🎭Thrive Speech and Drama is coming to MHJC!

We’re excited to bring Thrive Speech and Drama classes to Mission Heights Junior College in Term 2! These fun and engaging classes are designed especially for young teens and focus on building confidence, creativity, and communication skills – essential tools for school, performance, and life.

📅 Day: Thursdays (during the school day & lunchtime)
⏱️ Lesson Length: 30 minutes
👥 Class Size: 4 students per class
📆 Term Length: 8-week term (guaranteed 8 lessons)
💲 Cost: $220 per term
🎓 Optional Exam: Students may choose to sit a Speech NZ or Trinity College London Speech and Drama Exam
✨ Free Trial Lesson Available!

Whether your child is a natural performer or just looking to grow in confidence, these small-group lessons provide a safe, supportive space to thrive.

📝 Expressions of Interest:
Please fill in this form https://wkf.ms/3AZWDEx
Or visit our website: www.thrivespeechanddrama.co.nz
We can’t wait to welcome your child to Thrive!

This Tuesday and Wednesday will be our annual Enviro Days! Have a look below to see what is happening

Wheels & Walk to School Inter-Whānau Competition:
Tuesday 13th and Wednesday 14th May
Students are encouraged to walk or travel to school by bike/scooter to reduce road congestion around MHJC.

Best /Cleanest Whānau – He Tohu Taiao Enviro Cup:
Students are asked to show whānau pride by keeping their learning space the cleanest. Points are awarded for different categories and the cleanest whānau will be awarded the He Tohu Taiao Enviro Cup!

This Friday 9th May is our annual Te Moana-nui-a-Kiwa Festival. The festival enables our kura to celebrate the strength and diversity of our Pasifika community. Performances will take place in the school gym from 11am. All whānau are welcome to attend.
We hope to see you there!

At the end of 2024, the Lavemai whānau gifted the school a Traditional Tongan Mat. These mats hold significant cultural, sentimental, and monetary value, and it is an extremely huge honour to be gifted one.

We thank the Lavemai whānau for their service and generosity to our school. The Mat now hangs permanently in the foyer of our theatre for everyone to enjoy.

On ANZAC Day (Friday 25th April), the Exec Council represented MHJC at the local Howick ANZAC Day Parade, laying a wreath at the Cenotaph to commemorate the bravery and sacrifice of soldiers involved. Lest we forget.

Please look at the below information about the “Blankets for Kids Campaign”, organised by the Howick Rotary. Every little bit helps our greater community this winter.

A reminder that this Friday 11th April is the end of term. School finishes at 1pm.
We wish our whānau a relaxing and safe break.

Our Term 1 Newsletter has been emailed out to our community. It will also be available on our school website.
We would like to thank our students, staff, and whānau for an incredible first Term of the year.
We wish everyone a safe and relaxing upcoming break.

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MHJC collaborated with Ormiston Junior College and Ormiston Senior College to enter the 2025 ASB Polyfest competition. Their amazing performance comes from resilience at weekly practices and at many weekend noho. The roopu was tutored by Matua Leeroy and kaiaki from the other kura. Ka pai to all those involved!

Below is a link to the performance. 

https://shorturl.at/D2bXU

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!