Earlier this week, MHJC hosted the annual Student Leaders’ Conference with over fifty student leaders from MHJC, Ormiston Junior College, Albany Junior High School, Rototuna Junior High School and Sancta Maria College.
The delegates presented one of five topics which provided them with a challenge to creatively explore a topic relevant to young New Zealanders and find solutions.
They all enjoyed the day, made valuable connections, and learnt more about the challenges and opportunities this generation faces.

This Friday is MHJC’s first Te Moana-Nui-a-Kiwa Festival.

MHJC would like to invite our Māori and Pasifika parents to join in on the festivities on Friday from 12.30-3pm.

And a reminder for our students to bring money to purchase food.

This past week, the annual MHJC Science Fair took place and the results are in. Congratulations to all students who entered and especially to our prize winners. We look forward to 2024!

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1st place – All Tied Up (Jaanvi Gill, Aiza Kidwai, Simran Aitharaju)
2nd place – Scan + Go (Kelly Everett, Samantha Ros, Suki Ma)

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1st place – Soil Moisture (Dia Pokharkar)
2nd equal – Rise of the Cupcake (Tanvi Chatrathi, Victoria Xu)
2nd equal – Exchange of Flavours (Vibhi Rawat, Kayla Hermanto, Misa Pham)
3rd place – Pollution vs Plants (Faazil Mohammed)
Highly Commended – H20 vs The Rest (Samanyu Garg, Shivam Mistry)
Highly Commended – Flow as Smooth as Butter (Chloe Liu, Tanvi Chaudhary)

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1st equal – How Fast is Fast (Jasleen Brar, Sophia Zhao)
1st equal – Automatic Summer Fan (Saanvi Sethi)
2nd equal – To Drink or Not To Drink (Evy Huynh, Myrhinne Iglesia)
2nd equal – Down the Drain (Lucas Smith, Harry Nguyen)

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1st place – Beware Am I Clean (Harleen Kaur)
Highly commended – Emergency Medical Information (Kaylen Soong, Dominic Iugan, Aryan Reddy)

A reminder that Thursday 27th July will be a Teachers Only Day as Student Led Conferences are being held; therefore, students are not expected to be at school.
Parents/caregivers have been given the choice to book either online or in person appointments.

Corey Reed (8C1) and Chase Stewart (10C1), also competed at the New Zealand Gymnastic Championships over the school holidays.

They were in the Men’s Artistic Gymnastics Level 5 Team for Gymsport Manukau and their team placed 3rd overall.

Corey (pictured) also won silver in the apparatus awards for vault. Congratulations boys!

During the first week of the school holidays, Christabelle Tan (9W1) competed at the New Zealand Gymnastic Nationals held in Tauranga. Christabelle had an incredible experience and represented her club and Mission Heights well. Well done Christabelle!

Last week, our visitors from our sister school – Jinling High School – Xianlin Campus arrived. They are staying with 10 MHJC student delegates and their families. Today, these students and their teachers were formally welcomed to MHJC with a Pōwhiri. We look forward to hosting them!

The Ormiston Senior College Open Evening for 2023 will take place this WEDNESDAY, 19th JULY, FROM 7:00 PM TO 8:30 PM.
All students who are looking to attend OSC in 2024 are welcome to bring their families through to learn more about the school and the subjects that are offered.
Students will experience an exciting tour, see OSC facilities, meet the dedicated staff and experience the vibrant learning environment.
Students can also indulge in a fantastic shopping experience. OSC’s Level One Commerce students will sell their products on the night, while Level Two Hospitality students will sell espresso drinks. (cash sales only)
OSC is looking forward to welcoming MHJC students and families.

Kia Ora e te whānau

In celebration of Matariki in the holidays, our kura hosted a number of events the final week of term. The arrival of Matariki signals that it is time for people to gather, honour the dead, celebrate the present, and make plans for the future. The whetū (stars) in the Matariki cluster each hold different meanings and our events were tied to these.

Our week of activities included:

⭐️ Kaitiakitanga led by Maunga Whānau to maintain our native plants around the school.

⭐️ Ngahere Whānau led a harakeke workshop for students to learn how to weave whetū.

⭐️ We had a remembrance board in the library for students to write names/notes to their loved ones who had passed away, in memory of them.

⭐️ Wai Whānau organised a clean-up of our local awa/stream in our school ngahere (forest).

⭐️ Students and kaiako had delicious hangi to enjoy for lunch.

⭐️ We had pākau/kite flying at morning tea, hosted by Takutai Whānau.

Mānawatia a Matariki!

Forest/Ngahere Whānau were this year’s Cross Country Champions and have earned bragging rights! We’re giving them a temporary Facebook Cover Photo over the school holidays to celebrate!
We wish everyone a safe and relaxing break. See you back on Monday 17th July.