A reminder that Year 9 students are rostered home tomorrow – Tuesday 16th May as communicated by the NZ PPTA. An email was also sent home at the end of last week as a reminder.

Kia ora 

I trust our community has not been too badly affected by the heavy rain today.

At this time (8pm) the site is safe for teaching and learning tomorrow (Wednesday 10 May).

Please check our social media posts and website for any notifications overnight should the weather worsen.

If you have any problem getting your child/ren to school owing to road closures please notify the Whānau Assistant.

Nga mihi

The school remains open until 3 pm.

If parents are able to pick up their children before that time they may do so by reporting personally to the student’s whānau.

Students cannot be released without parent permission.

A reminder of the strike action this Thursday 11th May. School will be closed.

Rostering home is also occurring next week (Week 4). Details are as follows:

Week 4 – Tuesday 16 May – Year 9

Week 4 – Wednesday 17 May – Year 10

This week is New Zealand Sign Language Week.

Every May, Deaf Aotearoa organises New Zealand Sign Language Week, a celebration of one of the country’s official languages.
New Zealand Sign Language (NZSL) Week is a chance for the Deaf community to stand proud as Deaf, and to celebrate their language and culture. It also works to break down barriers, fears and misconceptions. NZSL Week lets Deaf New Zealanders put their hands up and be seen!

The vision for NZSL Week is to increase awareness and understanding of NZSL and the Deaf community and to empower and strengthen the Deaf community.

NZSL became an official language in 2006. This was after many years of lobbying from the Deaf community, supported by an MP, Ruth Dyson who was a champion for the community’s efforts. In 2007 we had our first NZSL Week.

Noa’ia ‘e mauri se aus atakoa (greetings to you all),
This week marks the 1st of our Pasifika Language weeks for 2023 – Rotuman Language Week!!

The theme for Gasav Ne Fäeag Rotuạm Ta – Rotuman Language Week 2023 is Vetḁkia ‘os Fäega ma Ag fak hanua – Sustaining our Language and Culture.

To celebrate, our Māori and Pasifika Council members have created a number of videos and quizzes which will be sent out to our staff and students during the week.

Hanisiof ( Take care)

The Howick Youth Council has an upcoming tree planting event in collaboration with ‘Friends of Mangemangeroa’ and our MHJC community is invited.

This event aims to bring the community together to help restore New Zealand’s flora whilst educating individuals about the importance of the environment.

The event will be held on Sunday 28th May, from 10:00am to 2:00pm, and will be held at the reserve near Sandspit Road in Shelly Park.

Below is the link to register, for those students interested:

Congratulations to Ella Ma’afu-Poi (10W1) for her selection to the Developing Sox Softball Team that will compete at the Softball World Cup. Ella will represent New Zealand at this international tournament which will be held in Japan from 21- 29 October. Amazing news Ella!

Earlier this week, select students took part in the South Auckland Intermediate and Senior Chess Tournament. These students are learning the game of Chess through DEEP and had a great time showing their progress at the tournament.

*** Please note the time change.
Kia Ora e te whānau, our in person Hui (scheduled for 4th May from 5.30 – 6.30pm) is replaced with an online google meet due to PPTA strike action.
An email was sent on Friday to our Māori and Pasifika whānau with more details.
Our apologies for the inconvenience.