Year 10 Wai Whānau Waka Ama

Year 10 students in Wai/Water Whānau travelled to Okahu Bay today for the outcome of their SOS Wai World context.

Students rotated through activities which included water testing, science grid observations, and water rescues. The highlight was learning about and participating in Waka Ama. Despite some rain, students and staff had a great day out in the Waitemāta Harbour.

Easter Weekend Closure Dates

A reminder about upcoming dates.

An email has been sent to our community informing whānau of school closure dates around the Easter weekend.
Please note MHJC will be closed on:
Friday 29th March (Good Friday)
Monday 1st April (Easter Monday)
Tuesday 2nd April
School will resume on Wednesday 3rd April.

The last day of term is Friday 12th April and school finishes at 1.05pm.

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!

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