NEWS
YEAR STARTS WELL
Monday 15 February 2010
The year has begun with a very full roll and the timetable well in place. Given the unexpectedly large number of seniors returning, we have had to create four extra senior classes and whilst these are in place and running with experienced teachers, we have had to cover two junior classes temporarily with a relief teacher. We are also currently advertising for a Mathematics teacher to replace Mr Ahmed and his programme is being covered by Mr Kent.
Students have been well presented and are positive in attitude. We have a very full term with some of the key events listed on the calendar page of the site. We look forward to a busy and successful 2010.
SUCCESSFUL SENIOR PRIZEGIVING
Monday November 16
The annual senior college prizegiving ceremonies were held on Thursday evening, the 12th of November, at Lane Park.Guests included the Upper Hutt Mayor, Wayne Guppy, and local M.P. Chris Hipkins, both of whom presented awards. Board chairman Malcolm Frew, principal Judith Taylor, House Deans and departing PE staff, Jono Wyeth and Peter Versey also presented a number of awards. The hall was filled with students, former students, and families of those involved.
Entertainment was provided by the kapa haka group, the girls' barbershop group known as the Zippy Quartet, the college Indian Dance group, and the college jazz band. The evening went smoothly and was a credit to all involved. It was a wonderful celebration of the many successes that so many of our students have achieved this year.
Besides a number of prestigious awards and the senior graduation awards, the senior leaders for next year were announced. These featured Katie Boyle as 2010 Head girl and Oliver Evison as Head Boy.Runner up to dux was Michael Mercer and the dux of the college for 2009 was Farhaad Kachwalla.
JUNIOR PRIZEGIVING
Our end of year prizegivings for year 9 and year 10 students were held on Friday December 11. House cups for excellence in year 9 were awarded to Rachel Field (Blake), Aleece Andrews (Hillary), Farren Gunn (Jackson) and Kimberley Dowdle (Te Kanawa). First in class awards went to Jacob Leath, Lauren Ekers-Taylor, Gemma Ji, Caleb Grocott, Bradley Ingram, Emily Patterson, Torana Dower, Naomi Hadfield, Tala Evans, Zeresh Zafar and Farren Gunn.
In year 10, the house cups were awarded to Manuela Miville-Fogliani and Cara Luiten (Blake), Joshua Wright (Hillary), Tre Ratahi and Etienne de Haan (Jackson) and Tamara Donnelly and Connor Hawkins (Te Kanawa). First in class awards went to Chelsea Porter, ZaraZafar, Cara Luiten, Stephen Stern, Jesse Regan, Hazel Smith, Harrison Nicol, Kelvin Hawley, Jayden Dobson, Nicole Martin and Josh Patterson. Top graduating certificate in year 10 went to Cara Luiten.
Congratulations to these students and all the other prize winners for an excellent year!
SPORTS AND CULTURAL PRIZEGIVING
Monday, November 9
Our annual sports and cultural prizegiving was held on Friday, November the sixth, in the college hall. Guest speaker, former boxing champion Billy Graham, entertained and gave good advice to the students, staff and parents present.
A large number of students were recognised for their contributions and successes in many fields, from library assistants to the winning rugby league players.
Included were those nominated for the Dominion Post Sportsperson of the year:
Joel Stewart (all rounder of the year)
Ben Slaven and Heu Sina (golf)
Daniel Kahu (golf)
Stuart Alderson-Maden (tae kwon do)
Nicole Espinosa (netball and official of the year)
Elle Hocking (all rounder of the year and underwater hockey)
Aimee Stallard (service to sport, volleyball)
Senior fencing team (team of the year)
SCHOOL LEAGUE TEAM WINS FINALS
Monday, November 2:
Upper Hutt College has won the Wellington league finals against Taita College 28 to 25 to be the top team of the 16 entered in the 2009 secondary schools rugby league competition.
In a close game, Upper Hutt came back strongly after Taita made the better start. While Upper Hutt scored the first try, they fell off a little after Danny Connell had to leave the field suffering a bad head knock. Despite playing into the wind in the second half, Upper Hutt showed good fitness and the ability to combine effectively to get out in front by the end.
Outstanding performers included captain Kimi Pakipaki-Hemopo from half back who was always a menace with his elusive running, Murphy Taramai, who was able to break first up tackles withe ease, Jovilisi Murivalu who tackled and took the ball forward ferociously, and Kester Crown, who showed great skills and courage as hooker.
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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