2018 PROSPECTUS HUTT VALLEY HIGH SCHOOL
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2018 Prospectus Hutt Valley High School
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Aim High
Be the best that you can be
Whaia te iti kahurangi
To provide a stimulating environment that offers opportunity, diversity and a
strong sense of community for our students and staff.
Our Values
Citizenship - Tangata whenu
Excellence - Pukenga
Diversity - Puāwaitanga
Innovation - Auahatanga
Respect - Mana
We value citizenship because we believe that living in a community imposes
an obligation to serve it.
Kia tangata whenua, kia noho tahi kia mahi tahi i te hapori.
We value diversity because we believe our school represents an inclusive NZ.
Ka tūwhera ngā tatau o te kura kia atawhai kia puāwai te tangata ahakoa ko wai
ahakoa nō hea.
We value excellence in all we do because we believe that every student
deserves the best.
Kia whai pukenga i roto i ā tātou mahi katoa hei painga mō ngā tauira.
We value innovation because we believe that creativity and curiosity are
fundamental to a life lived well.
He mea nui te auahatanga me te kimi mātauranga hei tuapapa mō te oranga pai.
We value respect because we believe it is the bedrock upon which human
interaction thrives.
He mea nui te mana hei kamaka mō te oranga ā-iwi hei whakapakari i te tangata.
About Us
Founded in 1926, Hutt Valley High School has been a leader in teachers and a breadth of competition that encourages the
secondary education in Lower Hutt for 91 years. We are proud development of excellence. Academic excellence is celebrated,
to be the guardians of this spirit of achievement and our aim and we are delighted to see the school’s continued success
today is to develop it even further within the digital age. We in local and national scholarships and awards. While a great
provide a quality state education that ensures that every one deal of effort goes into that top end of the academic profile, we
of our students has the best possible chance to develop their also have the capacity and structures to offer a wide range of
talent and to achieve success in a way that provides them with a support programmes for those who require additional help to
purposeful and rewarding future life. reach their goals. In 2018, the school will be in its fourth year as
a Bring Your Own Device learning environment.
In its Strategic Plan for the current period 2015 to 2018,
the school is focused on heart, body and mind as three We take pride in the range of sporting and cultural opportunities
core elements of its activity. These elements summarise the offered to our students, with many nationally ranked successes
aspiration to produce healthy, active, happy and engaged young and wider international representation confirming the school’s
people who participate in the vast array of activities - 141 sports, strength. Fourteen students represented New Zealand in sport
clubs, activities and groups at the time of writing - offered in the last year, seventeen were finalists in the regional Sportsperson
school, and who enjoy tremendous success academically while of the Year Awards, and this year over 1000 students participate
serving others both in their school and wider society. in regular inter-school sport. Our strengths in Music, Drama, Ross Sinclair
Dance, Film and the Arts are also significant draw-cards for Principal
Outstanding former students of the school are to be found many new students, with a feature this year being our second
in all walks of life and in almost every professional, cultural school-scripted musical.
and sporting field. Just as important to us is the continued
success as human beings that our students achieve by means We encourage high standards of endeavour and achievement,
of contributing to the good citizenship that allows societies to reinforcing this with thorough programmes covering the skills
flourish. To that end, our students plan and produce a variety of social responsibility, self-discipline and self-reliance that
of fund-raising and sponsorship activities, as well as a series of students need as they approach adult lifes. We aim to produce
special events that are aimed at assisting others. The service creative, well-qualified, confident and engaged students who
ethos is very much to the forefront of this school’s vision of understand the rights and responsibilities of good citizenship
what good citizenship is about, and is embedded in our senior in a modern society. When we do that, we help to create young
student roles in the form of Service Captains and Junior School adults of whom we and their parents can be proud; students
Captains, whose roles are to mobilise our capacity to assist who live up to our school vision to “be the best you can be”.
those within and outside the school.
If you would like further information, or to visit the school, please
Our school reflects the richness and diversity of modern New contact us on:
Zealand and in this large community there is ample opportunity Telephone: 64 4 566 4584
for all students to find like minds and so develop the lasting Email: principal@hvhs.school.nz
friendships which contribute to student happiness and well-
being. Our diversity is our greatest strength.
We are a large school, clearly focused on the individual. We
have a wide range of subjects, specialist classes with specialist
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To foster positive
student engagement
and pride in all
aspects of school life.
To foster positive
relationships
between all members
of the school and
the wider school
community.
HEART
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Our Senior Staff in 2017
Senior Management Team 2017 Deans Heads of Department
Principal Ross Sinclair Year 9 Matt Harrsion HOD The Arts Catherine Collins
MA(Hons) PCGE, BA (Hons), Post Grad Dip BVA, DipTchg
Associate Principal Denise Johnson Sarah Marchant HOD Careers Penny Clarke
BPhEd, Dip Tchg BA, PGMgt, Dip Tchg
Year 10 Angus Devine HOD English Fiona Pearson
Deputy Principal Tim Fox BA (Hons), Dip Tchg, PG DipEd
BSc, DipTchg BPhysEd, BA, DipTchg
Nicole Arnell HOD English Language Sarah Roper
Assistant Principal Kareen Kennedy BA, Dip Tchg BMus, DipTchg, MA TESOL, CELTA, CELTYL
TTC, Masters paper in Co-op Learning
Year 11 Stephen Gibson HOD Languages Jairo Trujillo-Ramairez
Assistant Principal Nick Larkin BSc, Dip Tchg MA(Hons), DipTchg
BA, PostGrad Dip Tchg, Cert SMM
Amanda Wilson HOD Learning Support Unit Heather Lear
Executive Officer Craig Braun BA (Hons), Sport Studies, PGCE PhEd
B Ed (Hons), Grad Cert, Grad Dip Special
BTheo(Hons)
Year 12 Karen Balshaw Needs
MSc(Hons), DipTchg
HOD Learning Pathways Rob King
Jon Nash BA, DipTchg
Guidance Counsellors BSc, PGCE Mathematics
HOD Mathematics Siobhan Haley
Claire Ross Year 13 Ria Edmonds BBSc, BArch, DipTchg
BSc (Hons), Dip Tchg
MACouns, DipTchg, MNZAC
Jason Tierney HOD Physical Education Mark Oates
Grant Shearer BA, Dip Tchg & Health BPhEd, BSc, Dip Tchg, Dip Sports Mgmt
DipCouns, MNZAC, DipTchg, Post Grad Dip Ed
International Dean Richard Edwards HOD Science Evan Sutherland
Carolyn England BAgrSc, Dip Tchg BSc, DipTchg
BA Counselling, BA Educ, Dip Tchg, MA Soc Anthro, MNZAC
HOD Social Sciences Tim Overton
BA, DipTchg
HOD Special Programmes Robyn Deverall
BSc, DipE, DipTchg
HOD Technology Geoff Newby
NZCE, TTC
Director of Sport Jacinta Keenan
BA
Director of International Simon Hodge
Students MA(Hons)
Library Manager Anne Stephenson Piper
BA, MA(Hons), MLibInfoSt, CertJapSt
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Student Leadership
We value leadership and active participation in the life of the school. Our students have many
opportunities to be involved in a diverse range of activities; active participation, support for the efforts
of others, service to the school community and leadership are encouraged and acknowledged. A
formal leadership development programme runs from Year 11 through to Year 13.
Student leaders
The Head Boy and Girl, their Deputies and the Sports, Cultural, Service and Junior School Captains
JACQUELINE VALENTINE-RAMSDEN
represent the school both within school and to the community. One of their main roles is to motivate
HEAD GIRL
the student body, encourage participation in events and organise activities that engage students
It’s truly an honour to be representing our school and students as Head from all year levels.
Girl this year.
Hutt Valley High is where I’ve learned a lot about myself, pursued my This year’s leaders are:
interests and what I enjoy the most. It was through football that I made Head Boy Patrick Langley
my first friendships and in the classroom where I uncovered my love for Head Girl Jacqueline Valentine-Ramsden
social sciences. This school really is a place where young adults such Deputy Head Boy Thomas Walsh
as myself have the opportunity to realise their potential and discover Deputy Head Girl Paris Nicholson
their passion. Junior School Captains Robin Sejwal and Sade Putu
Cultural Captains Moss Grenfell and Grace Tafili
Being a large school brings an incredible diversity that we celebrate. Sports Captains Tane Rolfe and Mikayla Lewin
With a range of interests, hobbies and ideas coming from all Service Captains Jack Wellwood and Michaela Judson
backgrounds, our clubs, societies and sports flourish. Personally, this is Board of Trustees Representative Safari Hynes
one of my favourite aspects of Hutt Valley High. Being involved helped
me form connections with friends as well as a strong school spirit.
This school spirit is what myself and the leadership team have been House Captains
promoting as something to knit the student body together and instil a House Captains will work with the Deputy Heads, who will be ‘Heads of Houses’ to further develop
sense of school pride. the house system.
Having come from an overseas international school half way through Paige Hansen, Bryn Yates, Kyra Tombs, James Hazeldine, Honestly Morete and Jonathan Fox.
year 10, I was definitely apprehensive about what I would face.
However, I felt incredibly welcome and at home at Hutt Valley High.
Despite the initial challenge of navigating the school grounds, Hutt Student Council
Valley High has provided me with a rich, challenging and diverse Each year level has its own student council. Delegates then form the wider School Council. Their task
education for which I am very grateful for. To all newcomers I can only is to promote school activities, including welfare and fundraising for community causes.
express how excited I am for you to begin your journey here in the Hutt
Valley High community.
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Liaison
Liaison students are attached to each Year 9 mentor class, the LSU and international
students to support the important transition to secondary school.
The first day of Term 1 is a “Year 9 Only” day, which is a wonderful opportunity for
new entrants to the school to find their way around, and for the liaison students to
assist with orientation. Liaison students apply for the role, and once accepted undergo
leadership training.
PATRICK LANGLEY
HEAD BOY
Peer Tutoring
Kia Ora students, staff and whanau of Hutt Valley High, my name is Patrick Langley
Year 13 Students volunteer to work with other students after school to assist them with
and I am incredibly humbled to be the Head Boy of our school for 2017. This role
class work.
presents a new challenge and experience that I have never faced before, but it is
something I am willing to work hard for. I believe life for all students at Hutt Valley
Student Centre High presents challenges of all kinds, and it is up to us as individuals to decide if we
will take them on. I encourage you all to put yourself out there, try something new, get
The Student Centre is a very popular venue at interval and lunchtime, and is used by all
involved and be the best you can be and more. I know from my own experience that
levels up to Year 12. It is valued as an excellent amenity for students. Year 13 students
school life can be tough, but you’re not alone. Don’t be afraid to ask questions, seek
have their own common room.
out help from friends, family and teachers
Interest Groups Already this year our school has broken records from our number of sports
The following clubs and groups are currently running within the school: Anime Club, registrations to fundraising an all time record amount for the Cancer Society at Relay
Bake Club, Board Games Club, Book Clubs, Card Games Club, Debating, Fashion Club, for Life. I love that as a school we are becoming more and more involved in all manner
Greenfingers Horticultural Club, New Kiwi Club, Queer Straight Alliance, Release, of school activities as it is something that is truly important to me. Along with the rest
Robotics Club and Scribblers Writing Club. of the strong and enthusiastic leadership team I hope to continue to break records
and promote new ideas and events for the school to use now and in the future.
Service Opportunities Personally, I also have a strong interest in the sports that I play both for the school
Duke of Edinburgh, Emergency Support Crew, Relay for Life, Science Technicians, and locally outside of school. I have represented Wellington in hockey and have
Service Council, Student Librarians, World Challenge, World Vision Committee and Year competed at an international level in swimming. I thoroughly enjoy playing both
Level Councils. of these sport and they have both provided huge learning opportunities for me.
Academically this year I hope to achieve an overall excellence endorsement to give
me the best chance of going to university and finding potential jobs later on in life.
Restorative Practices
At Hutt Valley High School, a range of staff are trained in conducting restorative I look forward to the year ahead and hope to see my fellow students at Hutt Valley
meetings to address a range of situations; this includes mediation, classroom High challenging themselves and enjoying their time at the school as much as I have.
conferencing and restorative meetings. Some senior students are also trained as
student mediators.
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Student Support
Guidance and Counselling Department
In addition to the pastoral advice given by deans, three part-time and one
full-time guidance counsellor work with students on a confidential basis.
The Counsellors can also provide information about, and help make,
referrals to outside agencies when appropriate. Caregivers and parents may
contact the guidance staff at any time, if they have concerns about their son
or daughter.
The Guidance and Counselling Department also implements a range of
proactive and supportive programmes for individual and personal
development.
They include:
• STUDENT MEDIATION: a programme led by senior students to offer
assistance to junior students who may be having relationship problems
and conflicts.
• LIFE SKILLS: a variety of programmes are offered involving topics such
as resilience, assertiveness, managing anger and relationships. These
can be as part of a group or as an individual.
• PURPOSE-DESIGNED programmes using external agencies.
We also liaise with external agencies as needed.
Further information about the Guidance Department can be found on the
HVHS website.
Youth Workers
We also have four part-time youth workers on staff at Hutt Valley High
School this year. They are involved in mentoring, group work, running
programmes, leadership training and breakfast club.
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To ensure a safe
environment where
all human, physical
and financial
resources support
improved student
learning.
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Our Facilities
Our size is our strength, and gives us the flexibility to offer a FACILITIES
wide range of option subjects and extra-curricular activities. Our extensive facilities include the following:
This is reflected in our facilities which are extensive.
• Library and information centre
• Six computer suites and portable class sets of
Woburn Road Campus chromebooks and tablets
The Woburn Road campus consists of a variety of buildings • Photographic dark room
spanning 50 years. In the last ten years a new library and • Three gymnasiums
administration block, Learning Support Unit, Physical
Education gymnasium and Art Block have been completed. • Marae
The old library has become a student centre, to complement • Learning Support Unit
the Year 13 common room/pavilion. There are specialist • Year 13 common room
Dance and Drama rooms, as well as six computer rooms.
There is a new graphics area with computer facilities and the • Student Centre
school has a laser cutter for use in technology work. • Recording studio
• Science laboratories
Community Involvement • Careers library
The provision of additional resources for the school has been • Canteen
helped by an active Past Pupils and Friends Association. • Medical facilities
The joint Community/School Gymnasium enables a large
• Modern Art block with dedicated computer
number of people to use the school, and the proximity of
design facilities
community facilities means that students can easily go
outside the school for work experience, Art Gallery, Library • Modern Dance and Drama facilities
and Polytechnic visits. • Horticultural Unit
• Data projectors in all classrooms
• Modern graphics and workshop with computing,
3D printers and laser cutting facilities
• Modern languages suite
• Wifi Campus
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BOARD MEETINGS
Board of Trustee meetings are generally held on the fourth
Wednesday of each month and they start at 5.30 pm. They
are usually held in the Boardroom at Hutt Valley High School.
Board of Trustee meeting minutes and our latest ERO report
can be downloaded from our website.
Board of Trustees 2016 - 2019
Parent Representative (Chairperson) Janine Foster
Parent Representative Sheri Buckland
Parent Representative Chris Nicholls
Parent Representative Hamish Bowen
Parent Representative Peter Clinton Foaese
Co-opted Parent Representative Meegan Hall
Staff Representative Hayley Knights
Student Representative Safari Hynes
Principal Ross Sinclair
Pg 9To ensure the
creative and critical
engagement with
achievement of all
students to enable
them to develop to
their potential.
MIND
Pg 10Studying with us in Years 9 & 10
Learning at HVHS Awhina Whanau
All Year 9 and 10 students will study within a ‘Learning The Awhina Whanau provides contact and engagement
Hub’ framework. Students will join a small mentor group with a university setting to our Year 9-13 Maori and Pacifika
where their learning and academic care is closely monitored students, with the intention of opening up pathways to
and guided by the mentor teacher. They will study English, further education in the area of Science. Students meet
Mathematics, Science, Physical Education and Social Studies their university mentors on a regular basis both here at
as a form class. HVHS and at Victoria University.
Mackenzie Halford
9ROBC
Learning Support Gifted and Talented
The school offers a wide range of support for those who Students may receive support from the David Kaye Before I went to high school, I was at Hutt
Intermediate and I remember that I was really
have recognised learning difficulties, or who are diagnosed Scholarship fund to participate in acitivites outside of
excited, but at the same time I was still kind of
as being in need of extra assistance. Reading teachers give school. Many of our gifted and talented students, seniors
nervous. I didn’t know what high school was like
one-on-one teaching, with teacher aides being assigned and juniors, choose to enter the many competitions offered
and whether or not I would enjoy or like it there.
to some students and classes to provide in-class support. in curriculum areas such as the Australian Maths, Science
We are able to access additional support from the RTLB and English competitions, Nga Manu Korero, and other
But when I joined Hutt Valley High School, I felt
(Resource Teacher, Learning and Behaviour), and GSE (Group national competitions in fields such as Music, Language comfortable and welcomed. They made sure
Special Education). Literacy and Numeracy support options and Commerce. that everyone had a warm welcome to HVHS, by
are offered in Years 9 and 10, often replacing a foreign making sure everyone was comfortable and that
language. Special Assessment conditions may be provided their nerves were settled by meeting with us before
for tests and exams. Enquiry Extension Programme school started.
At Year 9 we offer an Inquiry Extension Programme. This is
open to all Year 9 students and has a selection process. So far, at least on my part, I’m enjoying it. I’ve met
Learning Support Unit for heaps of new, kind people, and have so far had an
Students with Special Needs amazing learning experience. I’ve joined Anime
The Learning Support Unit caters for students who are ORRS Club, out of so many to choose from, and I even
funded at a high or very high needs level. It offers an adapted tried learning Bass for a while. I’m enjoying all my
subjects and getting along with my classmates.
educational programme developed to meet the needs of
Overall I really love it here and couldn’t have chosen
each individual student. In addition to general curriculum
a better high school.
subjects, students study the SPEC life skills modules. Senior
students have the opportunity to study NZQA Supported
Learning Units and to complete a comprehensive transition
to work or a community programme.
Pg 11Contact between School and Home Top Scholars 2016
At Hutt Valley High School we believe students interests are Homework
best served when we work together, in partnership with our
Homework will be expected where the work is purposeful and
parents, caregivers and whanau.
extends the classroom study.
Reporting Careers and Course Planning
The school formally reports student’s achievements and
Interviews are held with all Year 9 and 10 students to guide
progress in the following ways:
their course selection to ensure the best choices are made.
• Termly attitude reports
• Grades and comments posted in real-time on the parent
portal Whanau Meetings
• Junior Learning Conversations Approximately once per term, whanau meet to help guide and
lead discussions about events and activities particular to our
• Senior Parent Teacher Interviews.
Maori students.
We encourage parents and caregivers to email teachers Sarah Rawson
requesting information or clarifications; and to request 2016 DUX
Who to Contact
meetings with subject teachers, mentor teachers and deans
Mentor Teacher – daily routines, absences
if necessary.
Deans – progress queries
Guidance – personal or family matters
Head of Departments – curriculum queries
Kamar Portal
This is a website that provides a window into our Student
If you would like further information, or to visit the school,
Management System (Kamar). By accessing the Kamar
please contact us on:
portal with your unique password, you will be able to check
Telephone: +64 4 566 4584
the daily notices, your contact details, your child’s timetable
Email: principal@hvhs.school.nz
and attendance along with assessments, reports, NCEA
results and more.
Tama Austin
2016 PROXIMAE
ACCESSIT
Pg 12Gaining Qualifications Years 11, 12 and 13
Qualifications Year 12
The National Certificate of Educational Achievement (NCEA) All students take five other subject from the Year 11 and
is the main qualification for all senior secondary school 12 lists plus a study line. Students may apply to study six
students. In Years 11, 12 and 13 students are aiming to subjects based on a strong Level 1 performance. There are no
obtain sufficient credits to be awarded certificates at Levels 1, compulsory subjects at this level.
2 and 3. Students are able to get the NCEA from a wide range
of studies, within and beyond the school curriculum.
Alternative Pathways
Gateway is a Year 12 and 13 programme offered to students
How are students assessed? wishing to combine school and workplace study. Students
In most subjects there is a mix of internal and external choose their careers and work towards gaining relevant
assessment using Achievement Standards and/or Unit qualifications. Students can study at all levels of NCEA using
Standards. A mix of internal and external assessments an individual programme. Students must take one line of
ensures that all students have an opportunity to demonstrate Gateway.
their abilities. External assessments include written
Gateway Programme examinations and other assessments such as portfolios of
student work. Year 13
All Year 13 students will take five (occasionally six) subjects,
chosen from the Year 11, 12 and 13 columns of the flow
Year 11 chart. Entry to Year 13 subjects is not automatic. Students
It is important at this level to keep future options as wide are normally required to first gain credits at Level 2 before
open as possible and students at Year 11 are encouraged to continuing with a subject at Level 3.
take a broad range of subjects. All students take six subjects,
and these will be assessed against Achievement Standards
or Unit Standards. English, and a Mathematics subject are Academic Focus
compulsory. High performing students are encouraged to enter
Scholarship and are given extra assistance in preparation for
this exam. Where student numbers allow, streamed classes
are created.
Learning support unit
Pg 13Scholarships Gained in 2016
Victoria Excellence Scholarship Otago University Vice-Chancellor’s Scholarship Scholarships
Mary-Florence Bleasdale, Eireanne Millikin, Matthew Nocete, Hazell Sisson Tama Austin Calculus
Briar Pawson, Adam Xiong Tama Austin Physics
New Zealand School of Tourism Award Mary-Florence Bleasdale English
Victoria Achiever Scholarship Danielle Moen Flynn Cammock-Nicholls (Y12) Biology
Maraea Iwikau, Ashleigh Watson Flynn Cammock-Nicholls (Y12) English
Lidgett Scholarship in Fine Arts and Design Flynn Cammock-Nicholls (Y12) History
Massey University High Achiever Scholarship Matthew Yee, Troix Kokich, Holly Newton, Allan Carson Physical Education
(Academic) Georgia Jury-Putter Finn Connell (Y12) English
Troix Kokich
Thilini Dissanayake Geography
Young Enterprise Wellington Regional Awards Cody Dunstan-Brown Design
Massey University High Achiever Scholarship
Enterprising Innovation – Ease: Dhvanil Gandhi Technology
(Art)
Eireanne Millikin, Megan Rea, Ella Steele and Zara Badrick Jasper Ford Classical Studies
Troix Kokich
Social Impact – Happy Feet: Lola Hall Physical Education
Micah Rillstone, Caleb Williams, Dylan Pringle and Timothy Hay (Y12) English
Victoria University Outreach Scholarship
Alexander Butler Saskia Hazlewood (Y12) English
Maraea Iwikau, Loveaiya Smith
First Place Over-All – Ease Chenchen Huang (Y12) Biology
University of Auckland Science Entry Level Chenchen Huang (Y12) English
Undergraduate Scholarship JB Butchers Chemistry Scholarship Eleanor Kelly English
Hazel Sisson Adam Xiong Eleanor Kelly Physical Education
Marguerite Kircher English
Otago University Alumni Appeal Entrance ARL General Excellence Scholarship Troix Kokich Design
Scholarship Thulacksha Thayarooban Mikayla Lewin (Y12) Physical Education
Thushayini Paraneetharan, Suvee Sathiyaseelan, Maggie Li Eireanne Millikin Geography
Past Pupils and Friends Scholarships for Valued Holly Newton Design
Otago University Performance Scholarship and a Contribution to School Life Holly Newton Painting
Vice-Chancellor’s Scholarship Aimee Barr, Sera Rawson, Bonnie Jansen Matthew Nocete English
Alexander Calder Matthew Nocete Economics
Victoria Scott English
Otago University Leaders of Tomorrow Year 13, 2016: Hazel Sisson Biology
Scholarship Matthew Tansley (Y12) English
Hazel Sisson, Thulacksha Thayarooban, Eleanor Kelly, Outstanding Scholarship Thulaksha Thayarooban Classical Studies
Taylah King Alexander Calder Physical Education Thulaksha Thayarooban English
Andrea Clark (Y12) English Jasmine Walker (Y12) English
Otago University Academic Excellence Jasper Ford English
Scholarship
Sera Rawson
Pg 14HUTT VALLEY HIGH SCHOOL
Curriculum Flowchart 2018
Year 9 Year 10 Year 11 Year 12 Year 13
NCEA Level 1 NCEA Level 2 NCEA Level 3
English1 English1 English1 or English English
English Modified English Modified
Media Studies Media Studies Media Studies
Te Awakairangi
Mathematics1 Mathematics1 Mathematics with Algebra1 or Mathematics with Algebra Calculus
Mathematics with Statistics or
Numeracy (Mathematics) Mathematics with Statistics Mathematics with Statistics
Statistics
Science1 Science1 Science Biology Biology
Science Internal Chemistry Chemistry
Physics Physics
Electronics Electronics
Senior Horticulture Senior Horticulture
Social Studies1 Social Studies1 History History History
Geography Geography Geography
Classical Studies Classical Studies Classical Studies
Tourism Tourism
Economics Economics Economics
Accounting Accounting Accounting
Business Studies Business Studies Business Studies
Physical Education & Health1 Physical Education & Health1 Physical Education Physical Education Physical Education
Sport and Leadership Sport & Outdoor Education Sport
Sport & Outdoor Education
Art Art or Art Enrichment Art Art Painting Art Painting
Art with Photographic & Digital Art Design Art Design
Media Art Photography Art Photography
Art History Art History
Dance or Dance Dance Dance Dance
Dance Enrichment
Drama Drama Drama Drama Drama
Music or Music Music Music
Music Enrichment Music
Music Band Music Band Music Performance Music Performance
Digital Technology Digital Technology Digital Technology Digital Technology Digital Technology for
Digital Technology for Employment
Employment Digital Technology -
Computer Science Programming
Materials Technology Materials Technology or Materials Technology Materials Technology Materials Technology
Workshop Technology Furniture ITO Furniture ITO
Mechanical Engineering Mechanical Engineering
Design and Visual Design and Visual Design and Visual Design and Visual Design and Visual
Communication (Graphics) Communication (Graphics) Communication (Graphics) Communication (Graphics) Communication (Graphics)
Tactile Design Technology Tactile Design Technology Tactile Design Technology Tactile Design Technology Tactile Design Technology
Food Technology Food Technology Practical Food & Nutrition Hospitality Hospitality
French French French French French
Japanese Japanese Japanese Japanese Japanese
Spanish Spanish Spanish Spanish Spanish
Te Reo Māori Te Reo Māori Te Reo Māori Te Reo Māori Te Reo Māori
Literacy Support Literacy Support
Numeracy Support
English Language English Language English Language Foundation English Language (Beginner/ English Language Geography
English Language Senior Intermediate)
Beginners
English Language Academic English Language Academic English Language Academic
Purposes
Employment Skills Employment Skills Employment Skills
Gateway Gateway
Core Extension
1
= Compulsory
Staffing and other forward planning may result in changes to the subjects scheduled above.
For more detailed information, see relevant subject information booklets.
Pg 15We value innovation
because we believe
that creativity
and curiosity are
fundamental to a life
well lived.
ARTS
Pg 16Clubs, Teams, Groups and the Performing Arts
Debating Multi-Cultural Evening
Hutt Valley High School has a strong tradition of debating An evening of shared food and entertainment celebrating
and public speaking both inside and outside the classroom. cultures from around the world within our school community.
Teams enter the Wellington Regional Secondary Schools’
Debating Competition run by the Wellington Speaking Union
and the Russell McVeagh Debating Championship. School Talent Quest
Everyone is encouraged to participate, including staff, in this
diverse and entertaining competition.
Speech
Students at all levels have the opportunity to take part in the
school speech competition. This will culminate in the Term 3 Dance
Speech evening, at which the best speakers from each year Various dance groups are run as an adjunct to the curriculum
level will perform. including two hip hop crews, a cheerleading squad and a
Bollywood dance group. All squads compete at local and
national dance competitions around New Zealand.
Ngā Manu Korero
Speakers of Māori and Māori speakers of English compete
each year in the Hutt Valley, Wairarapa, Wellington region Shakespeare
Ngā Manu Kōrero speech competitions. Each year a production is entered in the Sheilah Winn
Shakespeare in Schools competition.
Pacific Heart Cultural Club
Meets regularly to learn songs and dances from a range of Musical Theatre
Pacific Island cultures. Every year there will be an opportunity to participate either in
Stage Challenge or a major musical production.
Kapa Haka
Kapa Haka meets weekly to learn waiata, haka and poi Film
with a tutor. Performances are held in special assemblies, For the last five years students been making a staff scripted
pōwhiri, and the annual multi-cultural evening. Noho Marae film, hiring a theatre to present their work. We believe this is
fosters good contact with the school and parents. the only full length film project in New Zealand. Students also
participate in teams for the 48 Hour Film Project.
Pg 17Excellence and Achievements - Cultural
New Zealand Secondary School’s Symphony Rockquest National Ministry of Cheer Championships
Orchestra Swim Simon Buxton, Harrison Pratt Open Pom Pom Division Strikers
Hayden Nickel Top 20 Bands First Place
Open Pom Pom Division Valley Knights
Wellington Youth Orchestra Pacifica Beats Regional Awards Second Place
Hayden Nickel Mana Wahine Award Rachel Gordon Level 1 Stunt Division Strikers
MAINZ Musicianship Award Te Manea Teariki First Place
Wellington Sinfonietta
YPT Native Reo Award Te Manea Teariki Open Trio Division Amelia Duff-Touhuni, Paris
Henry Burton-Wood Nicholson and Lisa Philipsen
APRA Lyricwriters Award Te Manea Teariki
First Place
Wellington Young Musicians’ Programme Best Vocals Tesa Maea
Best Solo/Duo Award Ave-Elise Adams, Danny Open Duet Division Lisa Philipsen and
Dillon Nickel, Nicholas Kovacev, Annabelle Sik, Shane Ly,
Rawnsley-Wratt (Oharo) Samantha Clarke
Louis Quirke
First Place
Pacifica Beats National Open Solo Division Shyla Chhika
Wellington Regional Chamber Music Festival
Top 16 National Third Place
Highly Commended Hayden Nickel
amongst bands/solos/duos Ave-Elise Adams, Danny
Highly Commended Nicholas Kovacev Rawnsley-Wratt (Oharo) Shakedown Hip Hop Championships
Highly Commended Dillon Nickel Same Schools Division Delovely
The Big Sing Regionals First Place
Wellington Rockquest Regional Awards Hutt Valley High School ‘Class’ Open Senior Soloist Division Micah Tofilau
Swim Simon Buxton, Harrison Pratt Winners of Best Student Composition (Nicholas Kovacev), Third Place
First Place Band Winners of School Best representing the spirit of Big Sing
Oharo Ave-Elise Adams, Danny
Rawnsley-Wratt, Dominic NZCAF Regionals
Graham, Kalan Ahern, Victor Delovely Hip Hop Crew Same Schools Divison
Ferriera First Place
Best Song Band
Amlsam Georgia Barret, Sam Pickett, NZCAF Nationals
Connor Hayman, Aden Delovely Hip Hop Crew Same Schools Divison
Sangster, Matt Edmonds First Place and awarded ‘Most
People’s Choice Outstanding Dance Crew’
Alana Kirby from Genie
Women’s Musicianship
Pg 18Music
Tuition
All students are offered the opportunity to learn a musical
instrument through the Itinerant Music Scheme. This scheme
allows students to reap the benefits of tuition from experienced and
professional tutors. The half-hour lessons take place
once a week, usually in small groups.
Tuition is available in a wide range of instruments: Grace Tafilli
Bass Guitar, Cello, Clarinet, Double Bass, Drumkit/Percussion,
Flute, Guitar, Horn, Alto Saxophone, Tenor Saxophone, Trombone,
Viola, Trumpet, Violin and Voice. The past 5 years here at Hutt Valley High School have been nothing but a
blessing in disguise. I have been able to build relationships with both students
and teachers, as well as witness the great things that happen around HVHS.
Groups
Under all the essays, speeches and assessments, I have been able to grow in
All music students are encouraged to belong to a range of music
many ways. Physically of course, but mainly through the opportunities that I
groups, which include;
have been offered here. Music has been the major factor for this. One of the
most rewarding and honouring experiences, being able to share my music with
Barbershop Quartets As arranged students around Wellington. I am passionate about writing what is important
Choir All welcome to me, in 2015 I wrote a composition about the spiritual side of me and in 2016
Full Orchestra By invitation it was sung by HVHS Class at the annual Big Sing Festival. It is opportunities
Guitar Ensemble By invitation like these that make me feel blessed. Taking music as a subject has really
Percussion Ensemble All welcome pushed me to be more confident and prepared. These skills are useful as both
Stage Band By audition and invitation a musician, and an ordinary person.
String Ensemble All welcome
String Orchestra By audition and invitation When I arrived at this school, I had little knowledge of music, this side was
Ukulele Club All welcome only known to me when I was at church, singing as part of a small choir. Now
Wind Ensemble At least one year of learning required that I am here, I have been able to explore my different options within music. I
Chamber Music Groups As arranged have been given many opportunities to perform as a soloist, as well as being
Rock and Pacifica Bands As arranged in a group (Pacifica beats band/choir/acapella group). I have also been able to
Jazz Ensembles As arranged learn various instruments, such as guitar and piano. Like all teachers here, the
Music Mentorship As arranged music teachers have helped and guided me to the path that I want to take. The
support is endless at HVHS, and I plan on using this even after I leave.
There are also opportunities to participate in special musical
From the past 5 years here at Hutt Valley High School, I have learnt to take
events during the year such as regional festivals, chamber music
opportunities as they are. It is not everyday that we can go through a life
competitions, Rockquest, Pacifica Beats, concerts, workshops, the
changing experience. Get involved, get out there and take these opportunities
school musical, tours and the school music festival.
by the hand.
Pg 19Values
We think it’s important to:
Recognise and support
sporting excellence with
a focus on the athlete’s
needs
Promote respect for all
involved through fair play
Promote, support and
recognise volunteers
Promote development
of participants, coaches
and officials
Promote commitment
and dedication
Promote community
involvement in HVHS
SPORT
sport
Pg 20Sport at HVHS
Our Sport programme offers great opportunities for students to ‘be inspired and supported in their pursuit of personal OTHER OPPORTUNITIES:
excellence and well being and to have fun through physical activity’.
Coaching
STRUCTURE AND RESOURCES Many of our senior students enjoy the experience of
Hutt Valley High School sports department manages the provision of all major codes as well as whole school sports coaching junior teams in their respective codes. Some
events, school exchanges and representative tournaments. Building strong relationships with our local community who NCEA credits are available – some do it for the passion
provide the hands on assistance throughout all sport is a continual focus of the school. and enjoyment of sharing their knowledge/skills with
others.
The Hutt Valley High School Sports Club meet throughout the year with a view of the strategic direction of sport at HVHS
and the major code ‘steering’ committees oversee/direct the processes within their code.
Officiating
Our two senior sports captains are represented on the HVHS Sports Club and also chair the student sports committee. Officiating is a vital part of sport and some officiating
courses are available across various codes and are
funded by the school where the student uses that
SPORTING ACTIVITIES INCLUDE: qualification to officiate HVHS teams/sport.
Summer Winter Other/All Year Intermediate School Mentoring
Athletics Badminton Get2Go Challenge
Coaching and officiating at various Intermediate school
Cricket Basketball Interform Sports Challenges
events throughout the year is also offered to senior
Cross Country Football School Exchanges
students through Senior PE courses. This is a wonderfully
Dragonboating Hockey Squash
positive experience to develop those mentoring skills for
Futsal Netball Skiing
our students.
Golf Table Tennis Snowboarding
Ki-O-Rahi Rugby League Swimming
Lawn Bowls Underwater Hockey Triathlon/Multisport
Sailing Waterpolo AFL
Student Sports Committee
Tennis Equestrian Each year a new committee is formed with students from
Touch Rugby across year groups to organise and promote various
Volleyball sporting competitions and activities.
Pg 21Excellence and Achievements - Sporting
Hutt Valley High School is very proud of its students and their achievements. The following students have been selected to represent the Wellington region and New Zealand in the following areas
NZ Representatives 2016 Amber-Maraea Crawford Sarah Codyre Wellington U15 Girls Cricket
Lamb Platt Athletes with a Disability Team
Emma Doile NZ Ultimate Frisbee U20
Womens Team (Winner) Sian Feeney Capital Girls Futsal Team
Dhvanil Gandhi NZ U22 Indoor Cricket Team Reupera Elliott-Harrison Athletes with a Disability Hamish Fraser Hutt Valley U15 Softball Team
Moss Grenfell NZ U18 Underwater Hockey Charlotte Galloway Squash (Winner) Jodie Gray Wellington U17 Girls Touch
Team Moss Grenfell Underwater Hockey Team
Maya Hahn NZ Secondary Schools U15 Emma Hanson Table Tennis Jodie Gray Wellington U18 Girls Touch
Football Rep Team Team
Mikayla Lewin Softball
Nathan Hartley NZ National Junior Drag Safari Hynes Outstanding Performance -
Jayme Maxwell Cross Country and Road
Racing Champion Officiating
Racing
Nick Henderson NZ U17 Fencing Champion Jemima Jansen Hutt Valley U17 Netball team
Phoebe McKnight Athletics
2016, NZ U17 Fencing Team Ryan Kelly Capital Football U15 Boys
Paris Nicholson Touch Rugby
Hamish Horan NZ Archery Champion of Team
Tane Rolfe Ultimate
Champions - Junior Boys Caitlyn Lewin Hutt Valley U15 and U17
Annabelle Sik Underwater Hockey Softball Team
Recurve & JAMA
Nick Smith Athletics (Winner) Mikayla Lewin Hutt Valley U17 and U19
Cole Krech-Watene NZ Junior Taekwondo Team
Hannah Taylor Ultimate (Winner) Softball Team
Mikayla Lewin NZ U17 Girls Softball Team,
NZ Junior White Sox Team Grace Vaofusi Basketball Jenna-Rose Mafua Hutt Valley U15 Girls
Honestly Morete NZ Junior Taekwondo Team Adam Xiong Table Tennis Basketball Team
Nipesh Prakash NZ Junior Taekwondo Team Leah Mafua Wellington U17 Girls
Basketball Team
Tane Rolfe NZ Ultimate Frisbee U20 Regional Representatives – 2016 Quintyn Matagi Wellington U18 Boys Touch
Mens Team
Tom Aldridge Wellington U19 Golf Team Rugby Team
Hannah Taylor NZ Ultimate Frisbee U20
Harry Allardyce Wellington U19 Golf Team Kade Muru Hutt Valley U15 Softball Team
Womens Team
Peter Allott Wellington U16A Rugby Team Paris Nicholson Wellington U17 Girls Touch
Maxwell Watene NZ Junior Taekwondo Team
Jaimee Beal Hutt Valley U15 Netball Team Team
Jaimee Beal Wellington U16 Girls Touch Paris Nicholson Wellington U18 Girls Touch
Wellington Regional College Rugby Team Rugby Team
Sport Awards Finalists – 2016 Adam Bruce Wellington U15A Boys Hockey Israel Price-Vaaitoa Porirua U17 Boys Basketball
Lucy Bird Rowing (Winner) Team Team
Lik De Chun Badminton (Winner) Allan Carson Capital Men’s U18 Hockey Ethan Price Hutt Valley U15 Softball Team
Team
Pg 22Jordan Rangitawa Hutt Valley U15 Girls
Basketball Team
Leilani Smith Porirua U17 Girls Basketball
Team
Mack Smith Wellington U15A Hockey Boys
KYRA TOMBS
Team
Shea Stapleton Capital Federation U16 Boys
Football Team I am in my final year at Hutt Valley High School and very proud to be a House Captain
Cambell Stephen Wellington Men’s U19 this year. The House Captain function is an important role within the Hutt Valley High
Basketball Team School structure and can provide that link between students and teachers.
Hannah Taylor NZ Ultimate Frisbee U20
As a House Captain it is important that I help younger students to follow the direction
Women’s Team
of the school. I assist in providing reassurance to newer students and help guide them
Taina Te Aonui Hutt Valley U15 Softball Team through their school life. There are plenty of opportunities to get involved in life at
Olivia Thompson Hutt Valley U17 Netball Team HVHS whether it be through being a leader or joining one of the many sports teams,
Kyra Tombs Wellington U18 Girls Touch clubs or societies.
Rugby Team
My passion is sport. I have been involved in lots of sporting opportunities during my
Jasmine Troke Porirua U17 Girls Basketball time at HVHS and have been a member of the school Premier Netball Team, Senior
Team Touch Rugby Team, 1st XI Cricket Team and the School Mixed A Grade Dragonboat
Jasmine Troke Wellington U16 Girls Touch Team which won the Secondary Schools Festival Competition this year. I have also
Rugby Team coached Netball and Waterpolo teams and I have been a part of the school athletics
Mahinarangi Warbrick-Ellison Porirua U17 Girls Basketball team and attended the Hutt Valley Regionals.
Team
Hutt Valley High School offers loads of opportunities to join sports teams. There are
Tomairangi Weston Wellington U15 Netball Team over 30 different sports offered through the school and participation is encouraged.
Ollie Wrigley Wellington U16A Rugby Team It’s a great way to try new things and make new friends. There are competitive teams
as well as social teams when you move into the senior years.
HVHS Sportsperson of the Year My advice to you is to get involved with as much as you can at Hutt Valley High.
Hannah Taylor Try something different, meet lots of different people and participate in as many
opportunities as you can.
Pg 23We create a special
community around
our International
students
INTERNATIONAL
Pg 24Hutt Valley High School Provides a World
Class Educational Experience
Location and Student Experience
Hutt Valley High School is centrally located in Lower Hutt, 10 minutes from the capital city, Wellington-described by Lonely
Planet as the ‘coolest little capital in the world’. The school provides a dynamic programme for international students,
offering a comprehensive range of academic courses, plus a broad range of sports, clubs and performing arts.
The school has over 70 international students from more than a dozen countries, following in the footsteps of notable
alumni, including a Nobel Prize winner, well known authors, sports people and Olympic athletes. Birgitte
from Norway
Academic Programme and English Language Support
Hutt Valley High School teaches the NCEA curriculum and through this provides a direct pathway on to tertiary study. Going on an International experience is the best decision I’ve
made so far. Leaving my country, friends and family for a year
The school has a large ESOL programme which provides extensive learning and support to enable students to reach the
has given me the opportunity to develop; push limits and make
literacy requirements for NCEA and higher studies. All staff in the ESOL programme are highly trained and dedicated to
friends and memories for a lifetime.
helping students achieve their goals.
Travelling from the cold and small country, Norway, all the
International Team and Pastoral Care way to the other side of the earth was quite a transition and
very overwhelming. You build up all these expectations on
The International Office is comprised of highly experienced staff members with a collective experience of over 30 years in how you think this adventure will turn out, and let me tell you,
international education. The office provides excellent pastoral care support to all international students, with a dedicated it’ll be amazing. Hutt Valley High has had several generations
International Student Manager looking after all students and home stays. The International Office hosts regular student of international students and visitors, and knows exactly
events throughout the year to promote socialising and internationalisation. how to make sure you’ll have an unforgettable experience.
Professional teams of teachers and deans have the experience
Hutt Valley High School is a signatory to the Education (Pastoral Care of International Students) Code of Practice 2016. and knowledge to deal with new, nervous and perhaps scared
students. You will be taken good care of, and they all will make
Facilities and Recreation sure you have the time of your life.
The Wellington region is well known for the broad range of arts, cultural, sporting and outdoor activities on offer. The
With the diversity of students at the school, you’ll soon find
location of the school enables students to engage in a wide range of activities, such as hiking, mountain biking, beach yourself good friends to enjoy this experience with. The students
and water sports, and has easy access to many art galleries, museums and cultural organisations. During the year are great, very accommodating, helpful and supportive. I’ve met
international students have a number of outdoor field trips, including beach visits, ski trips and outdoor education courses. some amazing people who have played a very important role
during my stay. The people at this school, teachers, deans or
Home Stays students, know how to put a smile on your face.
Hutt Valley High School has a dedicated Home Stay placement service. All home stays have to be within the school zone Hutt Valley High has offered me experiences, memories,
and are required to provide the best possible environment for students. Home Stays cost $260 per week, all inclusive. opportunities and challenges, but most of all, an amazing
There is a one-off home stay placement fee of $250. adventure. With the variety of subjects offered at the school,
you’ll find something that suits you, both academically and with
Fees your interests. It’ll be difficult to leave this school and beautiful
country I now proudly call mine.
The tuition fee for 2018 is $15,000 per year, plus an administration fee of $800. Insurance costs $650 per year and is a
compulsory requirement under the code. Uniform is approximately $300 and NCEA exams fees are $385. Thank you for an amazing stay and for giving me memories for
a lifetime.
For more information please contact: international@hvhs.school.nz
Pg 25Be the best that
you can be
Whaia te iti
kahurangi
ENROLMENT
Pg 26Enrolment Scheme
Purpose THE HOME ZONE IS: Out of Zone Students
The purpose of the scheme is to avoid overcrowding at the Northern Boundary: A line drawn through the following Application must be made by the due date.
school and to: points and including the streets mentioned starting at the
point where, on the Belmont Hill, Normandale Road ends The order of priority in which applicants who live
• maximise learning opportunities for students then south to Tirohanga Road, along Tirohanga Road and outside the school’s home zone are to be offered
• provide the opportunity for students who reside within including Kekeno Street to the southern junction of Tirohanga places at the school is as follows:
reasonable proximity of the school to be afforded priority Road and Matuhi Street, then in an easterly direction to
access the Hutt River to a point opposite the Boulcott Golf Course, • first priority must be given to any applicant
proceeding down the Hutt River to a point opposite Melling who is accepted for enrolment in a special
• maintain a preferred optimum roll in the vicinity of 1,720. Road, then along Melling Road (including all odd house programme (the HVHS Learning Support Unit);
numbers on High Street lower than 529 and all even house • second priority must be given to any applicant
numbers on High Street lower than 508), Brunswick Street, who is the sibling of a current student of the
Entrance Kings Crescent (including all odd house numbers from 115 school;
To determine entry to all year levels, advance enrolment will down and all even house numbers lower than and including
122), Epuni Street (including all odd house numbers on • third priority must be given to any applicant
be necessary.
Witako Street lower than and including 47 and all even who is the sibling of a former student of the
house numbers on Witako Street lower than and including school;
Students whose usual place of residence at the time they
start at school is in the home zone and who seek enrolment, 44), Oxford Terrace (including all house numbers up to and • fourth priority must be given to any applicant
have an absolute right to be enrolled at Hutt Valley High including 79), Waterloo Road (including all house numbers who is a child of a former student of the
School. The board may require proof of residency. on Cambridge Terrace 1-100), Waiwhetu Road (including school
all odd house numbers lower than 173a and all even house • fifth priority must be given to any applicant
numbers lower than 224), Rossiter Avenue to the southern who is a child of an employee of the Board of
end of Wyndrum Avenue (including all odd house numbers Trustees of the school;
from 71 up and all even house numbers higher than and
including 62), all houses on Riverside Drive lower than 295 are • sixth priority must be given to all other
included. The boundary continues to the east to the boundary applicants.
between the Eastern and Wainuiomata Wards of the Hutt City,
then following the ward boundary south-west until it meets If the number of out of zone applicants exceeds
with the Harbour Ward boundary and continuing along that the places available, students will be selected
boundary until it meets the Wellington harbour. by ballot (except in the case of the Learning
Support Unit).
Western and Southern Boundary: Horokiwi Road
(including van der Velden Way) and the northern edge of the
Wellington Harbour.
N.B. Any street whose only exit or exits is on to a street
named in the zone as defined above shall be deemed part of
the Hutt Valley High School zone.
Pg 27How Do I Enrol?
Students enrolling directly Out of Zone Applications – 2018
from primary and intermediate Applications for enrolment to Year 9 in 2018 close on
school in 2017 Monday 31 July 2017.
• Parents complete the enrolment form enclosed in the
Applications for enrolment to Years 10, 11, 12 & 13 in 2018
back cover of the prospectus (available from school
close on Tuesday 24 October 2017.
office)
Successful applicants will be notified in writing as soon as
• Sign and date it
possible.
• Return it to the Hutt Valley High School office with
Applications received from out-of-zone students after the
required documentation by 31 July 2017
closure date will be held on a waiting list and places may be
offered as a result of a further ballot.
Students transferring from
other schools in 2018
• Complete enrolment form and leave with the school
office
• Deans contact the parents for an interview time
• Parent and enrolling child come to the interview,
bringing recent school reports and any other relevant
documentation (students are not enrolled without a
parent being present)
• Purchase uniform requirements
International Students
• Complete the International Students enrolment form
• Give it to your agent to send to the school
• If the application is accepted, an Offer of a Place will be
sent to your agent
• This offer can only be confirmed when fees are paid
Pg 28Hutt Valley High School | Private Bag 31909, Lower Hutt 5040, New Zealand | Woburn Road, Lower Hutt 5010, New Zealand
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