This weekend, MHJC had 5 𝐓𝐨𝐮𝐫𝐧𝐚𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐨𝐟 𝐌𝐢𝐧𝐝𝐬 teams compete in the Auckland Regional Competition which was held at Diocesan School. All our teams did really well but our 3 secondary teams did especially well; each winning their division.

Congratulations to the following students who will be heading to Wellington for Nationals on Saturday 16th September!

Social Sciences: Joy Pillay, Jasleen Brar, Sophia Bassano, Saketh Jandhyala, Neil Mathew, Jackson Jia, and Kiana Paoo.

STEM: Anu Gill, Saanvi Sethi, Salote Lavemai, Sophia Zhao, Jennifer Sun, Ethan Jo, and Jay Govindji.

Language Literature: Ronak Chand, Alex Manuel, Jubilee Ting, Manaspreet Kaur, Shubhreet Kaur, Diseni Ratnayake, and Vrinda Sharma.

On Thursday 17th August, MHJC hosted a Student vs. Staff Benchball Game. This game was organised by four year 10 students as a part of their Global Studies Social Action.

Students who attended the game donated canned goods and a gold coin. A total of $177.60 and 31 cans were raised, all going to the Feed the Need Foundation. This foundation helps to assist those in poverty.

Well done to all who took part and thank you to all who donated!

Tomorrow, MHJC is hosting our 2023 Talent Quest!
6pm-7.30pm in the school theatre
Tickets are $5 which students can purchase at morning tea outside of Water Whānau or tomorrow night at the door (tickets permitting).
We have singers, dancers, musicians, and jugglers all ready to put on an amazing show. We hope to see you there!

The ‘Thriving Flat Bush Photo Contest’ recently took place in our community and was organised by Mrs Joshi. Lots of incredible photos were received that showcased the beauty of Flat Bush.
Congratulations to the winners!

1st prize – Taelyn Kilmartin (8C2)
2nd prize – Astha Mala (7C2)
3rd prize – Saanvi Sethi (9F2)

A reminder to our school community that Monday 28th August is a Teacher Only Day. An email has also gone home. Classes will not run on Monday and students are to stay home.

Congratulations to Paige Roberts (8C1) and Olivia Dobson (8M2) for competing at the Auckland Schools Gymnastics, Champion Of Champions, Artistic Gymnastic Championships earlier this term.

Paige placed 1st overall for Wag Step5 and Olivia came 3rd overall. 

Excellent job girls. Congratulations!

Last week, a number of students attended the College Sport Road Race. Congratulations to our girls team on their third place finish. Amazing running to all who took part!

This Friday 18th August is a Non-Uniform Day.
Students – please come to school wearing orange, green, black & white and bring your cold coin.

All donations will go towards the OSC Scholarship for students to further their studies at university.

A reminder for our community . . .

𝐓𝐞 𝐀𝐡𝐢 𝐎𝐫𝐚 has been visiting MHJC this week, working with all of our students. And our students (and staff) have been amazed.

𝐓𝐞 𝐀𝐡𝐢 𝐎𝐫𝐚 is holding a community wide event (not connected to MHJC) on Saturday 12th August at Barry Curtis Park from 5.30-8:30 p.m.

Congratulations to our Boys Football Team who are the Counties Manukau U15 Champions.
On Wednesday afternoon, they travelled away to play Pukekohe High School. The boys had to focus and alter their play in order to capture the win. Final score was MHJC – 2, Pukekohe High School – 1. Congratulations team! Well done!