Congratulations to all students who helped MHJC win the Education Perfect Social Science competition! The next competition starts on the 15th May.
We are World Champions!
Michael’s Basketball Success
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!
HPCC Girls’ Prizegiving
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.
Executive Council Lay ANZAC Wreath
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.
Celebration assembly term 1
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.
Growing greatness – Kia mana ake
School Closing at 1:00pm Due to Severe Weather
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.
School Outreach Programme
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.
MHJC’s 2017 Cultural Festival
Visit to Howick RSA
Three members of the student Executive Council met veterans of the Vietnam war and listened to an address by members of the Howick RSA yesterday.
Below: Students Jamini Patel, Joanne Ting and Avneet Biln
A great term
The start of 2017 has been significant for MHJC. The school has taken a direction which will continue to ensure it is at the forefront of teaching and learning. The innovative approach of providing shared, stand-alone desktop computers has been replaced by a BYOD policy. This allows every student the chance to benefit at any time and in any place (including home) from the well established digital learning platforms provided by the school. It has also allowed teachers to push the boundaries of e-pedagogy for the benefit of our students which had become limited by our existing IT infrastructure. The use of digital technology is a well established practice at MHJC so the transition was not expected to be too difficult, however I wish to thank the teachers and support staff who have helped to successfully deliver this important outcome, particularly the IT Managers, Mr Mark Chang, Mr Ben Doughney and their assistant Mr Razak Shukor.
I would particularly like to thank our supportive parents who realise the need for their children to be as well equipped as possible to enjoy the benefit of learning in a digital age. We look forward to continuing our journey with you and helping our students to become responsible, capable digital citizens while valuing the importance of personal connections.
A long and busy term comes to an end – my best wishes to our community for a restful recovery during the holidays.
Growing greatness – Kia mana ake