Kia ora e te Whānau, Bula vinaka, Ni hao, Ahn nyung, Wei ho ma, Kee haal hai, Vannakkam, Jomreepsua, Sawat dee, Privet, Kumusta, Nabad, Konichiwa, Hello, Namaste, Suosdei, Halō, Sà-wàt-dii,Bonjour, Guten tag, Hallo, Talofa, Malo e lelei

Tēnā koutou, tēnā koutou, tēnā koutou katoa
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Matariki
Kia Ora Whānau 

For the rest of the term our school will be taking a journey towards Matariki. 

We will be exploring kumara and undertaking learning activities that explore science, ecology and our local history to do with this special kai. 

On Wednesday June 7th at 1.30pm Ray Mercer will be coming to speak to us about a famous kumara pit in our local area. We would like to extend an invitation to anyone who would like to join us for this. 

Gillian will be cooking various kumara meals with the students during their Garden to Table session and you are most welcome to donate a kumara to this session if you wish.  We would also love to have any kumara recipes that your family enjoys. We hope to collate these into a Matariki recipe book that you will be able to use with your own family. 

Each class also has their own whakataukī  to  explore this matariki season. 
These thought provoking Māori proverbial sayings are going to made into a series of murals featuring student's art.  You will hear more about this later.
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Check out our latest newsletter for more information about what is happening around MCS 

Pacific Language Weeks 2023

​Our Pacific team is proud to announce we are bringing back Pacific Language Weeks.  If you would like to be a part of this, please contact Rosie, Shandell or Julia Flanagan.  Watch this space!

Use the links below to access activities for each language week.

• Rotuman language week  7 - 13 May. 
• Samoa language week 28 May – 3 June.
• Kiribati language week  9  – 15 July.
• Cook Islands week 30 July- 5 August.
• Tonga language week 3 – 9 September. 
• Tuvalu language week 1 - 7 October.
• Fijian language week  8 - 14 October.
• Niue language week 15 - 21 October. 
• Tokelau language week 22 - 28 October.​

Thank you for your support!

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Welcome to Miramar Central School, situated in the heart of Motu Kairangi. Our kura is close to the sea and beautiful walking tracks, providing many opportunities for students to explore and connect with nature and the local environment. 
At Miramar Central School we celebrate the unique backgrounds and cultures of our tamariki and provide an inclusive environment where everyone feels welcome and valued. We believe in developing strong leaders, and offer opportunities for students to grow and take on new challenges.

We provide many opportunities to empower our learners and ensure that they are given the best possible start to their educational journey:

• We provide a range of opportunities for our students to explore the Arts, such as Kapa Haka performance and itinerant music lessons which give students the opportunity to learn a musical instrument.
• Sports are an important part of our school culture and Miramar Central School is home to a fantastic bike track which is used daily to support learning in the Physical Education Curriculum.
• Our kura is proud to host a yearly cultural food fair, where our community comes together to share and celebrate their cultural heritage through food and music. 
• We have a well-stocked library, providing all tamariki with access to a wide range of books and resources to support their learning.
• Our lunchtime clubs provide a fun and safe environment for students to explore their interests and develop new skills. 
• We are PB4L (Positive Behaviour for Learning) that promotes positive behaviour and provides a safe and respectful learning environment.
• Our Garden to Table program teaches students about growing and harvesting their own food and cooking healthy meals, promoting a love for the environment and healthy eating habits.
• We host one of the Kimi Ora Satellites and the House of Science Te Whare Pūtaiao Charitable Trust.

At Miramar Central School, we believe in providing our learners with a holistic education that nurtures their passions and fosters their individual talents. We welcome you to visit us and discover for yourself why our kura is the perfect place for your child to grow and learn.

New Enrolments 
If you have a child who will be turning 5 soon, or in 2023, can you let us know?
This information allows us to plan forward for next year's class placements. 

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TERM DATES 2023

Term 1 2023: Wednesday 1st February – Thursday 6th April
Term 2 2023: Wednesday 26th April – Friday 30th June
Term 3 2023: Monday 17th July – Friday 22nd September
Term 4 2023: Monday 9th October – Friday 19th December

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