Over the past 2 days, MHJC staff have continued to ‘grow their greatness’ through sporting endeavours. Yesterday, staff and students played in a competitive football match. The students displayed their youthful skill quite quickly into the game, and despite staff maintaining possession, students took away the 1-0 win. Today, staff took to the Cross Country course, running to accumulate points for their individual Whānau. Staff points from today will be added to student points tomorrow for the overall Interwhānau Cross Country winner.

Last Friday, MHJC staff and students came together to support the 40 Hour Famine through the ‘Orange Mufti Day’ fundraiser. Through gold coin donations, the school raised $575! Well done to all students who wore orange and especially those who participated in the 40 Hour Famine over the weekend.

Last Friday, Year 8 students from Coast Whānau, the Enviro Council, and a select few Mountains Whānau students, took part in the restoration project of Ōhuiarangi. Students planted 765 native plants. An excellent effort for just under 2 hours of planting and especially as most students had never planted before. A job well done!

Over the past term, Trail Pro has been building a Pump Track on MHJC’s lower field. This resource is open for students and the greater community to use. Within school, students will be completing a ‘Bike Passport’ as part of their Pump Track experience. Students will learn how to properly wear a helmet, how to maintain a bike, and the proper riding techniques. Students are encouraged to ride their own bike to school and use the Pump Track.

Today, Year 9 students from Mountains Whānau experienced the adventure of the Adrenaline Forest. Students spent the day challenging themselves on high ropes courses as part of their ‘Out Of Your Comfort Zone’ learning context.

Last month, 4 students participated in the World Vision Junior Youth Conference. The goal of the conference was to help grow global citizens through sharing stories, empowering individuals, and inspiring leadership skills. Well done to Savir Selagan (8C1), Kiana Paoo (8F2), Manaspreet Kaur (8M1), and Anmoldeep Kaur (8W2).

Year 7 students from Forest Whānau travelled over to Tiritiri Matangi Island today. It was a day to learn about the native bird and plant species that call Tiritiri Matangi home and how important the Island is in conservation efforts. The trip supported students’ Term 2 learning context – ‘Kaitiaki: Guardians of the Ngahere’.

Mission Heights Junior College is supporting World Vision again this year through participation in the 40 Hour Famine. Students across the school are invited to participate in this event which runs from June 25 – 27, 2021. More information about registration can be found on the 40 Hour Famine website or from Mrs Ismail at school.