Welcome to Upper Hutt College

Upper Hutt College has been a successful part of this community for nearly 50 years. We are a school whose mission is to prepare students for suc-cess in life and we do so by focussing on nurturing and developing the individual student.

We have high academic expectations of all our students and we encour-age them to take responsibility for their own learning. A diverse range of academic and vocational subjects taught by highly trained and committed teachers ensures that all students have their needs met, whether they need assistance with literacy or numeracy, or whether they need extension or acceleration. Student creativity is nurtured and is a feature of our college, with students able to study and express themselves in the growing areas of music, art, drama and media studies.

Outside of the classroom, we offer a wide range of sporting and cultural activities for our students and they achieve considerable success at the local, national and international level.

A strength of our school is the student-centred House system where students and staff belong to one of four Houses. Activities held throughout the year encourage student participation and involvement and develop a strong sense of pride, community and belonging. The Houses also provide many opportunities for the development of genuine student leadership – our students are active within their Houses, the school community and the wider Upper Hutt community. Vertical form classes allow an ongoing connection between home and school as well as offering a small and welcoming base for students new to the college.

An extensive $20 million rebuilding programme was started in 2010 and we have completed two major develop-ments – the Sports Centre and the Administration and classroom block, housing the first 8 of 32 new classrooms. The Creative Arts Centre is well underway and due to be completed by the end of 2012. Within these new facilities, our students will learn in attractive, up-to-date 21st century learning environments and our teachers will be able to utilise modern technology to cater for a range of teaching and learning needs.

These are exciting times for our learning community as we make real progress towards our vision for Upper Hutt College - a community which is passionate about learning, which encourages pride, participation and excellence, and where students have an ambition to achieve in every aspect of life. With a roll in 2012 of approximately 1150 students, our school is large enough to provide an extensive range of subjects and courses, extra curricular activities and opportunities for every student, yet small enough that students are known and can shine and be recognised, all within a safe, supportive and orderly learning environment.

I invite you to be part of Upper Hutt College and its exciting journey. I look forward to meeting you at our upcoming Open Evening, and discussing the ways in which your son or daughter will benefit from being part of our college.

Judith TaylorPrincipal

Welcome

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Mission StatementUpper Hutt College is a community, passionate about learning,

which encourages pride, participation and excellence.

Our Vision

Our VisionUpper Hutt College will be a vibrant 21st century learning environment

that will engage and empower every learner to realise their full potential

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Facilities

Upper Hutt College is a decile 7, state co-educational school, situ-ated in Trentham, Upper Hutt. The roll in 2012 is approximately 1,150.

The facilities at Upper Hutt College include• a new Administration Block, housing 8 state-of-the-art classrooms, a Deans Centre, new student and visitor reception areas, administration offices and staffroom.• a brand new Sports Centre incorporating 2 gyms and a weights room• new astroturf courts for all weather sports and new hard courts for netball, basketball and volleyball• a Digitial Studio for visual arts and teachers of Design, Media Studies and Photography• a Library with a comprehensive range of books and student access to computers and the internet• well-equipped general and specialist classrooms, including nine Science laboratories• four computer laboratories supplemented by computer pods and classroom computers• an Art suite which includes a photography dark room, a pottery kiln and a specialist senior art room• specialist technology rooms for graphics, wood, metal, food and textiles technology• a student canteen• Parirau, the college marae• Awhina Resource Unit for students with special learning needs

The college is set in approximately 9 hectares of grounds, encom-passing rugby, cricket and football fields.

Upper Hutt College is undergoing a $20 million property develop-ment. This will see the school redeveloped into a 21st century learning environment over the next two years. We have recently constructed the Sports Centre with associated playing areas and have just completed the new Administration Block. Work has started on developing the Creative Arts Centre, which will house the Art, Drama, Media Studies and Music Departments as well as a new student cafeteria.

Upper Hutt College’s population reflects New Zealand’s society. The school has an international programme that enables students from Asia, South America and Europe to come and learn in a New Zealand school. Many of these are fee-paying students and some also come on international exchange programmes.

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Communication with Parents

It is very important that there is a good flow of information be-tween home and school. In that way, we can work together to ensure that students are well supported and that they can achieve the best educational outcomes possible. At Upper Hutt College, we provide the following:

Contact- a meeting before the school year starts to discuss your child’s enrolment- a phone call from your child’s form teacher early in Term 1 to make contact and inform you of how your child has settled into the college

Reports- Interim Reports are sent to Juniors and Seniors in Term 1- Subject Reports are sent to Juniors in Terms 2 and 4- Subject Reports are sent to Seniors in Term 2

Parent Evenings- a Year 9 Introduction Evening early in Term 1, to meet form teachers, subject teachers and other staff- an NCEA question and answer evening held in February- two report evenings where parents/caregivers can meet teachers and discuss progress- Pacific Island Parent Evenings and Rimutaka Whanau Meetings

Newsletters- school newsletters detailing news and events at school are posted home and are also available for viewing on our website

Website- www.upperhutt.school.nz provides up to date information about activities, achievements and news

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Upper Hutt College

Dear Parents and Caregivers

Term 1 was a busy term, with two big events on top of the

usual teaching, learning and extra-curricular programmes.

Firstly, the college celebrated its 50th Jubilee over Easter

weekend and a large number of ex-students and teach-

ers gathered to catch up, reminisce and share stories over

three days. A fantastic job was done of collecting and dis-

playing 50 years of memorabilia by Jean and Ivan Bowden

and a wonderful time was had by all.

Secondly, the next major phase of our rebuilding was com-

pleted with the new administration block ready for occu-

pation. A blessing ceremony took place before the actual

moving occurred, but we have now moved into the new re-

ception areas, offices and staffroom. When the new student

furniture arrives, we will be moving into the 8 classrooms

and teachers and students are looking forward to that. An

official opening ceremony will take place later in the term.

Construction now shifts to the old administration block, and

this is being refurbished, becoming our new Creative Arts

Centre, housing the Art, Drama, Media Studies and Music

departments. Scheduled for completion at the end of the

year, a new student canteen is part of this area, providing a

focus for students in the ‘heart’ of the school.

And on that ‘heart’ note, a recent fundraising initiative is

worthy of mention. Year 13 student Chelsea Porter organ-

ised a number of students and staff to take part in the Heart

Stopper Challenge 2012. Participants spent 5 minutes im-

mersed in ice-cold water to raise money for babies born

with heart conditions. Congratulations to all those hardy

people who took part!

Staffing

We have had several recent changes in staffing:

Willemyn Hoeck, PE teacher, left us to move to Christch-

urch and has been replaced by Emma Faulding, from

Christchurch.

Jason Jamison, Metalwork, left at the end of last term and is

being replaced by Mike Quill and Robert Bryan.

Peter Versey, who used to be a full-time teacher here and

has more recently been a valued reliever, moved on to

Nelson.

Term 2 is a busy one as senior students start to really focus

on their learning and their assessments. Senior exams at the

start of June are a key time for seniors, and we have again

organised study skills sessions for all Year 11 students. This

year, we are also inviting parents to an evening session to

assist them better help their students with study skills and

techniques.

Finally, winter sports have started and a large number of our

students are involved in at least one winter code. Thanks go

out to all the volunteer coaches, managers, drivers, and sup-

porters for their efforts with our sports teams – we could not

field the number and range of teams that we do without your

support.

Kind regards

Judith Taylor

Principal

May 2012

Upper Hutt College is a community, passionate about learning

that encourages pride, participation and excellence.

Moonshine Road, Upper Hutt. Phone 04 527 8749, Fax 04 528 2491, www.upperhutt.school.nz

Board News

At the April Board meeting, the Board accepted the resigna-

tion of Malcolm Frew from the position of Chairperson. He

is standing down because of increasing work commitments.

Malcolm has effectively chaired the Board for 3 years, a time

of great change with the building programme and a high

turnover of Board members. We thank Malcolm for his time

and commitment over this period and are pleased that he

remains a member of the Board.

The new Chairperson is Tanja Wyllie, who has been on the

Board since 2010. Tanja is well experienced with schools

and Boards and we look forward to working with her.

New

Board

Room

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Expectations

Parents can expect the college to- provide qualified and interested teachers- provide appropriate facilities maintained in high order- support parents in setting and maintaining high standards of work, participation and behaviour- communicate regularly on progress and matters of concern- provide opportunities for parents to be consulted and involved

Students can expect that- teachers will be interested in them as people- teachers will be committed to student achievement and success in all aspects of college life and will always be ready to offer assistance- the college will establish clear guidelines for work and behaviour and be consistent in the maintenance of high standards- the college will maintain a positive school and classroom learning environment free from unreasonable influences of any kind

The college expects that- students attend regularly- students behave sensibly and accept that rules are necessary for the smooth running of a large school- students will involve themselves in the wider life of the school and make full use of their talents- parents will take an interest in the attendance, work and other activities of their sons and daughters and that they will provide adequate study facilities and the appropriate encouragement for them in their endeavours- parents assist in seeing that high standards are set and maintained

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Junior Curriculum

To ensure that all students have the opportunity to reach their potential, we offer a range of classes for Year 9 students. Placement in these core classes is based on entry tests which students sit at the end of Year 8 and the recommenda-tion of their contributing schools. We have accelerate class-es, learning assistance classes and mainstream classes into which the majority of our students are placed.Numbers in classes vary from about 15 in the learning as-sistance classes to 30 in the accelerate classes, and all stu-dents are provided with encouragement and opportunities to extend their academic abilities.

Year 9All students in Year 9 study English, Mathematics, Science, Social Studies, Physical Education and Health. In addition to this, students can select up to FOUR options. All options are half year courses except for the languages which are full year courses. Further details will be available when students select their Year 9 courses at enrolment. ICT Art FrenchFood Technology Drama JapaneseGraphics ESOL MaoriMetalwork Music Textiles TechnologyHistory Literacy Outdoor EducationWoodwork Electronics

Year 10All students study English, Mathematics, Science, Social Studies, Physical Education and Health and they also study TWO options for the full year. Some courses offer a small number of credits towards NCEA Level 1.

Year 10 Certificate of AchievementThe Year 10 Certificate of Achievement is awarded to stu-dents at the end of the year and recognises a student’s effort and achievement with their learning in each subject, attend-ance and extra-curricular activities. It enables Year 10 students to develop the skills necessary for success in NCEA and provides an incentive for them to work consistently to the best of their ability. High achieving students can earn a Cer-tificate of Achievement endorsed with Merit or Excellence. Students who fail to meet the standard either undertake a directed course in Year 11 or repeat Year 10.

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“Teachers use information about Years 9 and 10 students’ achievement in literacy and mathematics to identify those who need additional help to promote their learning.

Strategies to respond to the needs of these students are effective, resulting in accelerated progress.”ERO Report (2011)

Senior Curriculum

QualificationsThe National Certificate of Achievement (NCEA) is the main qualification for all senior secondary students. In Years 11, 12 and 13, students study towards obtaining sufficient credits to gain NCEA at Level 1, 2 and 3. In each of the subjects at sen-ior level, there is a mix of internal and external assessments, involving achievement standards and / or unit standards.

Other qualifications offered may include:- National Certificate in Mechanical Engineering Technology (Level 1)- National Certificate of Tourism (Introductory Skills) (Level 2)- National Certificate in Electronics Technology (Level 2)- National Certificate in Computing (Level 2)- National Certificate of Retail (Level 2 and Level 3)

Year 11All students study six subjects which includes English, Mathematics, Science, two options, plus PCH which is a mixture of Physical Education, Careers and Health. Stu-dents may choose from several different English, Mathemat-ics and Science courses, depending on their individual needs and abilities. Some students, on their Deans’ and teacher’s recommendation, may be able to study an extra option in-stead of PCH. All subjects offer credits towards NCEA.

Year 12All students must study an English course and either four or five other subjects. Students who select four other subjects will also spend two hours per week in a super-vised study class and two hours doing Physical Educa-tion. Most subjects at Level 2 have pre-requisites to en-try based on the number of credits achieved at Level 1.

Year 13 Students study five subjects. Most students will study for an NCEA qualification, but there is a wide range of courses avail-able and students may undertake multi-level study.

Students make their subject choices in August for the fol-lowing year, and students in Years 11 - 13 may be able to undertake multi-level study after consultation with their Dean and appropriate HOD’s. The availability of a course at any level is dependent on the numbers wishing to take it and some subjects have a restriction of numbers. The Course Handbook, which students receive in Term 3, outlines the courses offered in detail and includes any pre-requisites.

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Year 9 Year 10 Year 11 Year 12 Year 13English*ESOL

English*ESOL

English*English-InternalESOL

English* English-InternalESOL

EnglishEnglish-InternalESOL

Mathematics* Mathematics* Mathematics* orMaths Applied*

Mathematics orMaths Applied orMaths with Unit Standards

Maths with StatisticsMaths with CalculusMaths with Unit Stand-ards

Science*Electronics

Science* General Science* orInternal Science* orAlt. Science* orHuman Biology*

PhysicsChemistryBiologyElectronics

PhysicsChemistryBiology

Social Studies*History

Social Studies*History

GeographyHistory

GeographyHistoryTourism

Geography HistoryTourismClassical Studies

Physical Education*Health*Outdoor Education

Physical Education*Health*

Physical EducationHealthFull Rec orRec/Life Skills orLife Skills

Physical EducationHealthOutdoor EducationSport Leadership

Physical Education orSports PerformanceCommunity Sports Leadership

Art Art Art ArtPhotography

PaintingPhotographyDesign

French JapaneseMaori

French JapaneseMaori

French JapaneseMaori

French JapaneseMaori

French JapaneseMaori

Enterprise Studies EconomicsAccounting

EconomicsAccountingBusiness Studies

EconomicsAccounting

Drama Drama Drama DramaMedia Studies Media Studies

Music Music Music MusicPractical Music

Practical Music

Food TechnologyTextiles TechnologyGraphicsWoodworkMetalwork

Food TechnologyTextiles TechnologyGraphicsWoodworkMetalwork

Food & NutritionHospitality & CateringTextilesGraphics & DesignFurniture MakingMetalwork

Food & Nutrition orHospitality & CateringTextilesGraphics & DesignFurniture MakingMetalwork

Food & NutritionHospitality & CateringTextilesGraphics & Design

ICT ICT ICT ICTComputing

ICTComputing

Transition TransitionRetailingGateway

TransitionRetailingGateway

Literacy Development

Learning Connections

*Compulsory Subjects

Curriculum Structure

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Co-Curricular Activities

There are a large number of different activities available to students. CulturalAmnesty International Music Lessons Choir / Choruses Debating Jazz / Blues / Concert Bands Environmental Group Barbershop Quartet Kapa Haka Polynesian Club Sheila Winn Festival School Production

SportAthletics Badminton Basketball Canoe Polo Cricket Cross CountryDragon Boating Fencing Golf Hillary Challenge Hockey Interform SportsLawn Bowls Volleyball Netball Touch Rugby Rugby OPCSmallbore Rifle Shooting Soccer Squash Tennis Rugby League SoftballUltimate Frisbee Service40 Hour Famine Arts Council BOT Representative Great Mate (GR8M8)House Council House Leader Library Assistant Peer Tutor School Ball Committee School Leader Social Committee Sound & Lighting Crew Sports Council Student Council Student Mentor

ClassroomDrama Productions Science ForumsMarket Days Olympics of the MindWork Choice Days Field Trips Cooking Competitions Shakespeare DayNational and International English / Science / Mathematics Competitions

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Year 9 Year 10 Year 11 Year 12 Year 13English*ESOL

English*ESOL

English*English-InternalESOL

English* English-InternalESOL

EnglishEnglish-InternalESOL

Mathematics* Mathematics* Mathematics* orMaths Applied*

Mathematics orMaths Applied orMaths with Unit Standards

Maths with StatisticsMaths with CalculusMaths with Unit Stand-ards

Science*Electronics

Science* General Science* orInternal Science* orAlt. Science* orHuman Biology*

PhysicsChemistryBiologyElectronics

PhysicsChemistryBiology

Social Studies*History

Social Studies*History

GeographyHistory

GeographyHistoryTourism

Geography HistoryTourismClassical Studies

Physical Education*Health*Outdoor Education

Physical Education*Health*

Physical EducationHealthFull Rec orRec/Life Skills orLife Skills

Physical EducationHealthOutdoor EducationSport Leadership

Physical Education orSports PerformanceCommunity Sports Leadership

Art Art Art ArtPhotography

PaintingPhotographyDesign

French JapaneseMaori

French JapaneseMaori

French JapaneseMaori

French JapaneseMaori

French JapaneseMaori

Enterprise Studies EconomicsAccounting

EconomicsAccountingBusiness Studies

EconomicsAccounting

Drama Drama Drama DramaMedia Studies Media Studies

Music Music Music MusicPractical Music

Practical Music

Food TechnologyTextiles TechnologyGraphicsWoodworkMetalwork

Food TechnologyTextiles TechnologyGraphicsWoodworkMetalwork

Food & NutritionHospitality & CateringTextilesGraphics & DesignFurniture MakingMetalwork

Food & Nutrition orHospitality & CateringTextilesGraphics & DesignFurniture MakingMetalwork

Food & NutritionHospitality & CateringTextilesGraphics & Design

ICT ICT ICT ICTComputing

ICTComputing

Transition TransitionRetailingGateway

TransitionRetailingGateway

Literacy Development

Learning Connections

Curriculum Structure

“Students enjoy a wide range of cultural and sporting opportunities, including creative and performing arts, which are a feature of the curriculum.”

ERO Report (2011)

Academic The following students received an Excellence Endorsement for their level in NCEA:

Level 1Aleece Andrews, Nicolette de Haan, Lauren Eckers-Taylor, Rachel Field, Georgia Gamboni, Farren Gunn, Gemma Ji, Carlo Lim, Dayna Mercer, Nor Nor, Courtney Poole, Alex Thomas, Ashleigh Thompson, Kaitlyn WhattonAidan Wilson, Zeresh Zafar

Level 2Steph Alexander, Michael Badart, Cara Luiten, Shanna McLeod, Manuela Miville-Fogliani, Stephen Stern, Alex Stopforth, Roxanne Vorster

Level 3Felicia de Haan, Vinura Jayaneththi, Hannah Plewinski

Scholarship 2011Jason Cole JapaneseFelicia de Haan EconomicsBeth Lippett HistoryNatalie Olds Media Studies

Sport - New Zealand RepresentativesJack Patrick Artistic Roller SkatingEmma Mason EquestrianStephanie Alexander FencingMelissa Burgess FencingSimon Fisher FencingNicole Martin FencingRachel Mercer FencingMichael Parr FencingDavid Smith FencingAlex Thomas FencingEzekiel Waring HandballJared Bruckner-Iraia Inline Speed SkatingStephanie Challis Inline Speed Skating

Student Achievement 2011

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Vinura JayaneththiDux 2011

Felicia de HaanProxime Accessit to

the Dux

“Students are able to choose from a wide range of subjects and multi-level courses. Teaching programmes cater well for diverse abilities, interests and strengths, and students receive sound

guidance when making decisions that may affect their future learning pathways.”ERO Report (2011)

Houses and Student Leadership

To ensure that all students feel a sense of belonging within the school, we promote participation, build relationships be-tween students of different levels and foster student leader-ship.

We have• A House System, where the school and its staff are divided into 4 Houses - Blake, Hillary, Jackson and Te Kanawa. A vigorous and well supported Inter-House Competi- tion is run every year, with Houses competing for the Peter Lee Trophy. Students are encouraged to participate in a wide variety of events, including Athletics Day, Upper Hutt College Week, Olympics of the Mind, a Singing contest and Inter-house sport.

• Vertical form classes within each House, where every form class has a mixture of students from Years 9 to 13. These students stay in the same form class for the duration of their time at school and siblings are placed in the same House. This builds relationships between the Form Teacher and the family and provides a caring and supportive form class for all students and especially for Year 9 students.

• Opportunities for students to take leadership roles within the Form Class, House and wider school community: • School Leaders - Head Boy and Head Girl, Student Representative on the Board of Trustees. • House Leaders - Senior Students within each House are voted for by students and play an important role in House Assemblies, Inter-House Competitions and as role models. Each House also has a number of junior students as leaders. • Student Council - Consists of student leaders who meet regularly to discuss school-wide issues, fundraising and the allocation of funds to student projects and needs. • Arts & Sports Council - Work with the Arts and Sports Co-ordinators to plan and help run the various events that are held throughout the year. • “Great Mate”(GR8M8) Leaders - Senior students who are specially selected and trained to work with Year 9 students and assist them with their orienta- tion to school in Term One. • Peer Tutors - Senior students who choose to give up study time to assist other students with reading or in particular subject areas.

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Student Support

In order for students to achieve their best at Upper Hutt College, we provide a number of support systems:

• The Form Teacher is the person who has overall responsibility for the day to day matters involving the student in his/her form class. S/he sees the class daily and is the person to whom routine notes and queries about absences, health matters, uniform etc should be directed.• Deans have a broad overview of their House and work with teachers, students and families on matters of guidance and discipline. Concerns regarding courses, subject changes or attendance can be directed to the House Deans.• The Deputy Principals and Assistant Principals are also the Heads of each House and work closely with the Deans on matters relating to guidance and discipline. Queries regarding school policy or matters of a more serious nature, may be directed to them or to the Principal.• The Heads of Department are in charge of the courses, resources and progress of students taking their subjects. Queries related to a specific course or subject can be directed to the subject teacher or HOD concerned.• The Guidance Counsellors may be contacted by students or parents/caregivers on matters relating to school or personal issues.• The Careers Advisor helps students with queries regarding careers and future directions.• The Learning Support Department assesses the learning needs of students and can provide extra help where needed.• The Resource Teacher for Learning and Behaviour works with students, their families and outside agencies in assessing a student’s needs and developing programmes and strategies to manage learning and behavioural needs.• “Great Mate” Leaders are specially trained senior students who work closely with Year 9 students helping them settle into college life.• Peer Tutors are senior students who give up study periods to work with students who may need extra help with reading or maths.• Teacher Mentors work with selected Year 11 students to monitor individual progress during the year.• After school homework classes are run regularly during the year, with many specific study and revision classes for senior students offered towards the end of the year.

“The school climate is positive. Relationships among students and staff are calm and respectful. School values are reinforced through the house system and vertical form groupings.”

ERO Report (2011)

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General

AttendanceAll students are expected to attend school regularly and be punctual to class. This is essential for academic success.Parents/caregivers are required to inform the school of any student absences. Students must bring a note to their Form Teacher on the day of their return. Applications for special leave must be made to the Principal, although parents/caregivers are requested not to take students out of class for holidays and trips. Year 9 - 12 students are not to leave the school grounds during the day without permission from home and/or the school. Students who are late must sign in at the Office. Students who have permission to leave the grounds must sign out at the Office.

BehaviourStudents are expected to conduct themselves in such a way as to bring credit to themselves and the college. Neither smoking nor drinking alcohol is permited when a student is in school uniform or is associated with any activity involving the school. Possessing or using tobacco, alcohol or drugs is strictly prohibited. Substances or items that are likely to be harmful or dangerous are not to be brought to school. Parents/caregivers will be liable for any wilful damage caused by their child to school equipment or property or other students’ equipment or property.

BullyingIntimidation or harassment, violence or threatening behaviour, whether verbal or physical, made in person or by any other means are absolutely not acceptable at Upper Hutt College. All instances are serious matters and will be treated as such.

CellphonesCellphones must not be turned on or be visible in class. Students using their cellphones in class will have them con-fiscated.

School Donations and other costsIn 2012 the School Donation is $110 per student (and $80 for second and subsequent children in a family). This volun-tary donation is tax-deductible and helps pay for all those items which are not provided for by the Ministry of Education. An additional amount of $35 is charged for Licences and Support, which contributes towards the purchase of internet access, software and copyright licences and IT technical support.

Students’ PropertyStudents should take appropriate care in safeguarding their possessions. Valuables should not be brought to school unless absolutely necessary. If they are, they should be left in the Office. The school accepts no liability or responsibil-ity for the loss, theft or damage of student property.

TransportBus services operate for students who live in the Kaitoke, Akatarawa, Brown Owl, Totara Park, Silverstream/Pine-haven, Mangaroa/Whitemans Valley and Stokes Valley areas.

UniformYear 9 - 12 students are required to wear the uniform correctly and with pride. The uniform is available from the college uniform shop. If a student is not in correct uniform, regardless of whether a note is provided from home, the school reserves the right to provide students with the correct item of school uniform. Year 13 students may choose not to wear uniform but are required to abide by the Year 13 Dress Code.

“Teachers engage students in learning by using a variety of well-considered, effective strategies to promote progress. They articulate high expectations for learning and behaviour,

and support students to become independent, self-managing learners.”ERO Report (2011)

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The school uniform is worn by all students in Years 9 - 12. It is only available from the college’s uniform shop. The college stresses the importance of wearing the uniform tidily and correctly and reserves the right to loan students second-hand items of uniform or send students home if they are not in the correct uniform.

Junior Girls & Boys (Years 9 and 10)Sky blue monogrammed polo shirtRoyal blue monogrammed jerseyRoyal blue monogrammed sweat top (optional)

Girls: Green Ancient Douglas design kilt Roman sandals in brown, blue or black, worn without socks or pantyhose OR Approved black leather school shoes worn with either white socks (worn above the ankle and below the knee) or panty hose in navy, black or tan.Boys: Grey cotton drill shorts Roman sandals in brown, blue or black, worn without socks OR Approved black leather school shoes worn with Upper Hutt College boys socks

Senior Girls (Years 11 and 12)Senior girls may wear the uniform for Junior Girls as detailed above, or the following:Upper Hutt College white dress shirt worn with girls cross-over tie (in place of the polo shirt)Upper Hutt College black dress trousers (Terms 2 and 3 only)

Senior Boys (Year 11 and 12)Senior boys may wear the uniform for Junior Boys as detailed above, or the following:White dress shirt worn with Upper Hutt College tie (in place of the polo shirt)AND Upper Hutt College black dress trousersRoyal blue monogrammed jersey OR Upper Hutt College royal blue vest

Year 13 StudentsMust abide by the Year 13 Dress Code.

PE Uniform (for all students doing Physical Education)Upper Hutt College polo shirt in House colourRoyal blue cotton knit shortsSports shoes with non-marking soles worn with sports socks

Upper Hutt College rain jacket (lightweight or winter weight), blazer (optional for seniors), scarf and beanie may be purchased from the Uniform Shop.• Students are expected to be clean and well presented. • Uniform is to be worn correctly.• A plain white short-sleeved t-shirt or polyprop top may be worn beneath the school polo shirt.• Hair is to be clean and tidy - extreme cuts, styles or unnatural colours will not be accepted.• Boys must be clean shaven.• Makeup which portrays a natural look or has an unobtrusive appearance is acceptable.• Nail polish is not permitted.• Students may wear two plain studs or sleepers in each ear, a wristwatch and one flat ring.• Taonga and necklaces of religious/cultural significance may be worn provided they are not visible.• No other jewellery may be worn.• No visible body piercing is allowed (including tongue, eyebrow, face).

Uniform

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Enrolment Process

Upper Hutt College operates an enrolment scheme that is designed to help us manage the growth of the school and avoid overcrowding. Its purpose is to:• maximise learning opportunities for students• provide the opportunity for students who reside within reasonable proximity of the school to be afforded priority access• maintain a preferred Year 9 roll at Upper Hutt College of 290

Students whose usual place of residence at the time they start school is within the home zone (see below) have an abso-lute right to be enrolled at Upper Hutt College. Proof of residency will be required.

Upper Hutt College’s Home Zone

Northern BoundaryTotara Park Road between the Totara Park Bridge and the intersection with Fergusson Drive.

Western BoundaryThe Hutt River from the Totara Park Bridge to the Whakatikei River, up the Whakatikei River then north-west to the Upper Hutt City Boundary, then south following the Upper Hutt City Boundary.

Southern BoundaryThe Upper Hutt City Boundary.

Eastern BoundaryFergusson Drive from Totara Park Road to John Street, John Street, Ararino Street to Phar Lap Grove, from Phar Lap Grove a line across the Racecourse to the Alexander Road - Dante Road intersection, Dante Road, from Dante Road a line over the hill to the Whitemans Valley Road-Katherine Mansfield Drive intersection (Katherine Mansfield Drive included in the zone), then south-east to the Upper Hutt City Boundary, then south following the Upper Hutt City Boundary.

The order of priority in which applicants who live outside the school’s home zone are to be offered places at the school is as follows:• First priority is given to any applicant who is accepted for enrolment in a special programme run by the school• Second priority is given to any applicant who is the sibling of a current student at the school• Third priority is given to any student who is the sibling of a former student of the school• Fourth priority is given to any applicant who is a child of a former student of the school• Fifth priority is given to any applicant who is either a child of an employee of the board of the school, or a child of a member of the board of the school• Sixth priority is given to all other applicants

If the number of out-of-zone applicants exceeds the places available, students will be selected by ballot. Successful stu-dents will be notified in writing as soon as possible.

Enrolment interviews for all successful students will be held in September and entrance testing for all 2013 Year 9 students will be held in November.

All applicants for 2013 Year 9 enrolments must bereceived by Upper Hutt College by

Monday 30 July 2012

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Senior Staff 2012

Senior Management Principal Judith Taylor BA, Dip TchgDeputy Principal Janetta Van Maren BA (Hons), Dip TchgDeputy Principal John Lee MA (Hons), Dip TchgAssistant Principal Graham Bond BEd, Dip TchgAssistant Principal Viv Hullena MEd, PGDipPE, Dip Sports Studies, Dip Tchg

Heads of Departments and Positions of ResponsibilityArt Willy Telfer Dip Art, ATDCareers Advisor Frank Ching BSc, Dip TchgCommerce Jane Hambidge BCA, Dip TchgDigitial Technologies Paul Curry BSc, Dip TchgDrama Jason Towersey MA, Dip TchgEnglish Jonathan Martin BA, Dip TchgGuidance Counsellor Marie Cribb BEd, M.Guid Couns, Dip Alcohol and Drugs Studies, Dip TchgHistory & Library Jo Nicol BA, Dip TchgInternational & ESOL Greg Mutch BA (Hons), Dip TchgLanguages Jo Hawes BA, Dip Tchg, Dip TEFLLearning Support Sue Campbell MEd, BSc (Hons), Dip TchgMaori Jackie Awa Dip Mao, Dip Soc Rhb, Dip TchgMathematics Andrew Gurney BSc, Dip TchgMedia Studies Zondree Pierre BA, BCA, Dip TchgMusic Jill Owen BMus (Hons), Dip TchgPhysical Education Stuart Berkeley BA (Hons)Science Catherine Laing MBA, BSc (Hons), Dip TchgSocial Sciences Michelle Maiava BA, Dip TchgSpecial Needs Wendy Forde TTC, Dip Special NeedsTechnology & Graphics Colin Thomson Dip Tchg, Adv. Trade CertTransition Diane Stronach BA, Dip Tchg

DeansBlake House Paul Fairfield Haley GalyerHillary House Colin Thomson Kath CowleyJackson House Shelley McCarthy Stephen RodgerTe Kanawa House Jane Hambidge Cassandra KittJunior School Admin Dean Catherine Burnett

Board of TrusteesTanja Wyllie ChairpersonMalcolm Frew Parent RepresentativeEdwin Gear Parent RepresentativeVesi Leilua-Toilolo Parent RepresentativeDanette Ngarewa Parent RepresentativeAmanda Ralston Parent RepresentativeLinda Wilson Parent RepresentativeBruce Thomas Staff RepresentativeIsaiah Ratahi Student RepresentativeJudith Taylor PrincipalDon Hancox Board SecretaryKaren Huaki-Feaver Minutes SecretaryThe Board of Trustees meet on the last Thursday of every month, 7pm in the Board Room.

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