Our MHJC Fiji Outreach Group have arrived safely back home.
They spent time visiting local schools, where they donated books and helped with planting cabbages and coriander. They also assisted the local community with a roadside cleanup. Finally the group spent time sightseeing, including going to the coral coast sand dunes.
Overall, the students had an amazing and enriching cultural experience.
The final Thursday of Term 2 was MHJC’s annual Cross Country event. Despite some rather windy conditions, the new course brought incredibly fast times and everyone had a fantastic day showcasing Whānau spirit.
Congratulations to all students who took part and to Ngahere Whānau for winning the Cross Country title for 2025! 🥇
Our Fiji Outreach Group have had an amazing couple of days immersing themselves into the Fijian culture.
They have visited the Nadi Temple and a Fijian village. They’ve explored markets, travelled on the Bula Bus Ride, flew down a zip line, and hiked to a beautiful waterfall.
The group also spent time with residents of the Golden Age Home and helped with some cleaning. Students also donated some gifts to the residents. So far the weather has been spectacular! ☀️
Yesterday we celebrated success at MHJC during our end of term Celebration Assembly. Congratulations to all our champions!
We also had a special farewell to Mr Naddy Naidoo who departed MHJC at the end of Term 1. Mr Naidoo is very well known in our school community and was one of the foundation staff at Mission Heights Junior College. He dedicated 17 years of service to MHJC and will be missed. We wish Mr Naidoo all the best on his next adventure.
This morning, at 8am, 10 wonderful student ambassadors boarded a flight to Fiji, as part of our new Fiji Outreach programme. They will return to New Zealand on July 4th. We wish them a safe journey and incredible adventure.
Last night our Kapa Haka group performed at Mission Heights Primary School’s Matariki Night. They represented MHJC extremely well and showcased what Kapa Haka is like at our Junior College. Thanks for having us MHP!
A friendly reminder that Term 2 ends at 1pm this Friday 27th June. We wish our community a safe and relaxing break.
Congratulations to everyone who participated in and came to support the Talent Quest on Friday night!
Our contestants brought us an amazing array of talents but only a few could take home placings.
Congratulations to the following students . . .
Rising Star: Lillie Punnett
Highly Commended: Kerasya Naidoo
Highly Commended: Lawrence He
3rd Place: Teresa Song
2nd Place: Mckhyla Brielle Flores and Jathniel Goundar
1st Place: Alan Lu
Congratulations to all our participants and winners for putting on an amazing evening! 🤩⭐️🎤🎼🎸
This past week, we celebrated Matariki with aroha, manaakitanga, and connection. From our special Hautapu Dawn Ceremony to Kaitiakitanga Day where students cared for our native plants under perfect blue skies – it was a week to remember!
On Wednesday, our whānau joined us for a beautiful celebration filled with performances, learning, kai and whanaungatanga.
And finally, every lunchtime last week brought fun and meaningful activities that connected us to the stars and stories of Matariki.
He wā whakahirahira – what a special time to come together as a kura.
Mānawatia a Matariki!
On Sunday night, students participated in a noho to prepare for Whāngai i te Hautapu. Students, staff, and guests gathered at 5.45am on Monday morning to welcome the Matariki stars with a karakia and kai.
Photos are from the noho.
We are enjoying celebrating Matariki all week at MHJC.
