Wai Whānau had an incredible ‘Splash Day Out’ at the Panmure Lagoon Pool this past Friday.
It was a day for the students and staff to come together at the beginning of the year, meet new peers, and further grow friendships.
Wai Whānau is excited and ready for the year ahead! 🏊♂️🌊
The event with filmmaker and author Rob Cope, focusing on the critical topic of Keeping Our Children Safe Online has been rescheduled (details below).
As social media continues to play a significant role in our students’ lives, we want to ensure our community is as informed and supported as possible. We are also pleased to welcome parents from our contributing schools to this event.
Event Details
When: Tuesday 31 March 2026
Time: 6:30 PM – 8:30 PM
Where: Joan Middlemiss Theatre, MHJC
Promo Video: Watch the Our Kids Online Preview https://youtu.be/nhBFJ5RK2R8
Tickets Still Available: Tickets are $10 and can be purchased via Eventfinda https://www.eventfinda.co.nz/2026/rob-cope-keeping-our-children-safe-online/auckland
*Existing Tickets: If you purchased tickets for the original date, please hold on to them; they remain valid for this new date.
Refunds: If you cannot make the rescheduled date and require a refund, please email: support@eventfinda.co.nz
Parking: Onsite parking is available at both Jeffs Road & Valderama Drive entrances to the school for your convenience.
Childcare: We will have childcare available onsite in the Library during the presentation if required.
Exclusive Bonus: Every attendee receives a complimentary one-year subscription to the Parenting in an Online World 101 course (valued at $99).
Please note: You must attend the event in person to receive the access code for your complimentary course subscription.
We look forward to sharing this valuable evening with you.
We are thrilled to invite you to our upcoming Whānau Evening!
This is a wonderful opportunity to step inside our learning environment, meet our staff, and get a feel for the vibrant community your child is a part of.
Whether you are a new family joining us or a returning one, we would love to see you there for an afternoon of whānaungatanga or building connections.
𝐖𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐭𝐨 𝐄𝐱𝐩𝐞𝐜𝐭
Explore Our Spaces: Take a walk through our modern learning environments and see where the magic happens.
Meet the Whānau team: Have an informal kōrero with the dedicated teachers and support staff who support your child/ren in their Whānau space.
Refuel & Connect: We will have light refreshments available for everyone to enjoy while we mix and mingle.
𝐄𝐯𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐃𝐞𝐭𝐚𝐢𝐥𝐬
When: Thursday, 5 March 2026
Time: 3:00 pm – 5:00 pm
Where: Mission Heights Junior College, Whānau spaces
We believe that a strong connection between home and school is the secret to student success. We can’t wait to share our afternoon with you!
All whānau have received an email with a link to a Google form to RSVP.
If you have children in more than one whānau, you must complete the form for each child.
Students are welcome to attend alongside their whānau.
At Mission Heights Junior College (MHJC), we believe that Growing Greatness begins with
being present. Regular school attendance is the cornerstone of student achievement and the
foundation of our innovative learning environment.
In accordance with the 2026 Ministry of Education requirements, MHJC will implement this
Attendance Management Plan to ensure clear, consistent strategies for identifying,
investigating, and addressing absences through a personalised, whānau-centered approach.
Our four Whānau, or schools within a school are central to everything we do at MHJC. They
operate as physically independent learning communities with a dedicated Administrative
Assistant in each whanau whose primary focus is the rigorous tracking and follow-up of daily
attendance in each whanau.
In the event of an unexplained absence, our primary protocol is to contact parents via
telephone. Should we be unable to reach a parent or guardian directly, a follow-up
notification is immediately issued via email to ensure clear communication.
Our complete attendance management plan can be downloaded below:
Wishing our students, families, and wider community a joyful Lunar New Year!
As we welcome the Year of the Horse (2026), may it bring energy, strength, success, and happiness to all. May the year ahead be filled with new opportunities, kindness, and shared celebrations in our school community.
Happy Lunar New Year to everyone who celebrates!
𝐔𝐑𝐆𝐄𝐍𝐓: 𝐄𝐯𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐂𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐞𝐥𝐥𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 – 𝐂𝐲𝐛𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐚𝐟𝐞𝐭𝐲 𝐄𝐯𝐞𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐑𝐨𝐛 𝐂𝐨𝐩𝐞
We regret to inform you that tonight’s Cybersafety Evening with Rob Cope (16 February) has been cancelled.
Due to weather conditions, Rob is unfortunately unable to fly into Auckland to join us. We understand this is disappointing news, as we were all looking forward to this valuable session.
Next Steps & Information:
Rescheduling: we are currently working with Rob to find a new date for this event. We will update you as soon as a new time is confirmed.
Tickets: Please hold onto your tickets. Your current booking will remain valid for the rescheduled date. If you have specific questions regarding your purchase, we will provide further instructions once the new date is set.
Thank you for your understanding and for your continued support of our school community.
This past Thursday morning, MHJC welcomed new staff, whānau, and ākonga with a Pōwhiri.
We are looking forward to the upcoming week and getting into the routine of life at MHJC!
Our 2026 Newsbrief has now been emailed out to our community. It can also be viewed using the link below.
It contains dates for Term 1, as well as key information about upcoming events.
We wish our community a wonderful Waitangi weekend.
https://us6.campaign-archive.com/?e=test_email&u=696e03871928ee6c371ebb1a3&id=d9513c4356
Ahriella (10M1) recently attended the 2026 New Zealand Waka Ama Sprint Nationals at Lake Karapiro during the school holidays. She placed 1st in the W6 1000m and 4th in the W6 500m, both in the J16 Women’s category. Ahriella, along with her club, have qualified to represent ‘Pineula Inc’ in Singapore this August at the IVF World Sprint Club Championships.
Well done Ahriella!
An invitation to our community is below . . .
We welcome all whānau of new students to attend our Term 1 Pōwhiri on Thursday 5th February at 9am.
Please see additional details below.
