Category Archives: School News

Netball Training with Superstars!

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! 🌟

Thrive Speech and Drama is coming to MHJC!

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!

Mathex 2025

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. ➗➕➖✖️

AIMS Cookie Fundraiser

We’re super excited that our students have the opportunity to compete at the AIMS Games, a prestigious national sporting event held annually in Tauranga! 

To help get our team there, we’re running a cookie dough fundraiser – and we’d love your support! Every one sold brings us one step closer to making this dream a reality for our tamariki.

 Simply order your delicious cookie dough through this link : https://missionheightscookies.raiseit.co.nz/1ifa0irppx

Thank you so much for your awhi – every little bit helps! 

Singapore Update #1

Late Friday night, our 12 Year 10 delegates headed off to Singapore for the week to take part in the Hwa Chong Leaders’ Summit. Since arriving, they have been tourists taking in the Supertree Grove in Singapore’s Gardens by the Bay. They have also had a blast at Universal Studios. 🎢🎡

We look forward to hearing updates from the Leaders’ Summit once it begins this week.

Pink Shirt Day

This past Friday, MHJC, along with other schools and organisations across Aotearoa, celebrated 𝗣𝗶𝗻𝗸 𝗦𝗵𝗶𝗿𝘁 𝗗𝗮𝘆.
This day is recognised across the globe as part of a powerful movement to spread aroha and kindness and end bullying. Students and staff in our kura wore pink for this reason and also participated in a colour run as part of the days’ events.🫶⭐️🩷

Ngahere Y10s in Rotorua

Ngahere Whānau Year 10 students are having a blast in Rotorua! They departed from MHJC yesterday and spent the night in Rotorua as part of their Nga Whetū e kotahi ana context. They are back later today.

Thrive Speech and Drama

🎭Thrive Speech and Drama is coming to MHJC!

We’re excited to bring Thrive Speech and Drama classes to Mission Heights Junior College in Term 2! These fun and 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!