All the MHJC news – student achievements, learning initiatives, sporting accolades and upcoming events. Our Term 3 Newsletter is now available to read simply by clicking here
MHJC Strengthens use of Māori Language
This year MHJC has challenged all ākonga to get involved with Te Wiki o te Reo Māori. Matua Brent has shared many wonderful resources and encouraged learners to develop pepeha + use te reo in and around the kura to fill our basket of knowledge.
Students have also participated in the Education Perfect New Zealand ‘Te Reo Maori Language Competition’ this week.
‘Kia kaha te reo Māori’ MHJC – Let’s make the Māori language strong!’
Measles Outbreak in Auckland
As advised in the media, the measles outbreak appears to be rapidly spreading in Auckland.
At this stage, we have NOT had any reported case of measles at the school.
1. If your child is showing symptoms of measles please keep them at home.
2. If your child has been diagnosed with measles please notify the school immediately and keep them at home.
3. We strongly advise you to immunise your child at the earliest possible opportunity – the vaccine is available free from your GP.
4. If there is a reported case at MHJC we may require proof of immunisation so please have your documentation available should this be the case.
Thanking you for your support.
据媒体报道，麻疹疫情似乎正在奥克兰迅速蔓延。
在这一阶段，我们还没有在学校报告任何麻疹病例。
如果你的孩子有麻疹的症状，请把他们留在家里。
如果您的孩子被诊断出麻疹，请立即通知学校并把他们留在家里。
我们强烈建议您尽早为您的孩子接种疫苗，
如果在MHJC有报告病例，我们可能需要免疫接种的证明，
非常感谢您的支持。
Monkey App
It has come to our attention that some students may be accessing and using a social networking application called “Monkey app”.
We strongly advise you to read the following review from a web site which investigates the safety of this and other apps so that you can be well informed about this and other possible on-line dangers to our students.
These types of instant messaging applications are automatically blocked on the school’s network however we advise parents to monitor their children’s phones to see if they have downloaded it. We restrict the use of mobile phones at school and only allow their use to support learning e.g. recording a speech or Science experiment but these apps may be used after hours hence our communication on the matter.
https://protectyoungeyes.com/content/monkey-parental-controls-app-review/
MHJC Students Football Selection!
Four MHJC students have been selected for an official Ricki Herbert Football Academy International tour. The boys will travel to China on August 8th as part of the U14 squad, taking part in the Gothia Cup.
The Gothia Cup was first held in 1975. Over a million players from a total of 143 countries have participated in the tournament. In 2007, FIFA named it the “World Youth Cup” and it aims to create a meeting place for the young players of the world no matter religion, colour or nationality.
From left: Abhinay Kumar, Arnav Naiker, Saurav Chand, Zain Ismail.
Wonderful World of Wearable Arts
Our very best wishes to MHJC’s wearable arts teams, who are showcasing their beautiful creations at the Vodafone Events Centre in Manukau tomorrow evening. We hope you enjoy this quick preview of a few action shots from their dress rehearsal today…
MHJC’s teams are: 🤩
Team 1: Cathy Shipway, Abby McGarva and Ashwina Krishnakumar (Forest);
Team 2: Edward Suckling, Anje Te Boekhorst and Marissa Dodd (Forest);
Team 3: Michelle Do, Yan Fang, Sadaf Zadeh and Carmen Shen (Water).
MHJC digital detox day
On Monday July 1, the college will go back to the future by experiencing a school day without the use of devices. The only exception will be Senior Leaders being allowed to communicate on their phones in case of an emergency. Otherwise teaching and learning will be conducted without devices and students will be reminded not to use their phones, if they have to bring them to school, until the end of the school day. Again, any emergency should be communicated either to reception or the student’s Whanau Assistant in the normal way.
Our strategic plan includes the desire to promote a balanced lifestyle for our students. We encourage teachers to use a blended approach to teaching so that not all activities require a device. We also encourage participation in healthy physical activities, connecting with each other, ourselves and with nature during numerous camps and trips. We have many activities during DEEP and in our extra-curricular programme which help students to gain this balance and this day will reinforce our resolve as a community and Tāne Forest is being developed as a sanctuary for students and staff to practice mindfulness.
May I urge parents to continue this initiative by ensuring students minimise screen time at home. Tips from articles I have read include:
- eating together as a family without the distraction of phones or devices;
- stopping the use of devices at least an hour before bed to ensure that students get quality sleep;
- not allowing devices into bed-rooms during the night;
- buying an alarm clock so the phone is not required to wake up in the morning;
- have your own device free day or time every week.;
- setting a good example to our children – sometimes we need to detox as much as them!
Research is increasingly being publicised of the harmful physiological and psychological effects of excessive use of digital devices. As teachers and parents we must be reminded of the incredible positive aspects of digital technology but caution over-use.
So let’s talk to each other face to face, do exciting activities which include movement and being outside, read, write, debate, discuss and collaborate directly with others. This will enrich our lives and remind us of what it is to be unplugged members of the human race!
Growing greatness/Kia mana ake!
MHJC Students ranked #1 for Education Perfect Science 2019!
Congratulations to MHJC for once again ranking 1st globally in the Education Perfect SCIENCE CHAMPIONSHIPS 2019!
A huge shout out to 8F2 for their impressive effort –
Kowshi, Leo and Ram are ranked top 10 globally.
A special congratulations to Jason W for being the ELITE PRIZE DRAW WINNER (10,000+ points) – he receives a $50 GiftPay voucher!
Here are the impressive stats:
1st overall globally out of 1,561 schools
1st overall in New Zealand out of 371 schools
1st overall in the 501-1000 students category out of 437 schools
1st in New Zealand for the 501-1000 students category out of 104 schools
MHJC Student Delegation are Top of World Conference!
Our MHJC students have returned from the 25th annual ‘Young Leaders Convention’, hosted at the Hwa Chong Institution in Singapore and they have brought back with them the prestigious award of ‘Best Delegation 2019’! We’re very proud of these wonderful ambassadors for the school. Here are a few highlight images from their week in Singapore:
40 hr Famine huge student support!
Well done to our MHJC students for your commitment with the 40-Hour Famine Event.
A huge thank you to all 343 students for raising $11,568.70 to support refugees in Northern Uganda. Money raised, will be used to provide educational playgrounds, food, water and solar energy for these people. MHJC student fund raising efforts showcase great compassion and kindness that will certainly make a profound impact!
Winning Whanau: Coast.
Congratulations to the following students for raising the most funds:
Winner First Placement: Joash Narayan 10C1: $455 raised
Second: Saniya Lal 8W1: $350
Third: Riya Gulani 7M2: $310