This term in Ngahere Whānau, the Year 8 students have been exploring kaitiakitanga and what it means to be guardians of our environment. As part of their learning, students visited Goat Island Marine Reserve, where they experienced marine conservation firsthand. They observed a wide variety of fish and sea life in their natural habitat and gained a deeper understanding of the importance of protecting our oceans.

Students challenged themselves throughout the day, demonstrating resilience, curiosity, and respect for the environment. It was a fantastic learning experience and a day they will not forget. 🤿🐠🐟🌊

A reminder to our community that this Thursday 5th March is our Whānau Evening.

As a part of our Whānau Evening, there will also be a NCEA me te Whānau session in the Theatre from 3pm. This event is for ākonga and whānau (specifically Year 10s) to learn about NCEA and gaining tips and tricks from NZQA on how you can support ākonga (students) to succeed in school.

Come along to the NCEA me te Whānau session (1 hour) before heading up to whānau for the school’s Meet and Greet event and/or to the Māori + Pasifika hui in the staffroom.

Date: Thursday 5th March
Time: 3pm
Venue: Mission Heights Junior College Theatre

Te Whānau Maunga kicked off the year with a perfect day out at the Parnell Baths during Week 3 . With the sun shining bright, our ākonga and kaiako came together to enjoy the water activities in the famous saltwater pools. The trip was all about building our whānau spirit, and making connections and strengthening whanaungatanga – our Term 1 contexts. We made some fantastic memories at this historic Auckland landmark. Here’s to a great year ahead for Maunga Whānau!

A message to our community about Acadmic Competitions.

Emails have been sent out for ICAS registrations. This includes Spelling Bee and Digital Technologies for Year 7-8, and Writing, Maths, Science, and English for Years 7-10.
Check your emails for our school code and pricing.

On Monday, Takutai Whānau enjoyed a fabulous Splash Day. Despite a chilly start to the morning, the weather cleared beautifully, and our students made the most of every moment.

The day was filled with laughter and water activities, providing a wonderful opportunity for students to build friendships and create shared memories. Overall, it was a highly successful day centered on whanaungatanga and team spirit.

On Tuesday, MHJC celebrated the Lunar New Year, with staff and students wearing red. Students also participated in a Chinese Calligraphy workshop that was offered at lunch time.

We would like to wish our entire community a prosperous Lunar New Year.

Wai Whānau had an incredible ‘Splash Day Out’ at the Panmure Lagoon Pool this past Friday.
It was a day for the students and staff to come together at the beginning of the year, meet new peers, and further grow friendships.
Wai Whānau is excited and ready for the year ahead! 🏊‍♂️🌊

The event with filmmaker and author Rob Cope, focusing on the critical topic of Keeping Our Children Safe Online has been rescheduled (details below).

As social media continues to play a significant role in our students’ lives, we want to ensure our community is as informed and supported as possible. We are also pleased to welcome parents from our contributing schools to this event.

Event Details
When: Tuesday 31 March 2026
Time: 6:30 PM – 8:30 PM
Where: Joan Middlemiss Theatre, MHJC
Promo Video: Watch the Our Kids Online Preview https://youtu.be/nhBFJ5RK2R8

Tickets Still Available: Tickets are $10 and can be purchased via Eventfinda https://www.eventfinda.co.nz/2026/rob-cope-keeping-our-children-safe-online/auckland
*Existing Tickets: If you purchased tickets for the original date, please hold on to them; they remain valid for this new date.
Refunds: If you cannot make the rescheduled date and require a refund, please email: support@eventfinda.co.nz

Parking: Onsite parking is available at both Jeffs Road & Valderama Drive entrances to the school for your convenience.

Childcare: We will have childcare available onsite in the Library during the presentation if required.

Exclusive Bonus: Every attendee receives a complimentary one-year subscription to the Parenting in an Online World 101 course (valued at $99).

Please note: You must attend the event in person to receive the access code for your complimentary course subscription.

We look forward to sharing this valuable evening with you.

We are thrilled to invite you to our upcoming Whānau Evening!

This is a wonderful opportunity to step inside our learning environment, meet our staff, and get a feel for the vibrant community your child is a part of.

Whether you are a new family joining us or a returning one, we would love to see you there for an afternoon of whānaungatanga or building connections.

𝐖𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐭𝐨 𝐄𝐱𝐩𝐞𝐜𝐭
Explore Our Spaces: Take a walk through our modern learning environments and see where the magic happens.

Meet the Whānau team: Have an informal kōrero with the dedicated teachers and support staff who support your child/ren in their Whānau space.

Refuel & Connect: We will have light refreshments available for everyone to enjoy while we mix and mingle.

𝐄𝐯𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐃𝐞𝐭𝐚𝐢𝐥𝐬
When: Thursday, 5 March 2026
Time: 3:00 pm – 5:00 pm
Where: Mission Heights Junior College, Whānau spaces

We believe that a strong connection between home and school is the secret to student success. We can’t wait to share our afternoon with you!

All whānau have received an email with a link to a Google form to RSVP.

If you have children in more than one whānau, you must complete the form for each child.

Students are welcome to attend alongside their whānau.

Wishing our students, families, and wider community a joyful Lunar New Year!

As we welcome the Year of the Horse (2026), may it bring energy, strength, success, and happiness to all. May the year ahead be filled with new opportunities, kindness, and shared celebrations in our school community.

Happy Lunar New Year to everyone who celebrates!