Last year, MHJC received funding from the Ministry of Education – The Creatives – for our students to take part in Cook Island Drumming lessons, which they thoroughly enjoyed. In addition to this Ministry support, MHJC received further funding from the Howick Local Board to purchase a complete set of drums that can be used at school. These drums will continue to teach future students Cook Island Drumming and will mean our students can continue to celebrate their unique cultural identity. We would like to thank the Howick Local Board for their generosity in supporting our students.

Congratulations to the following students who have been appointed to the Executive Council for 2023. During their time at MHJC, these students have shown themselves to be good people who live the MHJC values and will no doubt be worthy leaders.

James Huynh (10W1), Salote Lavemai (10W1), Ella Ma’afu-Poi (10W1), Kiana Paoo (10F2), Sophia Bassano (10F1), Ronak Chand (10F2), Solomon Anderson (10M2), Roman Amosa (10M2), Kristina Toleafoa (10C2), Nevaeh Tito (10C2), and Saketha Jandhyala (10W1).

Kia ora MHJC Community!
As we navigate school drop-offs and pick-ups, it’s important to remember to park safely and legally. Here are some quick reminders to help keep our children and community safe:

– Do not park or stop across driveways, on yellow dotted lines, or within 6 metres of an intersection.
– Stick to the speed limit – 40km/h around school and 20km/h around buses.
– Keep an eye out for people crossing the road.
– Be patient and respectful of other road users.
– Consider organising a pick-up spot a few minutes away from school to reduce the pressure on traffic around school.

Let’s work together to make our school community safe and enjoyable for everyone.
Thank you!

The Ministry may instruct schools in Auckland to close on Monday owing to the impact of Cyclone Gabrielle.
Please understand that this message may only reach the school on Sunday and we apologise in advance for this.
We thought the community should be prepared for this possibility and confirmation will be sent by social media and email as soon as possible.

In memoriam

We are sad to report the passing of one of our students, Te-Hau Taiti Seiler-Mokoroa. Te-Hau, who would have been in Year 10 this year, had been enrolled at Northern Health School while receiving treatment for cancer. Despite a courageous fight he became unwell over Christmas and passed away on 30 December 2022 at Auckland Starship Hospital. 

The school has been in contact with Te-Hau’s whānau to offer support and the MHJC Board and staff and students offer its collective condolences, prayers and thoughts.

This Friday 10th February, parents and caregivers are welcomed to attend a Pōwhiri at 11am. This is to welcome our Year 7 students, other new students, and new staff.

An email will be sent shortly to all parents and caregivers to outline in more detail the revised start to the year.
In summary for your convenience:
Tuesday Feb 7: Y7 and 10 students to start
Wednesday Feb 8: All students return.
This minimises the loss of time caused by the unprecedented weather but also provides our new students with an appropriate welcome and orientation.
While the delayed start has been frustrating we appreciate your patience and understanding.

𝐔𝐏𝐃𝐀𝐓𝐄: 𝐀𝐝𝐦𝐢𝐧 𝐃𝐚𝐲 𝐀𝐫𝐫𝐚𝐧𝐠𝐞𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 – 𝐓𝐮𝐞𝐬𝐝𝐚𝐲 𝟑𝟏𝐬𝐭 𝐉𝐚𝐧𝐮𝐚𝐫𝐲 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟑

**The below information is also being emailed out to our community***

As per the announcement by the Secretary of Education regarding the closure of all schools in Auckland until 7th of February, Mission Heights Junior College will also be closed for any face to face teaching and learning. No one is allowed onsite.

Admin Day will still take place virtually through Google Meets at the appointment time you had booked with your child’s Learning Advisor on Tuesday 31st January from 8.30-4.30pm and then from 5.00-7.00pm. Admin Day will be extended into Wednesday 1st February.

If you had booked a face to face appointment, you will receive an email from your Learning Adviser confirming the time and providing the GoogleMEET link.

If you had not made a booking, please do so through: https://www.schoolinterviews.co.nz/code

Tuesday 31st Admin Day

The event code is xqpqn for appointments between 8.30am – 4.30pm

The event code is x9xjj for appointments between 5.30pm – 7.00pm

If your child’s Learning Advisor has no available appointment times, please contact them directly so an appointment can be arranged for Wednesday 1st February.

We thank you for your patience as we communicate our new ‘Back to School’ information and we hope everyone remains safe.

𝐀𝐝𝐦𝐢𝐧 𝐃𝐚𝐲 𝐀𝐫𝐫𝐚𝐧𝐠𝐞𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐬 – 𝐓𝐮𝐞𝐬𝐝𝐚𝐲 𝟑𝟏𝐬𝐭 𝐉𝐚𝐧𝐮𝐚𝐫𝐲 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟑

(an email regarding this was sent last week but some of our community have yet to receive it – key information is below)

Parents/caregivers and students are invited to meet their Learning Advisor for a 15 minute orientation conversation on Tuesday 31st January 2023, between 8:30am-4.30pm, or 5:00-7:00pm.

Learning Advisors strongly encourage all members of their Learning Advisor group to make a family appointment, preferably in-person via a face-to-face ‘2023 Start-Up’ conversation during the day. Alternatively, an online GoogleMEET can be scheduled in the evening. Staff view this as a wonderful opportunity to reconnect with your child’s Learning Advisor, confirm classes, contact details and to pay course fees. Please keep in mind, Year 7 students must have a face-to-face appointment. Google meet appointments are only an option for Year 8, 9 and 10 students.

Bookings may be made through: https://www.schoolinterviews.co.nz/code

The event code is xqpqn for appointments between 8.30am – 4.30pm on Tuesday 31st January 2023 – please select EITHER video-conference (GoogleMEET) or in person.

The event code is x9xjj for appointments between 5.30pm – 7.00pm on Tuesday 31st January 2023 for video-conference (GoogleMEET) appointments ONLY.

If you have further questions, please contact your child’s Learning Advisor.

Please see the schedule attached. We look forward to seeing all students back for the 2023 school year. If you have not received an email, please check your ‘junk’ folders. For further questions, please contact your child’s Learning Advisor.