Wai Whānau – Big Splash Day

On Wednesday this week, Wai Whānau travelled to the Panmure Lagoon for a ‘Big Splash Day’. Students had a great day out, making new friends and participating in various water activities. The Whānau also took part in a manu competition. What a fantastic day for all!

Meningococcal disease – Te Whatu Ora Message

Be protected against meningococcal disease – A message from 𝐓𝐞 𝐖𝐡𝐚𝐭𝐮 𝐎𝐫𝐚 / 𝐇𝐞𝐚𝐥𝐭𝐡 𝐍𝐞𝐰 𝐙𝐞𝐚𝐥𝐚𝐧𝐝.

Meningococcal disease is a dangerous illness that can kill or cause serious disability. The best way to protect against the disease is to be vaccinated with both the MenB and the MenACWY vaccines. Until 28 February, these are available free for those aged 13 to 25.

Vaccination appointments can be made with your healthcare providers.

For more information visit:
Meningococcal vaccines – Te Whatu Ora | Health
https://www.immunise.health.nz/about-vaccines/nz-immunisations/meningococcal/

MHJC’s Running Club

MHJC’s Running Club is back in action for 2024. The Running Club meets every Tuesday and Thursday morning at 7.20am by the stairs leading to the field.
All students are welcome. Please arrive in your PE gear with a drink bottle and have your school uniform in your school bag ready for the day.

Celebrating Chinese New Year

Wishing a very happy Chinese New Year and Seollal to all who are celebrating tomorrow. 🌟

MHJC will be celebrating Chinese New Year and Seollal at school on Monday 12th February. Staff and students may dress up in RED or TRADITIONAL dress.

Students – this is not a mufti day. If you are not wearing red or traditional dress, you must wear your school uniform.

Waitangi Day 2024

Waitangi Day 2024

Tomorrow we remember the signing of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and acknowledge the significance of this day for Aotearoa. We are committed to honouring the Treaty and will always strive to place Te Reo and Tikanga Māori at the forefront of everything we do.
We wish our community a reflective Waitangi Day.

Waitangi day background vector. 6 February. New Zealand holiday. Maori pattern backdrop design with text.

Term Dates

2026 Term Dates

Administration day for all students new to the school is on Monday, 2nd February 2026.

Year 10 students will start on Tuesday, 3rd February 2026.

Year 7 and Year 10 students will join on Wednesday, 4th February 2026.

All students of all Year levels will attend from Thursday, 5th February 2026.

Friday 6th February – Waitangi Day.

Term 1Tuesday 3rd FebruarytoThursday 2nd April
Term 2Monday 20th ApriltoFriday 3rd July
Term 3Monday 20th JulytoFriday 25th September
Term 4Monday 12th OctobertoFriday 11th December

2025 Term Dates

Administration day for all students new to the school is on 28th January 2025.

Year 10 students will start on 29th January 2025.

Year 7 students and Year 10 students will join on 30th January 2025.

All students of all year levels will attend on 31st January 2025.

Thursday 6th Feb – Waitangi Day.

Term 1Tuesday 28th JanuarytoFriday 11th April
Term 2Monday 28th ApriltoFriday 27th June
Term 3Monday 14th JulytoFriday 19th September
Term 4Monday 6th OctobertoTuesday 9th December

 

Welcome Back!

We hope everyone in our community had a relaxing summer holiday! All staff are returning to school this week and we look forward to welcoming students back next week.

Please see start details below. Please also be advised that Monday 5th February, the day before Waitangi Day, is a Teacher Only Day. Students are to stay home.

We are excited to begin the 2024 school year and hope you are too!

Stationery

BYOD Device

In addition to the stationery requirements below, all year level students require a device that they can bring to school. We do not specify a particular device, but instead have some minimum specifications that the device must meet. You can read those specifications here; MHJC recommended devices.

Note: Should you anticipate any difficulty providing a device for your child, please communicate with your child’s Whānau Leader as soon as possible so an alternate plan can be provided.

MHJC Stationery List Year 7 & 8

  • 1 x 150mm Clear Ruler
  • 1 x 0.5mm 2H Pencil Leads Tube / 12
  • 1 x 0.5mm Graphite Mechanical Pencil
  • 1 x Pencil Sharpener
  • 1 x Full Size Coloured Pencils Pack / 12
  • 1 x Yellow Highlighter
  • 1 x 4B Pencil
  • 1 x 2B Pencil
  • 1 x HB Pencil
  • 1 x Plastic Eraser
  • 1 x Pencil Case
  • 1 x Glue Stick
  • 4 x Retractable, Blue Ballpoint Pen
  • 1 x Retractable, Black Ballpoint Pen
  • 3 x Retractable, Red Ballpoint Pen
  • 1 x A4 Lined Refill
  • 1 x Set of Ear Bud Earphones (for use only by teacher request)
  • 7 x 1B8 lined Exercise Books
  • 2 x 1E8 Exercise books for Science

Maths

  • 2 x 1E5 Quad 7mm, 36 Leaf Maths Exercise Book with margin
  • 1 x Maths Geometry set (Compass, Protractor, etc.)
  • 1 x Casio FX82 MS Scientific Calculator*

* Compulsory for all Year 7 students. Do not purchase if you already have a scientific calculator that is in good working order.

Visual Art

  • 1 x A4 standard art project sketchbook
  • 2 x 6B pencils

* We recommend the cheaper project books instead of expensive ones.

MHJC Stationery List Year 9 & 10

  • 1 x 150mm Clear Ruler
  • 1 x 0.5mm 2H Pencil Leads Tube / 12
  • 1 x 0.5mm Graphite Mechanical Pencil
  • 1 x Pencil Sharpener
  • 1 x Full Size Coloured Pencils Pack / 12
  • 1 x Yellow Highlighter
  • 1 x HB Pencil
  • 1 x Plastic Eraser
  • 1 x Pencil Case
  • 1 x Glue Stick
  • 4 x Retractable, Blue Ballpoint Pen
  • 1 x Retractable, Black Ballpoint Pen
  • 3 x Retractable, Red Ballpoint Pen
  • 1 x A4 Lined Refill
  • 1 x Set of Ear Bud Earphones (for use only by teacher request)
  • 7 x 1B8 lined Exercise Books
  • 2 x 1J8 Exercise book for Science

Maths

  • 1 x 1J8 Quad 5mm, 36 Leaf Maths Exercise Book
  • 1 x 1E5 Quad 7mm, 36 Leaf Maths Exercise Book with margin
  • 1 x Maths Geometry set (Compass, Protractor, etc.)
  • 1 x Casio FX82 MS Scientific Calculator*

* Scientific Calculator is recommended for all Year 9 & 10 students. Please do not purchase
one if you already have a scientific calculator that is in good working order.

Visual Art – Year 9 & 10 Option Art Students Only

  • 1 x A4 standard art project sketchbook
  • 2 x 6B pencils
  • We recommend the cheaper project books instead of expensive ones.

Design and Visual Communication Option Students Only

  • 1 x A3 Art Case – black plastic with clip fastener
  • 6 x HB Pencil 
  • 6 x 2H Pencil 
  • 5 x Plastic Eraser 
  • 1 x  Full Size Colored Pencils Pack /12

* Available to view in the graphics room. Only purchase if you do not have one already.

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