NEWS
PREMIER PRIZEWINNERS 2011
December 13:
Our annual senior prizegiving held at the Lane Park facility on the evening of November 10 was a celebration of many successes in the academic, sporting and cultural fields for our students.
Our dux for 2011 was Vinura Jayanththi who was first in Year 13 Chemistry, Statistics, Physics and Graphics. Proxime Accessit to the dux was Felicia de Haan, first in Accounting, Calculus and first equal in Economics.
Top year 12 student was Michael Badart - first in Chemistry, Economics, Physics and Mathematics. Sean Bethell won the Shirley Harris Cup for all round excellence.
Joint top year 11 students were Nicolette de Haan and Gemma Ji.
Premier service awards went to Zeke Waring, Ben Kerr, Lee Tukukino, Deacon Fisher, Merivi Tiai, Dayna Taramai and Felicia de Haan. These awards recognised outstanding contributions to college life.
Jenna Houston-Tupou was sportsman of the year and Hayden Williams was Maori sportsperson of the year.
Large numbers of students won prizes and awards and this reflects the efforts so many have made to reach their potential and contribute to the successful operation of the college.
CELEBRATION OF LEARNING EVENING 2011
The college held an evening for students from our two junior accelerated classes on November 24th, where they presented elements of their learning from their four core subjects to their families. Upper Hutt College has an accelerated class at both year levels, selected on the basis of testing and recommendations from our feeder schools.
The evening was very well attended and was followed by a light supper and lots of talk in the college marae. Six of the year 9 students have since been invited to advance to year 11 in a subject of their strength for 2012. This is the third year of this initiative which has worked very well so far for those who have made this move.One of our present year 10 students in this scheme has come top of all Level One students in her particular subject!
The pictures below show some moments from the evening.
        
NEW GYM PROJECT HANDED OVER
The new Sports Centre at the western end of the school was formally opened by principal Judith Taylor on Monday morning, May 9th. Also in attendance were local M.P. Chris Hipkins, Deputy Mayor Peter McCardle and our youngest female student, Chloe Bate. Classes are now using the new facilities, including the weights room, the large sized new gym and the revamped "River" gym.The formal opening followed a blessing ceremony held on the morning of April 13. Photos from the blessing show below.
SHAKESPEARE DAY 2011
April 7
The Upper Hutt College tradition of a year 12 Shakespeare Day was held this year on April 6. After a morning of workshops including Elizabethan games, cooking, calligraphy and mask-making, students partook of a mock- Elizabethan feast of fried chicken, saw-sedges, bread and apples. In the afternoon, groups performed in costume for their level two credits. There is a video clip on the English Department section showing some of the activities.
STUDENTS AND STAFF ACT TO HELP EARTHQUAKE VICTIMS
March 10, 2011
Staff and students have been involved in a number of fundraising activities in support of people in Christchurch, affected by the February's earthquake. Two spontaneous collections by senior students raised initial funds, followed by a mufti day on Friday 4th March which raised close to $2000. Staff and students performed in a Voices for Christchurch concert on Friday 11th March at Lane Park in Upper Hutt, raising a further $2000. Funds raised are likely to be directed to schools in Aranui, a low decile area badly affected by the quake.
The college is also hosting students in our wharenui from Hillmorton High School who are coming up for a dragon boat competition over the period 19-22 March. Several students from Christchurch have enrolled with us since the earthquake for various time periods.
ABSENCE NOTIFICATION BY TXT
A number of parents and caregivers will be aware that we have recently installed an electronic early notification system, whereby our office staff are able to send out text messages where students are absent without explanation.
You are also able to let us know in advance of any absence by text. To do this, you text to 3255. Start your message with uhcol then leave a space, then type in the message explaining who is away and why. We do ask that you follow this up with a note for the form teacher once the student returns.
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