Forest Whānau have also been at Camp Adair this week with their Year 7 students and Year 10 Camp Leaders. They have had incredible weather, enjoyed the many activities, and made lots of new connections.
Year 7 Camp – Forest Whānau
Year 7 Camp – Water Whānau
This week, our Year 7 Camps for Forest and Water Whānau are out at Camp Adair in the Hunua Ranges. Here, Water Whānau students and teachers are enjoying their first day/night of activities at camp.
Year 10 Camp Leaders Training
Recently, our Year 10 Camp Leaders attended a ‘Leadership Training Day’ in order to prepare themselves for the upcoming Year 7 camps. These camps are a highlight for Year 7 students and enable such students to make new friends and push their comfort zones. Our Year 10 Camp Leaders were incredible on their training day and are looking forward to leading these Year 7 Camps!
Staffroom Duty Manager – Wanted
Mission Heights Schools are looking for a Staffroom Duty Manager. This job consists of 2 hours per day (10am-12pm) Monday to Friday and is Term time only for both MHJC & MHP.
Immediate start.
Job description is available online – www.mhjc.school.nz
Expressions of interest can be emailed – csinclair@mhjc.school.nz
GRIP Leadership Training
Today, the Executive Council attended a GRIP Leadership Training Conference, where they learned how to be effective and inclusive school leaders. The Executive Council are excited to start implementing everything they learned here, in order to be great leaders at MHJC.
Cook Island Drumming – Community Support
Last year, MHJC received funding from the Ministry of Education – The Creatives – for our students to take part in Cook Island Drumming lessons, which they thoroughly enjoyed. In addition to this Ministry support, MHJC received further funding from the Howick Local Board to purchase a complete set of drums that can be used at school. These drums will continue to teach future students Cook Island Drumming and will mean our students can continue to celebrate their unique cultural identity. We would like to thank the Howick Local Board for their generosity in supporting our students.
2023 Executive Council
Congratulations to the following students who have been appointed to the Executive Council for 2023. During their time at MHJC, these students have shown themselves to be good people who live the MHJC values and will no doubt be worthy leaders.
James Huynh (10W1), Salote Lavemai (10W1), Ella Ma’afu-Poi (10W1), Kiana Paoo (10F2), Sophia Bassano (10F1), Ronak Chand (10F2), Solomon Anderson (10M2), Roman Amosa (10M2), Kristina Toleafoa (10C2), Nevaeh Tito (10C2), and Saketha Jandhyala (10W1).
Safety On Road Around MHJC
Kia ora MHJC Community!
As we navigate school drop-offs and pick-ups, it’s important to remember to park safely and legally. Here are some quick reminders to help keep our children and community safe:
– Do not park or stop across driveways, on yellow dotted lines, or within 6 metres of an intersection.
– Stick to the speed limit – 40km/h around school and 20km/h around buses.
– Keep an eye out for people crossing the road.
– Be patient and respectful of other road users.
– Consider organising a pick-up spot a few minutes away from school to reduce the pressure on traffic around school.
Let’s work together to make our school community safe and enjoyable for everyone.
Thank you!
Cyclone Gabrielle
The Ministry may instruct schools in Auckland to close on Monday owing to the impact of Cyclone Gabrielle.
Please understand that this message may only reach the school on Sunday and we apologise in advance for this.
We thought the community should be prepared for this possibility and confirmation will be sent by social media and email as soon as possible.
Payments
Compulsory Fees
In November 2019, it was decided to accept the Ministry’s offer to opt in to the donations scheme which means parents are no longer requested to pay an annual voluntary donation of $250. This results in significant savings for parents as we are able to pass on some of the revenue to cover ID cards and printing, Yearbook, day-trips and outside speakers who visit the school to address the students. In the past, voluntary donations have been used for capital projects including ICT equipment, a policy we intend continuing.
In terms of the Guidelines, a fee will be requested for the following:
- overnight trips (including the Year 7 Camp)
- optional DEEP courses and extra-curricular activities
- courses with a take home component including digital platforms
A device is also recommended for all students as much of our curriculum is delivered using digital technology which can be used at home or in school.
In order to maintain and enhance our high standards of innovative learning, additional resources are needed and as such, parents are requested to pay for the items listed below. These must be paid in full before the start of the academic year.
Online payments can be made via our portal by following this link; https://mhjc.school.kiwi/
| Innovative Learning Initiatives, Year 7 and 8 | |
| Curriculum Related Fees (includes take home components) | $130.00 |
| Digital Platforms (includes Education Perfect, Maths Buddy and Reading Plus) | $130.00 |
| Year 7 Camp | $250.00 |
| Innovative Learning Initiatives, Year 9 and 10 | |
| Digital Platforms used at home and school (includes Education Perfect, Maths Buddy and Reading Plus) | $130.00 |
| Year 9 and 10 Subject Fees | |
| Learning with a take home component | |
| Art (ART), Digital Technology (DGT), Fashion Design (FSD), Technology (TEC) | $100.00 each |
| Food Technology (FOO), Hospitality (HOS) | $120.00 each |
| Media Studies (MED), Design and Visual Communications (DVC) | $50.00 each |
| Music | $20.00 |
| Outdoor Education (OED) for Year 9 | $220.00 |
| Outdoor Education (OED) for Year 10 | $320.00 |
Payments can be made by direct credit from home. Details are below:
| Bank and Branch: | ASB Botany |
| Account #: | 12-3233-0051320-000 |
| Reference Details: | Student’s Full Name Class e.g. 9C2 Reference e.g. DEEP |