Category Archives: School News

Ngā Pou Kahikatea Kapa Haka at Polyfest

For the first time in Te Kura Mana Ake (MHJC) history, we will be performing as Ngā Pou Kahikatea Kapa Haka (Ormiston Senior College, Tangaroa College, and MHJC) on Thursday 21st March at 11am on the Māori Stage at Polyfest.

This is an incredible event to attend and support our students. Information about the event is below.

𝐋𝐨𝐜𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧: Manukau Sports Bowl (Entrance via 1 Boundary Rd, Clover Park, Auckland). It is suggested that spectators arrive an hour before the performance to find parking, get through the crowds, and secure a position to watch.

𝐓𝐢𝐜𝐤𝐞𝐭𝐬: https://www.iticket.co.nz/events/2024/mar/asb-polyfest
($7.50 per person online or $10 at the gate)

Maunga Whānau Te Hāwere-a-maki

Yesterday, Maunga/Mountains Whānau travelled north of Auckland to Te Hāwere-a-maki (Goat Island) as part of their Term 1 learning. Year 9 students in Maunga Whānau have spent the term learning about Wai (Water) Safety.
They had great conditions for their snorkelling experience and a fabulous day!

Ramadan

Wishing a blessed 𝐑𝐚𝐦𝐚𝐝𝐚𝐧 to all who are celebrating. ⭐️
Ramadan is the ninth month of the Islamic calendar, and is observed by Muslims worldwide as a month of fasting, prayer, reflection, and community.

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.