On the morning of 25th April MHJC’s Executive Council assembled at the Stockade Hill, Howick to reflect and honour the fallen heroes at a special ANZAC memorial service. Students, who were accompanied by Principal Ian Morrison, laid a wreath on the cenotaph, marking the 102nd anniversary of the Gallipoli landings by Anzac troops – LEST WE FORGET.
Thank you to everyone who has supported MHJC’s School Outreach Programme’s initiative to assist Dawson Primary School’s ‘Breakfast Club’. Over 70 boxes of cereal and 30 packs of milo were collected and gifted to their school. Principal of Dawson Primary, Mrs Angela Funaki has expressed her deep gratitude for this service, and acknowledged the impact that the provision of breakfast supplies makes to the learning of her young students.
Three members of the student Executive Council met veterans of the Vietnam war and listened to an address by members of the Howick RSA yesterday.
Below: Students Jamini Patel, Joanne Ting and Avneet Biln
Ricky and AJ Bassano’s four day U13 National Baseball Tournament concluded on Sunday. The event saw thirteen teams from all over New Zealand assemble in Rosedale – they did not disappoint with some fiercely fought baseball being played.
Congratulations to AJ, whose Auckland Central team placed 10th overall. Ricky’s Howick-Pakuranga Hawks (H-P Hawks) impressed, by progressing through to the playoff for 3rd/4th against the Nelson Heat, which was televised on Sky Sport. This was very exciting for the players and for the sport of baseball here in New Zealand. We congratulate Ricky and the H-P Hawks for ultimately placing 4th in the U13 National Baseball Tournament.
This term Business Studies classes have explored ‘marketing’ and have recently developed different forms of promotion for the MHJC Cultural Festival learning context. The following short video was voted as one of the most effective advertisements. We look forward to seeing our school community supporting the Cultural Festival this Saturday, at 11am!
Mrs Lal’s thesis examined teachers’ perceptions about feedback and the ways in which educational leaders can influence teachers in providing this. The findings indicated that there was a general acceptance and awareness amongst teachers that feedback is an influential factor that supports students’ progress. The teachers emphasised that successful feedback can be provided to students if certain conditions exist. Mrs Lal’s research emphasises that school leaders need to develop and implement a balanced professional development programme that aids in enhancing teachers’ pedagogy and, as such, improve their self-efficacy. Congratulations Mrs Lal!
Ricky and AJ Bassano’s baseball team, the Howick Pakuranga Black Hawks played in the finals on Saturday, in Albany. Their team placed third for the 2016/2017 ABA (Auckland Baseball) season – congratulations!
Year 8 students from Water Whanau enjoyed their first day in Rotorua, visiting the Te Puia geothermal valley and the Tamaki Māori Village. The photos below show students standing in front of the famous Pōhutu geyser that they visited following a guided tour of the Kiwi house and National Wood Carving School. Students enjoyed their first Hangi buffet experience, surrounded by wonderful cultural performances and an ancient Tawa forest.
On Day 2, Year 8’s visited the Agrodome Show where Jackson enjoyed the opportunity to feed a lamb and Yolisha milked a cow! Students then headed to the Skyline Gondola and Luge. See highlights from both days of the ‘Rotorua Cultural Experience’, below…