A reminder to families and students that registration for Academic Competitions close this Sunday at 8pm. Registration emails were sent home last week containing a google form for sign-ups.
COVID update 16/2/22
As we move into phase 2 of the Omicron response plan a quick update may be helpful.
So far we have been fortunate not to have any positive cases at MHJC. This is likely to change given the rising numbers of cases in the wider community but I would like to thank the MHJC community for its tremendous efforts to help minimise the risk of the virus spreading.
Our students have been fantastic as have parents with clear and timely communication if members of their family have been identified as close contacts.
The best advice at this stage is that owing to our extensive use of masks indoors, well-ventilated classrooms, movement of students every hour and a thorough cleaning programme, the number of close contacts will be kept to a minimum.
You will be contacted if there is a positive case in a class however it is likely that if your child is in that class they will still be able to come to school.
Please continue to reinforce our safety measures with your children so we can maintain as safe an environment as possible.
Kia kaha
Māori and Pasifika Meet and Greet
A reminder of our Māori and Pasifika Meet and Greet tomorrow night from 6-7pm. Please remember to RSVP if you intend to attend.
Happy Valentine’s Day
Asian New Year
On Friday, students and staff wore red in celebration of the Asian New Year. We wish our community a very Happy New Year!
New Staff – 2022
Introducing MHJC’s New 2022 Staff
From left to right, top to bottom:
Pauli Roodt – Coast Whānau, Technology
Maryke Cordier – Learning Assistant
Ria Jacobs – Forest Whānau, SENCO and Maths
Johan Fourie – Water Whānau, Hākinakina/Head of Sport and PEH
Eilidh McGregor – Mountains Whānau, Performing Arts
Anna Vuksanlekaj – Coast Whānau, Science
Amanda Carter – Coast Whānau, English and Global Studies
Suellen Scales – Learning Assistant (absent from photo)
Rustom Dubash – Technology Assistant (absent from photo)
COVID update 7 Feb 2022
There have been reports of some students in the Flat Bush community having tested positive for COVID-19 this weekend.
At this point no staff or students have tested positive at MHJC so there is no reason for any students to stay at home unless they have been notified to be a close contact or they have symptoms.
Should we be informed of a positive case, parents/caregivers will be notified if a student is a close contact and you will be provided with information about testing and isolation should that be required.
You can get more information on the COVID-19 website:
Close contact:
https://covid19.govt.nz/testing-and-tracing/contact-tracing/close-contacts/
Casual contact:
https://covid19.govt.nz/testing-and-tracing/contact-tracing/casual-contacts/
Happy Waitangi Day!
Waitangi Day, the national day of New Zealand, marks the anniversary of the initial signing – on 6 February 1840 – of the Treaty of Waitangi, which is regarded as the founding document of the nation.
The Treaty reminds us we are one people – in the words of William Hobson, Crown Representative, “He iwi tahi tatou” and to renew our commitment to the Treaty.
Welcome Year 7s!
Welcome Year 7 students!
This morning, Year 7 students were welcomed by staff and Year 10 leaders at a “Welcome to MHJC” assembly outside on Kapua. We are very excited for the 2022 school year and for all students to be on-site from tomorrow.
Happy Chinese New Year
