𝐖𝐞𝐥𝐥𝐛𝐞𝐢𝐧𝐠@𝐌𝐇𝐉𝐂

MHJC has two counsellors on site who support our ākonga. Counselling in a school setting provides students with an opportunity to explore personal difficulties and concerns and empowers them to make informed decisions as they navigate their journey through school and life generally.

Our counsellors are professionally trained and are members of NZAC (New Zealand Association of Counsellors). They work according to the NZAC Code of Ethics.

A counsellor can help with:
– Processing difficult emotions and experiences
– Improving self worth and confidence
– Helping people to consider different ways to look at the challenges they face

Students can choose to self refer.

Parents are also able to request these referral.
The email address for counsellors is – counsellors@mhjc.school.nz
All the forms can be found on our school website under the heading Wellbeing @ MHJC – https://www.mhjc.school.nz/index.php/wellbeing-mhjc/

We also encourage our ākonga to use our MHJC Hauora Check-in Tool. Our Learning Advisers can access this information to be able to support students as needed.

On Wednesday this week, Wai Whānau travelled to the Panmure Lagoon for a ‘Big Splash Day’. Students had a great day out, making new friends and participating in various water activities. The Whānau also took part in a manu competition. What a fantastic day for all!

A reminder about our Student Led Conference Day tomorrow. Students are to stay home unless they have booked an in-person appointment with their Learning Advisor. We are looking forward to these goal setting sessions.

Be protected against meningococcal disease – A message from 𝐓𝐞 𝐖𝐡𝐚𝐭𝐮 𝐎𝐫𝐚 / 𝐇𝐞𝐚𝐥𝐭𝐡 𝐍𝐞𝐰 𝐙𝐞𝐚𝐥𝐚𝐧𝐝.

Meningococcal disease is a dangerous illness that can kill or cause serious disability. The best way to protect against the disease is to be vaccinated with both the MenB and the MenACWY vaccines. Until 28 February, these are available free for those aged 13 to 25.

Vaccination appointments can be made with your healthcare providers.

For more information visit:
Meningococcal vaccines – Te Whatu Ora | Health
https://www.immunise.health.nz/about-vaccines/nz-immunisations/meningococcal/

MHJC’s Running Club is back in action for 2024. The Running Club meets every Tuesday and Thursday morning at 7.20am by the stairs leading to the field.
All students are welcome. Please arrive in your PE gear with a drink bottle and have your school uniform in your school bag ready for the day.

Wishing a very happy Chinese New Year and Seollal to all who are celebrating tomorrow. 🌟

MHJC will be celebrating Chinese New Year and Seollal at school on Monday 12th February. Staff and students may dress up in RED or TRADITIONAL dress.

Students – this is not a mufti day. If you are not wearing red or traditional dress, you must wear your school uniform.

Waitangi Day 2024

Tomorrow we remember the signing of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and acknowledge the significance of this day for Aotearoa. We are committed to honouring the Treaty and will always strive to place Te Reo and Tikanga Māori at the forefront of everything we do.
We wish our community a reflective Waitangi Day.

2024 is the Year of the Dragon.
We wish our community a happy and prosperous Chinese New Year!

2026 Term Dates

Administration day for all students new to the school is on Monday, 2nd February 2026.

Year 10 students will start on Tuesday, 3rd February 2026.

Year 7 and Year 10 students will join on Wednesday, 4th February 2026.

All students of all Year levels will attend from Thursday, 5th February 2026.

Friday 6th February – Waitangi Day.

Term 1	Tuesday 3rd February	to	Thursday 2nd April
Term 2	Monday 20th April	to	Friday 3rd July
Term 3	Monday 20th July	to	Friday 25th September
Term 4	Monday 12th October	to	Friday 11th December

2025 Term Dates

Administration day for all students new to the school is on 28th January 2025.

Year 10 students will start on 29th January 2025.

Year 7 students and Year 10 students will join on 30th January 2025.

All students of all year levels will attend on 31st January 2025.

Thursday 6th Feb – Waitangi Day.

Term 1	Tuesday 28th January	to	Friday 11th April
Term 2	Monday 28th April	to	Friday 27th June
Term 3	Monday 14th July	to	Friday 19th September
Term 4	Monday 6th October	to	Tuesday 9th December

 

We hope everyone in our community had a relaxing summer holiday! All staff are returning to school this week and we look forward to welcoming students back next week.

Please see start details below. Please also be advised that Monday 5th February, the day before Waitangi Day, is a Teacher Only Day. Students are to stay home.

We are excited to begin the 2024 school year and hope you are too!