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!
𝐔𝐑𝐆𝐄𝐍𝐓: 𝐄𝐯𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐂𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐞𝐥𝐥𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 – 𝐂𝐲𝐛𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐚𝐟𝐞𝐭𝐲 𝐄𝐯𝐞𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐑𝐨𝐛 𝐂𝐨𝐩𝐞
We regret to inform you that tonight’s Cybersafety Evening with Rob Cope (16 February) has been cancelled.
Due to weather conditions, Rob is unfortunately unable to fly into Auckland to join us. We understand this is disappointing news, as we were all looking forward to this valuable session.
Next Steps & Information:
Rescheduling: we are currently working with Rob to find a new date for this event. We will update you as soon as a new time is confirmed.
Tickets: Please hold onto your tickets. Your current booking will remain valid for the rescheduled date. If you have specific questions regarding your purchase, we will provide further instructions once the new date is set.
Thank you for your understanding and for your continued support of our school community.
This past Thursday morning, MHJC welcomed new staff, whānau, and ākonga with a Pōwhiri.
We are looking forward to the upcoming week and getting into the routine of life at MHJC!
Our 2026 Newsbrief has now been emailed out to our community. It can also be viewed using the link below.
It contains dates for Term 1, as well as key information about upcoming events.
We wish our community a wonderful Waitangi weekend.
https://us6.campaign-archive.com/?e=test_email&u=696e03871928ee6c371ebb1a3&id=d9513c4356
Ahriella (10M1) recently attended the 2026 New Zealand Waka Ama Sprint Nationals at Lake Karapiro during the school holidays. She placed 1st in the W6 1000m and 4th in the W6 500m, both in the J16 Women’s category. Ahriella, along with her club, have qualified to represent ‘Pineula Inc’ in Singapore this August at the IVF World Sprint Club Championships.
Well done Ahriella!
An invitation to our community is below . . .
We welcome all whānau of new students to attend our Term 1 Pōwhiri on Thursday 5th February at 9am.
Please see additional details below.
🌟 Build Confident Communicators with Thrive at Mission Heights Junior College 🌟
Thrive Speech and Drama is excited to be continuing at Mission Heights Junior College in 2026, supporting students to grow confidence, communication skills, and creative thinking in a supportive and engaging environment.
Thrive is designed for students who want to:
• feel more confident speaking in front of others
• express ideas clearly and thoughtfully
• think critically and creatively
• strengthen presentation, leadership, and communication skills
• enjoy performance, storytelling, and discussion in a small group setting
Lessons focus on real world communication skills that support students both in the classroom and beyond, from class presentations and group discussions to leadership roles and future interviews.
Programme details:
• 30 minute lessons
• small group sizes (4 students)
• lessons held during the school day
• $220 per guaranteed eight week term
• free trial lesson available for new students
👉 Register interest or book a free trial lesson here:
MHJC has organised Filmmaker and Author Rob Cope to come and give a talk on the topic of Keeping Our Children Safe Online.
This is such a big concern and we need to tackle it as a community.
Date: 16 February 2026
Time 6.30pm – 8.30pm
Venue: MHJC, Joan Middlemiss Theatre
Tickets cost $10 per person and can be purchased via Eventfinder.
https://www.eventfinda.co.nz/…/rob-cope…/auckland
Included in your ticket is a one-year complimentary subscription to Parenting in an Online World 101, valued at $99. Created by Rob and Zareen at Our Kids Online, this practical, no-nonsense course is designed specifically for kiwi families and is already being used in thousands of homes across the country.
Please note: simply buying a ticket does not give you access to the course – you must attend on the night to receive it. So don’t miss out!
An email has been sent home today outlining the key dates for the start of the year. Another email will follow tomorrow providing more information about Admin Day, which is on Monday 2 February. Please note all key start dates below.
We look forward to seeing students soon!
Our 2025 MHJC School Yearbook is now available below!