event
next year.
- Olathe Taumihau 12IM
Young, Free and Pasifika
The Young, Free and
Pasifika Conference
began their National
Launch and Pacific Fono
organised by Affirming
Works on Tuesday 21st
May at the Māngere Arts
Centre.
The theme was ‘We are more than
you see’ with its focus on young
Pacific women from different high
schools around Auckland, exploring
their identity, embracing their
value and being empowered to be
whatever they want to be.
The event was opened in prayer
by Dr Siautu Alefaio, Educational
Psychologist, before the address
from MP Hon Aupito William Sio
followed by Ann-Helen Nuualiitia,
CEO Affirming Works. Keynote
speakers were Siuea Cocker,
powerlifter and recent police
graduate, Grace Kara, Silver Fern
and Laidlaw College graduate and
Nita Faleasiu, Performing Arts HOD
McAuley High and GenX Founder.
The girls participated in Music,
Dance and Spoken Word workshops
producing a performance at the
end of the event reflecting what
it means to be Pacific. The young,
free, Pacific women from Māngere
College left the conference in high
spirits, having made friends and
feeling inspired by the speakers.
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How Much Does This Cost?
Previous Māngere College student Vinesh Kumaran held an exhibition at the Māngere Arts Centre in
term 2 and invited some Year 12 Art students to come along to view it and have a conversation with the
artist himself.
The exhibition, ‘How Much Does This
Cost’, is a documentary portrait of
business owners in Māngere Town
Centre. The images show the owners
inside or in front of their stores and
brings much more depth to these
stores that people in this community
walk past every day. The students
enjoyed looking at the life-sized
photographs and listening to the
stories behind them. They felt quite
connected to the art as they know
the stores well and it gave everyone
a new perspective to the way they
viewed the Māngere Town Centre
businesses.
We are grateful to Vinesh for
speaking to our students about
his exhibition and his journey as
an artist. The students were blown
away to hear how successful you can
be as an artist and it all started right
here in the Māngere College Art
Department.
We’re Aware
A group of students went to Māngere East
Primary School in term 3 with the STRIVE
community trust to help young students
learn about how to recycle, what to do if you
break an arm and how to fit you have to be to
become a police officer.
The overall experience on this day was fun and
cool seeing what they experience in real-life
situations.
- Fetalaiga Mauu
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DEPARTMENTS
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WAIHEKE ART TRIP
Year 12 and 13 Art students visited the Waiheke Island Sculpture walk on March 21, going by bus and
ferry, then walking on the coastal trail.
The purpose of this trip was to view large scale outdoor artworks in context, as well as experience the panoramic
ocean distance city views along the Matiatia coastal walkway. All of the students thoroughly enjoyed the journey as
much as the destination. Many of the sculptures were interactive, so students had fun touching, walking through and
even standing on some of the artworks. The ferry ride was equally enjoyable, with perfect weather and a refreshing
sea breeze the gulf harbour never looked so good. It was a great trip.
- Mike Christo
Art Department
PAT HANLY
CREATIVITY AWARD
Our Head Girl, Julienne Niko, was awarded a Pat Hanly
Creativity Awards 2019 on August 24th at an evening
presentation ceremony at the Auckland Art Gallery.
Nominations for this award were offered to all high schools
in the Auckland region for Year 13 students who have
demonstrated outstanding creativity, imagination and
commitment to the visual arts. All selected recipients were
asked to submit an artist’s statement and an image of their
work to complete the entry.
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OPENING OF NEW ART ROOMS
During term 2, the refurbishment of the D Block art rooms was completed and we had a blessing of the rooms on
Friday 24th of May from Matua Maehe. Mr Christo, Ms Wade and the Art students are enjoying the new working
space.
JAY MASON VISITS MC
This term we’ve been blessed to have Jay Mason visiting us as a
student teacher in the Art Department. Jay was a former student at
MC from 1982-1986 and here he is pictured next to Te Pou Whakairo
- named ‘Te Korowai o te Matauranga’ (the cloak of knowledge)
that he carved for the school in October 2008. The Pou Whakairo is
located outside the Auditorium and is a special icon of mana for our
school.
MC ART IN NEW
BIRTHING CENTRE
Nga Hau Māngere Birthing Centre opened in Māngere
in March this year. The building features artwork in the
foyer by some of our Māngere College students. The art
was created in Wider Living Week last year by Year 9 and
10 students.
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Commerce Department
It was an exciting year for Accounting, Economics and Business students.
We started the year with the
‘Business is Awesome’ workshop
with other schools where students
created products, marketed them
and sold them within the day. It was
a real-life entrepreneurial experience
for our students which in turn
yielded positive results. The winning
team had one of our Māngere
College students - Herilla Salu.
In March, the Commerce students
went to Wellington for an
educational experience. It was a
very successful trip as students
learnt so many things from
running debates in parliament,
about money, how it works and
also how banks operate. We had a
tour of Parliament and met with
Honourable Aupito William Sio, our
local Māngere MP. We also got the
opportunity to meet the speaker
of the house - Honourable Trevor
Mallard. He took us to his chamber
and showed us around and was
very encouraging and motivating
towards our students. We also
visited the Reserve Bank Museum
and attended a presentation there.
Finally, our visit to Museum of New
Zealand Te Papa Tongarewa was an
eye-opener for our students. They
saw the war memorial display and
were quite overwhelmed by what
they saw. For some students, it was
the first time travelling in a plane
and first time staying in a hotel.
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English: Creative Writing
HEROES AND VILLAINS: WHO AM I?
This activity required students to implement a variety of the skills below in 10 sentences describing a superhero and/or
supervillain without telling who the character is. This is called ‘Show not Tell’.
Students learned about sentence construction;
• simple sentences
• compound sentences
• complex sentences
• conjunctions
• descriptive language; nouns, adjectives, verbs, adverbs, synonyms, similes and metaphors.
I didn’t ask to be the way I am,
but now I have the capabilities to
destroy an entire city in one fit of
anger. I hate the fury that now runs
through my veins with no cure,
but one sees me for myself. They
only see the mutant beast that
causes nothing but destruction.
They recognize me because I glow
a radiant colour. I try not to let the
anger take hold of me, but it’s out
of control. I bleed a profuse green
colour and that’s all they see. I want
to be normal, but it’s too hard for me.
Who am I?
By Lily-Ann Hauraki 9EA
My power is beyond any mortals measure. My
dark soul isn’t written from fate nor destiny.
There’s a fury that ignites inside me. My
birthplace contains an entity of heavenly
power. I am anything but normal, but that’s
what I want to be. I have a demonic form
that takes over my body so I hide it with a
cloak. My father is a soldier of destruction
and I am a titan of light and justice. I have
recently trapped my father inside a crystal
and I wear the crystal around my head. I
consider my allies to be my family and will
do anything to protect them. If I let my
emotions take over I can destroy the whole
world. Who am I?
By Kasey Wehi 9EA
I am a creature of the night and I can be very
sneaky at times. You may never find out my
true identity as I hide behind a black mask
and a skin-tight black suit. I’m well known
for my love-hate relationship with Batman. I
am a villain to some, but from other people’s
points of view, I am considered a hero. Some
people don’t understand me for many reasons.
In my opinion, I think people are just in the
way and also just a waste of time. Be careful,
I could easily fool you as one of my specialities
is trickery. I am swift and very cautious of my
surroundings, which is why you may never see
me at times. The weapon I carry is a whip. I’ve
crossed and recrossed the villain and antiheroine
line. Who am I?
By Jaedyn Farrell
My power is worth more
than a thousand souls on
earth. The monstrosity
inside is fighting to break
free - if so then let me be. I
try my best to control it, but
it feels like I’m strangling
myself. People are my
priority, my power is my
life. Who am I?
By Mairangi Gilbert
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DR. ROSEN: SHORT STORY
The atmosphere was
thick with emotion, the
air sterile and piercing
my nose as I waited for
the procedure to begin.
As Alicia and I stood by
the observation window,
the door to the room
below swung open and in
stepped John, as pale as
the asylum clothes he wore
and devoid of any emotion.
He was followed by nurses
and a couple of doctors.
His body was an empty
carcass, I saw no soul or
emotion within him. He
walked to the end of the
hospital bed before the
nurses helped him with
his robe and prepared him
for insulin shock therapy.
I proposed a question to
Alicia, one which put the
ordeal of schizophrenia
into perspective. She has
no idea what John is going
through. She thinks this
will help him with his
delusions and she can
have her husband back.
The man that she fell in
love with. How Naive. John
looked up to meet her
gaze and pleaded to her
without saying a word.
He had no need to. His
eyes told the story of pain
and torment he had been
through. He didn’t know
what was going
to happen to
him, and you
could see he
was afraid. Alicia placed
her hand upon the glass
in outreach to him. I’m not
sure if it was for sympathy,
or for the guilt of putting
her husband through
this. Either way, it was
not going to stop the
procedure from going on.
The nurse administered
the insulin, and the
effects of it were almost
immediate. It was
moving through his
bloodstream, decreasing
his blood sugar levels and
causing hypoglycemia.
Falling out of the grip of
consciousness, he looked
up at Alicia for one last
plea for help, but she no
longer had control over
anything. She retracted
her arm from the window
where it had been
comforting John, before
he fell unconscious. The
nurses then connected a
breathing tube through
his nostrils, and placed
sticks into his mouth to
prevent him from biting
down and destroying his
teeth. After some time, he
began his first seizure. The
convulsions were quite
severe and
violent,
so much
so that Alicia
could not look. I suppose
no one would enjoy the
view of a loved one going
through such motions,
but nevertheless, it did
not bother me. She asked
how long his treatment
would last, I told her 5
times a week for 10 weeks.
She winced. The thought
of more seizures did not
entertain her mind. It
didn’t affect me the way
it did her. I’ve been head
of this institute for a long
time and seen many a
situation like this. A loved
one kissed by the devil,
tormented every single
day with no end. And a
lover, caught between the
disorder they have, and
the unconditional love
they have for their spouse.
This is easy money for me.
They’ll believe anything I
say, as long as they have
their spouse returned
without the disorder they
had when they were given
to me. Caring for the
patient and making sure
they are comfortable is all a
show. They have no use to
me other than the money
that their family keep
handing to me in order to
make them normal.
John is an extraordinary
man with superior
intelligence. I’m quite
impressed by him, it’s
simply a shame that he
won’t retain his brains after
the therapy. This does not
cure him, but puts him
into a vegetative state
dependant on me for a
constant supply of drugs
to keep him that way. Alicia
won’t think twice about
buying them, she’s fallen
too deeply in love with
John to realise the horror
of my work. But I’m not
complaining. As long as
she is buying my drugs, I
am a happy man.
- Nicholas Ingram
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ESOL Department
TRIP TO THE
MĀNGERE BRIDGE LIBARY
These accounts of the trip to the Māngere Bridge Library are written by students from the ESOL
Department. ESOL stands for English as a Second Language and is also known as EAL (English as an
Additional Language). These students are on a journey with their English - beginning from little or no
English at all.
On Monday 27th May 2019, the Year 9 and 10
ESOL class students went to the Māngere
Bridge Library for a trip. We had to meet
Mack at 11:30am. Mack introduced himself
and another man named Shane.
Shane showed us what types of books there
were. There was non fiction, fiction, teen
reading and children books. The trip was fun.
It was good to meet Mack and Shane.
After everything we all ate in the library. We
ate sandwiches and muffins.
- Tani Edwin
Dear Mack and Shane,
Thank you for the opportunity and how you helped
each one of us on Monday. I know you tried to teach
us how to use the computer and find some books to
read to help our English.
I really liked looking for some books and looking
around the library.
My name is Jonathan Iosefa.
I’m from Samoa.
I like playing sports like rugby and basketball.
Once again I hope to come and meet you some time.
Yours sincerely,
Johnathan
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MANDELA
EXHIBITION
On Wednesday 31st July a group of
senior students from our ESOL classes
took public transport into Eden Park to
see the Nelson Mandela exhibition.
Armed with 21 AT Hop cards, we made
our way on the 309 bus then caught an
outer-link to Dominion Road/Valley road
intersection and walked to Eden Park.
We had lunch outside Eden Park then we
were shown around the exhibition. There
was a lot to learn about this great man’s life
and his achievements. There were photos
from his childhood and his time in prison as
well as the time after he was released.
It was a busy day but it was a great chance
to see the exhibition and how we could get
around easily using public transport.
SCHOOL GARDEN
Here are some photos of the
daffodils which were planted
last year by the Year 9 ESOL
class. This class learnt about
plants as a topic during the
year.
“I learnt how to prepare the pots
ready to sow the seeds, prepare
the ground to plant the seedlings,
weed correctly - making sure I pull
out the root, and also to water the
plants with a fine spray.
Growing your own vegetables is
both satisfying and beneficial as
they taste fresher.
Gardening is a fun physical
activity.
Harvesting and being able to
take vegetables home helps our
family.”
- Fatima Hussaini, Abigail
Panuve, Mele Tonga and Latai
Tonga
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Gateway
AT THE WAREHOUSE
shelves and hanging up the shoes.
I also learnt great customer service
skills, and I had the added bonus
of getting to know the other
staff members. I started my work
experience on Wednesday 14th of
August 2019, and I worked every
Wednesday during the school term.
This year I had an interesting
work experience at the Airport
Warehouse.
This was a great opportunity as
I gained experience in serving
customers, sorting clothes on
The assessments are based on skills
and experience that we learnt from
working in the Warehouse doing
customer service.
It was sad to say goodbye to all the
members that we were working
with. This has been a valuable
experience for me as it will allow me
to gain part-time work in the future.
- Miraclerena Misa
CIVIL ENGINEERING EXPERIENCE
In early March I started
work experience in Civil
Engineering with a company
named Kerry Dines Ltd.
I gained a lot of knowledge, as well
as a stronger understanding of
this career path. This experience
has introduced me to a lot of
hardworking people that were
mentoring me and encouraging
me to do well.
In the beginning, my job was to
observe what the workers were
doing so I would get a better
understanding of the job. I quickly
learned that you must be a
problem-solver and remain alert.
For example, double-checking the
blueprints to see if they’re correct
before using machinery to do the
earthworks. Some of the tasks that
I helped with was taking down
the fences, getting the equipment
ready, spotting – looking out
when people are digging in case a
pipeline was damaged. I observed
and helped with the installation
of cesspit and stormwater drains.
I learned how necessary it is to
calculate and be accurate when
installing a cesspit so there is
no interference with the other
underground services.
This experience has created many
possibilities for me in my future
pathway. I enjoyed my time and
gained experience. I recommend
doing a gateway placement, not just
for the credits but for the journey
that’s ahead.
- Aaron Koiatu
‘I very quickly
learned that
you must be
a problemsolver
and
alert...’
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LANGUAGES
Cook Islands Language Week
Tongan
Language Week
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Mandarin
2019 began with a stunning and kind educator, Shi 老 师 . The Year 9
class started learning essential Chinese expressions, for example,
Nǐ hǎo and Zàijiàn, which means Hello and Goodbye. While the Year
10 students went over what they learned last year, alongside the
stroke orders.
Term 2 started with a new Chinese
Club on Tuesday lunchtimes, in S7.
We learned about China, watched
films, made paper patterns and
some bracelets. During classes,
we have adapted new vocabulary,
connectives and sentence
structures to improve our selfintroductions.
For term 3, the Year 10 Mandarin
Class explored the historical
backdrop of Chinese dress, building
structures and literature from the
past dynasties to the present. The
Year 9 classes had fun attending
a Qi Gong workshop and adapted
a few advantages it can bring to
your wellbeing. During Chinese
Language Week, students made
some Cherry Bloom Blow paintings
on Tuesday in the library. Whilst Year
10 and Year 11 students displayed
some classroom expressions at staff
meetings.
Year 10 students are looking at
completing NCEA presentation
standards for term 4 while Year 11
students will be sitting their NCEA
Mandarin exams.
- Krizzia Mae Quinones
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Te Reo Māori
CLASSES 2019
Matua John Kingi
Whāia te iti kahurangi
ki te tūohu koe me he
maunga teitei.
Seek the treasure you value most
dearly: if you bow your head, let it be
to a lofty mountain.
This year we had the pleasure of
adding another kaiako reo Māori to
our whānau. Matua John Kingi, also
known as Matua Hone who hails
from Whangarei Terenga Paraoa, in
the north. It has been another busy
year in the Te Reo Māori Classes with
Te Matatini, Polyfest, Matariki, and Te
Wiki o Te reo Māori. Our teina have
been busy learning and building
relationships while also finding new
passions for te Reo Māori. Whereas,
our pakeke have been busy with
internals and preparing themselves
mentally for externals.
NGĀ TEINA - TAU 9
It has been a great first year in our
Māori language class with our teina.
Lots of relationship building, fun and
laughter, tears and kōrero, learning
and understanding. This class love
kēmu especially PAKO! The students
can be very hardworking, helping,
and supportive of each other. This
class has really come together nicely
and enjoy learning Te Reo Māori and
are always eager to learn more and
challenge themselves to be better.
The kaupapa that we have learnt
this year have been Ko wai ahau,
Tōku Whanau, Matariki, Huarere
and Hākinakina. Tūwhitia te hopo,
mairangatia te angitū!
TAU 10
Our Year 10 tauira have
been developing their
knowledge and reo a
lot this year. The topics
we have covered are
matariki, marae, powhiri,
whakairo, tangata
rongonui, hākinakina
and most importantly
about themselves, who
they are and where they
come from. They are a
strong bunch of tauira,
a very diverse lot, with very different
interests. We look forward to seeing
them thrive as seniors next year.
Kia kaha rā koutou, ngā rangatira ō
āpōpō!
TAU 11
The amount of new experiences
and fun we have had in our NCEA
Level 1 class was exceptional,
bested by the learning we have
achieved in our classroom. The
topics we covered were Ko ahau,
Tōku Whānau, Matariki, Hui Marae,
Tunu kai and many more. The cool
part about this bunch of students
was that they were all ready to learn
but they were all so diverse in how
they needed to learn. It was a great
learning curve for us as teachers but
more importantly, a space for tauira
to grow and to become the young
adults they strive to be. Ehara taku
toa i te toa takitahi, engari he toa
takitini.
NGĀ PAKEKE -
TAU 12 & 13
This year for our pakeke in Te Reo
Māori we have worked really hard
to pass our internals and study
for our external NCEA exams. Our
numbers in the class have changed
a lot throughout the year and have
also changed the dynamics of the
class. In saying that, the kaupapa we
have been researching and learning
have helped build the confidence
in our own reo Māori. We have
learnt about our own marae and
goals, Te Matatini, The History of Te
Reo Māori, Purakau, Powhiri and
Tangihanga, Te Ao Torangapū and
Tangata Rongonui. Ahakoa ngā
piki me ngā heke, ka whawhai tonu
mātou.
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Mau Rakau
TENA KOUTOU E NGA
WHANAU O NGA HAU E WHA.
This year, Māngere College
has taken an opportunity to
introduce Te Whare Tu Taua
o Aotearoa, who have spread
not only Nationally, but also to
Dubai, Canada, Australia, Japan,
Singapore and to many more
countries.
Here at Māngere College for Mau
Rakau, the students are under the
stewardship of Chris Wiremu POU
8, Haven Henare-Heke POU 3 and
Tiahomai Henare-Heke POU 4.
Just like Karate and other Martial
Arts, the Mau Rakau Programme
also have different grades and uses
colours to represent the different
grades. The Māngere College
students have their training during
school on Wednesdays period 4 and
Friday period 5. Mau Rakau teaches
positive qualities like; respect to
the kaupapa, responsibility to
themselves, commitment to their
training and being humble about
what they learn in Te Whare Tu
Taua o Aotearoa. Students have
been able to apply these qualities
to themselves, academics, home
life, whanau and their peers. To
conclude I would like to take this
opportunity to say a big thank you
to Mr Whipp for your unconditional
support and always being there to
fix the little things that are missed.
Nga Mihi Nui
Matua Maehe Nuku
Our Kapa Haka group, along
with Matua Maehe, Whaea
Arihana, Ms Potini and Ms Latif
went to Ihumatāo for the day in
term 3.
The students were able to learn
through the experience of a pohiri
from the kaitiaki of Ihumatāo. We
then had the pleasure of listening to
korero from Qiane Matata-Sipu and
Hake Wilson, who are mana whenua
of Ihumatao. They explained to the
students the troubled history of
Ihumatao, how the land had been
wrongfully confiscated, polluted
multiple times and then explained
the current situation of Fletchers
and the Special Housing Area that
they are wanting to build on sacred
land.
Our students then had the chance
to meet NZ Race Relations Minister
Meng Foon who happened to be
visiting for the day. Next we heard
korero from Annette Morehu who
is a scriptwriter for Shortland Street.
We then sang a few waiata for the
kaitiaki, got to ask a few questions
and then lent a helping hand by
painting planter boxes and moving
some building material. The most
important aspect of the day was
being on the whenua to gain our
understanding and opinions on
what is happening at Ihumatāo.
Kapa Haka group
visits Ihumatāo
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Malaga i Samoa 2019
TRIP TO SAMOA
O se fiafiaga ma se
mitamitaga i loto o fanau
aemaise susuga i alii
ma tama’ita’i faiaoga
sa o matou malaga, le
matamata ma toe va’ava’ai
i si o matou atunuu o
Samoa.
O se malaga ina a matagofie ma
le manaia. Sa matou asiasi i le
tele o mata’aga ma le anoanoa’i
o nisi o nofoaga sa aafia i le tele
o faalavelave sa tutupu i aso ua
mavae. Ua avea lenei malaga e fai
ma molimau i le tele o tala tuu ma
tala o le vavau sa matou a’oa’oina
ma fa’atalatalanoa i totonu o le potu
a’oga. Ae le gata i lea o lenei foii
malaga ua matou te va’ava’ai ai i
nofoaga sa mafua mai ai nei tala.
Sa vaaia lava le fiafia o le fanau i
la matou faigamalaga. Sa iai foi le
avanoa matou te feiloai ai ma nai
o matou aiga sa matou valavala i
le tele o tausaga, ae ua avea lenei
malaga ma avanoa matou te toe
feiloai ai. O le fiafiaga tele lea i o
matou loto ona sa tele lava le aoga i
ai matou le fanau aemaise lava i uso
ma tuagane faato’a asia ma vaai i le
atunuu o Samoa.
The purpose of our trip to Samoa
was to further our understanding
and knowledge of our Samoan
heritage and culture. We left for
Samoa on Friday, 27th of September
and returned to New Zealand on
12th of October.
It was a great experience as we
were able to visit and see some of
the places that we read about and
studied in class. There are a lot of
Samoan legends but this is the
first time we were able to see for
ourselves some of the evidence and
proof of these legends and myths,
We managed to walk up to the top
of Mount Vaea where the wellknown
author and writer Robert
Louis Stevenson is buried. Mt Vaea
is also known in one of the Samoa
legends and the pool is called
“Loimata o Apaula’’.
In Savaii, we were able to enjoy a lot
of famous attractions like CANOPY
WALKWAY in Falealupo Village,
Ana o Nafanua i Falealupo, Ana o
Sa’a i Paia, Ana o Pe’ape’a i Letui
and Swimming with the Turtles
in Satoalepai. There were so many
exciting places in Savaii. Our group
was invited by the Rev Minister of
the Methodist Church, his wife and
the Parish in Asau for lunch. An ‘Ava’
Ceremony was performed and our
group was gifted with leis and laei.
Faafetai Metotisi Asau.
Another exciting island our group
visited was Manono Island. We
travelled by boat from Manono-uta
to Manono-tai. We had an amazing
boat trip around the island before
we were dropped off then had a
walk around the island. Sanele
Ioane’s family kindly prepared for us
a delicious lunch and then we went
back to the mainland.
The final part of our Malaga was
travelling around Upolu. We had
an amazing experience at the Le
Tosua and To Le sua. We spent
an afternoon at the Piula Pools
enjoying the cool and refreshing
water. On our last Sunday we
attended the 10.00am Mass at the
Mulivai Catholic Cathedral, and we
met up with students from other
New Zealand schools.
Our last stop in Upolu was at the
Beach Fales at Tafatafa. We had
great fun cooking Samoan food and
then got to eat with our billets. It
was an enjoyable trip.
We want to thank the teachers, Mrs
Ah Sam, Mr Fesuluai, Ms Tualaulelei,
ex-students, Salome Wright and
Pamata Toleafoa for making this trip
a memorable and exciting one.
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Vaiaso o le gagana Samoa
SAMOAN LANGUAGE WEEK
Ua malumaunu le fogatia aua ua atoa aliiseu ma o latou
soaseu. Oute le toe seu tafilia la le na’a ae o le a ou seu
matatoaga aua le fuifui na toto ifo oa maotaga.
Talofa, talofa, talofa lava.
In Term 2 Week 5 Mangere College
celebrated Samoan Language
week. On the 26 of May 2019, the
Samoan Language classes attended
the Opening Ceremony at De La
Salle. This service was hosted by
the Fotu o Malama Association.
The event was student-driven as
they fulfilled key roles in the service.
Fa’ailuga Leuluai, represented
Mangere College through the
reading of the scriptures. This is an
ideal opportunity for students to
celebrate through our cultural and
traditional performances. It was
good to see the parents’ support
and other schools participating in
this program. Surprisingly it was also
exciting and vibrant because of the
enthusiasm the students displayed
and efforts to improve the use of the
Samoan language in schools and in
this country.
O Samoa o le Atunuu ua uma ona
tofi, ua uma ona tu’umatamaga
mea uma. O lau aganuu ma lau
gagana o lou fa’asinomaga. O lou
fa’asinomaga foi o lou tofi lea mai le
Atua.
O le Vaiaso lona lima o le Kuata lona
lua sa faamanatuina ai le Vaiaso o
le Gagana Samoa. Sa tatalaina lenei
fa’amoemoe i le Aso Sa 26 o Me 2019
i le Kolisi a tama o De La Salle. Sa
vaaia le faatumulia o lenei nofoaga
i laumua mai i isi Kolisi aemaise o
le lagolago a matua sa faapea ona
auai i lenei faamoemoe. Sa faateia
le vaai, na lagona foi le fiafia ma le
faagaeetia ona o le finafinau a alo
ma fanau ina ia faaolaola le gagana
i totonu o aoga aemaise o lenei
atunuu.
Sa faatinoina e le matou aoga se
pese e faatatau i le saolotoga a
Samoa aemaise se siva faitaga.
LALAGA LE SIOSIOMAGA,
MO SOU LUMANAI MANUIA
I tapenapenaga o le Vaiaso o
le Gagana Samoa i totonu o
le Kolisi o Magele, sa matou
faamanatu lava ma taumafai
e saili se isi ituaiga faatinoga e
faalauiloa ai le vaiaso.
Sa matou tapenaina se tautalaga
(presentation) e faailoa ai le
mafuaaga e taua ai le Tutoatasi,
aemaise tagata taua sa latou
taumafai mo se tatou saolotoga ae
le gata i lea o le faamatalaina o nisi
o vaega o le aganuu Samoa. O lenei
faamoemoe, ina ia faalauaiteleina
le malamalama ma le silafia o nisi o
faiaoga mai isi atunuu. Sa tapenaina
o meaai Samoa mo le malu taeao
mai lava le Aso Gafua seia paia le
Aso Faraile.
Ao le Aso Faraile 31 o Me, na tapunia
aloai ai le Vaiaso o le Gagana Samoa,
lea sa faafoeina foi e le aoga a Teine
o le Kalama i Aukilani. E moi lava e
lei toetele ni aoga sa auai ae sa vaaia
foi le sogasoga a alo ma fanau i a
latou tapenaga i lea aso. Sa faia foi
ni polokalame, sa vaevaeina i vaega
ma faia ai ni galuega faatino aua le
faalauteleina o le malamalama o
tamaiti i le oa ma le aoga tele o le
gagana Samoa. Sa faapea foi ona auai
atu nisi o sui o le Vasega 13 Samoa
latou te fesoasoani i le taitaiina o nisi
o vaega sa faia i lea aso. Sa tele se
aoga sa latou maua mai ai aua ua
latou filogia ma isi o tamaiti, mai isi
aoga latou te le masani. E ui lava i le
to’agaogao ae sa vaaia le fiafia ma
le finafinau o alo ma fanau ina ia
faamanatuina pea le tapuniina o le
vaiaso o le Gagana Samoa.
E ese lota mimita ae vaai atu o
sagisagi fiafia le fanau e fia iloa le ta
gagana, aemaise foi o a tatou tu ma
aga masani ai aua fai mai upu a le
Pese:
Aso muamua Ianuari le masina,
1962 lona tausaga.
Samoa lou aso soifua lena.
Mai le tele o tausaga sa e nofo
pologa.
I lalo le vaavaaiga a Atunuu tetele,
O Siamani, Niu Sila ma Peretania.
Viia Leatua i lana tausiga,
Ua e aulia manuia.
Tele nei tausaga o lou olaga,
Ua e saoloto mai i aga faapologa.
Ua e fiafia, ma ua e ataata.
Ua e fiafia, ma ua e ataata.
Talu ai Malietoa Tanumafili,
Tupua Tamasese, Mataafa Iosefo.
Sa latou saili mo se Tutoatasi.
O ai?
Samoa.
atunuu, “a leai se gagana, ua leai se
aganuu. A leai se aganuu, ona po ai
lea o le nuu.” O le mea lea ia tatou
faataua le ta gagana aua o fea ma
fea o lenei lalolagi oloo e nofo ai
ae sisi ifo lava lou faamalama e te
mitamita lava i lau gagana ma lau
aganuu.
O se faamatalaga puupuu lena e
tusa foi ma le faamoemoe taua
sa feagai ai nisi o aoga maluluga
i totonu o Aukilani aemaise si
ou laumua nei o Magele. Oute
faamoemoe ma faalagolago i le
tama o i le lagi na te faamatala ma
faamalamalama atili le aoga ma le
taua o lea vaiaso i tama ma teine i
totonu o Niu Sila nei.
Afai ua sipa le lamaga faamagalo
mai le auauna aua e poto le tautai
ae iai lava le taimi e sasi ai. Soifua ma
ia Manuia.
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Mathematics
This year was an exciting year for the Maths
Department as they were involved in running the
South Auckland Mathematics Competition (SAMC)
for the first time.
The Head of Mathematics, Katalina Ma, was a co-ordinator
of the event and involved our students in the SAMC events
this year.
The final event for the South Auckland Mathematics
Challenge was held here at Māngere College where we
hosted 7 other schools in the area. Our Year 9 and 10 teams
represented our school well and used the opportunity to
prepare for the regional competition. Newshub came along
to the event and interviewed Ms Ma.
“We want them to enjoy maths, I want them to know it’s
cool to do maths, and it’s cool for girls to do it,” Katalina Ma,
SAMC co-ordinator, says.
Math Week for 2019 was held in term 3. This year showed an
increase in participation of staff and students for questions
of the day as well as participating teams for the first
Teachers vs Students mini Mathex competition. The Year 10
team, consisting of 10TI students came out victorious over
the undercover mathematically able PE teachers.
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PERFORMING
ARTS
APO CONNECTING
Hoparonee, Jordan and Sallyrita with ACE Brass Ensemble
Throughout the course
of 2019, our junior music
students were treated
to interactive workshops
and a concert outing
thanks to the Auckland
Philharmonia Orchestra
(APO) Connecting
programme.
NZ MUSIC
MONTH 2019:
LIBRARY
CONCERT
Our music students were
invited to perform for a special
NZ Music Month Showcase
Concert at Māngere East
Library, on Tuesday 28 March.
These events were an opportunity
for students to explore classical
music, the orchestra and orchestral
instruments and be inspired by these
professional full-time musicians. The
interactive workshops with ACE Brass,
Mousika Ensemble and Associate
Concertmaster Liu-yi Rettallick were
thoroughly enjoyed by all as well as
the Discovery Concert at the Auckland
Town Hall, broadening our students’
musical horizons.
SOUL LOUNGE 2
Vera Wilson (Yr 13), Adyhana Urika
Filifilia (Yr 11) and Caylis Masinamua
(Yr 9), along with Reupena Kilipati
(Yr 12) on percussion, were invited
to perform at ‘Soul Lounge 2’
on Saturday 30 March, which
showcased outstanding musical
talent in our community. It was an
honour for VIA to perform at the
Māngere Arts Centre alongside
many incredible musicians such as
Ministry of Tone, Tommy Nee, Emily
Muli and Summer Vaha’akolo.
Martha and Kiana with the Mousika
Ensemble
It was a fantastic performance goal
for our music students to work
towards. It was a fun and supportive
platform for them to let their talents
shine. And of course, what better
way to celebrate NZ Music Month
than by seeing and hearing from
the next generation of young NZ
musicians!
Performers before and after the concert
The audience was treated to a
variety of performances by both
junior and senior music students,
including the ‘Dolce’ and ‘Local
Vocals’ Vocal Quartets, VIA Trio,
VIA trio performing
Noteworthy Choir and a beautiful
guitar duo by Agnes Talataina and
Esther Andrews.
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CELEBRATING
ADYHANA’S SUCCESS
In the last two weeks of April,
Year 11 student Adyhana Urika
Filifilia performed as a part of
the Sinarella Production at the
Māngere Arts Centre.
Sinarella was a heartfelt twist on the
fairytale story, Cinderella, performed
with a South Auckland flavour.
Not only was Adyhana a part of
the ensemble cast, she also was
featured as a vocal soloist in a pivotal
part of the production, performing
a stunning rendition of the Andra
Day song, “Rise Up”. Despite a
demanding rehearsal schedule and
a total of 15 public shows, Adyhana
thrived in the spotlight and
thoroughly enjoyed the experience.
Adyhana was also chosen as the
Māngere College Wayfinder for
the final instalment of Southside
Rise: Revolution – an uplifting
theatrical show that challenged
South Auckland stereotypes
and celebrated the strength of
community, unity and self-worth.
Rounding off the year, Adyhana
auditioned alongside hundreds of
other young performing artists for a
chance to be mentored by, and work
alongside Parris Goebel. GIRL, was
featured at the 2019 Tempo Festival
with three sold out shows. The show,
created by Parris, looked into the
journey females take to discover
their inner power.
Adyhana was also honoured in a
select group of highly commended
nominations at the 2019 Girl Boss
Awards - awards that celebrate
young leaders who defy stereotypes
and create change in their
communities.
There is also a standing invitation
for Adyhana to represent NZ as a
vocalist at the phenomenal World
Champions of Performing Arts
Competition, held in Los Angeles.
Congratulations to Adyhana on a
successful year – MC is so proud of
all your achievements.
MUSIC
STUDENTS ON
THE RADIO
A group of our music students
had the amazing opportunity
of appearing on PMN Niu
FM as part of a promotional
interview with Sia Petelo for
our upcoming Performing Arts
Showcases at Māngere Arts
Centre.
Sinarella: Performing “Rise Up”
Sinarella: With some young fans after
the show
Two members of our VIA trio (Caylis
Masinamua and Vera Wilson) and
junior girls quartet ‘Dolce’ (Lexus
Walters, Loreal Urika Filifilia, Mele
Lelenoa & Pypher Tohilima-Franklin)
talked about what audiences could
Sinarella Cast
Southside Rise Wayfinder
look forward to at the Showcase
shows. Sia also invited the groups to
perform live on air for the lunchtime
listeners, with Pypher having the
opportunity to perform her original
song, ‘Missing You’.
Lexus, Vera, Loreal, Mele, Pypher and Caylis
during their interview
Thanks to Niu Fm host, Sia, for having our
students on air
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PERFORMING ARTS SHOWCASE
LIGHTS, CAMERA, ACTION!
It was an awesome experience for all of our Performing
Arts students and we are looking forward to doing it all
again next year!
In week 9 of term 2, our Performing
Arts students came together to
perform at our Performing Arts
Showcase, this year, for the first time
at the Māngere Arts Centre – Nga
Tohu o Uenuku. On Wednesday
26th June, over a hundred students
descended on the Arts Centre;
dancers, singers, student leaders
and media club members – all
eager to get to work and put
together a successful show. By
Thursday midday, they were ready
to perform their first full show. Both
Thursday shows were an incredible
introduction to performing in a
professional setting for our students.
By Friday, our performers were ready
to hone their skills even further as
they closed off their final show on
Friday night with a truly spectacular
showcase.
We also had the opportunity to
perform for four local schools;
Māngere Central School, Viscount
School, Waatea School and Koru
School. It was encouraging to
see these intermediate students
engaged and excited to meet our
performers after the shows.
We showcased a mix of dance and
music items from a wide variety of
both junior and senior students. It
was inspiring to see dance students
exploring and representing their
Pacific & Māori heritage with pride
through their original choreography.
It was evident that important
stories were being told through
all the dance items, each with a
unique flavour and perspective.
The MegaSchools Dance crew
performed with heart, with their
item being a true celebration of Hip
Hop Dance in Aotearoa.
Our choir and vocal groups had
the opportunity to showcase their
wonderful arrangements and
harmonies through a range of both
upbeat and also reflective songs.
They were accompanied by talented
young instrumentalists who held a
strong musical foundation.
Between each item, our media club
students had prepared amazing
video introductions. These added
another important dimension to
our showcase that set the scene for
each act.
We couldn’t have done it without
our stagehands, lighting and sound
techs, student leaders and cooks
who kept the production running
smoothly each day and were the
backbone of our show.
Our final show on Friday night
saw us perform to a packed crowd,
including some special guests who
have supported our Performing
Arts Department over the past year.
These incredible supporters were
honoured in our ‘Friends of MC’
presentation, and included in this
group of supporters was our special
guest MC for the night, Russell
Harrison. Friday night also saw our
MC Performing Arts Teachers take
to the stage for a final performance
number during the last curtain call.
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MORE PERFORMING ARTS SHOWCASE PHOTOS...
SDNZ MEGASCHOOLS
Our MCB Crew competed in
the Street Dance New Zealand
competition and entered into the
MEGASCHOOLS division on the 17th
of April.
There were 19 other schools competing
and it is the first time that our school has
put through a team. Our team was led by
Jeffery Taulanga, Patricia Beazley, Sylvia
Faingaanuku, Otila Niko, Unaloto Leleifi,
and Mele Lelenoa. These students had
less than 3 weeks to learn and prepare
their set. The atmosphere at the event
was energising and our team of dancers
had an enjoyable experience meeting,
jamming and dancing with teams from
other schools. With a small team of 25
dancers, we left the stage proud of our
performance and it was an amazing
experience to build on for years to come.
SAPACS
On Friday 5 July, our VIA and
Dolce vocal groups headed out
to Pukekohe for SAPACS (South
Auckland Performing Arts
Competitions).
Despite some fierce competition,
our groups came away with four
awards on the night, ribbons and
prize money. The two judges on
the night commented on our girls
commanding stage presence,
delivery, and strong harmonies.
Both VIA and Dolce received a
huge amount of encouraging
feedback from the audience with
many commenting on being truly
touched by the ‘heart’ of their
performances. One audience
member even stating he was
brought to tears by the beauty of
their vocals. Congratulations to VIA
and Dolce on a wonderful night of
music.
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STAND UP,
STAND OUT
This year we took
our largest group of
Performing Arts students
to compete at the annual
Stand Up, Stand Out
Competition.
Competing in the Solo Vocal
Category were Lexus, Adyhana,
Loreal, Vera and Caylis. In the Group
Vocal Category were VIA, Dolce
and Noteworthy Choir and in the
Dance category, Sisterhood – a new
junior girls dance crew. All of our
performers loved the high energy
and supportive environment of this
competition held at OMAC. In both
the Solo Vocal and Group Vocal
categories. Judges Cherie Matheson
and Bella Kalolo commented on
how our students really made their
performances shine through their
unique take on popular songs. The
resounding feedback for our vocal
groups ‘showcased a unified spirit
and strong harmonies and leads’.
They pinpointed Nothworthy’s
Jordan Mauu’s ‘resonant’ tenor
vocals as well as Dolce’s stunning
Te Reo portion of Pypher’s original
song, ‘Missing You’. Sisterhood
Dance Crew were the first crew to
perform for the Dance heats, kicking
off proceedings in style with their
original hip-hop choreography.
The judges commended them
on a ‘great performance’ and
were impressed by their smooth
transitions and promising skill
level, stating they had all the right
ingredients to be a successful group.
Adyhana progressed to Solo Vocal
THE SUSO
VIBE
VIA Trio
Dolce Quartet
Noteworthy Choir
Dolce Quartet
Sisterhood Dance Crew
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The MC Performing Arts
Department 2019
VERA WILSON
ON WHAT NOW!
Vera was invited to perform on TVNZ’s iconic TV Show, What
Now! on August 11. This was an incredible opportunity for
Vera to share her talents not only with a large live audience
on the day but also the nation! She sang a special mashup
of Justin Bieber’s ‘I Don’t Care’ and the classic, ‘Stand By Me’.
Congratulations on a wonderful performance, Vera.
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Physical Education
and Health Department 2019
It was a busy and fun-filled year for the
PE Department. Here are just some of our
highlights from this year.
JUNIOR PE
Our Junior PE programme focussed
on improving and developing skills
while learning to work with each
other. We had an emphasis on using
and developing our interpersonal
skills and understanding the
importance of physical activity to
better our self and others.
Throughout the year, our students
have participated in a variety of
different sports and activities
including athletics, general fitness,
games, gymnastics and swimming.
JUNIOR HEALTH
In Health we look at our own
personal wellbeing and how to
improve it through good nutrition,
making positive choices and
knowing ourselves better.
SENIOR PE
We are very pleased to have
started our Level 1 Health pathway
this year, and it was great to see
so many students choosing this
option. This has proved to be a very
popular subject and Ms Potini and
Ms Tualaulelei have made it very
interesting and thought-provoking.
It is also great to see Level 2 Health
starting up in 2020.
SPORTS LEADERS
This year, our Sports Leadership
classes took the Year 9 students
for the Big Day In at the start of
the year. This involved planning
activities and running the whole
day. This was a great fun-filled day.
Well done to all of our leaders.
WOODHILL TRIP
(2SPO)
On October 17th, Level 2 Sports
Science classes went to Woodhill
Forest to participate in high ropes
courses. This was part of our risk
management assessment and the
students looked at what some of
the risks were for this activity, how to
manage these risks and what to do
in an emergency.
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LEADERSHIP CAMP
To kickstart the new year, 17 student leaders headed out to
Tongariro to embark on a week-long trip with Hillary outdoors staff
to build their leadership abilities.
The week consisted of activities to
work on their communication and
trust with each other, but also to
teach them about what qualities
a truly outstanding leader has.
During the day they went into
the outdoors accompanied by Ms
Ward and Mr Darragh, learning
to work together as a team and
to compromise to complete a
challenge efficiently and effectively.
During the evening they were
spoken to by members of different
groups on being an effective leader
and having the mental strength
to overcome obstacles that will
inevitably come their way. Halfway
through the week, the students got
a well-deserved trip to the local Hot
Springs Spa, where they got to enjoy
the soothing hot spring waters after
all their hard work. That did not
last long, however, as the students
decided to have a game of tag,
which soon had everybody in the
pool playing.
The final 2 days saw the students
go on an overnight trip through the
mountains. During this time they
had to navigate their own path, find
a suitable spot to pitch a tent and
cook dinner for themselves. They
pitched near a hidden river, which
waters flowed directly from Mt.
Ruapehu. This was a warm welcome
to the students after their long day
of hiking.
They have represented themselves
and their school very well and we
cannot wait to see what the future
holds for our leaders.
- Caleb Chan Ting
AISAKE TU’ITUPO:
WEIGHTLIFTING
CHAMPION
In July, one of our PE teachers Mr Tu’itupo, went
to Samoa to represent Tonga at the 2019 Pacific
Games in Weightlifting.
He was extremely successful and came away with 3 gold
medals. Congratulations to Aisake, he represented both
Tonga and Māngere College very well!
Here are the results.
Pacific Games:
Snatch - Bronze
Clean and Jerk - Gold
Total - Gold
Oceania Championship:
Total - Gold
Commonwealth Championship:
Total - Gold
Aisake pictured on the far left with his fellow winners from Papatoetoe
Weightlifting Club.
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FOOD TECHNOLOGY:
ITALIAN RESTAURANT
DESIGN AND VISUAL
COMMUNICATION
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DIGITAL TECHNOLOGY:
YEAR IN REVIEW
This year in 10DGT has
taught me a lot of things.
Like how to edit and make a
music video using multiple
audio and video clips.
It has helped me to improve my
computer skills. For instance, it has
taught me how to type correctly
on a keyboard and how to store
applications into a file. It has helped
me make my whole desktop more
efficient. 10DGT has helped me
gain an idea of what I want to be
when I grow up. It has also helped
me to make better decisions about
what I am going to do when I
METAL TECHNOLOGY
finish school at Year 13. We have
learnt many useful skills during
our one year in 10DGT, and we look
forward to learning more of it. I have
enjoyed my time this year learning
and increasing my knowledge of
computers and how to operate
them properly.
- Payton Golotoa 10ZA
Welding the dice.
Preparing the metal for cutting.
YEAR 11 CARPENTRY:
CARRY TRAY
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SPORTS
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PLAYER OF THE YEAR PLAYERS’ PLAYER MOST IMPROVED
PLAYER OF THE YEAR
Basketball
U17 Girls Lily-Ann Hauraki 9EA Lily-Ann Hauraki 9EA Savannah Vaifale 12HA
U19 Boys Likaan Davis-Ratumu 11RE Likaan Davis-Ratumu 11RE Lincoln Wehi 10BF
Netball
Senior Wednesday
Tarleaa Grant Te Ruahanga
11AU
Alexis Fenton 11SI
Pesi Tevaga 11CO
Senior Matauranga Sepi 'Alofi 13DA Chynna Tohilima 13WD Amragayle Toluono 13ND
Senior Poutama Patricia Beazley 12SA Herilla Salu 12IM Sara-Lee Sigglekow 13DA
Netball
Junior Polly Henry 9TU Kaufoou Mafi 10BM Kaufoou Mafi 10BM
Rugby
1st XV Nathan Taufahema 11CO Mauroa Arama 13WD Wayne Magalogo 13SH
Girls Ilaisaane Taufa 11RE Rosielina Ariki 9SE Cassandra Tere 12FI
Tag Football
Senior Boys Wayne Magalogo 13SH Hosking Viniki 9WG Hosking Viniki 9WG
Senior Girls Patricia Beazley 12SA Cassandra Tere 12FI Kairangi Tekena 9FR
Table Tennis
Senior Abdul Ahmadi 13SH Kwae Reh 11CO
Volleyball
Senior Boys Blessing Tanu Talapa 12IM Blessing Tanu Talapa 12IM Wayne Magalogo 13SH
Senior Girls Victory Tilo 13ND Josephine Fa'asisilia 13MI Julienne Niko 13DA
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REGIONAL
& NATIONAL
REPRESENTATIVES
Rugby Boys
U14 Auckland Rugby
U16 Auckland Rugby
Omani Nofogatotoa 9TE
LB Tuaeu 11RE
Rugby Girls
U18 Auckland Rugby
Ilaisaane Taufa 11RE
Volleyball Girls
Auckland Secondary
School Representative
Victory Tilo 13ND
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HALL AWARD
FOR SPORTSMANSHIP (FEMALE)
Chynna Tohilima 13WD
SENIOR SPORTS GIRL
Victory Tilo 13ND
SENIOR SPORTS BOY
Wayne Magalogo 13SH
KNIGHT AWARD
FOR OUTSTANDING
CONTRIBUTION TO SPORT
Sasa Lelenoa 13WD
ALDRIDGE AWARD
FOR SPORTSMANSHIP (MALE)
Likaan Davis-Ratumu 11RE
MANAGER
OF THE YEAR
Kathleen Beazley
Poutama Netball Team
COACH OF THE YEAR
Will Poil
U19 Boys Basketball Coach
TEAM OF THE YEAR
Matauranga Netball team
JOHNSON CUP
Julienne Niko 13DA
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COACHES, MANAGERS AND STAFF
Basketball
Names
Basketball Girls Carolyn Cossey TIC
Mara Maumeasagisagi
Donna Vaifale
Basketball Boys Frances McIntosh TIC
Will Poil
Teacher In Charge, Manager Or
Coach
Coach/Community
Manager/Community
Coach/Community
Netball
Netball Year 11 Emma McCosh TIC/coach
Netball All Teams Tai Uamaki Support staff /coach
Netball Poutama Kathleen Beazeley Manager
Rugby
Rugby Girls Nathan Samu Coach/TIC
Rugby 1st XV Parwati Reddy TIC
Rugby 1st XV Willie Marsters Coach
Rugby 1st XV Jay Tongia Manager/Community
Rugby 1st XV Ken Fale Manager
Volleyball
Volleyball Boys Nathan Samu Coach/TIC
Volleyball Boys Aisake Tuitupou Coach/TIC
Volleyball Girls Nancy Palelei Coach
Volleyball Girls Melissa Tualaulelei TIC
Tag Football
Senior Boys & Girls – Maehe Nuku Support staff/Coach
Table Tennis
Table Tennis Paul Campbell Manager
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Basketball
Mālō e lelei, and greetings to you all.
Competing weekly, the U19 Boys & U17 Girls Counties Manukau Basketball teams
played a tremendous season this year. Each player represented our school with pride
and played with heart every time they hit the court.
GIRLS
BASKETBALL
The U17 Girls Basketball team
were fierce. They played 8
matches, 3 were lost and they
had 5 successful wins.
The girls were devoted during the season,
committed to playing every game.
Back Row (L-R): Mara Vaifale, Ramona Mafileo.
Front Row (L-R): Ngaire Biddle, Savannah Vaifale, Ruth Williams.
For 2 matches they had only 5 players and no
subs, but built strong relationships with each
other and some became leaders within the
team.
A quote from one of the girls in the team:
“Throughout this year’s basketball season,
I’ve gained leadership skills. And I am willing
to take that with me into 2020. This season
allowed our players to step up.”
We’d like to thank our Coach - Mara
Maumeasagisagi, Donna Vaifale, Mrs Cossey
and Mr Campbell. Thank you for taking time
to coach, train and support the girls.
Thank you, to all the players who represented
our school this year. You all played amazingly
and you should be proud of yourselves.
- Emalata Kiole
Our U19 Boys’ Basketball team
entered late into the season
and played 10 matches.
It was a tough season for them, but they
gave it their all. We had a dedicated bunch
of players who played hard to the very end.
Throughout this season, the boys built a
strong bond with each other and gained
trust in one another. Our boys placed
8th in the Counties Manukau Basketball
Competition.
We’d like to thank our Coach - Will Pouli,
Manager -Terisa Leaula and Mrs McIntosh.
Thank you for all your hard work, dedication
and for supporting our boys.
BOYS BASKETBALL
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POUTAMA SENIOR NETBALL
We started out with a
promising beginning,
unfortunately declining
as the season continued.
We had small numbers at training,
small numbers at games with
results of being second at every
game.
On a positive note, it was rewarding
watching the development of
players. We had huge whanau
support at the games which was
much appreciated. Congratulations
to team Manager, Kathleen Beazley
who won ‘Manager of the Year’ at
the annual Sports Awards. Well
done to Patricia, Herilla and Sara
from the team for their deserved
awards also.
Front Row (L-R): Patricia Beazley, Pairi Enua
Back Row (L-R): TeAmorangi Nuku, Sara-Lee Sigglekow,
Ella Yipouli
Netball
Well done to all of our
netball teams who
represented our school
well this year.
We had the Junior Netball team
and the Year 11 team entered into
the Wednesday night tournament
and the senior teams, Matauranga
and Poutama in the Friday night
competition.
A big thank you to Ta’i for her
unwavering support for all of our
teams, we appreciate all you do for
everyone.
JUNIOR
NETBALL TEAM
Back Row (L-R): Pulotu Kaifa, Kaufoou Mafi,
Merita-Jade Tuakore, Suaesi Vui
Front Row (L-R): Sela Mafi, Polly Henry, Mereanna
Hopoi, Tymeah Amopiu-Baker
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MATAURANGA
SENIOR NETBALL
Back Row (L-R): Sepi Alofi, Pypher Tohilima-Franklin, Jasmarie
Tohilima-Franklin, Cassandra Tere, Sasa Lelenoa, Gayle Toluono
Front Row (L-R): Lealofi Sanelivi, Chynna Tohilima, Julienne
Niko
This year we had entered the
Māngere-Ōtāhuhu Netball Club
competition as a school team, MC
Matauranga.
Our team was a mixture of experienced
netballers as well as players who had never
played before. Every week we trained hard as
a team, teaching each other new techniques.
We learnt a variety of skills and drills which
helped enhance our stamina, speed and agility -
helping us become great netball players! During
grading rounds, we managed to fight our way
up to B grade. This was a very overwhelming
moment for my teammates and I because we
had new players going up against skilful club
players. Unfortunately during the season we
had dropped down to C grade due to losses.
But despite this, we had continued to give it our
all and managed to take out first place for our
grade!
After all my years of playing netball at Mangere
College, I would recommend for MC students to
join as it is such a great experience.
Congratulations to our team for winning Team
of the Year at the MC Sports Awards Evening.
- Chynna Tohilima
YEAR 11
NETBALL TEAM
Back Row (L-R): Anne Tupou, Loti
Fehoko, Noelani Mataki
Front Row (L-R): Faith Tanu Talapa,
Julia Ofisa, Alexis Fenton
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Girls Rugby
Well done to our Girls-10-a-side Rugby team who played
hard this season, games were on Monday afternoons.
Well done to Iliasaane Taufa for her success in being selected
for the U18 Auckland South/East Rugby team. A huge thank you
to Nathan Samu who coached the team. We’d
also like to thank the support and attendance of
parents, ex-MC students and current ones at all of
the games.
Back Row (L-R): ‘Alamoni Matangi, Tiri Atiau, Cassandra
Tere, Mara Vaifale, Jahriena Maybir, Elizabeth Lavea
Front Row (L-R): Kairangi Tekena, Agnes Magalogo, Tame
Tau Taupau, Julienne Niko, Roselina Ariki
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1 st XV Boys Rugby
The team always aimed to
maintain the vision of our
school motto ‘Seek the Heights’
in their approach to their
games.
This year we had a great start to the season
as we beat Mt Roskill Grammar. Our results
suffered later in the year due to the loss of
a few experienced senior players. Although
we did not reach our winning goals, we
were able to build a strong team spirit, great
friendships, respect for each other, goodwill
and a determination to improve.
We are extremely grateful to Coach Willie
Masters our Coach, Manager Parwati Reddy
and a committed team of parents and
supporters who were there to encourage
and cheer for our boys. Without these
strong pillars, we would not have been able
to achieve and function as a successful
team. They stood by the team and gave
invaluable moral and financial support
during the last two years even in the rain,
cold and difficult conditions.
We are grateful to our parents, families,
teachers and supporters who came to
watch and support us during the games.
- Manager Parwati Reddy
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Sports Council 2019
This year we have had a
committed group of almost 20
junior and senior students in
our Sports Council. Our aim was
to get more students playing
and accessing high-quality
sports at Māngere College.
This year the Sports Council have
produced a survey for the whole
school asking what sports they
would like to play and what we
can do better in the delivery of
Sports at MC. From that survey,
the Sports Council have organised
and run Badminton sessions every
Wednesday and Friday. This has
proved to be extremely popular with
over 30 students participating.
competitive game and the teachers
won in the end.
The Sports Council have also hosted
the Black Ferns Rugby team here
at Māngere College, helped to
organise the Sports Awards Evening
in term 3 and have organised a
Sports Exchange with Birkenhead
College during term 4.
The Sports Council organised a
Volleyball competition in term
4. It was the Sports Council vs
Teachers. It was a fun, yet seriously
Black Ferns with Sports Council members.
Sports Council members.
Teachers and the Sports Council after their volleyball game.
Table Tennis
Many students took the
opportunity to compete against
each other at lunchtimes twice
a week during the year. Included
was a competition at the start of
the year where Abdul Ahmadi beat
Kwae Reh in the final and therefore
is our Mangere College Table Tennis
Champion. We ended the Table
Tennis season with a Students vs
Staff competition.
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Volleyball
SENIOR GIRLS VOLLEYBALL
Our Senior Girls Volleyball team had an outstanding
experience of volleyball throughout the year. We played
in the premier grade and placed 4th. We then played
at the Auckland Championships, held at the Bruce
Pulman Arena where we placed 11th overall. We also
competed at the Secondary Schools Volleyball Nationals
held in Palmerston North for a week where we came
home with 3rd place in Division 3. As captain, I am proud
of the outcome we had this year from all the effort and
commitment shown from each team member on the
court and on the bench. Shot for the season girls!
A huge thanks to our coach Nancy Palelei for being one
of the best coaches by supporting us and providing for
our team.
- Victory Tilo
Back Row (L-R): Elizabeth Lavea, Theresa
Maluatoga, Joyce Tiolata, Josephine Fa’asisilia
Front Row (L-R): Victory Tilo, Sasa Lelenoa, Julienne
Niko
SENIOR BOYS
VOLLEYBALL
Back Row (L-R): Ethan Purcell, Abdul Ahmadi,
Spencer Moli
Front Row (L-R): Tava Roberts, Wayne
Magalogo, Blessing Tanu Talapa
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SCHOOL
LEAVERS
2019
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Year 13 Students
Back Row: Hser Doh Shwe, Toto Moeai’a Toleafoa, Vera Wilson, Lealofi Sanelivi Pio, Te Rehu Karaka, Fa’ailuga Leulaua, Marietta Mailo Slade, Ethan Purcell, Mauroa
Arama, Rosealy Akatere, Irene Luaftasaga, Amragayle Toluono, Veronica Moeroa Akama, Hetary Aimasi
5th Row: Tennessee Jackson, Tana Nelson, Spencer Moli, Isiyah Aitogi, Suliasi Tupou, Makusi Kulitapa, John Veamatahau, Tonorio Tokotini, Shannan Tofilau, Tony
Iremia, Sofia Leaupepe, Faith Samasoni, Jesse Apineru, Simati Isaako, Dimetrious Tumai
4th Row: Lopi Paupau, Raymond Vea, Kamehameha Anae, Tauvela Sauni, Sioeli Tonga, Abdul Ahmadi, Lennox Tangiaere, Marklin Ikimaka, Jacob Leleifi,
Alexander Va’a, Jason Taufa, Maika Taufahema, Sara-Lee Sigglekow, Campbell Tapuosi
3rd Row: Sinai Nukunuku, Tina Faumalo, ‘Anakava Talakai, Ina Ariki, Ritia Viniki, Mavianee Folasaitu, Grace Mataafa, Tram Nguyen, Tatiana Ng Chok, Veronica
‘Ahomana, Chynna Tohilima, Soana Afu, Tumema Soti, Cynthia Misi Tuitamai
Front Row: Saviour Shee, Ruanjua Lau, Malianne Folasaitu, Adrienne Lavea, Fuli Mau’u, Heseti Tasi Apineru, Victory Tilo, Rehia Patuwai, Lisa Crowther, ‘Asinate
Sinani, Urau William, Liaina Mikaele
80 Mangere College - 2019
School LeaversCLASS OF 2019
SOANA AFU
I’ve never been
heartbroken I am
the heartbreaker.
- Ms Ma
ABDUL
AHMADI
Comeback is
much stronger
than setback.
Rise above the
the storm to see
the sunshine.
HETARY
AISEA AIMASI
Baby mama with
an attitude.
SEPIUTA
ALOFI
I wanna have a
gap year but the
gap in my teeth
will be all that I
get.
KAMEHAME-
HA ANAE
Believe in
yourself before
you believe in
others.
JESSE
APINERU
God is Light - He
shows me the
way.
MAUROA
ARAMA
You’re a cutie
with a booty.
ANIKET
CHAND
Let us make
our future now,
and let us make
our dreams
tomorrow a
reality.
CALEB CHAN-
TING
I’d rather stand
tall than live on
my knees, ‘cause
I’m a conqueror,
and I won’t
accept defeat.
TAI
FA’AISISILA
With God all
things are
possible. - Mat
19:26
TINA
FAUMALO
Keep your face
always, towards
the sunshine -
and shadows will
fall behind you.
ISIKELI FILI-
MOEHALA
Any friend that
turns into an
enemy has been
hating since day
one. - 2Pac
NAOMI
GASU
NO EFEK.
ZAHRA HABIBI
The beautiful
thing about
learning is that
no one can take
it away from you.
ZAHRA
HUSSAINI
Remember
to always be
yourself, unless
you suck. Then
pretend to be
someone else.
TONY
IEREMIA
Chynna was
here.
MARKLIN
IKIMAKA
Do what you can
with all you have,
where ever you
are.
NICHOLAS
INGRAM
Food makes me
happy, all the
time.
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TENNESSEE
JACKSON
#godsplan
NGA JOHN
Dream it. Wish it.
Do it.
CICILIA
KAUFUSI
The bigger her
forehead, the
bigger her heart.
MAKUSI
KULITAPA
Salute the Real
Never Fold.
EVELYN
LAMESE
“School does not
teach life!!” CYA
RUANJUA
LAU
We are bad
brothers so don’t
bother.
ADRIENNE
LAVEA
Keep it 685. No
EFEK.
ULUAKI
LAVULAVU
The roots of
education are
bitter, but the
fruit is sweet. -
Aristotle
SOFIA
LEAUPEPE
I am my own
competition.
You ain’t it. -
$ofztha1st
JACOB LELEIFI
Doing simple
and little things
in life can lead
to sucess in the
future.
SASA
LELENOA
I need a new
phone.
MAI-ROSE
LESA
Always making
progress man
thats how I keep
my sanity.
FA’AILUGA
LEULUAI
Don’t let
schooling
interfere with
your education. -
Mark Twain
IRENE LUAFA-
TASAGA
The harder
you work for
something, the
greater you’ll
feel when you
achieve it.
JULIA
LUAMANU
KILIPATI
Your limitation—
it’s only your
imagination.
WAYNE
MAGALOGO
Waking up in the
morning is the
second hardest
thing.
MARIETTA
MAILO SLADE
Maturity is a
mindset, not
age.
MERCY
MAKISI
Change your
thoughts and
you change the
world.
UNIQUE
MCDONALD
Do something
today that your
future self will
thank you for.
LIAINA
MIKAELE
It’s not practice
makes perfect,
it’s PERFECT
PRACTICE that
makes perfect.
CYNTHIA
MISI TUITAMAI
Education’s
purpose is to
replace an empty
mind with an open
one. - Malcolm
Forbes
TOTO MOEAI’A
TOLEAFOA
I would like to thank
my arms for always
being by my side.
My legs for always
supporting me and
finally my fingers;
because I could
always count on
them.
VERONICA
MOEROA AKA-
MA
VENI-VIDI-VICI.
SPENCER
MOLI
GOOD, BETTER,
BEST. Never let
it rest, until your
Good is Better
and your Better
is Best.
82 Mangere College - 2019
TANA
NELSON
Dream bigger.
Do bigger.
TRAM
NGUYEN
You can only
spell my name
right if you know
Vietnamese.
JULIENNE
NIKO
Don’t be the
same. Be better.
TODD
PULLEN-
BURRY
If your goals
don’t scare you,
they aren’t big
enough.
TAREPETA
RIO
They say good
things come
with timing,
thats why I
ALWAYS come
late.
TAYLAH
ROBINSON
Boom boom
boom boom
(lyktyk )
FAITH
SAMASONI
Jealousy is the
ugliest trait.
LEALOFI SA-
NELIVI PIO
I am the way and
the truth and the
life, no one comes
to the father
except through
me. John 14:6
SAVIOUR
SHEE
Light tomorrow
with today.
HSER DOH
SHWE
I would like to
thank God for
always being
with me when i
need help and
also my family for
supporting me.
SARA-LEE
SIGGLEKOW
The crap you hear
about me may
be true, but then
again... It might
be as fake as the
person who told
you.
ASINATE
SINANI
Happiness is
found when you
stop comparing
yourself to other
people.
TUMEMA
SOTI
I can do all
things through
Christ who
strengthens me.
Philippians 4:13
WAIRATA
TAHANA
Y’all ever cried
over a math
problem? That’s
a different type
of hurt right
there.
ANA
TALAKAI
Self love is the
best love!
FAINU
TEREDA
Fainu Tereda has
been officially
released from
her 5 year
sentence.
VICTORY
TILO
Be the better
you.
SHANNAN
TOFILAU
If a classroom
isn’t a place to
sleep, a house
isn’t a place to
study.
CHYNNA
TOHILIMA
Love you Rika.
TONORIO
TOKOTINI
I didn’t pass level
3 so don’t bother.
AMRAGAYLE
TOLUONO
No matter what
you face in life
dont let go of
GOD’S hand.
SIOELI TONGA
The time is
always right, to
do whats right.
BENJAMIN
TUTAI-AMIRI
5 years later
and I’m still an
idiot, Thanks for
nothing.
RITIA VINIKI
Chasing flights
not feelings.
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‘MASQUERADE’
Ball Prizes:
King - Mauroa Arama
Queen - Julia Kilipati
Prince - Kamehameha Anae
Princess - Toto Toleafoa
Best female dancer - Hetary Aimasi
Best male dancer - Spencer Moli
Best gown - Zahra Habbibi
Best suit - Antonio Manapori-Tongia
Cutest couple - Lopi Papau and Victory Tilo
MC’s Baddest - Marcus Kulitapa
Ball
Ball Committee:
Sofia Leaupepe
Marietta Slade
Taylah Robinson
Sepi ‘Alofi
Wayne Magalogo
84 Mangere College - 2019
Mangere College - 2019 85
Form Group Photos
9EA
Back Row:
Teeu Koiatu, Jaedyn Farrell,
Francois Peni, Xavier Tanu,
‘Anaseini Vuki, Silia Palenapa,
Jeremiah Tapuosi
2nd Row:
Ruth Williams, Antonio Tanginoa,
Adrienne Faamausili, ‘Supileo
Tongotongo, Christopher Havili,
Bradley Ah Sam, Kasey Wehi,
Laurence Earl (teacher)
Front Row:
Serenay Geros, Fitililitonga
Graham, Priya-Tiare Toa, Lily-Ann
Hauraki, Nelly Green, Jewls Riki-
Rotohiko, Zhijaya Ahotaha
Absent:
Mairangi Gilbert
9FR
Back Row:
Marianda Rani, Tydus McIvor
3rd Row:
Joseph Gray, Andre Tangata-Poto,
Martin Pulemau, Meliame Funaki,
Mounga Palu, Pauliasi Tu’akalau,
Carlito Sitenitu
2nd Row:
Jasmine Lemoa, Sunnah Te
Korakorako Thompson, Vela
Peaufa, Kaleb Tongotongo
Samuelu, Yetshi Oleko, Rimoni
Moananu, Amera Franso (Teacher)
Front Row:
Kairangi Tekena, Shriti Chandra,
Sandra Kakapu, Sela Alofaki,
Monday Ayak John, Emma Tupou,
Esther Soti
Absent:
Tylah Manusina, Tisharna Tarapipipi
9SE
Back Row:
Jacob Mokalei, Leahana Teritua,
Preston Ngawhika, George Akaiti
2nd Row:
Taufahema Manu, Alex Tapatu
Lui, Paris Martin-Dehar, William
Tolutau, Esther Moli, Sakimi Vailoa,
Mohammed Sameem (Teacher)
Front Row:
Natalee Murphy, Margaret Keniseli,
Norina Paulo, Rosielina Ariki,
Miracle Ikahihifo, Belina Aneterea,
Almeera Shah
Absent:
Zivana Hafoka, Katarena Heta-
Nelson, Sisi Lua, Rawiri Toe Toe
86 Mangere College - 2019
9TE
Back Row:
Lilio Vea, Kayla Wong, Ngatuaine
Edwin, Hunter Houltham, Sharon
La’ai Lee Chee
2nd Row:
Deja Ropati, Tupou Tonga, Tavake
Kamana, Omani Nofoagatotoa,
Dameighn Tuakore, Trinity Manuel,
To’asavili Telea (Teacher)
Front Row:
Joe Seiuli, Mikayle Babulal, Barbara
Etuale, Nargis Hussaini, Elizabeth
Magele, Dorian Sao-Mafiti, Eh
Htaw Kue Wah
Absent:
Pearl Afitu, AJ King, Siala Salaikeni,
Timenata Sitione Luuga, Lionel
Tafa, Sela Tapaitau
9TU
Back Row:
Majik Moreland, Eutakio Tauia,
Tyrese Baker-Amopiu, Latai Tonga,
Naima Tariau, Seti Savele, Sione
Tupou
2nd Row:
Frederick Kata, Zackriah Albert,
Josiah Ah-Lam, Caylis Masinamua,
Dee Teariki-Mana, Honehina Leleifi,
Jectofer Finau, Melissa Tualaulelei
(Teacher)
Front Row:
Hserku Hser, Rangimarie Marsters,
Fetalaiga Mauu, Polly Henry, Tia
Isaako, Nancy Mataio, Roanna Wah
Absent:
CJ Mahe, Upulasi Sauni, Angela
Kuo-Yu Yen (Teacher)
9WG
Back Row:
Tyler Baker, Mele Kata, Lupemu’a
Kaufusi, Pati Luka, Simione
‘Ahomana, Joshua Siulangapo
2nd Row:
Taeoalii Anae, Sela Mafi, Vailea
Filipine, Azriel Henry, Cleveland
Riki-Rotohiko, Joseph Ulisese,
Daniel Wong (Teacher)
Front Row:
Asi Halauafu, Katarina Singh, Josie
Siaosi Ah Wong, Azariah Fuamatu,
Nila Tupou, Manaia Graham,
Abygale Matamua
Absent:
Shakila Faraji, Zyrus Jenkins,
Tevina Manapori-Rikiau, Winston
Ngawhika, Hosking Viniki
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10BF
Back Row:
Nelly Tongotongo, Lex Ah Wong Walker,
Kerriose-Apolimafou Folasaitu, April
Tunupopo
3rd Row:
Taylor Kahaki, Vaine Katuke,
Tapuarorangi Koiatu, Kylie Taunga,
Gideon Faiane, Zac Ieremia
2nd Row:
Lincoln Wehi, Atunaisa Tupou, Alofa
Ieriko Sepu, Ethan Funaki, Mathew
Tonga, Uasi Tulikihakau, Viliami
Bloomfield (Teacher)
Front Row:
Lilyan Kaufusi, D’nadcyn Matia, Skye
Kaweroa, Marion Ford, Keri Harris Riwhi-
Moihi, Vaoa Lagaaia, Pulotu Kaifa
Absent:
Trent Lafaele, Bonnie-Ray Osman,
Brandon Reid, Hayley Solomon, Grace
Talakai
10BM
Back Row:
Sallyrita Anthony, Kaufoou Mafi, Crystal
Fineaso, Ernest Davida, James Dean,
Brandon Baker, Susana Tooala
2nd Row:
Troy Filipine, Benjamin ‘Ahomana,
Christian Angaa’elangi, Glassie Fabian
Thomas, Merita-Jade Tuakore, Sylas
Wilson, Jordan Vaatiuola, Fisiitotoa
Bloomfield (Teacher)
Front Row:
Hinemoa Ah Chong, Hoparonee Aleni,
Tymeah Amopiu-Baker, Oumaima
Ahmat Abdallah, Elizabeth Apineru,
Grace Terepai, Francesca Fuimaono
Absent:
Amanaki Filimoehala, Max Hunia, Ofa
Lalahi, Devyn Thomas, Paul Tovio, Tepa
Vaatofu, Monique Webster
10FO
Back Row:
Cornelius Julius Daniels, Maruata
Pekepo, Lana Avauli, Tautiare Tonorio
3rd Row:
Lua Omoregie, Rihari Scrivener,
Folauhola Tongotongo, Isaleli Neria,
Kadara Poaru Raki,
2nd Row:
Demitrious McIvor, Makarini Puiri,
Genesis Poko, Lza Opai, Lolo Faiva, Sifila
Palu, Siosaia Folau (Teacher)
Front Row:
Noah Finau-Mose, Katherine Pio,
TeAmorangi Nuku, Doreen Lavea, Lucy
Iona, Lilly-Anne Ikiua, Martha Peo
Absent:
Daniel Finau, Lani Mulipola, Aravi
Nimeti, Solomon Spence, Mele
Tafengatoto, Selui Waa
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10HE
Back Row:
Tai Puiri, Siobahn Mafileo, Lexus Walters,
Mereanna Hopoi
3rd Row:
Kaloni Manuel, Gardenia Lemoa, Jason
Lal, Will Leleifi, Xavier Tumai, Makel Puiri-
Tuia
2nd Row:
Suli Petaia, John Hala’ufia, Lakai Maea,
Dangel-Rae Miri, Hamyoni Amituanai,
Loseti Masi, Alex Upokokeu-Henry
(Teacher)
Front Row:
Charlotte Vili, Anna-Tetapu George,
Raylanny Taufa, Aaliyah Leilua, Te-Mauri
Tokotini Nanua, Alosina Moeai’a Toleafoa,
Te Mahara Taylor
Absent
Kalos Kiel, Nelio Mateo, Tiara Ormsby,
10TI
Back Row:
Metuangaro Rio, Neomai Tamo’ua, Fatima
Hussaini, Tuhi Baker
3rd Row:
‘Alamoni Matangi, Temaleti Sinani, Soolua
Soolua, Samuel Goodwin, Anthony
Kirisimasi, Pandora Rani, Ngatokorua
William
2nd Row:
‘Aki Fonise, Tehillah Siamomua, Edgar
Schaumkel, Daniel Selu, Tavailau Roberts,
Makarios Siuoalii Lelemia, Aisake Tuitupou
(Teacher)
Front Row:
Emanuel Faasavalu, Krizzia Mae
Quinones, Roselyn Tafa, Ngaire Biddle,
Tamera Sale, Saleha Sameem, Indi
Reihana
Absent
Lua Anae, Joshua Havili, Vani Kaufusi,
Kuini Manu, Alofasau Pene, Keilani Siloi
10ZA
Back Row:
Mara Dawson, Suaesi Vui, Peniamina
Siaki, Janet Taukiri, Tereapii Mani, Ashley
Toiu, Marcel Tere
2nd Row:
James Wilson, Johnathan Iosefa, Ceasor
Vili, Manoa Teata, Siaosi Unga, Izaiah Maki
Front Row:
Payton Golotoa, Kimotea Tereda, Honora
Lynch, Pypher Tohilima-Franklin, Loreal
Urika Filifilia, Mele Lelenoa, Ausage Tusi
Absent:
Feloko Faiva, Pamata Iosua, Lui Joseph-
Kaitani, Tony Pulemau, Harold Utaatu,
Kiana Webster
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11AU
Back Row:
Eedi Muliau, Bobbie Sue Sood,
Peter Moukite, Sa’i Ah Mann,
Sonny Scrivener, Brian Aubrey
(Teacher)
Front Row:
Tarleaa Grant-Te Ruahanga,
Vaimanino Luamanuvae, Tru Kingi,
Talita Atu, Katherine Pairama
Absent:
Ondre Campbell, Rueben
Funaki, Lagi Mikaele, Jennifer
Prescott, Leylane Rako, Harry Taia,
Ngametua Tarai, Mythayus Tawhi,
Cleo Tiavaasue, Paul Wehi, Ruby
Winter, Noah Takiaho Fuahetau
11CO
Back Row:
Thomas Williams, Salealii Mau’u,
Tarial Seuteni, Jas Tere, Mele Tonga,
Louisa Faireka, Kwae Reh
2nd Row:
Nathan Taufahema, Pesi Tevaga,
Me Reh, Junior Fredrick, Mark
Siaki, Shaun Ah Chong, Carolyn
Cossey (Teacher)
Front Row:
Hser Chri, Phuong Nguyen,
Jahriena Maybir, Nuulelei Tinei
Fili, Faye Tapuosi, Esther Andrew,
Jeaniro Muavae
Absent:
Teresa Ngauamo
11HI
Back Row:
Veronica Teinaki, Alec Ah-Lam,
Tererei Aneterea, Xaviar Rehu,
Mason Chan-Ting, Tasi Limoni,
Aaron Enua
2nd Row:
Sandy Lui, Nofoaiga Sefulu, Suli
Kaho, Sebit Ayak John, Nuhaka
Maitai, Jerimiah Tufuga, Jeremaiah
Falanaipupu, Asariah Potini
(Teacher)
Front Row:
Prettisha-Mei Atonio-Seiuli,
Danielle Niutao Tafale, Jorjane
Aerenga, Leleo Toomata, Miita
Salaikeni, Agnes Talataina, Daisy
Rahui Tepaano
Absent:
Jordyn-Nirel Manusina, Te Aroha
Marsters, Izzy Poha, Sharday Wong
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11HS
Back Row:
Ali Ibrahim, Leon Terekia, Sefo
Felauai, Mahdieh Ahmadi, Tame
Tau Taupau, Janet Su’a, Vai Havea
2nd Row:
Tupou Filipine, Jordan Mauu,
Vincent Ah Sue, Ethan Sigglekow,
Teina Akama, Adam Isitolo Lui,
Samer Hormes (Teacher)
Front Row:
Gwen Liuanga, Mele Asolelei
Fretton, Bryniah Petersen, Mara
Vaifale, Adyhana Urika Filifilia, Faith
Tanu Talapa, Vaevae Tariau
Absent:
Abraham Utaatu
11RE
Back Row:
Hermon Mani, Abigail Panuve,
Romeo Fidow, Vaokaho Fuimaono,
Vi Viniki
2nd Row:
Levi Tavai, James Leaupepe, Likaan
Davis-Ratumu, Detroit Stewart,
David Tavita Hall, Lb Tuaeu,
Parwati Reddy (Teacher)
Front Row:
Agnes Magalogo, Mele Tu’akalau,
To’o Moananu, Ilaisaane Taufa, Julia
Ofisa, Elizabeth Lavea, Lealofisa
Mataafa
Absent:
Harold Fuimaono, Bella Ikinepule,
Sam Johnson, Devaan Thomson
Hyland-Webster
11SI
Back Row:
Wisdom Baker, Theresa Kumar-Lui,
Luseane Taumalolo
2nd Row:
Nalini Singh (Teacher), Afu’alo
Fonise, Felea Maluatoga, Ruapani
Tuahine, Henry Ah Sam, Junior
Ngakiau, Dave Siulangapo,
Nicholas Chan (Teacher)
Front Row:
O-Shay Murphy, Eirene Teofilo, Tala
Senitofo, Makeleta Alofaki, Anne
Tupou, Noelani Mataki, Moses
Taione Motuliki
Absent:
Loti Fehoko, Alexis Fenton,
De’Vante Terry, Poini Lutui
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12EU
Back Row:
Caela Thompson, Jenney Tau, ‘Ofa
Ahomana, ‘Etina Kaliopasi
2nd Row:
Oikoumene Futi, ‘Unaloto Leleifi,
Sanele Ioane, Tererei Samuel,
Benjamin Tuilaepa, Ben Euden
(Teacher)
Front Row:
Chu Moo Paw, Eneleata Pulemau,
To’oa Faasisila, Tiri Atiau, Tiulipe
Palenapa, Diana Pio
Absent:
Amelia Fehoko, Christian Filipo,
Cecilia Mafi, Juliette Mauala,
Memory Taia, Sai John Toluono,
Christian Williams
12FI
Back Row:
Makaila Ben, Monalisa Selu,
Cassandra Tere, Petissa Leha’uli,
Ngatokorima Epi Mana
2nd Row:
Leo Akeripa Sa, Aunuua Lagaaia,
Kalavite Fukofuka, Levy Aigaalii,
Huni Fifita (Teacher)
Front Row:
Joyce Tiotala, ‘Emalata Kiole, Apii
Tavioni, Pairi Enua, Tiare Marsters
Absent:
Donavan Avauli, Taitusi Hafoka,
Kayleb Himone Henry, Taylor
Manuel, Brendalee Pouwhare, Felise
Siaki, Maui Tereapii, Parani Toetoe,
Te Aroha Tokotini Nanua, Teava
Tonitara, Tina Vaihu
12HA
Back Row:
Madina Salam Khel, Esther Siaki,
Zabiullah Salam Khel, Rosemary
Felauai
3rd Row:
Poe Myar, Natalie Nguyen, Logopati
Mataafa, Peter-John Fosita, Asena
Panuve, Joell Fuimaono
2nd Row:
Rosalie Kwan (Teacher), Daniel Esera,
Euangelion Pasa, Aaron James, Suia
Samuelu, Reupena Kilipati, Younis
Ahmat Abdallah, Sally Hay (Teacher)
Front Row:
Grace Ah Chong, Thu Nguyen, Sylvia
Faingaanuku, Blessing Taituave
Fuimaono, Savannah Vaifale,
Anahera Heta, Samuel Faasavalu
Absent:
Briannah Clarke Terekia, Isaako
Isaako, Kristina Levi, Siaosi Pohahau,
Folau Taufahema
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12IM
Back Row:
Olathe Taumihau, Aaron Koiatu,
Blessing Tanu Talapa, Malachi
Karika-Lole, Benjamin Akaiti
2nd Row:
Isaiah Taualai, Kalepo Asai, Lee
Afualo, Ene Faleapa, Nehemiah
Mafi, Josh Kavana, Raselin Imraan
(Teacher)
Front Row:
Rozlyn Tikinau, Siti Pio, Herilla Salu,
Atalia Ueni, Joela Napaa, Marc
Chand, Ella Yipouli
Absent:
Shyanne Brown, John Bureta,
Noelle Eteuati, Ilisapeti
Filimoehala, Quileena Henry,
Jamiroquai Hepi, Lucy Ru, Logan
Samoa
12NA
Back Row:
Theresa Maluatoga, Marcel Teinaki,
Abdirizak Abdulmanan Ahmed,
Maka Nehoa
2nd Row:
Sweetie Neria, Sonny Maki, Shalom
Maro, Tyrone Tavita Hall, Oliva
Perenise, Patalione Filipine
Front Row:
Jasmarie Tohilima-Franklin, Teina
Whakatane, Tauiai Falanai, Vinia
Anae, Ferila Falanai, Kahdel Leilua,
Christina Soosemea
Absent:
George Aleki Su’emai, Shakwon
Aria, Vaioleti Leiataua, Afe
Pailegutu, Saphire Robson, Temera
Teingoa, Kilisitina Vaka’uta, Joelian
Wilson
12SA
Back Row:
Nickayla Manuel, Otila Niko, Tevita
Aleluia, Alex Angaa’elangi, John
Rimatuu, Anasta Manukuo, Cecilia
Ngani
2nd Row:
Kaisa Faamausili, Johnathon
Lemalu, Kiwi-Tamaki Thompson,
Cezanne Ratumu-Wharton,
Faamanu Sanerivi, Ofa Ulunga,
Nathan Samu (Teacher)
Front Row:
Abigail Andrew, Nika Taufa, Ane
Filimoehala, Lupe Fisiiahi, Ramona
Mafileo, Sokoau Marama Tautu,
Patricia Beazley
Absent:
Jeffery Taulanga, Sapela Tiavaasue,
Sitiveni Tongotongo, Epenesa
Vaatofu, Mackie Wehi
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13DA
Back Row:
Tatiana Ng Chok, Ruanjua Lau,
Vera Wilson, Lealofi Sanelivi Pio
2nd Row:
Sinai Nukunuku, Alexander
Va’a, Lennox Tangiaere, Maika
Taufahema, Michael Darragh
(Teacher)
Front Row:
Veronica ‘Ahomana, Simati Isaako,
Julienne Niko, Sara-Lee Sigglekow,
Mavianne Folasaitu
Absent:
Sepiuta ‘Alofi, Paulo Aria, Isikeli
Filimoehala, Antonio Manapori-
Tongia, Karauria Pirihi, Miracle
Tonga, Sateki Tuitupou
13DV
Back Row:
Ritia Viniki, Lisa Crowther, Liaina
Mikaele, Malianne Folasaitu,
Rosealy Akatere
2nd Row:
Tennessee Jackson, Suliasi Tupou,
Shannan Tofilau, Isiyah Aitogi
Front Row:
Ina Ariki, Soana Afu, Urau William,
Marietta Mailo Slade, Aaliyah
Spence
Absent:
Mate’aki ‘Ufi, John Bocoran, Zion
Dixon-Stowers, Katie Fa’avae, Ioane
Ioane, Kulai John, Ofila Nau, Ru
Terry
13MI
Back Row:
Fa’ailuga Leuluai, Evelyn Lamese
2nd Row:
Te Rehu Karaka, Marklin Ikimaka,
Tonorio Tokotini, Hetary Aimasi,
Frances McIntosh (Teacher)
Front Row:
Pauline Kavana, Josephine
Fa’asisila, Tumema Soti, Cynthia
Misi Tuitamai, Wairata Tahana
Absent:
Langcree Harrison, ‘Uluaki
Lavulavu, Mai-Rose Lesa, Tauta
Matita, Epalahame Palu, Todd
Pullen-Burry, Ailima Rimoni,
Tarepeta Rio, Folau Ta’ufo’ou, Isalily
Tulilo, Benjamin Tutai-Amiri
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13ND
Back Row:
Naomi Gasu, Amragayle Toluono,
Spencer Moli, Tana Nelson,
Adrienne Lavea
2nd Row:
Nicholas Ingram, Tony Ieremia,
John Veamatahau, Lopi Papau,
Lyrikal Tumai, Ethan Purcell, Savitri
Nadan (Teacher)
Front Row:
‘Anakava Talakai, Heseti Tasi
Apineru, Faith Samasoni, Victory
Tilo, Taylah Robinson
Absent:
Nga John, Cicilia Kaufusi, Dominic
Little, Vae Ratumu, Leiona Sisifa,
Tama Tekeu, Fainu Tereda,
Marukore Wuatai
13SH
Back Row:
Saviour Shee, Fuli Mau’u, Irene
Luafatasaga, Toto Moeai’a Toleafoa,
Hser Doh Shwe
2nd Row:
Tram Nguyen, Kamehameha Anae,
Abdul Ahmadi, Raymond Vea,
Sioeli Tonga, Sauni Limoni, Jesse
Apineru, Satend Sharma (Teacher)
Front Row:
Grace Mataafa, Wayne Magalogo,
Zahra Hussaini, Julia Luamanu
Kilipati, Aniket Chand, Jacob
Leleifi, Tina Faumalo
Absent:
Haris Ahmed, Mercy Makisi
13WD
Back Row:
Rehia Patuwai, Sofia Leaupepe,
Makusi Kulitapa, Jean Enua,
Chynna Tohilima
2nd Row:
Jason Taufa, Dimetrious Tumai,
Tauvela Sauni, Campbell Tapuosi,
Mauroa Arama, Rapuani Wade
(Teacher)
Front Row:
Veronica Moeroa Akama, Caleb
Chan-Ting, Sasa Lelenoa, Zahra
Ibrahim, ‘Asinate Sinani
Absent:
Naisa Fetokai, Amerika Ma Chee,
Unique McDonald, Kara Puaavase,
Amaamalele Roberts, Fusi Tupou
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Māngere College
Supporters
Māngere College continues to be very grateful to our local businesses and individuals who provide
financial support to our students. This commitment helps Māngere College students achieve to their
potential.
The artistic talents of Māngere College students continue to be used to help recognise our major
sponsors. Framed artworks are gifted to our major sponsors each year. The artworks, which now hang
in boardrooms, foyers and the offices of leading businesses, give clear recognition to the support
provided to Māngere College students.
Financial support allows us to provide three groups of scholarships each year:
• The Māngere College Entrance Scholarships cover most of the costs associated with starting as
a Year 9 student at Māngere College.
• The Māngere College Senior Scholarships are awarded to deserving Year 10 students. These are
worth $500 and are used by the recipients to cover the cost of NZQA fees, uniform and other
school costs over their senior years.
• Year 13 students can apply for the Māngere College Leavers' Scholarships. These awards are
valued at up to $1500 to assist students to meet the costs of tertiary study.
AUTOGRAPHS
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