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MHJC Strengthens use of Māori Language
This year MHJC has challenged all ākonga to get involved with Te Wiki o te Reo Māori. Matua Brent has shared many wonderful resources and encouraged learners to develop pepeha + use te reo in and around the kura to fill our basket of knowledge.
Students have also participated in the Education Perfect New Zealand ‘Te Reo Maori Language Competition’ this week.
‘Kia kaha te reo Māori’ MHJC – Let’s make the Māori language strong!’
Measles Outbreak in Auckland
As advised in the media, the measles outbreak appears to be rapidly spreading in Auckland.
At this stage, we have NOT had any reported case of measles at the school.
1. If your child is showing symptoms of measles please keep them at home.
2. If your child has been diagnosed with measles please notify the school immediately and keep them at home.
3. We strongly advise you to immunise your child at the earliest possible opportunity – the vaccine is available free from your GP.
4. If there is a reported case at MHJC we may require proof of immunisation so please have your documentation available should this be the case.
Thanking you for your support.
据媒体报道，麻疹疫情似乎正在奥克兰迅速蔓延。
在这一阶段，我们还没有在学校报告任何麻疹病例。
如果你的孩子有麻疹的症状，请把他们留在家里。
如果您的孩子被诊断出麻疹，请立即通知学校并把他们留在家里。
我们强烈建议您尽早为您的孩子接种疫苗，
如果在MHJC有报告病例，我们可能需要免疫接种的证明，
非常感谢您的支持。
MHJC Students Football Selection!
Four MHJC students have been selected for an official Ricki Herbert Football Academy International tour. The boys will travel to China on August 8th as part of the U14 squad, taking part in the Gothia Cup.
The Gothia Cup was first held in 1975. Over a million players from a total of 143 countries have participated in the tournament. In 2007, FIFA named it the “World Youth Cup” and it aims to create a meeting place for the young players of the world no matter religion, colour or nationality.
From left: Abhinay Kumar, Arnav Naiker, Saurav Chand, Zain Ismail.
Wonderful World of Wearable Arts
Our very best wishes to MHJC’s wearable arts teams, who are showcasing their beautiful creations at the Vodafone Events Centre in Manukau tomorrow evening. We hope you enjoy this quick preview of a few action shots from their dress rehearsal today…
MHJC’s teams are: 🤩
Team 1: Cathy Shipway, Abby McGarva and Ashwina Krishnakumar (Forest);
Team 2: Edward Suckling, Anje Te Boekhorst and Marissa Dodd (Forest);
Team 3: Michelle Do, Yan Fang, Sadaf Zadeh and Carmen Shen (Water).
MHJC Students ranked #1 for Education Perfect Science 2019!
Congratulations to MHJC for once again ranking 1st globally in the Education Perfect SCIENCE CHAMPIONSHIPS 2019!
A huge shout out to 8F2 for their impressive effort –
Kowshi, Leo and Ram are ranked top 10 globally.
A special congratulations to Jason W for being the ELITE PRIZE DRAW WINNER (10,000+ points) – he receives a $50 GiftPay voucher!
Here are the impressive stats:
1st overall globally out of 1,561 schools
1st overall in New Zealand out of 371 schools
1st overall in the 501-1000 students category out of 437 schools
1st in New Zealand for the 501-1000 students category out of 104 schools
MHJC Student Delegation are Top of World Conference!
Our MHJC students have returned from the 25th annual ‘Young Leaders Convention’, hosted at the Hwa Chong Institution in Singapore and they have brought back with them the prestigious award of ‘Best Delegation 2019’! We’re very proud of these wonderful ambassadors for the school. Here are a few highlight images from their week in Singapore:
40 hr Famine huge student support!
Well done to our MHJC students for your commitment with the 40-Hour Famine Event.
A huge thank you to all 343 students for raising $11,568.70 to support refugees in Northern Uganda. Money raised, will be used to provide educational playgrounds, food, water and solar energy for these people. MHJC student fund raising efforts showcase great compassion and kindness that will certainly make a profound impact!
Winning Whanau: Coast.
Congratulations to the following students for raising the most funds:
Winner First Placement: Joash Narayan 10C1: $455 raised
Second: Saniya Lal 8W1: $350
Third: Riya Gulani 7M2: $310
Forest Whanau in the news – ‘Millionth Tree’ Milestone
7F1 and 7F2 travelled to Totara Park this morning to support Auckland Mayor Phil Goff’s pledge to plant a ‘Million Trees’ in the Auckland region. The millionth tree milestone was marked by the planting of a Puriri. We are tremendously proud that MHJC students roll up their sleeves to positively contribute to a more sustainable world… 🌳
Teachers and support staff – what can we do to show them that they are valued?
I am sure the MHJC community is well aware of the strike action planned for Wednesday 29 May. Some of the issues that have been publicised include salary increments that have not kept pace with inflation and working conditions which have caused many to seek other employment or which have caused significant health concerns.
I am pleased to be working with a Board of Trustees which takes its responsibility as a “good employer” seriously and has supported several initiatives to promote staff wellbeing. Some strategies include membership of the Employee Assistance Programme; showing a compassionate approach to leave requests; paying support staff a “living wage” which is above rates specified in the collective agreement; support of teachers going on study leave and supporting management with initiatives which assist teachers and support staff to maintain a work/life balance. Our mentoring system has also been very successful in responding to the needs of our staff before the situation becomes damaging and the schools within school/whānau system is a very effective means of providing emotional support to our staff as well as our students. I continue to work with our Senior Leadership Team at ways in which we can lighten the load on our staff and commit to this on a daily basis.
While planning this message I wondered what our community can do to support our teaching and support staff while the union leaders and Education Minister lock horns. I note in the many articles and news reports that many teachers and support staff describe their situations in different ways often because of the context in which they work. I am pleased that in general our students and caregivers provide wonderful support to our staff. While working conditions overall could improve it is so important that our staff are and feel valued. We can all show this by following our values of integrity/pono and compassion/awhinatanga. Let us show our appreciation and gratitude for what our teachers and support staff do on a daily basis whether it be phoning in an absence, replying to a reminder about homework completion or simply meeting and greeting a coach/manager at an academic competition, sporting or cultural event. Just a few kind words on these occasions may not fill the bank account but they will fill the well of goodwill and put a smile on the face and a spring in the step for a community that is doing a great job but needs a boost right now.
Growing greatness – Kia mana ake!