Last night, MHJC welcomed back the Graduating Class of 2021. It was an honour to have these students return for a final farewell after Covid-19 changed their graduation plans at the end of last year. Staff and graduates enjoyed the evening reminiscing, sharing new endeavours, and re-establishing connections that will hopefully last for years to come. Graduates of 2021, MHJC staff are so proud of the young adults you are becoming! Continue to grow your greatness!
Eleven MHJC students participated in the College Sport Cross Country event on Thursday 19th May. These students have participated in early morning trainings for the past term and such training sessions have definitely paid off, with several top 20 finishers in their respective divisions.
Well done to our Junior Girl Anmol Kaur (9W1) who placed 16th and to our Junior Boys David Blanco (10F2) and Daniel Blanco (8M2) placing 17th and 19th respectively.
The school came second overall in the Junior Boys 6-member team event. Well done to David Blanco (10F2), Daniel Blanco (8M2), Ryker Tolich (7M2), Lafaele Mikaele (8W2), Cooper Bowers (7F2) and Alan Shipway (10F2).
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.
