Following the PM announcement today I wish our community a safe weekend. Please note the new times and places of interest which on August 17 include:
– Bus 70 Pakuranga Town Centre to Botany Town Centre, 9.38am-9.52am
– Botany Town Centre Bus Stop, 9.52am-9.57am
– Countdown Botany Downs, 10.20am-10.30am
– KFC Botany Downs, 10.30am-10.40am
The close proximity of these places shows how vigilant we must remain and how important it is to stay at home so this outbreak can be contained.
May I extend our support to Whānau. Our Counsellors and Senior Whānau Leaders are available by email and can either provide immediate advice or direct you to an appropriate agency.
Kia ora koutou As anticipated, the Prime Minister has announced that Auckland will enter a level 4 lockdown for seven days from 11.59pm tonight, Tuesday 17th August. This means we will move back to distance learning and no-one may enter the school site. Whānau leaders will be in contact with students where and when necessary but at this stage, as we don’t know how long the lockdown will continue, students are to continue with their weekly homework drills using Reading Plus and Maths Buddy and/or complete work that has already been set. We trust that no-one is affected health wise and reinforce the Prime Minister’s message to comply with the instructions given this evening. Kia kaha
You may have seen press reports of a possible community case in Auckland today. We await news from the PM at 6 pm but alert parents and caregivers to the possibility that students may need to be supervised at home from tomorrow. Confirmation will follow the PM’s press conference.
World Vision is pleased to present MHJC with a Gold Award for participation in this year’s 40 Hour Famine. Congratulations to all our students who took part.
As part of our fundraising efforts for AIMS games, we sold raffle tickets. The draw was done by Mr. Morrison on Monday 9th August in the MHJC staffroom. Winners are listed below.
1st Prize: Sharp Top Mounted Fridge/Freezer
Winner: Fai Seumanutafa
Ticket No: 0697
2nd Prize: Botany Town Centre gift voucher valued at $200
Winner: Justin Martiz
Ticket No: 1952
3rd Prize: Mitre 10 gift voucher valued at $100
Winner: Adeenah
Ticket No: 1254
Bonus Prize: Click Chiropractic voucher valued at $235
A final update – After a great week, our students came home the Champions in Cage Soccer, Football, Indoor Football, Petanque, Darts, and Boys Volleyball. Overall, placing third amongst the schools attending! Students had a wonderful time and made lots of new friends.
A big congratulations to our students and wider school community for all the funds raised for the 40 Hour Famine. Mission Heights Junior College raised a total of $11,820.12!
Day 3/4 update – Students had an amazing time on the overnight and a grand adventure caving today. There has been light rain down in Tongariro but nothing to hamper the tramping and caving. Students and staff will be leaving roughly at 2.30pm tomorrow to make the journey back to Auckland, with an estimated arrival time at MHJC of 7.30pm Friday.
Sports Camp 2021 Day 3 update – Wednesday was an excellent day for students! The weather was beautiful and everyone worked hard across a range of sports. A huge congratulations to Toesh, Rajveer, Udayveer, Dylan, and Puneet for winning the indoor football tournament! What a celebration! Thursday will have students competing in seven semi-finals over the morning with finals this afternoon. Go MHJC Go! Photo is of our winning indoor football team.
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