Highlights from Day 4 (Thursday) down in Tongariro.
Tonight is the big overnight trip! Students (and staff) spent the morning organising gear and packing bags before heading off into the wilderness. They tramped into the foothills of the mountains and had a stunning sunset view from their camp spot! Tomorrow they will tramp out and begin to prepare for their departure back to Auckland.
Highlights from Day 3 (Wednesday) down in Tongariro.
The students spent a large portion of the day preparing to cave and then actually caving in the local caves close to the OPC base. An exhilarating and challenging experience for all. Students had a great time adventuring though!
Highlights from Day 2 (Tuesday) down in Tongariro.
Students spent the morning completing Rock Climbing and Team Challenges. They then completed a stream tramp on their way back to the OPC base. A rather wet, but thrilling activity. Students and staff then travelled to the hot pools in Turangi for a relaxing evening.
Some highlights from Day 1 (Monday) down in Tongariro. Students had a day up the mountain in the snow in rather stunning conditions. A highlight for sure!
Day 2 (Tuesday) will keep students more local to OPC’s base, participating in rock climbing, high ropes, or abseiling.
This year’s theme for ‘Epetoma o te reo Māori Kūki ‘Āirani’ – Cook Islands Language Week is ‘Ātuitui’ia au ki te Oneone o tōku ‘Ui Tupuna’ which means, connect me to the soil of my ancestors.
Our two Kura, Mission Heights Junior College and Mission Heights Primary School came together to open up our week with songs, prayers, and the Cook Island National Anthem.
A special thank you to Aunty Ianny and our Māori and Pasifika Council for decorating our reception beautifully and our parents/musicians for their wonderful music.
Meitaki!
OPC 2022 is off to a great start!
Yesterday afternoon, 15 Year 9 and 10 students travelled down to the Hillary Outdoors Centre in Tongariro for a week of outdoor adventures. They arrived safety last night with fantastic views of the mountains.
A reminder of our upcoming Open Evening on Tuesday 2nd August.
This evening is for Year 6 students who will be enrolling at MHJC for 2023. It is also for current Year 8 and 9 students to discover what options are available to them as senior students at MHJC. Please note times.
𝟱.𝟯𝟬𝗽𝗺 – 𝟲.𝟭𝟱𝗽𝗺 – Parents/caregivers/whānau of current Year 8 and 9 students are welcome to come into the school in support of option selections for 2023. Please head straight into whānau buildings to see the school in action and view options with your child/children.
𝟲𝗽𝗺 – Year 6 students enrolling at MHJC for 2023 and their parents/caregivers/whānau and invited to tour the school. Please meet in the theatre for the official welcome and then take guided tours to see MHJC in action.
Today, the Ministry of Education sent information for schools to share with their communities regarding the wearing of face masks and other public health measures to combat the spread of COVID-19. The Ministry strongly recommends that face masks be worn in all indoor settings at schools where practicable for the first four weeks of term 3. A limited supply of face masks is available for students who forget or lose their face masks during the day.
Students who already have an exemption need not reapply however others may request one by following the link below.
Nominations for the School Board of Trustees are now open. Nominations can be submitted here; https://www.myschoolelection.nz/mynomination
