MHJC started Te Wiki o te Reo Māori with a fried bread workshop for our Māori ākonga. This was followed by some fresh hot parāoa para (fried bread) and purina mamaoa (steamed pudding) for our kaiako during morning tea.
We look forward to continuing to celebrate Te Wiki o te Reo Māori!
Today has been a great day down in Tauranga for our AIMS Netball team.
This morning, they had a hard game against the hometown favourite Otumoetai. But the students rallied and played outstanding netball in the afternoon for a big win.
Congratulations to Faith Toleafoa who was awarded with ‘Most Integrity’, Carmen Martin who was awarded with ‘Best Sportsmanship’ and Jostian Lapu’aho who was given ‘Player of the Match’. These awards were selected by the opposition team.
Our AIMS Netball team had a wonderful Monday, with 1 big win and a draw against Te Puke. The team played exceptionally well. The group is excited for today – Day 3.
Our AIMS Teams are off!
Today our AIMS athletes and coaches headed down to Tauranga and had a wonderful first day.
Students and staff set off early from Auckland with Cross Country and Netball teams competing first.
Netball came away with two big wins and even played a team from Fiji! Everyone had a great evening at the Opening Ceremony. Monday is also a big day with Basketball and Netball having important games.
More updates to follow as the week progresses . . .
The Regional Science Fair was recently and our students did exceptionally well!
MHJC had 8 science fair groups go on to place in the Auckland Regional Science Fair with two 1st place finishes, two 2nd place finishes, and one 3rd place finish. MHJC also had three groups recieve a Highly Commended men in their categories. A great accomplishment considering our students were competing against over 15 other schools. Kai pai!
Congratulations to all students who took part in the recent Tournament of Minds competition. A number of our MHJC teams placed exceptionally well.
An additional congratulations to all students on the below teams. Well done ‘growing your greatness’.
STEM – 2nd Place
Language Literature – 1st Place
Social Science – 2nd Place and and Spirit of ToM Award
Get Your Tickets!
Tomorrow is the first show of our 2024 Production – ‘Shrek The Musical’. Tickets are still on-sale at reception. They can also be purchased on-line. Door sales will occur before each show unless tickets sell out prior.
Food will be sold; however, this will only be cash sales now. We apologise for the inconvenience. Food and drinks will be $2.
Here is a sneak peak into the show!
Baverstock Oaks is hosting an awesome event next week that is open to our community.
Jenny Hale from the Parenting Team is facilitating a discussion about raising confident and resilient kids. Please find the flyer below. The event is aimed at parents with primary-aged children.
Our cast is getting excited for the first shows of ‘Shrek The Musical’! Here is just a snapshot of the incredible costumes you will see during the performances.
A reminder that tickets can be purchased at reception, or on-line, with ticket prices and show dates/times below.
Food and beverages will also be on sale each night with cash and eftpos available.
Friday 30th August – 7pm
Saturday 31st August – 5pm
Thursday 5th September – 7pm
Friday 6th September – 7pm
Saturday 7th September – 5pm
A reminder to our wider community, and students at Ormiston Senior College . . .
You can purchase tickets to this upcoming production on-line. Please use the account below and the following reference.
Mission Heights Junior College 12-3233-0051320-00
Particulars: Student’s name
Code: OSC (or if MHJC student – their class, eg. 10W1)
Reference: Shrek
Once we have received your transfer, your tickets will be available for collection at MHJC’s reception (with your name on them). Or, if you are an Ormiston Senior College student, they will be delivered to OSC for you to collect at reception.
We look forward to seeing lots of our community in the coming weeks!
