Mission Heights Junior College would like to raise awareness to students and parents regarding the ransomware (virus) called “Wanna Cry” or “Wanna Crypt”. You would have seen it on the news lately since last Friday. There are some simple steps you can take to keep your device safe on the internet;
Don’t open suspicious files that are emailed to you, even if you know the sender.
Don’t download files from places such as Pirate Bay, Putlocker, Mega, Mediafire or any other file sharing websites.
Always keep your machines (Windows or Mac) constantly up to date. For Windows users, update to Windows 10. This includes your home computers.
Backup your files regularly. You can use Google Drive for this. If you back up to an external drive, make sure you store it away from your computer in a safe place.
I am excited to say that we have never had so many players and teams represent the college as this year. This is due to the efforts of our Sports Department, enthusiastic students, passionate supporters, teachers and volunteer managers and coaches. With the high number of students involved in winter sporting activities it is worthwhile reminding ourselves about how our attitudes and behaviour can influence our children. I am pleased that in my time at MHJC I have seen outstanding sportsmanship. On Saturday our girls’ premier netball team was complimented by its opposition (who we had beaten) for being so gracious in victory. Our coach, the players and parents can feel justifiably proud of such a compliment which indicates a depth of character as much as sporting ability.
We will be tested during the season. We play sport to win and sometimes the ball does not bounce our way or a referee may make a poor decision. It is up to us as adults to maintain a balanced perspective when this occurs and show our students how to respond to adversity by demonstrating resilience. Support our students and coaches in a positive manner and may we receive as many compliments for our conduct as for our performances.
Thank you for your support and involvement, it is appreciated.
Michael Peacock played in the Mel Young Basketball Tournament in Tauranga over the Easter break, representing the Counties Manukau U13 top team. Michael’s team won all 3 of their pool games. Although they lost their semi final, they won their final game meaning they finished 3rd overall in their age group, gaining the bronze medal. There were ten U13 Boys teams in the competition, so this is a wonderful result!
At the recent HPCC Girls’ Prizegiving, two MHJC cricketers took home a haul of trophies.
Mansimran Kaur was named Emerging Hearts Player of the Year and Batter of the Year. She also was recognised for scoring two 50’s; 92 not out and 50.
Ashwina Krishnakumar was named Player of the Year for one of the under 12 teams.
Both girls have made appearances for MHJC teams this year.
Well done girls. We are so proud of your achievements.
On the morning of 25th April MHJC’s Executive Council assembled at the Stockade Hill, Howick to reflect and honour the fallen heroes at a special ANZAC memorial service. Students, who were accompanied by Principal Ian Morrison, laid a wreath on the cenotaph, marking the 102nd anniversary of the Gallipoli landings by Anzac troops – LEST WE FORGET.
As with tradition, term 1 ended with our Champion’s Assembly when students were acknowledged for achieving excellence in our four cornerstones of extra curricular activity.
We also recognised ANZAC Day with a poem read by Paul Chen who entered the ANZAC Poetry Competition run by the Auckland Museum and “In Flanders Field” by John McCrae read by three members of our Executive Council. The assembly closed with the school singing the National Anthem and respectfully reflecting on the personal and collective sacrifice of those who fell during a minute silence.
Our Executive Council will be joining the parade marching from Stockade Hill, Howick on ANZAC Day at 11 o’clock – we hope to see you there.
Owing to the severe weather forecasted, the Mission Heights Junior College will be closing at 1:00pm. If you feel it is safer for your child/children to stay at school until 3:00pm there will be teachers on-site to supervise them. Please remember that the library is closed after school. All students must leave the site at 3pm.
Please have patience and be careful when picking up students.
Thank you to everyone who has supported MHJC’s School Outreach Programme’s initiative to assist Dawson Primary School’s ‘Breakfast Club’. Over 70 boxes of cereal and 30 packs of milo were collected and gifted to their school. Principal of Dawson Primary, Mrs Angela Funaki has expressed her deep gratitude for this service, and acknowledged the impact that the provision of breakfast supplies makes to the learning of her young students.
A special mention of students Denell Hann from Water Whanau and Nehalika Sahay from Forest Whanau, for networking with PaknSave Botany, whom donated over 30 boxes of cereal boxes. Well done to Mountains Whanau, who completed the most internal collections.
The following students displayed superb leadership skills: Akira Maharaj, Jamini Patel and Camryn Chetty from Coast Whanau, for their committed participation and effective delivery of the breakfast items to the school.
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