This past Friday was Pink Shirt Day, the final celebration of Kindness Week. Students wore pink clothing in support of Pink Shirt Day which is celebrated annually around the globe. The day began in Canada in 2007 after two students took a stand against homophobic bullying after another student was harassed for wearing pink. Since 2009, Pink Shirt Day has been celebrated throughout Aotearoa.
Another key feature of Kindness Week each year is our MHJC ‘Kindness Wall’. Each day this week, students have the opportunity to write kind and thoughtful messages to their peers in support of inclusion, happiness, and diversity.
Today was the kick start of Kindness Week at MHJC. Students and staff wore crazy socks to spread the message of acceptance. What a great start to the week!
A reminder to our school community that MHJC will be having a Teacher Only Day on Monday 16th May. Students are to stay home.
Our first Hui/Fono will be held this week on Thursday 12th May from 6-7pm in the staffroom. Please RSVP to Miss Shields (Pasifika parents) – ashields@mhjc.school.nz or Ms Katafono (Māori parents) – mkatafono@mhjc.school.nz. We look forward to seeing you on Thursday!
Today, all Year 7 students at MHJC walked down to the Fo Guang Shan Buddhist Temple. Students participated in a morning of cultural learning and sharing. A fabulous tradition for MHJC students and our wider community.
We would like to extend an invitation to all our 2021 Graduates to attend an afternoon tea on Thursday 26th May from 4-6pm in the MHJC gym. Unfortunately, due to covid, our graduating class of 2021 was not able to have the typical graduation ceremony and dinner. This time together on May 26th will enable us to farewell the 2021 graduating class and share stories/photos of their time at MHJC.
We ask members of the 2021 graduating class to RSVP using the link below. Dress code for this event is new school uniform or smart casual.
We look forward to seeing you!