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:

https://wkf.ms/3AZWDEx

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!

MHJC would like to wish our community a wonderful upcoming Christmas.

2025 has been a great year of learning at MHJC, for both students and staff. And we wish everyone a relaxing and safe summer with whānau. We look forward to seeing you in 2026.

On Tuesday this week, we farewelled our Year 7 and 8 students. We celebrated their achievements as junior students at our kura through their end of year prizegiving. It was great to see so many whānau and community members in attendance in support of our great students.

We wish our Year 7s and 8s a safe and relaxing summer, before seeing you back at MHJC in 2026!

On Monday this week, we celebrated our Year 9 cohort with their end of year prizegiving. It was a time to celebrate their achievements – both academically and across the four cornerstones.

We wish our Year 9s a wonderful summer and look forward to seeing you grow as Year 10s in 2026!

Congratulations to our 2025 graduates.

The Year 10 Graduation was on Thursday night. We wish our graduates goodluck as they embark on their senior college experience in 2026. MHJC will miss you!

Work Towards Speech and Drama Exams with Thrive in 2026! 🌟

Thrive is excited to offer students at Mission Heights Junior College the opportunity to develop advanced communication and performance skills through Speech and Drama exams with Trinity College London or the New Zealand Speech Board.

These nationally and internationally recognised qualifications help students:

🎤 Build confidence and presence – speak with clarity, purpose and expression
🧠 Think critically and creatively – develop ideas, interpretation and originality
💬 Strengthen communication and leadership skills – valuable for school, interviews and beyond
🎭 Enhance performance ability – bring presentations to life with imagination and authenticity

Completing a Speech and Drama exam is a prestigious achievement that demonstrates commitment, creativity and communication excellence, all qualities that stand out on CVs, scholarship applications and university entrance portfolios.

Preparing for these exams helps teens refine their voice, improve articulation, and gain confidence thinking on their feet. Skills that last a lifetime.

✨ Join Thrive in 2026 to begin your journey towards Speech and Drama exams and discover the superpower of confident communication!

Simply fill in this enquiries form- https://wkf.ms/3AZWDEx