List of Co-Curricular Groups at Macleans College

CO CURRICULAR - SPORT

Rembuden Kickboxing Like most competitive full contact fighting sports, Thai boxing or ‘Muay Thai’ has a heavy focus on body conditioning. You learn to use fists, elbows, knees, kicks and ‘stand up grappling’ in a class. There are obvious self-defence benefits alongside fitness and mental agility. People begin training with no previous martial arts ability whilst others have trained before in a variety of arts. All are welcome. Training that is specific to a Muay Thai fighter includes training with coaches on Thai pads, focus mitts, heavy bag, and sparring. The daily training includes many rounds (3-5 minute periods broken up by a short rest, often 1-2 minutes) of these various methods of practice. Thai pad training is a cornerstone of Muay Thai conditioning which involves practicing punches, kicks, knees and below strikes with a trainer wearing thick pads which cover the forearms and hands. Where and When: Training is on Tuesday/Friday at 7.00am to 8.00am in the Gym. Teacher: Mr Martin Volleyball Senior Volleyball (Years 11, 12 and 13) play in term one in the Eastern Zone competition. Junior Volleyball (Years 9 and 10) play at the end of term three and term 4 in the Eastern zone competition. Teams may qualify or play in the Auckland and National competition. When and where : Games Thursday afterschool between 3.30pm and 6.30pm. One practice a week, usually Tuesday after school. Teacher: Mr Becroft Netball Trials start in Term 1. Competition runs Term 2 and part of Term 3. You are expected to buy your netball uniform from John Russell Menswear in Howick. Where and When : Trainings for Year 9 and 10 are x1 per week, plus game on a Saturday morning at AMI, Auckland Netball Centre, Morrin Road, Panmure. Teacher: Code Head for Netball is Mrs McDougall in Upham House.

1st XI Boys’ Hockey 1st XI Boys’ Hockey is the school’s top boys’ hockey team, competing in the top Auckland competition and the second tier national tournament, India Shield.

The team is selected by trial early in the school year. The team practices up to three times per week, Monday and Friday mornings at 6.30am and have fitness training on Friday after school. The season requires a year round commitment, following tournament in late August, the boys have the remainder of term 3 off and start pre-season work in term 4. Games are played on Wednesday evening throughout terms 2 and 3 at locations over the Auckland region, with about half of the games at Lloyd Elsmore Park.

The team has a number of weekends away with annual pre-season tournaments in Hamilton and Tauranga. National tournament is in Napier this year and the team will travel to Australia during the April holidays.

Teacher in Charge is Mr Campbell

Boys Hockey

Boys hockey is a winter co-curricular sport. There are four teams, with the 1st XI being the premier side, the 2nd XI being the supporting team, the 3rd XI being the social team and the under 15 team a development team. The time commitment for students wishing to participate is 1-2 hour long training sessions per week as well as one game per week. Where and when: Term 2 and 3. Venues are turfs across Auckland. Teacher in Charge – Mrs Sima in Kupe

Girls' Hockey U15 Girls Hockey

Macleans has a very proud hockey history with the girls playing a huge part of the schools success. Like with any school sports the development of the girls premier team begins with our juniors and the future is determined by the work done with these teams. While we currently have five under fifteen year olds playing in the 1stXI, most girls will begin their Macleans hockey careers in the Auckland U15 grades. Depending on numbers we can field two Under 15 teams, U15A in the Auckland A grade and U15B in the U15 East grade. While experience is helpful it is not essential and many of our senior players only started hockey when they arrived at Macleans. Players do however need some equipment if they wish to trial and represent the school; a hockey stick, mouth guard and shin pads are compulsory and Macleans junior sides wear the royal blue sports shirts, red skirts and blue socks which are all available at John Russell Menswear in Howick (some 2nd hand uniforms maybe available at the school shop). Hockey fees are $70 (there is also a $20 surcharge for non donation payers) which covers cost for turf hire, coaching and first aid kits.

U15 sides practice twice a week during the season and play on Tuesday evenings at one of the designated Auckland Hockey turfs. U15 Trials are scheduled to be held at our Oliver Rd Turf (Auckland Hockey Turfs) on 19th & 26th of March. To make a school team girls must attend both of these trials.

If you have any questions please see Mr Scott in M12 or Abby Ayson the School Captain of Girls Hockey for 2013. Also have a look at our website on the Co-curricular pages on www.macleans.school.nz. Where and When: Pratice one or two times a week – games Tuesday nights. All practices take place on Macleans Oliver Rd turf and times will be advised at trials. Trials will be held at Oliver Rd (Macleans Hockey Turfs) on 19th & 26th of March. Teacher - Mr Scott – Hillary house

Table Tennis Where and When: Term 2 and term 3. Training is once a week after school from 3.15pm to 4.30pm in G1. Matches are held after school on Fridays either 5.45pm at Gillies Avenue, Newmarket, (A/B grade/experienced players) or 3.45pm at SKC. Transport is your responsibility either from your parents or bus. Muster is Friday 1st March in P6. All Trials will be held later in the term. Teacher: Dr Thomas CRICKET

The school has a team at each level in the junior school i.e. Y9 and a Y10 Team. These teams play on a Saturday morning from 8.30am until 12.30pm in term 1 and term 4. This enables players to play for the school in the morning and for their club if they wish, in the afternoon. There is a Colts team that consists of the top players from Y9 and Y10. These players have trialled and have usually played representative cricket for their region. This team plays in the afternoon.

At the senior level there are three teams for boys and one for girls. 1ST X1 GIRLS this team is selected on ability and plays every Wednesday afterschool. The games are played from 3.30 until 6pm.

IST X1 is the elite team playing in the Premier Division. These players are chosen after trials in term 4 and games played over the summer holidays. 2ndX1 is for those players who did not make the first team but they have a chance to move up into the elite team, if a place becomes available, through consistent excellent performances and showing a total commitment to their team.

Both of these teams play cricket all day on a Saturday.

3rdX1 is for those senior boys who wish to play and enjoy a game of cricket in the morning. All teams have allocated practices and times usually involving at least two afterschool sessions a week.

As games are played either at Macleans or away at other venues it is important parents and caregivers can provide transport if required. Where and when: Saturday mornings term 1 and 4 for juniors, 8.30am to 12.30pm Teacher– Mr Bark

Badminton Competition days/times and training days/times for each of the grades that compete in the Auckland Secondary School’s Competition are shown in the following table:

Grades/dates

Premier, term 2 and first half term 3

A central term 2 and first half term 3

East A & B, open Term 2

East B & C, open, Term 2

East C (open & Girls) Term 3

Competition days/times/venue

Friday 5.00-6.30 pm/Gillies Ave

Friday 3.30-5.00 pm/Gillies Ave

Friday 3.30-5.00 pm/ Lloyd Elsmore

Wednesday 3.30-5.00 pm/ Lloyd Elsmore

Friday 3.30-5.00 pm/ Lloyd Elsmore

Training days/times

Lloyd Elsmore, time to be determined

Lloyd Elsmore, time to be determined

Wednesday 3.30-5.00pm, school gym

Thursday 3.25-4.55pm, school gym

Wednesday 3.30-5.00pm, school gym

All players are expected at training and will play in the competition on a rostered basis. Transport to the competition venues is the responsibility of players (parents will be rostered for transport to Gillies Ave). Full details of term 1 (weeks 9-13) trial dates will be posted in the Daily Notices. TEACHER: Mrs O’Brien Girls Football

If you can bend it like Beckham then girl’s football wants you!! There are four girls’ football teams at Macleans, three at senior level and one junior team. Trainings occur on various days throughout the week and games are played on Wednesday nights at 4.00pm. All are welcome to trial for all teams – if you don’t get into one of the competitive teams don’t worry, we also have a house competition. Where and when: Games Wed 4pm Teacher : Ms Chamberlain Boys Football Macleans College football is becoming more competitive each year. This is in part due to the talented staff and coaches and in part to the dedication of our student footballers. We run 8 teams through all the grades and we have an academy for those talented individuals to learn more advanced skills and techniques. We also accelerate the best players to higher teams based on performance so we get them to the top teams as soon as we possible. Where and When: Games on Saturdays, first week in term 2 until week 5 in term 3 (end of august) Teacher: Mr Phillips

Cycling Club The Cycling Club at Macleans College is split into two parts:- 1. Road Cycling – Mr McGuire-Barnes 2. Mountain Biking – Mr Bunning Road Cycling All road cycling takes place as a team. Juniors ride as teams of 4 and seniors ride as teams of 5 with boys and girls riding separately. Racing takes place roughly every fortnight in terms 2 and 3 and mainly takes place on a Sunday. Fitness and team time trial training starts in term 1 and the minimum commitment for all is to attend an early morning training session once a week, a wind trainer training session one evening a week and a Sunday morning bunch rides. There is a compulsory 4 day training camp held in the Hunua Ranges during the term 1/term 2 holidays immediately prior to racing starting in term 2. The school caters for all levels of cyclist from beginners to NZ Reps and runs a number of junior (and senior) teams to cater for the differing levels. Two paid coaches (Bruce Hunter and Matt Kurtovich) are employed and give an excellent level of training not only on racing but also safety (our foremost concern) and nutrition. We also have several former riders who are at Auckland University who give their time and expertise voluntarily to the club and the sport as mentors. Mountain Biking Macleans Mountain bike Club is part of Macleans Cycling. It operates throughout the year and caters for all levels from novice to NZ Representative. We are fortunate to have a very experienced mountain bike coach, Mr Blaire Woodhead (Parent of one of the club members). Mountain bike training this year will be Tuesday evenings going out from the school, plus training in local forests about once a month at weekends. Mountain bikers are also encouraged to attend the cycling camp in the Hunua ranges during the Easter Break which will cater to both Road and Mountain Bikers disciplines. During the year we enter students in the Auckland Secondary Schools Championships (3 races) and the Winter series (4 races) which take place on Sunday mornings at various forests and country parks in the Auckland Region, and the NZ Secondary Schools Relay in Rotorua. There is also an opportunity for individuals to enter the NZ Secondary Schools individual championships in Levin. Mountain bikers are also encouraged to attend fitness training and rides with the road cycling section of the club, and keen riders can also join outside clubs such as Jaffa kids for extra training and racing opportunities.

Macleans College Swimming 2013 The team for the Counties/Manukau Zone competition on Tuesday 28th February has been selected following the school swimming sports on Tuesday 7th February. There is unfortunately no opportunity for a new student to enter this team or be a part of the competition in Term 1. Two further competitions later in the year re open to all students however: Firstly there is the Auckland Secondary Schools Individual Champs on 5th August and secondly there is the NZSS Champs on Friday 7th to 9th September. Information for both of these competitions will be placed in the daily notices at least 2 weeks prior. Teacher: Mrs Palmer Weightlifting Monthly competitions with two championships. A maximum of 15, preference to Year 11 – 13. Strong boys particularly welcome. Where and When : during lunch on Monday, Tuesday and Thursday Teacher – Mr Barrett Aerobics Aerobics is a fun sport!! We have a successful team of 60 girls. The athletes compete as individuals, pairs and teams both in Auckland Club Competitions and Secondary School Competitions. Athletes learn a routine that involves movement and skill set to music. It combines the elements of aerobics, gymnastics along with music and dance. It does require a total commitment to the training times and competition dates. Competitions – PLEASE CHECK THESE DATES. It is important that you are available for the following competitions: Secondary Schools Regionals AKSS – 22 June – Saturday Secondary Schools Nationals NZSS – 9-11 August – Saturday and Sunday WHERE and WHEN: School Gymnasium – starts Thursday 7th February until end of August Practices – Tuesday and Thursdays 7.00am to 8.00am – attendance is compulsory! Optional Tuesday and Thursday after school – Snell House Commons. Gear – PE Gear, shoes (cross trainers), small towel, drink bottle and hair tied back. Teachers in charge: Mrs Bass, Mrs Venter, Ms Durbin

Tennis Tennis is played either competitively or socially at Macleans College. Trials and trainings have already begun as the Auckland competition begins very early on. We currently have 8 teams at school – averaging 8-10 students per squad and all grades are represented. We have many tournaments that Macleans College attends in term one and we always do very well in these. Every Saturday for the first 5 weeks of the term our students are travelling all over Auckland to play against other school in their competition grades. Again we do very well in these, placing in the top 10 schools in Auckland. Social tennis - Term 1 is very popular with approximately two hundred students participating and is therefore split into two sessions. Term 4 has historically only about 30 students in total which are mostly juniors as the seniors have examinations. You may have missed your chance to join in Term 1 but are welcome to play in term 4. There is no cost for this activity but you must attend in full PE uniform and bring your own racket. Tennis balls are provided. Where and When: Fridays 3.30 pm to 5pm in the two summer terms. Beginners (with no ability or very little skills) commence at 3.30pm until 4.15pm and Intermediates (able to have small rallies) commence at 4.15pm and finish at 5pm. Teacher in Charge – Mrs Strevens in the SAS (Student Advisory Services ) Golf Macleans College has teams that play in the Auckland Secondary Schools competition and in tournaments. Macleans has a very good record at provincial and national level competition. To play golf for the school players need a current club registration and a handicap of 14 or less. Howick Golf Club is located in our school zone and, like the school, the course has commanding views of the Waitemata Harbour. The club is relatively inexpensive to join as a youth member and runs a very good youth development programme and holds regular youth section tournaments. Teacher in Charge – Mr Lewis Rugby Rugby Info for Macleans College year 9 and 10 Students.

Teams are selected on weight not age 7th grade under 53kgs, 6th grade 54 -60, 5th grade 61 -68, 4th grade 69 – 76 kgs. Those players heavier than 76kgs must play in the open weight or 2nd XV Gear required: Macleans Rugby Jersey, Blue rugby shorts and socks and boots – The gear can be purchased through John Russell menswear. Rugby is a CONTACT sport!!!! Where and when: Practices are two nights a week – 7th and 6th grade usually practice Monday and Wednesday after school, while 5th and 4th grade usually practice Tuesday and Thursday nights. Games Saturday mornings at 9.15 or 10.30; The season starts Saturday May 4th– runs all term two and through to the finals on the 31st August (We don’t play Queen’s Birthday weekend or the 2 Saturdays of the July Holidays). Trials will begin the week after Easter. Teacher in Charge – Mr Lonergan

Blokart Sailing A Blokart is a small portable land yacht developed and manufactured in New Zealand and now used around the world.

Personal gear;

Best to wear some older clothes. Do not wear loose fitting clothes. Shoes or Sneakers. No open toed footwear. Safety helmet. A bicycle helmet is fine. One will be provided if you do not have one. Gloves. Some will be provided if you do not have any.

To participate you must have parent’s approval. Where and When: Location – Ardmore Airfield, Airfield Road, Takanini. Time – 1 to 3.30pm. Cost – $10 per day for use of a Blokart, Covers wear & track lease etc. Or $5 if using your own Blokart for use of track.

See Mr Kelly for dates when sailing. Sail 5 day’s for co-curricular participation. Macleans Blokart team is selected from those entering the race series.

To race in the following events you must be a member of a Blokart club. Student membership of the Auckland blokart Club is $30. The financial year starts 31st March.

“Winter Race Series” held on 6 Sunday afternoons commencing 29th April to 23rd September at Ardmore Airfield. See Mr Kelly for calendar with dates. Cost $20 entry fee. Plus $10 per day that you race, for hirage of Blokart and Transponder. Students compete in the “C division”

Auckland Youth Champs. Held same weekend as Auckland Champs. 50km or 100km Beach Race Opportunity to compete in events against other clubs.

Teacher in Charge – Mr Kelly in technology department

ROWING Macleans College has a girls and boys rowing team. To make this team you need to be extremely committed, dedicated and not afraid to push yourself to your limit. We start training around April once or twice a week until the end of the winter sports season. When winter sport finished our training proper starts. There at least two supervised sessions in the school gym per week plus on-water training on the Tamaki River, Glen Innes either two week mornings or two afternoons per week, PLUS Saturday and Sunday mornings. Training stops for just two to three weeks over the Christmas holidays. Members of the squad MUST attend ALL six trainings. During the season, October – April we attend four local one-day regattas and three or four away regattas at Lake Karapiro (Cambridge) when we are away from Auckland for one, two or three nights. High achieving crews also attend Maadi Cup (NZ Secondary Schools Champs) at either Twizel in the South Island or Lake Karapiro, for eight days. To be ideal for rowing you must be physically fit, tall and strong, enjoy the outdoors and physical exercise. We also require coxswains (to command the crew and steer the boats) who also, should enjoy the outdoors, physical activity but be of small stature. Rowing is intensive, hard work, expensive and but most of all SO VERY REWARDING – you will be one of the fittest students in the school. Equestrian Team. The equestrian team is a group of riders who form teams to compete in a variety of horse riding events. Students need to have their own horse or have access to a horse that they can borrow in order to compete in events. The competitions are in a range of disciplines including eventing, dressage, showhunter and showjumping. Each competition caters for a variety of riding levels and abilities. The Horse Trials have levels ranging from Pre-training level to Open Level and dressage events range from Preliminary to Medium level. Most other jumping events start at 65cm. Riders are able to select the individual events which suit their experience and ability. An emphasis is put on participation, team spirit and excellence in turnout and presentation at all events. Where and When: All year. While some of the events are at local venues such as Papatoetoe Pony Club other events require travelling to Waikato or West Auckland venues. Teacher: Mrs Ledington Waterpolo. Historically Macleans has entered a mixed senior team that competes in a Boys grade. Due to high demand we will be entering both a Senior Boys and Senior Girls team into the competition this year. Junior competition is term 1 & 4. Generally this is again a mixed team if numbers permit an entry. Training is held at various times depending on pool availability annually – currently Tuesday evenings. Fees are currently set at $95.00. 2013 Senior team places are now full. WHERE AND WHEN: Senior competition is held over term 1 and part way through term 2. Junior competition is term 1 & 4. Competition days for Seniors are Friday and Sunday evenings at various pool venues based in the eastern suburb area. Competition days for Juniors will be Saturdays (term 1), as well as Fridays and Sundays (term 4) TEACHER: Mr Peel

TOUCH RUGBY: Would you like to be part of a successful sport at Macleans College? Come join a Touch team. The 2011 Macleans Mixed Team won the gold at Nationals to become the National secondary schools champion touch team. This was all through to the work they had put in since their first years at Macleans. Trials, trainings and games have started as the Eastern competition is already in full swing. In the senior competition we currently have 5 teams – 1 mixed premier team, 2 boys teams (A &B) and 2 girls teams (A & B). Senior teams are not just restricted to seniors, all students from year 9-13 may trial for a senior team. All of the games every week are played on a Tuesday from 4pm at the Macleans College top fields. After round robin play, then semis and finals the top 2 teams are chosen to go through to the Auckland regional championships. If successful in this competition the team will then qualify for the National Secondary Schools competition in December. The Junior competition is held in term 4 with year 9 and 10 students only. It is also Tuesday afternoons from 4pm at the Macleans College Top fields. Top 2 teams go through to the Junior Auckland Champs held in December. Where and When: Touch is a summer sport that is played in term 1 for seniors and term 4 for juniors only. All of the games every week are played on a Tuesday from 4pm at the Macleans College top fields. Teacher: Mrs Marnewick PE office Basketball Trials for various teams are being held at intervals during Term 1. Training for potential premier team players, both boys and girls, are scheduled for Mondays and Thursdays, 5.30-7.00pm. Saturday morning training for any interested players, 9.30-11.30am. Both trainings are conducted by our senior coach, Adrian Boyd. Interschool teams are entered in the following grades – Open Boys & Open Girls, U19 Boys, U17 Boys & Girls, U15 Boys & Girls. These teams play mid-week, Tuesdays and Thursdays. The competition starts in Term 2 and concludes in August. There is a social league available for those students who are not involved in the inter-school competition. It operates at Macleans College gym on Saturday mornings and begins mid-June. There are senior and junior grades – students form their own teams among friends and classmates. Where and When: Varies Teacher: Mr O’Dea SQUASH CLUB Term 1: Open to Yrs 13, 12 and 11 Ladder competition: Thursdays 3.15pm – 4.45pm Meadowlands Squash Courts. Term 2: Teams (two – one boys and one girls) Squad: Mondays 4.00pm – 5.00pm Meadowlands Squash Courts. Will be entered in the Auckland Squash Competitions. Members at the top of the ladder can challenge for a position in the Teams Squad. Teacher-in-charge: Mr Goldsworthy – R6, Mr Bark, Mrs Cudmore.

Triathlon and Duathlon Events for this co-curricular consist of a Tag Team Triathlon (run-bike-swim), Triathlon Champs (team or individual), Aquathon (swim-run) and Duathlon (bike-run). Those wishing to participate must have a reasonable level of fitness as well as the appropriate equipment where necessary. Events are divided into age group, Social and NCEA categories depending on which level athletes would like to compete at. The cost for each event is $22-25. Teacher: Mr Hunter Diving Tuesday afternoons, 4.30-5.30pm, at the Lagoon Pools Panmure. $10 per session to the Accounts Office. All welcome. International coaches from Canada and the UK employed. Teacher: Mr O’Dea Fencing Fencing is an intelligent as well as a physical sport, tricking the opponent and using their moves against them to win points. The sessions include a variety of fun activities as well as learning to use your choice of foil or sabre against other opponents. Coached by a Hungarian Olympic lady fencer. All gear provided, please wear long pants and trainers. Beginners welcome. Students pay by term - $90 to Accounts office. Opportunity in Terms 2 & 3 to be involved in an inter-school competition. Students with their own gear and a reasonable level of fencing may have the opportunity to compete at a competitive level. Where and When: All year, Wednesday afternoons, 5.30-7.00pm, in G5 gym. Teacher: Mrs Metcalfe

ORIENTEERING What is Orienteering?

Orienteering is a competitive sport requiring participants to navigate themselves through a course by visiting each checkpoint, known as a control, in the correct order using a specially drawn map. The competitor to complete the course in the shortest time will be the winner.

What Should I Bring? Wear running or jogging gear, bring refreshments for after you have finished. It is advisable to bring a change of clothes. A compass is NOT required for beginners.

What Time Does it Start? Anytime between 4:00pm and 5:00pm. Starts on each course will be one minute apart.

Which Course Should I compete in? Run in the grade applicable to your age. There are both male and female age grades. Students may compete out of zone if they have other sport or activities that clash on their zone day.

Grades Senior U20 (Boys and Girls) Intermediate U17 (Boys and Girls) Junior U15 (Boys and Girls) Year 7/8 (Boys and Girls)

NB: Separate courses for boys and girls in all grades.

TEACHER: Enter through the school sports coordinator Mr O’Dea or teacher in charge (Mr Fotherby in R2).

WHERE AND WHEN: 2013 Events

Events start from 4pm. Entries for each of the Eastern events close on the Friday before the event.

Events – all Tuesday afternoon 19 Feb Howick College 26 Feb Botany Downs College 5 Mar Macleans College 12 Mar Mission Heights College 19 Mar Edgewater College 26 Mar Pakuranga College 6 Apr Finals Day

ATHLETICS: The school athletic finals take place on Thursday March 1st at Lloyd Ellesmore Park. The day begins at 9.00am and finishes at 12.30pm. Students who meet certain set standards will be selected to compete at the Eastern Zone Athletics on March 14. Following the Eastern Zones, a team will be selected to compete in the Greater Auckland Championships on Tuesday March 20th. Once again selection into this team will be at the discretion of Mrs Plumb and Mr Muriwai. Any student interested in developing their ability to better their ‘Run, Jump and Throwing ‘ performance are most welcome to come along to the training sessions, but they are designed more specifically for athletes wanting to prepare and gain selection into the ‘Macleans College Track and Field Team competing at the Eastern and Auckland Championships. TERM 1: TRAINING: 3.30pm – 4.40pm Wednesdays- 29th Feb, 7th March, Thursdays- 1st March, 8th March, 15th March Athletes will need to meet on the basketball courts with the appropriate clothing and footwear. TERM 3: TRAINING: Training will take place throughout the third term in preparation for the New Zealand Secondary School Nationals which are being held in Dunedin this year. STAFF INVOLVED: Mrs Plumb Mr Muriwai

CROSS COUNTRY: The team is selected from the school cross country results. If good enough they will then be invited to run at the regional cross country, on a results basis, then on to the Auckland cross country championships. Some of the students also run at the Auckland Secondary schools road race during term 3. Up until now we have not had any training sessions, as most students have had their own coaches from clubs, but we can assist students with their training programme if necessary. WHEN: Commitment – personal training term 1 for school cross country. Competitions take place term 2 and 3. TEACHER: Mrs McDougall Upham house SAILING ACADEMY There are a number of courses available to cover a huge range of experience levels. The most popular ones are the Sailing Experince which is an introduction to sailing and the course designed for our International students. Sailing Experience A course run in two 3 hour session on the one day. Each session caters for up to 25 students with 5 students plus an instructor in each J24. Students are taught the rudiments of sailing and all have a go at sailing the boat. Sailing area is in the Tamaki River. This is usually considered to be part of the Outdoor Experience class. Courses run in Term 1 and 4.

Price for this is $250 inc gst per boat used.

International Students Programme

This is a programme primarily designed for International Students who would like to learn to sail and then utilize their new found skill to polish their sailing ability by having friendly races to picnic destination on the closer islands and then the Viaduct Basin. There are three programmes available the first of which is: Days 1, 2 & 3 12 noon to 4 pm Learn to sail. Day 4 10am to 3pm Race to Browns Island /Picnic Day 5 10am to 3pm Race to Motuihe Island/ Picnic Day 6 9am to 5 pm Race to Viaduct Basin/ lunch/ back to club.

Price for this is: $480 per student.

Second programme is the same as above with an additional day which is s trip to Rangitoto Island in the BBYC inflatables with a hike to the top on the island for lunch. During this trip the students are trained in driving a motor boat.

Price for this extended course is $540 per student.

Third option is a Day Sail from 10 am to 3pm giving a day on the harbour to learn the basics of sailing. This is open to a minimum of 3 students during Terms 1 and 4. Each group may book as many days as they wish.

Price is $115 per student.

Teacher: Contact Mr O’Dea for more information or view the school website

2013 INTERCULTURAL CLUB LIST

Name of Club/Group Leader Meeting Time & Place

General Information

African Club

Nevenka Toma 11BIU

Fri. Lunch M9

The African Club welcomes you! Come and enjoy everything African, the cultures, the food and even the memories! New members welcome, you don’t have to be from Africa.

Anime Club Henry Wu 13SBK

Thu. Lunch M13

Here at Anime Club, we love anime and manga. Come join us in appreciating, learning and discussing this profound Japanese art.

Arts & Crafts Michelle Cao 12RYK

Come along and join the awesome Arts & Crafts Club, anybody who wants to spend their lunch in a creative and crafty way will be welcome! :D

Associates Pari Tarapore 12LOU

Wed. Interval L1

A pre-selected group of Intercultural Club helpers. Not open to all for sign up.

Ballroom Dance Mrs Viegas Mrs Kennedy

Janice Chong 13TPH

Tue. After School Rutherford Commons

The club to be in if you can salsa, if you’ve always wanted to ‘cha cha’ or just love swaying to the music. Get ready for the ball!!! Boys especially welcome. No experience required.

Chinese Club Mrs Huang

Leon Hu 13RXM

Fri. Lunch L3

Come one, come all… to Asian Club! A place to experience giggles, games and gorgeous food.

Chinese Chess Alan Chen 12RYK

Tue. Lunch K5

Learn chess the Chinese way.

Chinese Flag Dance Mrs Bunning

Lucille Liu 12CMH

Mon. After School Te Kanawa Commons

Chinese Flag Dance is a traditional Chinese dance that incorporates strength, precision and grace and is a great way to build up stamina and strength.

Chinese Girls’ Dance Mr Mullinder

Angela Zhang 12HOT

Once a week after school

A colourful group that performs spectacular dances with a splash of Chinese culture.

Intercultural Choir Mrs D’Souza

Erika Anacan 13RNM

Mon. Lunch L1

The Intercultural Choir is all about singing for fun and meeting new people. We sing vibrant songs from around the world and there are no auditions required!

Filipino Club Alyssa Adia 13BSU

Mon. Lunch B9

Filipino Club offers the opportunity to experience the cultures, games and food of the Philippines. Come along and make new Filipino friends and have fun in watching the various movies we have!

French Club Logan Van Rynbach 12MFU

Thu. Lunch L1

Bonjour! French Club this year is going to be fun, fabulous, and well… French! Come along and join us to experience the French way of life yourself!

Fundraising Club Misha Garg 13RXM

Thu. Lunch T16

Come along with your creative ideas to fundraise for various charities and the Intercultural Club, where you fundraise for fun and learn witty money-making skills in school.

German Club Emmelin Ling 12LOU

The German Club welcomes you to experience the culture, crafts, and food of Germany. We look forward to seeing you there!

Indian and Sri-Lankan Club

Yashee Kumar 12NCM

Fri. Lunch(?) M2

Are you interested in learning about the Indian and Sri-Lankan culture? Well then this is the club for you! Join our vibrant club to experience the awesomeness of the Indian and Sri-Lankan culture!

Indian Dance Mrs Van Boheeman

Elil Gajendran 12MIM

Tue. After School Kupe Commons

Enjoy the routines and perform to old and new songs that surely win all hearts. Come be part of this enthusiastic group and learn to groove to the Bollywood beats. All welcome to join!

Japanese Club Jay Fujii 12CIR

Fri. Lunch L4

You don’t have to be Japanese – we will be showcasing the best parts of Japanese culture – entertainment and food, etc.

Kia Ora Club Louise Meng 12DBS

Mon. Lunch H10

Where people interact with each other to experience the different cultures. Also, we help International students to build confidence by making new friends and getting involved in club activities. Come and join us! Kia ora!

Korean Club Rosa Kim 13GUB

Thu. Lunch B5

Ahn young! Korean Club has started again! See, hear and taste the culture of Korea. BE THERE.

Korean Dance Miss Vidicki

Elena Jung 13DNB

Fri. After School Te Kanawa Commons

The sound of the drums, complemented by the beautiful Korean dance provides a wonderful, traditional performance.

Korean Drums Mrs Humby Mrs Gallagher

Jane Lee Thurs 3.30 -5.00 in S11

Come, hear, feel, play! Come along and join the family of Korean Drums and be ready to experience the most heart-beating and awesome instrument of all!

Lion Dance Mrs Wong Mr Beaumont

Bronson Lum 13RXM

Thu. After School Kupe Commons

Come and learn Lion Dance, the traditional dance of Chinese kung fu. A dance that requires strength and determination doing stands and jumps, or accompany the lions with the drums, cymbals and gongs.

Malaysian-Singaporean

Victor Chin 12DBS

Fri. Lunch T5

Come along and discover the fantastic multi-cultural wonders of Malaysia (truly Asia!) and Singapore! EPIC fun at meetings GUARANTEED!

Media Affairs Wendy Lee 11PER

The Media Affairs Club is the first stop for any budding journalist, writer, film or television producer or anyone passionate about the world of the media. Join today!

Model United Nations Associations

Helen Zhao 13RXM

Mon. Lunch M13

Discuss global issues, participate in national conferences, and make new friends in a fun and stimulating environment.

Spanish Club Qiaozi Situ 13GYR

Thu. Lunch L3

Fun, food and everything Spanish! Be there or be un cuadro…

Taiwanese Club Henry Chang 13DNB

Mon. Lunch L4

Come and join the awesome as Taiwanese Club! Full of fun and embrace the Taiwanese culture with us.

CO-CURRICULAR – MUSIC PARTICIPATION

Activity Duration Rehearsals Highlights Teacher i/c

Barbershop Girls Chorus All Year Tuesday (Lunchtime) Thursdays 3.15 – 4.30pm

Regionals / Finals / Concerts

Melody Lowe

Macleans College Choir (MCC)

All Year Monday Lunchtime (sectionals) Mondays 3.15 – 5.15pm

Regionals / Finals / Concerts

N Weeks / G Sanders

Chamber Groups Half Year To suit Chamber Music Regionals

N Weeks / K Mackenzie

Girls Choir 3 terms Monday 3.15-4.15pm

Assemblies / concerts

A Swasbrook

Musical 2 terms Friday (music) 3.15-5.00pm Saturdays 2pm – 5.30pm

Show – week 3 of Term 2

N Weeks / A Bentley

Senior Concert Band All Year Wednesdays 4.00 – 5.30pm Upham House

KBB, Nationals, Concerts

N Weeks

Symphonic Concert band All Year Tuesdays 4.00 – 5.15pm Upham House

KBB, Nationals, Concerts

K Mackenzie

Sinfonietta All Year Thursdays 7.30 – 8.30am Auditorium

KBB, Concerts J Johnston

Macleans Symphony Orchestra (MSO)

All Year Thursdays 4.30 – 6.15pm Auditorium / Batten

KBB / Concerts N Weeks

Chamber Orchestra Terms 1, 2 & 3

Tuesdays 7.30 – 8.30am X3

KBB / Concerts N Weeks

Stage Band All Year Mondays 8.00-8.50am X4

KBB / Concerts N Weeks / A Santorelli

CO-CURRICULAR – DRAMA PARTICIPATION

Hair and Make-up team The hair and make-up team is an integral part of Drama and performance at Macleans College. The team is called on to do hair and make-up for performances such as the annual school musical, senior and junior productions, dance spectacular and stage challenge. The school provides training opportunities for junior members as well as new senior members. This co-curricular activity usually attracts students who are artistic and have a flair for design and production. The hair and make-up team requires committed and enthusiastic students who are able to come to evening shows on the week of the show and a weekend technical rehearsal before the week of the show. Where and When: Auditorium throughout the year as required, evenings. Teacher: Mrs Bowie and Mrs Mair Backstage Crew What? You are the "Behind the Scenes People". You will be organising the set and props for the school musical during the final rehearsals and the performances. You may also be involved with finding some of the props and making part of the set. Who? You need to be organised, have the ability to move silently and be able to stay quiet when you're in the wings. And look good in black ;-) We will need some strong people but also those who can look after the smaller set pieces and props. Good bits: You get to be involved in the musical and other productions without having to perform on stage; you get to see the musical each night for free; you build up a great team spirit with the rest of the crew. Hard bits: You can't speak when you're in the wings and you have to move carefully in the dark. You also need to have a good memory because if you forget to put an essential piece of set on the stage, it could ruin a whole scene. When? You MUST be available to help at ALL of the final rehearsals and ALL of the performances! The musical is on 4th, 5th and 6th July and 9th, 10th and 11th July. You will also need to come to at least two weekends of rehearsals before this. If you can't attend all these dates, you can't be in the crew. We are also looking for people to help with the senior production in Term 1, week 13 (16th-18th April) with at least one weekend of rehearsals before this. TEACHER: Come and see Mrs Hunt in Hillary or K14 if you're interested or email her on hj@macleans.school.nz FRONT OF HOUSE (FOH) We need people who are reliable: punctuality, honesty, a perfect conduct, a friendly, helpful attitude and tidy appearance are a MUST. Your FOH duties count as a co-curricular activity, provided you work for a minimum of 10 nights. Your job will be to greet people, and take them to their seats, sell and check tickets, make sure doors remain closed between acts. No latecomers are allowed to enter the auditorium, only during the break. You are there for the guests, not for your chats. You will have to prepare coffee and tea, sell soft drinks and sweets, clean up after interval. Stock needs to be counted so that sufficient supplies can be purchased for the next performance. Once this has been done, you may go home. This should be no later than 9-9.30pm. You should be in the auditorium approximately 30 -40 minutes before the show, which usually starts between 6.30pm and7.30pm. Where and when: All year round - evenings Teacher: Mrs Wai

Junior Production The junior production is an opportunity for only year 9 and year 10's to experience all aspects of a drama production. There is the chance to act, work with lighting and help out with make-up and costuming. Auditions usually take place in term 3 and the show takes place early term 4. The daily notices are the way to keep up to date with auditions and rehearsals, but any queries should be directed to Mr Leathem. Stage Challenge Macleans College has achieved huge success with Stage Challenge over the years and are regularly placed in the top three or higher. An entry into Stage Challenge is an original piece of work involving dance, drama and design which reflects the personalities, concerns, hopes, dreams and interests of those who create it. The school forms a team which decides on a theme, designs the performance, selects a medley for the sound track and designs the choreography, sets and costumes. Where and When: term one and two – open to all age groups but entry requires a dance audition. Teachers: Mrs Phipps Sheilah Winn Shakespeare Festival "Be not afraid of greatness"- exercise your Will power and go for it! The Sheilah Winn Shakespeare Festival is an annual event which celebrates the work of William Shakespeare through performance. Macleans has been exceptionally successful in this festival and we have had many students selected to attend the Globe workshops in London. Regional competitions are held late in term one , near Shakespeare's birthday (23rd April), with students from local schools performing five or fifteen minute excerpts from one of Shakespeare’s plays. Regional winners perform at the National competition in Wellington over Queen's Birthday Weekend. From there a group is chosen to do a week of intensive workshops in the September holidays before a final group of 24 is chosen to work at the Globe Theatre in London the following year. Open to all students. If you can act, direct or create interesting stage work, then this is for you! Where and When: term one ( and term two if you are successful at the regionals) Teachers: Mrs Shepherd ( K3) and Ms Kempthorne(M10) Theatresports This is an activity for those who like to laugh and generally have a good time. You will learn a range of Theatresports games and get to try out your improvisation skills. If you are not sure what it is google “whose line is it anyway?” and you can see it in action. No experience needed just a good sense of humour! Where and when: Juniors every Wednesday 3.15 to 4.15 in Kupe house commons Teacher: Mrs Irving Tech Crew This involves the hanging of lights and the lighting of the stage and sound during productions and also doing lighting design. This runs all year round and is available to all students. Where and When: Tuesday after school 3.30 til 5. If there is a show on it is evening work. Teachers: Mr Davidson

ART INVOLVEMENT: Photoshop tutors This group includes some of our top design and photography students who are prepared to share their skills in tutoring sessions which are held after school in the Art Department computer suite. Where and When : all year round. Must attend at least 6 sessions to qualify as co-curricular Teacher: Art Department Set painting This co-curricular provides an opportunity to showcase your painting skills and to be involved with the making of sets and backdrops for our school productions. Where and when: All year round in the art department dependant on productions Teacher: Art department The Art Design Club This group designs and produces posters, flyers, invitations and other promotional material for the many events held at Macleans College. This is an excellent co-curricular activity if you are thinking about Design as a future career and will help build your portfolio of work. Where and when: All year round in the art department Teacher: Art department

Art Monitors Our department cannot function without our wonderful Art monitors. We have two groups. Our old monitors have already helped for several years and are training our new monitors who are starting this year. They organise and prepare materials, and help with the food and set up for our main art events, particularly exhibitions and competitions. We also have book monitors to help take care of our huge book library and photography monitors who check in and out our department cameras, tripods and lenses that are available for photography students to hire. Where and When: All year – lunchtimes and after school in the art department – once/twice a week Teacher: Art department Environmental Art Group The Environmental Art group involves fortnightly, creative art making workshops. Members will work on individual art projects with an environmental theme. This could include drawing, painting, photography, printmaking or sculpture. Members can choose an individual or group project, with the intention of promoting the environment, raising awareness of issues or exhibiting their work with the aim of raising money for wild-life charities. Where and When: Workshops will take place in A3 (Art block) after school. They will run fortnightly, on Thursdays for 1 hour. Teacher: Miss Crouth

Macleans College Environmental Group A member of the Enviromental Group is a person interested in the environment, someone who is willing to set the example and is keen to get involved. We do recycling, planting, park maintenance and scientific monitoring, as well as encouraging sustainability for our future. Things we do:

• Saturday/Sunday trips to Motuihe Island, where we help with planting trees, wedding, working in the nursery. We have a sausage sizzle and always make some time to play.

• Trips to the Macleans Reserve, where we conduct various activities like planting trees, studying plant species, water testing, wedding and bush clean-ups.

• We have a worm farm (to recycle organic waste) and a little vegie garden at school. • Compete in environmental challenges

The Macleans College Environmental Group is a long term co-curricular activity and runs through all four terms. By committing yourself to the group you must attend a weekly 1-2 hour meeting on a Tuesday afternoon to participate in a range of environmental activities. Furthermore you need to come on at least one trip per term. Where and When: Long term co-curricular runs all year. Weekly meetings 1- 2 hours on Tuesdays in R8 Teachers: Ms van der Spuy, Miss Bakker or Dr Kleinmans in Rutherford Debating Macleans College debating teams take part in the external Auckland Schools Debating Competition. The external teams for the competition have already been chosen. However, there will be an internal debating competition run for students to gain experience in debating other teams and to see if they really like debating. The internal school debating competition will run through term one, two and three for both seniors and juniors. There will also be a debating competition between the houses for both juniors and seniors this year – cups will be awarded for these house competitions. Where and When: term one, two and three. Teacher: Mrs Coventry, Miss Rhodes, Ms Pinnell, Ms Gill, Mrs Roberts Zumba Are you ready to party yourself into shape? That’s exactly what the Zumba program is all about. It’s an exhilarating, effective, easy-to-follow, Latin-inspired, calorie-burning dance fitness-party that’s moving millions of people toward joy and health. You do not have to be a dance expert, we move at your pace! Sign-up sheet is in U5 Where and When: Thursday afternoons (depending on numbers) in the Upham Commons from 3.00pm to 4.00pm. Teacher :– Mrs Ladkoo Rock and Roll Dance Club Rock and Roll dance club starts up week six. All members must at least turn up for one of the two sessions to qualify for co-curricular. Where and when: before school 7.00am to 8.00am Tuesday and Thursday. It runs until the end of term 3 Teacher: Mr Hey

Hip Hop Dancing We are now have 35 members in the group and we are welcome all students who love hip-hop culture to join us. We are meeting every Tuesday in Kupe house from 3.30-5pm Teacher: Rui Ling & International students

Macleans College Leo Club It’s a lot of FUN and we are making a DIFFERENCE in our COMMUNITY. The Macleans College Leo Club is sponsored by the Buckland’s Beach Lions club through Lions Clubs International, the world’s largest community service organisation, with 1.3 million members across the globe. There are more than 5,700 Leo clubs in approximately 140 countries. The club meets weekly every Monday afternoon and we aim to have 2-3 fundraising or community service activities each term. Where and When: Meeting Place – Library Study Hall each Monday from 3.00pm to 4.00pm Teacher: Mrs Bushe (SAS)/Mrs Ford (Buckland’s Beach Lions Club) The Speakers Club The Speakers Club is for those students who just can’t shut up! In a nice way. This club will push you beyond your boundaries in public speaking and offers the chance to enter local and national competitions where the prizes can run into thousands of dollars! And Macleans College students have won before! Where and When : All year long TEACHER: Mr Green T16 Salt & Light – Christian group This is the place to be if you are a Christian or are interested in Christianity. Discussions are had, questions are asked, outside speakers visit, games are played, and food is consumed. The group is run by senior students, but if you have any questions ask Mrs Phipps or Miss McDowell. Open to all students not exclusive to believing-Christians Where and When: every Thursday after sit-down lunch in R7 Teacher: Mrs Phipps or Miss McDowell Writers Club The Writers Club offers students interested in writing of any form – short stories, essays, novels, plays, and poetry – a chance to practice and learn their craft in a supportive environment. We also urge students to enter the many local and national competitions available. We meet regularly. See Mr Green in T16 for more information and keep your eyes on the daily notices for the first meeting of 2013. Teachers: Mr Green, Ms Zapasnik and Ms Muir in T16 Meet in Library The New Zealand Young Physicists’ Tournament (NZYPT) is a competition among teams of Senior secondary school students (usually Y12 or Y13) testing their ability to solve complicated scientific problems, to present solutions to these problems in a convincing form and to defend them in scientific discussions, called Physics Fights (PF). The International Young Physicists’ Tournament (IYPT) is the international extension of the above. Teacher: Mr Wong

Chess Club and Inter-School Chess Teams The chess club is about social chess for players of all levels of ability. This is a good place to learn the game and to play the game. The club caters for a large number of boys and girls from Years 9 to 13. There is a co-curricular fee of $10.00 to belong to the club. The inter-school chess teams compete against local teams from other schools and if successful go on to compete at the Auckland regional and ultimately the National championship. There are three divisions; Open A division, Open B division and Junior division (for players in Years 9 and 10 only). Trials for the teams take place during Term 1, on Tuesdays, after school in B4. Team members pay a team entry fee of $5.00 in addition to the $10.00 co-curricular fee. When and where : Tuesday at 3.15pm – 4.30 pm in Batten Commons Teacher: Mr Dixon CONNECTIONS A new club last year for those looking for connections – understanding themselves, connecting with ideas, and others and understanding their thinking. Topics for discussion will include those philosophical and spiritual questions to which there is not necessarily one right answer. Last year the activities included meditation. Come with an open mind, and be prepared to be introduced to many different perspectives and to share your ideas. Where and when: Thursdays 3.15 – 4.15 Staff: Mrs Gay Gallagher, SAS Kapa Haka The kapa haka group is for all students interested in celebrating and learning different aspects of Māori culture. The group performs a number of times throughout the year and have two experienced tutors who teach the members waiata, haka, poi and a number of other areas of Māori culture. Where and When: We have one practice per week on either a Friday lunchtime or a Thursday after school. Teacher: Mr Saunders Maths Olympiad and Mathex These competitions are by selection only, but if interested see your Mathematics teachers.

SADD (students against drunk driving)

This is a peer education programme that has been in New Zealand for over 20 years. The primary objective of SADD is to reduce the harm caused on our roads by drink drivers. Our peer education programme is run by students and is open to anyone who displays a keen interest and commitment. We welcome and encourage participation from across all year levels.

SADD believes in the capacity of our youth to take action and to create change. The initiatives and key messages are driven by young people for young people. Within the group students have the opportunity to design and present their activities and events in a way that caters to the unique environment and culture of our school and community.

Our mission is to contribute to reducing road deaths and injuries from drink driving by promoting positive behaviour change in 13-17 year olds.

Where and When: All Year, Friday after sit down lunch in A4 every fortnight.

Teacher: Miss Parsons

IT Monitors

This is a service group. Students provide IT assistance to the school. For example, ClickView library management, setting up and/or shifting computers and other IT equipment, checking and cleaning computer rooms, setting up data projectors, data projection system in the gym, offering IT help to staff and students, leading student Computing groups such as programming and robotics. Open to students by invitation. Where and When: C2 is the base, time varies -depends on the job required. Most meetings are on a Thursday after school. Teacher: Mrs Ormond

Interact Club The Interact Club wants to make a difference in our community through offering service and helping the environment. We are affiliated with the Half Moon Bay Rotary club. For service we - sponsor a World Vision child - help with collections - raise money for good causes - help at Habitat for Humanity For the environment we - plant trees - have beach clean ups Where/when - Committee meet Monday interval and whole club meet 3 times a term and at specific meetings when involved in projects. Teacher. Mrs Denize (SAS) Student News Committee This student group was formed in 2013 by a small but passionate group of budding journalists, photographers, film makers and designers who want to bring a student voice to the news regarding activities and items of interest at Macleans. Our work is published on the Macleans website, under the Co-Curricular page named ‘News Committee’. New members are considered by application which includes a biography and an example of work such as a news article, photography spread or design piece. We are looking for people with multi-media skills who also have sound and accurate writing ability. Teacher: Miss Thompson Where and When: Meetings are held in H7 after school weekly. Meeting days and times are announced through the student notices.

Youth Health Council F.R.E.S.H (Forever Re Educating Schools about Health) What is a Youth Health Council? Youth Health Council are a group of young people that are passionate about providing a voice, promoting and being involved in decisions and projects that effect the health and wellbeing of young people. Youth councils empower young people to take control of and improve their own health. What is my role as a member of a Youth Health Council?

• Advocating on behalf of young people • Motivating and empowering young people to become involved in the issues that affect them • Ensuring that the health and wellbeing needs of youth are met to maximise health outcomes • Building enthusiasm for, and awareness and understanding of youth issues • Creating positive social change

What do I get out of joining a Youth Health Council?

• Hands on training in development, leadership and health promotion • To attend Fono’s with other members of Manukau Youth Health Councils. • Gain a certificate of involvement and participation • If you are wanting to pursue a career in health (nurse, doctor, dietician, counsellor, youth worker

etc) an opportunity is available to attend an exclusive health career Pathways expo in Term 2 • Be involved with a community of other Youth Health Councils within Manukau • Be a leader of positive change among your peers

Games workshop Club The club is a based on table top board gaming. This features scale miniatures that individuals build, paint and customise. Individual skill and talent is developed from basic to advanced levels Skill workshops such as painting, alteration and game tutorials are offered. People that are experienced in Games workshop help any people new to the games. All are welcome, including people interested in starting and those that are more experienced. Students are expected to make the Thursday lunch time and after school sessions. Where and When: Thursday lunchtimes and after school 3:20-5pm in 3.5 Teacher: Mr Hey

Bridge Club The Bridge club is about learning to play bridge for players of all levels of ability. The aim is to learn the game and how to play the game. There is no charge for joining the club. There are opportunities to participate in interschool competitions, with an upper North Island trophy at stake. Meetings are Monday lunchtime in M11, and before school in M9 on Friday Teacher: Mr Bowden