Last week, Year 8 students from Ngahere/Forest Whānau travelled to Goat Island as part of their Kaitiakitanga Context for Term 1. Students explored the Goat Island Marine Discovery Centre and had an opportunity to snorkel through the marine reserve. A valuable learning experience for all! 🐟🦀🐠
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!
Administration day is on Tuesday 30th January 2024.
The first day of school for Year 10 students for the 2024 academic year is Wednesday 31st January 2024.
The first day of school for Year 7 students for the 2024 academic year is Thursday 1st February 2024.
The first day of school for Year 8 and 9 students for the 2024 academic year is Friday 2nd February 2024.
| Term 1 | Wednesday 31st January | to | Friday 12th April |
| Term 2 | Monday 29th April | to | Friday 5th July |
| Term 3 | Monday 22nd July | to | Friday 27th September |
| Term 4 | Monday 14th October | to | Friday 13th December |
Administration day for all students new to the school is on 28th January 2025.
Thursday 6th Feb – Waitangi Day
| Term 1 | Monday January | to | Thursday April |
| Term 2 | Monday April | to | Friday June |
| Term 3 | Monday July | to | Friday September |
| Term 4 | Monday October | to | Wednesday December |