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Polyfest Fundraising Campaign

Polyfest Fundraising Campaign.

MHJC is one of 3 schools who are part of a collaborative Kapa Haka group, Ngā Pou Kahikatea, performing for the first time at Polyfest this year. Ngā Pou Kahikatea has ākonga from MHJC, Ormiston Senior College, and Tangaroa College. This will be the first year students from MHJC and OSC will perform on the Māori stage at Polyfest – the largest Polynesian Performance competition in the world.

As part of their Polyfest campaign, t-shirts will be sold. Orders are open to students, teachers, and whānau with pre-orders and payments only.

The cost of the t-shirts will be: Youth Sizes $25 each. Adult sizes $30 each.

All orders and payments are required BEFORE Tuesday 12th March. 

 Orders will ONLY be put through if the payment has been received.

Payment should be made to the following bank account or directly to MHJC reception.

Mission Heights Junior College12-3233-0051320-00

Particulars: Child’s full name

Code: Your school 

Reference: NPK t-shirt x1 (or quantity)

Please place orders using the below order form.  The form requests the upload of the online transfer/bank payment screenshot to confirm purchase.

On the form make sure to review the design and size charts, select the appropriate t-shirt size(s) and  make the payment/upload the screenshot.

Order form – https://forms.gle/TurWNLjGm5CYsHwX7

Year 10 Leadership Day

Last week, our Year 10 Leaders attended their ‘Leadership Day’.
These students play an important role within their Whānau, helping Year 7 students transition into life at MHJC. They will also play a key role on the upcoming Year 7 Camps.

These Year 10 leaders completed activities on Friday morning set up by our Deans before travelling to ‘Adrenaline Forest’ for an afternoon of challenging outdoor activities. A very successful Leadership Day for all involved.

Ngahere/Forest Whānau Goat Island Trip

Last week, Year 8 students from Ngahere/Forest Whānau travelled to Goat Island as part of their Kaitiakitanga Context for Term 1. Students explored the Goat Island Marine Discovery Centre and had an opportunity to snorkel through the marine reserve. A valuable learning experience for all! 🐟🦀🐠

𝐖𝐞𝐥𝐥𝐛𝐞𝐢𝐧𝐠@𝐌𝐇𝐉𝐂

𝐖𝐞𝐥𝐥𝐛𝐞𝐢𝐧𝐠@𝐌𝐇𝐉𝐂

MHJC has two counsellors on site who support our ākonga. Counselling in a school setting provides students with an opportunity to explore personal difficulties and concerns and empowers them to make informed decisions as they navigate their journey through school and life generally.

Our counsellors are professionally trained and are members of NZAC (New Zealand Association of Counsellors). They work according to the NZAC Code of Ethics.

A counsellor can help with:
– Processing difficult emotions and experiences
– Improving self worth and confidence
– Helping people to consider different ways to look at the challenges they face

Students can choose to self refer.

Parents are also able to request these referral.
The email address for counsellors is – counsellors@mhjc.school.nz
All the forms can be found on our school website under the heading Wellbeing @ MHJC – https://www.mhjc.school.nz/index.php/wellbeing-mhjc/

We also encourage our ākonga to use our MHJC Hauora Check-in Tool. Our Learning Advisers can access this information to be able to support students as needed.

Wai Whānau – Big Splash Day

On Wednesday this week, Wai Whānau travelled to the Panmure Lagoon for a ‘Big Splash Day’. Students had a great day out, making new friends and participating in various water activities. The Whānau also took part in a manu competition. What a fantastic day for all!

Meningococcal disease – Te Whatu Ora Message

Be protected against meningococcal disease – A message from 𝐓𝐞 𝐖𝐡𝐚𝐭𝐮 𝐎𝐫𝐚 / 𝐇𝐞𝐚𝐥𝐭𝐡 𝐍𝐞𝐰 𝐙𝐞𝐚𝐥𝐚𝐧𝐝.

Meningococcal disease is a dangerous illness that can kill or cause serious disability. The best way to protect against the disease is to be vaccinated with both the MenB and the MenACWY vaccines. Until 28 February, these are available free for those aged 13 to 25.

Vaccination appointments can be made with your healthcare providers.

For more information visit:
Meningococcal vaccines – Te Whatu Ora | Health
https://www.immunise.health.nz/about-vaccines/nz-immunisations/meningococcal/

MHJC’s Running Club

MHJC’s Running Club is back in action for 2024. The Running Club meets every Tuesday and Thursday morning at 7.20am by the stairs leading to the field.
All students are welcome. Please arrive in your PE gear with a drink bottle and have your school uniform in your school bag ready for the day.