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.
Our Principal, Mr Ian Morrison, recently featured in the Howick Times, in their “Principal in Person” segment.
This can be found on page 31 using the link below. A great read!
Matariki activities at MHJC this week!!! 
We’re excited to celebrate Matariki with a week full of learning, connection, and fun for our students and whānau!
Please refer to the posters for all the awesome activities happening this week.
A reminder for students to dress-up in their traditional wear on Wednesday. Also on Wednesday, we welcome our whānau to come through and see the learning and performances happening in your tamariki’s whānau!
We look forward to a beautiful week of reflection, celebration and community.
Ngā mihi o Matariki, te tau hou Māori !
🎉 CONFIDENT YOUNG TEENS! Get Off the Screen — Step Into the Real World 🎉
NEW CLASSES – FREE TRIAL LESSON!
These fun and engaging classes help teens put down the devices and build real-world communication skills. Learning to express themselves with confidence, clarity, and creativity in any setting.
Help your child develop the skills they need to connect, lead, and thrive – beyond the screen.
🌟 Find their voice
🌟 Communicate with confidence
🌟 Develop real-life skills for school, friendships, and the future
📍 Starting Term 3 at MHJC
📝 Free Trial Day – Thursday 26th June
To kick things off, we’re offering a 🌟 Free Trial Day 🌟 on Thursday, 26th June. Students can come along, join in the fun, and experience what the Thrive Programme is all about – no charge, no obligation, just a chance to build amazing skills in a fun and supportive environment.
Fill in this enrolment form to register for the trial https://wkf.ms/3AZWDEx
Or contact – www.thrivespeechanddrama.co.nz
kelly@thrivespeechanddrama.co.nz
We can’t wait to welcome you to Thrive!
Last week, Te Whānau Maunga (Mountains) Year 10s went to Rotorua for an overnight trip.
Despite the wet weather it was an action packed trip!
They visited Whakarewarewa Thermal Village, where they learned about geothermal cooking and the history of the local area and iwi. Students and staff also gave Zorbing a go!
The group continued their adventures with a visit to the Redwood Treewalk at night. They swam at the Polynesian Spa and went up the Gondola to the Luge, where teachers and students participated in some competitive races. It was an amazing trip.
Maunga Whānau is already looking forward to Rotorua 2026!
MHJC would like to thank our key sponsor for the upcoming AIMS Games . . .
‘We Love Tutoring’ is a local tutoring service that can help students achieve. Maria is committed to students’ success and is available to contact below to set up tutoring services for local children.
Thank you Maria for your ongoing support of our kura and ākonga!
MHJC’s 2025 Talent Show! 🤩⭐️🎤🩰🎸
Get your tickets now.
Show Date: Thursday 19th June – 6pm
Location: MHJC Theatre
Tickets: $5 per person (cash only)
Tickets available every morning tea outside Ngahere Whānau.
A Tuck Shop will be available on the evening (cash only).
Our netball teams were incredibly fortunate to take part in a special training session this afternoon with Silver Fern Maia Wilson and Stars player Lisa Mather.
Students had the opportunity to learn from the best, taking part in a range of games and drills that helped them develop new skills and deepen their understanding for the game. It was an inspiring and memorable experience for all involved.
Thank you Maia and Lisa! 🌟
We’re excited to bring Thrive Speech and Drama classes to Mission Heights Junior College in term 2! These fun, engaging classes are designed especially for young teens and focus on building confidence, creativity, and communication skills – essential tools for school, performance, and life.
📅 Day: Thursdays (during the school day & lunchtime)
⏱️ Lesson Length: 30 minutes
👥 Class Size: 4 students per class
📆 Term Length: 8-week term (guaranteed 8 lessons)
💲 Cost: $220 per term
🎓 Optional Exam: Students may choose to sit a Speech NZ or Trinity College London Speech and Drama exam
✨ Free Trial Lesson Available!
Whether your child is a natural performer or just looking to grow in confidence, these small-group lessons provide a safe, supportive space to thrive.
📝 Expressions of Interest:
Please fill in this form https://wkf.ms/3AZWDEx
Or visit our website: www.thrivespeechanddrama.co.nz
We can’t wait to welcome your child to Thrive!
Yesterday, was our annual MHJC Mathex event!
It was so great having MHP and Baverstock in attendance to compete. And it was heartening to see our students fully engaged and having fun while solving Maths problems.
A special shout-out to our incredible markers, your support was invaluable and to our Math Monitors who worked hard to set up and pack down. ➗➕➖✖️
