This term, as part of the Year 8 option rotation and their contextual learning, students from 8M1 and 8M2 made Weta Hotels. This week they attached them to the trees in Tane Forest.

An upcoming evening in Term 2 for parents/caregivers to learn how to further support their child online.

Year 9 Coast Whānau students travelled to Okahu Bay today to participate in Waka Ama in support of their Term 1 Learning Context – The ME in Team. They also completed activities with Drowning Prevention Auckland to help grow their water confidence. Another great day out!

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Today, students in Year 8 from Water Whānau travelled to Muriwai Beach and took part in a Surf Lifesaving programme.  Students and staff learned about water safety, reading rips, and the important job of surf lifesavers.

Year 7 students and Year 10 leaders have enjoyed two days of activities at Camp Adair.  Here, students are enjoying high ropes, river activities, and a muddy obstacle course.

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Another group of students headed to Camp Adair today. Forest Whānau and Coast Whānau Year 7 camps have begun! Here are the Forest Whānau students enjoying the challenging activities on offer today.

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An action packed day for 10 of our Year 9 and 10 students at the Counties Manukau Athletics meet.  Students took part in various track and field events at Massey Park in Papakura.  What a great day with amazing athletes!

MHJC is looking forward to hosting a Hui/Fono on Wednesday 17 March from 6-7pm in the school staffroom.  We will also be discussing the possibility of a new parent/family committee.  Food will be provided.

Mountains Whānau and Water Whānau Year 7 camps began today at Camp Adair.  Year 7 students and their Year 10 leaders will be participating in 3 days of team building activities. Here are Water Whānau students enjoying Day 1.

Mission Heights will be hosting an NCEA evening for Year 10 students and their parents/caregivers on Thursday 4 March.  We hope to see you there.