This year, Te Wiki o te Reo Māori (Māori Language Week) is heading to your town! 

Under the theme Ake, Ake, Ake – A Forever Language, the 2026 focus is Te Reo Towns – a celebration of the communities who have kept te reo Māori alive, and an invitation for all of Aotearoa to help it flourish into the future. Te Wiki starts on Monday 14th September 2026.

From homes where Māori has always been spoken, to communities beginning their reo journey, every town, street, workplace and marae has a role to play in the future of te reo Māori. Big city or small town, te reo Māori is for everyone. 

Check out the week full of activities that MHJC will be running in celebration of Te Wiki o Te Reo Māori , and a video challenge for our whānau – Introduce yourself in Te Reo Māori ! 

Our AIMS Netball has had an amazing day. They played in the semi-final earlier and won! So incredible!
We wish them all the very best as they face South Wellington Intermediate tomorrow at 12pm.
GOODLUCK!!!

🌟Helping Children Find Their Voice in the Classroom 🌟

Thrive classes are returning to Mission Heights Junior College for Term 4!

So much of learning at school involves communication. But knowing what you want to say and feeling confident enough to actually say it are two very different things!

Thrive gives children dedicated time each week to practice the speaking and communication skills that can help them participate more confidently in the classroom.

Students work on:

✨ putting their hand up and sharing ideas with confidence
✨ speaking clearly and loudly enough to be heard
✨ explaining their thoughts and organizing what they want to say
✨ contributing to group discussions
✨ making eye contact and using confident body language
✨ presenting and speaking in front of a group

Term 4 Programme Details:

📍 Tuesdays @ MHJC
👥 Small groups of 4 to 6 students
⏱️ 30-minute weekly lessons
💰 $220 per guaranteed 8-week term
🎉 FREE trial lesson available for new students!

Give your child a place to practice their voice, build their communication skills and take that confidence back into the classroom.

Spaces are limited and some groups are already full!

Enrol here: https://wkf.ms/3AZWDEx

In celebration of Te Wiki o Te Reo Māori in Week 9, we’re excited to announce that hāngī orders are officially OPEN!

What better way to celebrate te reo Māori than with some delicious kai and a good feed with our school whānau!

𝐖𝐞 𝐡𝐚𝐯𝐞 𝐓𝐖𝐎 𝐝𝐞𝐥𝐢𝐜𝐢𝐨𝐮𝐬 𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐛𝐨 𝐨𝐩𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬 𝐚𝐯𝐚𝐢𝐥𝐚𝐛𝐥𝐞:

$10 Hāngī Combo
Halal chicken + vegetables + stuffing

$13 Hāngī Combo
Halal chicken + vegetables + stuffing + fried bread + a drink

Orders & payment due: Monday 14th September
Hāngī distribution: Wednesday 16th September at 12:30pm. Students can collect it outside Maunga Whānau

Don’t miss out! Get in quick and secure yourself some delicious hāngī to celebrate Te Wiki o Te Reo Māori!

Please complete the Hāngī Google Order Form below to place your order and secure your delicious hāngī.

Please note, for parents who ordered the last time – the refund was credited back into KAMAR parent accounts and can be used towards this order.

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdcMr9qNAra874rC8Kb2eRLs05tzKjXJo7xKFyDDSrpYbzEYg/viewform

Our community is invited to a farewell assembly on Thursday 24th September from 2-2.45pm to farewell our Principal, Mr Morrison.

Please see the information below. If you are wishing to attend, use the link to RSVP to this event.

This information has also been emailed home today to our community. We look forward to farewelling Mr Morrison at the end of this term with students, staff, and our extended community.

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfdM7BFUaZKIuuKDRVdEXJNMxiZCw_u88XdUUqpfB80vSbIXA/viewform

A message to our community about two upcoming dates . . .

Teacher Only Day – Friday 21st August 2026
Please note school will be closed to students on Friday 21st August 2026 for a Teacher Only Day.

Student Led Conferences – Thursday 3rd September 2026
A reminder that school will be closed on Thursday 3rd September as Student Led Conferences are being held, therefore students are not expected to be at school. They should attend for their appointment time only.

To make an appointment:
Go to www.schoolinterviews.co.nz/code
Enter the event code: 8tdhv
Select your child’s Learning Advisor
For more information, please refer to the email that has been sent home.

Thank you for your continued support.

Please see the letter below about our Principal Mr Ian Morrison.

This is an update on progress so far regarding concerns about the drop off and pick up situation outside the school.

While we continue to provide various methods to ensure students are safely dropped and picked up from school we have arranged a meeting with Auckland Transport to explore options which will hopefully relieve traffic congestion at the crucial times before and after school.

In the meantime we would like to thank the vast majority of parents who transport their children safely and to those who encourage their children to walk to school.

A notice for our community . . .

Health Alert – Scabies

There are currently many cases of scabies in communities across New Zealand. Scabies is a contagious skin condition caused by tiny mites. It usually appears as a very itchy rash with small red bumps or thin, wavy lines, often between the fingers, around the wrists, under the arms or around the waist. Itching is often worse at night.

Scabies will not go away without treatment. Please speak to a pharmacist or healthcare provider if you think your child may have it. Everyone living in the household should be treated at the same time, even if they do not have symptoms, and treatment usually needs to be repeated after seven days. Clothing, towels and bedding should also be washed as directed.

Children with scabies must stay home and can return to school 24 hours after their first treatment.

More information is available from Health New Zealand – Scabies.

https://www.healthnz.govt.nz/health-topics/conditions-treatments/skin/scabies

Next Wednesday 5th August is our MHJC’s Year 6 Opening Evening, from 6pm. 🎉

We would like all in-zone families to attend the evening to experience what their child(ren) will experience at MHJC in 2027!

Please see details below.