A culture of discovery at MHJC

By Michelle Curran
Published May 25, 2017

The world is to be discovered and explored, and at Mission Heights Junior College (MJHC), a strong culture of discovery is instilled in its students by principal Ian Morrison.

Based in Auckland suburb Flat Bush, MHJC was established in February 2009, when foundation principal Joan Middlemiss worked with groups ...

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A culture of discovery at MHJC

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