A notice for our community (an email was sent home Friday).

We would like to inform you of an early closure on Wednesday due to planned strike action by the Post Primary Teachers’ Association (PPTA).

PPTA members covered by the Area and Secondary Teachers’ Collective will be taking strike action next week, which impacts our ability to provide necessary instruction and supervision.

𝐃𝐚𝐭𝐞: 𝐖𝐞𝐝𝐧𝐞𝐬𝐝𝐚𝐲 𝟓 𝐍𝐨𝐯𝐞𝐦𝐛𝐞𝐫
Time of Action: 1:15 pm to 3:15 pm (a two-hour work ban)
Nature of Action: This is a ban on all work by covered PPTA employees during the specified two-hour period.

Due to the withdrawal of labour by teaching staff from 1:15 pm, the school cannot guarantee supervision for students after this time.

Therefore, we have made the decision to close the school early to ensure the health and safety of all students.

School will formally close at 1:00 pm on Wednesday 5 November. Please ensure your child/ren are collected promptly.

We understand this disruption creates challenges for families, and we sincerely apologise for the inconvenience this will cause.

Important information regarding the recent measles outbreak in Aotearoa/New Zealand

No cases have been identified in the MHJC community however I wish to share this bulletin which was sent to schools from Health NZ:

Measles is circulating and is very contagious. There are cases in Northland, Auckland, Manawatu, Nelson and Wellington, and we expect further cases across New Zealand.

• Watch out for symptoms – fever, cough, runny nose, sore eyes, and a blotchy rash:

Measles – Health New Zealand 

• Anyone with measles symptoms must stay at home and should seek urgent advice by ringing their doctor or Healthline on 0800 611 116. 
• Anyone who is closely exposed to a measles case must stay at home. Heath New Zealand will provide individuals with advice on a case-by-case basis (including when they can leave quarantine at home).
• Health New Zealand is actively working with the schools that currently have measles cases.
• People are considered immune to measles after having two doses of a measles vaccine from 12 months or older, or if you have had measles before. For more information on measles immunity visit:

Measles immunity – Health New Zealand

• Parents and caregivers should check their own and their child/childrens’ immunisation status through My Health Record:

My Health Record – Health New Zealand 

• Anyone born between 1969 and 2004 may have only received one vaccine dose and might not be fully protected. It’s safe to get extra doses. A free vaccine can be booked online or via the Vaccination Helpline on 0800 28 29 26.

Book my vaccine – Health New Zealand

Yesterday MHJC had our annual Athletics and Tabloids Day.

For Tabloids, students remained on school site and participated in smaller Whānau teams. They rotated around numerous stations, competing in sports, arts, singing, and fun relays. It was great to see students outside, having fun, and displaying great Whānau spirit.

Thanks to all teachers who ran a station. Congratulations to Maunga Whānau for winning the Tabloids competition!

Yesterday MHJC had our annual Athletics and Tabloids Day.

For Athletics, students travelled by bus to Massey Park in Papakura. They competed in track and field events, representing their Whānau. It was amazing to see these young athletes push themselves and display true sportsmanship.

Well done to all students who took part. And for the teachers and student helpers for running the events. Congratulations to Ngahere Whānau for winning Athletics!

From all of us at MHJC, we with our community a Happy Diwali! ✨

𝐈𝐧𝐝𝐮𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐢𝐚𝐥 𝐅𝐮𝐥𝐥 𝐒𝐭𝐫𝐢𝐤𝐞 𝐚𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 – 𝐓𝐡𝐮𝐫𝐬𝐝𝐚𝐲 𝟐𝟑 𝐎𝐜𝐭𝐨𝐛𝐞𝐫 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟓

Following a breakdown in the bargaining process between the PPTA and Ministry of Education, PPTA Te Wehengarua members covered by the Secondary Teachers’ Collective Agreement (“STCA”) have voted to take strike action.

The school does not have sufficient staff to safely remain open for instruction on that day. Therefore, teachers who are not PPTA members will supervise students on site who cannot be supervised at home. If your child/ren cannot be supervised at home on Thursday 23 October, please email the Whānau Assistant, as below, by 4pm, Tuesday 21 October.

If this request is not received, it is understood that the parent/caregiver will take responsibility for the supervision of their child/ren.

coast-studentservices@mhjc.school.nz
forest-studentservices@mhjc.school.nz
water-studentservices@mhjc.school.nz
mountains-studentservices@mhjc.school.nz

The school understands the difficulties this may cause families and we appreciate your understanding of decisions which are beyond our control.

Further Reminders:

𝐓𝐞𝐚𝐜𝐡𝐞𝐫 𝐎𝐧𝐥𝐲 𝐃𝐚𝐲 – 𝐅𝐫𝐢𝐝𝐚𝐲 𝟐𝟒 𝐎𝐜𝐭𝐨𝐛𝐞𝐫
The school will be closed for instruction and no students will be able to be supervised as teachers will be involved in PLD and planning.

𝐋𝐚𝐛𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐃𝐚𝐲 – 𝐌𝐨𝐧𝐝𝐚𝐲 𝟐𝟕 𝐎𝐜𝐭𝐨𝐛𝐞𝐫
This is a national holiday and school will be closed.

All new students who are enrolled for 2026 are invited to a ‘Whole Day Experience’. This takes place on Friday 7th November. Please see details below.

We look forward to welcoming new students to our school!

Recently, 7M2 has been working on the Trees for Survival seedlings. 🌲🌳🌿

Together, they have helped grow 800 seedlings! A great effort and huge help from this class. These photos are of 7M2 helping with the potting process.

🌟 MHJC Diwali Performance at Ormiston Town Centre 🌟

A group of our talented Mission Heights Junior College students will be performing at Ormiston Town Centre to celebrate Diwali on Friday 17th October from 12:00–12:30 PM.

If you are in or around the centre, we warmly invite you to come along and support our tamariki as they share the spirit of Diwali through dance and celebration.

Yesterday, Year 9 students from Te Whānau Maunga went to Spookers! It was a thrilling and exciting new experience for many. They learned about special effects, how the actors spend their days, and what happens behind the scenes of the themed attraction. This EOTC day connected to their current learning context – The Spooky World of Halloween. 🎃👻