Mission Heights Junior College welcomes its new staff to our school for the 2020 year.
Introducing Our New Staff
Happy Waitangi Day
Today marks the 80th anniversary of the signing of the Treaty of Waitangi – Te Tiriti o Waitangi. This important document helped to establish a formal relationship between the crown (Britain) and Māori. While there are still differences as to how the treaty can be interpreted and questions surrounding the legitimacy of those who signed it, the people of New Zealand/Aotearoa continue to work together to build a nation we can be proud of today.
MHJC is embarking on a journey this year to improve our collective understanding of the Māori world view which we feel aligns closely with the spirit of the treaty – “we are one people”.
A quick example of how we can learn is the urgent need for the world to respect, honour and be guardians of the land. The Māori phrase kaitiakitanga captures this perfectly and illustrates that we ignore lessons of the past at our peril. MHJC is fortunate to have a valuable resource, Tāne forest on our doorstep which we use to promote kaitiakitanga to each new generation of students which will extend to other areas of their lives. Making the world a better place.
Growing greatness – Kia mana ake!
Coronavirus update
There is no change to the advice given earlier this week. Please go to the following site for up to date information:
https://www.health.govt.nz/our-work/diseases-and-conditions/novel-coronavirus-2019-ncov#status
At this stage we are planning for a normal start to school and look forward to seeing you at Admin Day on Monday.
Corona virus, translation for Chinese families
亲爱的家长朋友们：
新型冠状病毒
正如你们在媒体上看到的，
我们的学校已经意识到这种新型冠状病毒的潜在感染风险，
卫生部、教育部和奥克兰地区卫生委员会(ADHB)
来自病毒发源地的武汉市已对所有旅行关闭，
作为预防措施，教育部要求我通知学校所有职员老师学生，
最近在中国的工作人员和/或学生，
卫生部正在监测情况，如有必要将向我们提供进一步的建议。
像往常一样，身体不舒服的人不应该呆在学校。如果您有特殊关注，
您也可以访问卫生部网站了解更多信息：
https://www.health.govt.nz/
所有员工和学生的健康和福祉是我们的首要任务，
卫生部和教育部都采取了行动。
祝好
初中部校长
IAN MORRISON
新型冠状病毒
正如你们在媒体上看到的，
我们的学校已经意识到这种新型冠状病毒的潜在感染风险，
卫生部、教育部和奥克兰地区卫生委员会(ADHB)
来自病毒发源地的武汉市已对所有旅行关闭，
作为预防措施，教育部要求我通知学校所有职员老师学生，
最近在中国的工作人员和/或学生，
卫生部正在监测情况，如有必要将向我们提供进一步的建议。
像往常一样，身体不舒服的人不应该呆在学校。如果您有特殊关注，
您也可以访问卫生部网站了解更多信息：
https://www.health.govt.nz/
所有员工和学生的健康和福祉是我们的首要任务，
卫生部和教育部都采取了行动。
祝好
初中部校长
IAN MORRISON
Coronavirus update
An email has been sent to all families about the virus following guidelines from the Ministries of Health and Education. As the situation is changing daily we will email updates or post to this web site.
In essence, we have no reported cases but we advise anyone who has travelled through China to remain at home for two weeks as a precaution, particularly if symptoms are shown. Please notify the school if this is the case.
More information can be found at:
https://www.health.govt.nz/our-work/diseases-and-conditions/novel-coronavirus-2019-ncov
SEZ Athletics Success
A team of 55 Year 7 & 8 students put forth a series of strong performances at the South Eastern Zone Athletics competition yesterday. Some highlights from the track and field were: 🥇🥈🥉
•Divesh Govind – 1st Year 8 Boys 100m, 2nd 200m sprint 3rd Long Jump.
• John Ngyuen – 2nd Year 8 Boys 800m.
• PJ Ainoa – 2nd Year 8 Boys Discus.
• Sulu Lesatele – 3rd Year 8 Girls Shot Put.
• Samuel Murray – 2nd Year 7 Boys Shot Put.
• Bowen Lei – 3rd Year 7 Boys Shot Put.
• Sophia Yu and Rios Tasmania also put forth strong performances, and we eagerly await their official placings.
Senior Boys Softball Win Silver
Congratulations to MHJC’s Senior Boys Softball team who placed 2nd in the College Sport one day tournament yesterday! ⚾️ 🥈
The team is: Gurmehar Bajwa, AJ Bassano, Ricky Bassano, Jasper Carpenter, Ivan Dalmatau, Caleb Dowling, Raiyan Khan, Aryan Jumar, Mackenzie Pritchard, Jackson Smith, Edward Suckling, and Cyrus Tuhaka. A mighty ‘thank you’ to Mrs Bassano for her continued support of MHJC’s sports teams.
Our Application Process
Apply
Download and complete the application form. Send us your scanned completed form to international@mhjc.school.nz.
Your application is reviewed and you or your agent will be notified when a decision is made.
Sometimes we may require additional information.
Payment and Visa
An invoice will be issued along with a Conditional Offer Of Place (COP), which you can use to begin your visa application process.
Once payment is received by us, we will issue a receipt and an Offer Of Place (OOP).
These, along with an assurance that accommodation has been arranged, will be required by you to obtain a Student Visa from the New Zealand Immigration Service
Accommodation and Flights
Once payment is received we will work to find accommodation to meet your needs if that is required.
Arrival
You will need to have Travel and Medical Insurance before you arrive.
If you’re staying in accommodation arranged by the school, we may arrange to collect you at the airport to bring you home if required.
Your host family will help you get to school for the first day.
We have an orientation program that will teach you everything you need to know about the school and how to maximise your time here.
Arvinth and Ashvin’s Success at Nationals!
Our congratulations to Arvinth and Ashvin Sathy for their successful performances in the recent New Zealand National Table Tennis Para Championship. Arvinth was awarded the bronze for the Class 2 wheelchair singles and together Ashvin and Arvinth won silver medals in their wheelchair doubles, following a thrilling final! These impressive young men enjoyed the opportunity to meet and play with experienced competitors from New Zealand, as well as players from Tonga and Fiji. Our champions are pictured here with their coach, and alongside other competitors at the NZ Table Tennis Nationals. 🏓 🥉🥈
Gold TravelWise Award
Every year Auckland Transport awards schools that have excelled in its Travelwise programme. We are pleased to share the wonderful news that MHJC has been presented with a Gold Award for our work to encourage active transport to school and working with our local community to reduce congestion. Well done to all students and staff who are walking and cycling to and from school! 🚴♀️🚴♂️
