Welcome to Upper Hutt College

Welcome to Upper Hutt College, a multicultural co-educational secondary school with a roll of just under 1200 students which includes a number of International students from Europe, South America and Asia.  

We are a school with a tradition of excellence in academic achievement, sport, cultural activities and the performing arts. A wide variety of subjects at all levels caters for our diverse population of students and an extensive extra-curricular programme offers all students the opportunity to represent the school, follow a passion or simply enjoy an activity with friends, new and old.  

Our students enjoy a safe, supportive and creative learning environment, where a sense of community is fostered within our House system and all students have the opportunity to develop their leadership skills.  

The school has embarked on a building programme that will help us to realise our vision, that of a vibrant 21st century learning environment that engages every learner so that each will realise their full potential.  

This website offers you a glimpse of life at Upper Hutt College; please contact us for more information.

 

 

Judith Taylor

PRINCIPAL


OUR MISSION

Upper Hutt College is a community, passionate about learning

that encourages pride, participation and excellence

 


 

 

 

 

 
 
 
STUDY SKILLS SEMINAR
The college is running a free study skills seminar for parents and students on Wednesday May 23. This will be presented by Stuart Wright who is highly regarded for the workshops he delivers. This will be held in the library starting at 7 p.m.
 
YEAR 12 DRAMA PRODUCTION
Our year 12 Drama students will be putting on a 45 minute play called "Too Much Punch for Judy" from 15th to 18th of May. This will run at the Fergusson Intermediate Hall (our own hall is under reconstruction) starting at 7 p.m. each night. Tickets are $10 from the office or by door sale.
 
  OPEN DAY OPEN EVENING
Our Open Day this year will be on Tuesday June 5. Year 8 students from local schools are invited to see about the college and take part in some curricular activities. The Open Evening, when families are invited to tour the school, will be on Wednesday June 13. Enrolment packs for 2013 are available from the office. Students from out of zone have a high likelihood of enrolment if they get their applications in early.
 
ADMINISTRATION BLOCK MOVES!!
Over the April holidays, the current administration block has been fenced off by contractors so it can be converted over the remainder of this year into a performing arts centre. The office and senior management are now housed in the new A block - built where the old tennis courts used to be. Visitors to the school will need to drive off Moonshine Road into the new ONE WAY street that runs through to Hikurangi Street. Buses will also drop off and pick up students from this new street.
 
NCEA 2011
Our overall results were again strong with Level passes at 69, 68 and 68% from years 11 to 13. The final Level One Literacy rate for 2011 was 89% and Numeracy 93%. Maori and Pacific Island achievement increased significantly at all levels - for instance, Level One PI from 47 to 82%; Level One Maori from 57 to 66%.
 

ENROLMENTS

The college is currently closed to out of zone enrolments. In zone enrolments are accepted as a matter of course, though a number of subjects are full.
Enrolment packs for 2013 are available on request. Out of zone applicants who apply early have a good chance of success.


 
 


TERM DATES 2012
                Term 1 
Monday 30 Jan to Thursday 5 April
                Term 2 
Monday 23 April to Friday 29 June
                Term 3 
Monday 16 July to Friday 28 Sept
                Term 4 
Monday 15 Oct to Friday 7 Dec

SCHOOL HOURS
Monday to Friday 8.40am - 3.15pm

 
 
 
Upper Hutt College
Moonshine Road
Trentham
Upper Hutt 5018
Ph: 04 527 8749
Fax: 04 528 2491
office@upperhutt.school.nz