Tonight marks the joyous occasion of Eid al-Fitr, celebrating the end of Ramadan. To all our students, staff, and their families who are celebrating, we extend our warmest wishes for a blessed and peaceful Eid.

May this day be filled with happiness, togetherness, and the blessings of community. We hope you enjoy this special time with loved ones, sharing meals, laughter, and the spirit of celebration.

For those who may not be familiar with Eid, it is a time of reflection, gratitude, and celebration after a month of fasting and prayer. It is a time for families and friends to come together, share meals, and express their appreciation for the blessings in their lives.

From everyone at MHJC, Eid Mubarak!

This past Friday was Cultural Day at MHJC.
This event is always a significant day on the school calendar, with students and staff dressing up in their cultural or passion wear. As always, lots of students showed their creativity in the ‘Passion Wear’ category and others showed the strong connection they have to their own culture. Students who participated earned a cultural cornerstone participation e-badge.

A reminder to our community that Monday 31st March is a Teacher Only Day. Classes will not be running. Students are to stay home.

Maunga Whānau is also off at Camp Adair this week. Students have participated in river kayaking and have learned about camp cooking! Their Year 10 leaders have been awesome and everyone is looking forward to an action packed Day 2!

This week Wai and Maunga Whānau are out on their Year 7 Camps at Camp Adair. Students are completing numerous outdoor education activities and challenges. Their first day was a bit wet, so all campers and staff are looking forward to today’s sunshine.
These photos are from Wai Whānau’s first day and morning at Camp Adair.

The Executive Council attended GRIP Leadership Conference yesterday to learn about how to be effective student leaders. They learned valuable skills that will help them to lead during school events as well as brainstormed and discussed ways they can make their mark and serve the MHJC student body.

The next bunch of camp photos are here!

Takutai Whānau has had an incredible 3 days away at Camp Adair. Students participated in river kayaking, group challenges, the famous water slide, and even had their own disco! An amazing week, made even more incredible by the fabulous Year 10 Camp leaders and staff.
We look forward to this group arriving back at school this afternoon.

The first photos are in!

This week Takutai and Ngahere Whānau had their Year 7 Camps out at Camp Adair. Students took part in engaging outdoor education activities and bonded with their Year 7 peers, Year 10 leaders, and teachers.
We look forward to these two camps arriving back to MHJC later today.
These photos are from Ngahere’s days at Camp Adair.

A notice for our community – Mr Morrison will be away on a Ministry funded sabbatical from this week until the end of term. Mr Naidoo will be Acting Principal in his place.

Last week, our Year 10 Camp Leaders had a day to grow their leadership skills in preparation for the upcoming Year 7 Camps. Students spent the morning on-site focussing on leadership challenges. They then travelled to Adrenalin Forest to step outside of their comfort zone and work on motivating their peers. Our leaders are now ready and excited to help with the upcoming Camps at Camp Adair.