2019 PROSPECTUS - HUTT VALLEY HIGH SCHOOL
←
→
Page content transcription
If your browser does not render page correctly, please read the page content below
HUTT VALLEY HIGH SCHOOL 2019 PROSPECTUS
AD ALTA
Aim High
Be the best that you can be
Whāia 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 secondary education
in Lower Hutt for 92 years. We are proud to be the guardians of this spirit of
achievement and our aim today is to develop it even further within the digital age.
We provide a quality state education that ensures that every one of our students has
the best possible chance to develop their talent and to achieve success in a way that
provides them with a purposeful and rewarding future life.
In its Strategic Plan for the current period 2015 to 2018, the school is focused on
HEART, BODY and MIND as three core elements of its activity. These elements
summarise the aspiration to produce healthy, active, happy and engaged young
people who participate in the vast array of activities - 142 sports, clubs, activities,
events and groups at the time of writing - offered in the school, and who enjoy
tremendous success academically while serving others both in their school and
wider society. Our school reflects the cultural richness and diversity of modern New
Zealand and in this large community there is ample opportunity for all students to
find like minds and so develop the lasting friendships which contribute to student
happiness and well-being. Our diversity is our greatest strength.
ROSS SINCLAIR
Outstanding former students of the school are to be found in all walks of life and PRINCIPAL
in almost every professional, cultural and sporting field. Just as important to us is
the continued success as human beings that our students achieve by means of
contributing to the good citizenship that allows societies to flourish. To that end,
our students plan and produce a variety of fund-raising and sponsorship activities,
as well as a series of special events that are aimed at assisting others. The service
ethos is very much to the forefront of this school’s vision of what good citizenship is
about, and is embedded in our senior student leadership roles in the form of Service
Captains and Junior School Captains, whose roles are to mobilise our capacity to
assist those within and outside the school.
We are a large school, clearly focused on the individual. A wide range of subjects,
specialist classes with specialist teachers and a breadth of competition encourage
the development of excellence. Academic excellence is celebrated, and we are
delighted to see the school’s continued success in local and national scholarships
and awards. While a great deal of effort goes into that top end of the academic
profile, we also have the structures to offer a wide range of support programmes
for those who require additional help to reach their goals. In 2019, the school will
be in its fifth year as a Bring Your Own Device learning environment, ensuring that
students have the digital skills needed for their future.
We take pride in the range of sporting/cultural opportunities offered to our students,
with nationally ranked success and wider international representation confirming
the school’s strength. 19 students represented New Zealand or were national
champions in sport last year, 13 were finalists in the College Sport Wellington
Sportsperson of the Year Awards, and 5 were individual winners for their sport. Over
1000 students participate in regular inter-school sport. Strong kapa haka, and a new
school haka, waiata and karakia are all adding excitement to our vibrant culture.
Strengths in Music, Drama, Dance, Film and Art are also significant draw-cards for
many students, with the completion of our second school-scripted musical and in
addition to curriculum drama, two other productions: a musical performed in nearby
retirement facilities and the other a touring show designed to work with teenage
social challenges.
We encourage high standards of endeavour and achievement, reinforcing this with
thorough programmes covering the skills of social responsibility, self-discipline and
self-reliance that students need as they approach adult lives. We aim to produce
creative, well-qualified, confident and engaged students who understand the rights
and responsibilities of good citizenship in a modern society; young adults of whom
we and their parents can be proud and who live up to our school vision to “be the
best you can be”.
If you would like further information, or to visit the school, please contact us on:
Telephone: 64 4 566 4584
email: principal@hvhs.school.nz
Pg 1
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
Pg 2
Our Senior Staff in 2018
SENIOR MANAGEMENT TEAM HEADS OF LEARNING AREAS (HOLAS)
Principal Ross Sinclair The Arts Grace Davey
MA(Hons) BMus, ATCL, DipTchg
Associate Principal Denise Johnson Learning Pathways Rob King
BPhEd, Dip Tchg BA, DipTchg
Deputy Principal Tim Fox English Fiona Pearson
BSc, DipTchg BA (Hons), DipTchg, PG DipEd
Assistant Principal Kareen Kennedy Languages Jairo Trujillo-Ramairez
TTC, Masters paper in Co-op Learning MA(Hons), DipTchg
Assistant Principal Nick Larkin Supported Learning Centre Heather Lear
BA, PostGrad Dip Tchg, Cert SMM B Ed (Hons), Grad Cert, Grad Dip Special Needs
Executive Officer Craig Braun Mathematics Siobhan Haley
BTheo(Hons)
BBSc, BArch, DipTchg
Physical Education Mark Oates
& Health BPhEd, BSc, Dip Tchg, Dip Sports Mgmt
GUIDANCE COUNSELLORS
Science Evan Sutherland
Claire Ross BSc, DipTchg
MACouns, DipTchg, MNZAC
Social Sciences Tim Overton
Grant Shearer BA, DipTchg
DipCouns, MNZAC, DipTchg, Post Grad Dip Ed
Technology Katie Long
Carolyn England BA, BTchg
BA Counselling, BA Educ, Dip Tchg, MA SocAnthro, MNZAC
Karen Molloy Director of Sport Jacinta Keenan
BA
BA, DipTchg, BCouns
Director of International Simon Hodge
Students MA(Hons)
2018 DEANS Library Manager Anne Stephenson Piper
BA, MA(Hons), MLibInfoSt, CertJapSt
Year 9 Aimee Francios
BPhEd, BTchg(Sec)
Jason Tierney
BA, Dip Tchg
Year 10 Matt Harrison
PCGE, BA (Hons), Post Grad Dip
Teri Sturrock
BA, Nat Cert Radio, Dip Com Broadcasting, Dip Tchg
Year 11 Angus Devine
BPhysEd, BA, DipTchg
Nicole Arnell
BA, Dip Tchg
Year 12 Stephen Gibson
BSc, Dip Tchg
Amanda Wilson
BA (Hons), Sport Studies, PGCE PhEd
Year 13 Karen Balshaw
MSc(Hons), DipTchg
Jon Nash
BSc, PGCE Mathematics
International Dean Richard Edwards
BAgrSc, Dip Tchg
Pg 3
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.
JEMIMA JANSEN
HEAD GIRL
STUDENT LEADERS
It is truly an honour and a privilege to be given the The Head Boy and Girl, their Deputies and the Sports, Cultural,
opportunity to represent Hutt Valley High School as Service and Junior School Captains represent the school both
Head Girl for 2018. within school and to the community. One of their main roles is
to motivate the student body, encourage participation in events
Over the past four years I have learnt a lot about and organise activities that engage students from all year levels.
what my school has to offer and the endless number
of opportunities available for everyone. My journey
here began with getting heavily involved in sports. It THIS YEAR’S LEADERS ARE:
was being part of many teams that helped me form Head Boy: Safari Hynes
new relationships that would last all of my school Head Girl: Jemima Jansen
years. But it wasn’t just sports, the large range of Deputy Head Boy: Emerik Wallace
subjects on offer at our school allowed me to sample Deputy Head Girl: Samantha Chapman
different academic options and eventually decide on Cultural Captains: Ben Hubmann and
the paths that suited best. The possibilities within Lisa Philipsen
the classroom are endless and there’s certainly Sports Captains: Matariki Kapea and
something for everyone, whatever their desire or Maya Hahn
direction. Service Captains: Sidamijit Dhaliwal and
Bhaavya Mylavarpu
From history trips to Te Papa, Tongariro Crossing Junior School: Russell Syder and
with Geography or even travelling to Spain to emerge Emma Kelly
yourself in a new language, playing social netball
with your friends on a Saturday to competing as a
New Zealand representative. There is no shortage HOUSE CAPTAINS
of things to get stuck into. Perhaps learning how to
Pukeariki Quintyn Matagi and
play a new instrument or being a part of one of our
Mahinarangi Warbrick-Ellison
talented bands. Whatever you enjoy at school it is
Remutaka Reuben Neely and
likely we’ll have it available at HVHS, and if we don’t
Olivia Thompson
you’d be encouraged to start it up yourself!
Pukeatua Altar Nua and Nicola Rudge
Tararua Maxwell Watene and
Hutt Valley High School boasts nearly 2000 staff
Nydia Salmon
and students. Potentially overwhelming numbers but
Matairangi Alexander Scott-Billing and
despite its size our school thrives on being a diverse
Erin Monckton
community where everyone has a place to not only
Orongorongo Kade Muru and Haylee Scoble
be themselves but to be the best they can be. You’d
be hard pressed to find a school that has more
community spirit or more opportunities for students
STUDENT COUNCIL
than Hutt Valley High School. So to all the new
Each year level has its own student council. Delegates then
students in 2019, I wish you a very warm welcome
form the wider School Council. Their task is to promote school
from all of our school community and may your
activities, including welfare and fundraising for community
journey here be as exciting as mine has been and I’d
causes.
encourage you to be all that you can be here with all
that’s on offer.
Pg 4
LIAISON
Liaison students are attached to each Year 9 mentor class,
the SLC 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 SAFARI HYNES
orientation. Liaison students apply for the role, and once HEAD BOY
accepted undergo leadership training.
My name is Safari Hynes and it is my honour to
represent you all; the students, staff and whānau of
PEER TUTORING Hutt Valley High School as your Head Boy for 2018.
The mission of the Student Leadership Team for
Year 13 Students volunteer to work with other students after
this year is to fine-tune what we currently have and
school to assist them with class work.
look towards the future to what we can achieve.
We recognise the goals and records we want to
achieve for this year and beyond cannot be achieved
STUDENT CENTRE individually; this is why we’re aiming for collective
The Student Centre is a very popular venue at interval and responsibility to be at the centre of all of our work.
lunchtime, and is used by all levels up to Year 12. It is valued as More hands make less work; less work makes more
an excellent amenity for students. Year 13 students have their time for more ideas to think of and achieve. This year,
own common room. an overall goal of our leadership team is to create
a school culture that prioritises student well-being
and ensuring that we are looking after one another.
INTEREST GROUPS The introduction of a week promoting the well-being
The following clubs and groups are currently running within of students and another for anti-bullying, along with
the school: Anime Club, Bake Club, Board Games Club, Book establishing a Student Leadership Support Fund/Kia
Clubs, Card Games Club, Debating, Fashion Club, Greenfingers Taea Fund to remove financial barriers for students
Horticultural Club, New Kiwi Club, Queer Straight Alliance, to succeed. These are just some of the ideas that
Release, Robotics Club and Scribblers Writing Club. we are hoping to implement in the school this year
to strengthen the school culture and ensure that the
Heart, Mind and Body of the school are all strong.
SERVICE OPPORTUNITIES
Duke of Edinburgh, Emergency Support Crew, Relay for Life, Our school has an impressive sporting, cultural
Science Technicians, Service Council, Student Librarians, World and academic repertoire. Our sports teams and
Challenge, World Vision Committee and Year Level Councils. individuals are constantly succeeding at very high
levels of sporting excellence and are always striving
for better. The cultural side of our school is backed
RESTORATIVE PRACTICES up by our incredibly talented Arts departments, our
many clubs and our cultures within the school that
At Hutt Valley High School, a range of staff are trained in
represent the diversity and opportunity for students
conducting restorative meetings to address a range of
of all backgrounds. Our school places highly
situations; this includes mediation, classroom conferencing and
against the top schools in the country for academic
restorative meetings. Some senior students are also trained as
scholarships (many of which are gained by Year
student mediators.
12 students). Our students are always looking for
new records to smash and higher glass ceilings to
break. There is no better school in this region where
students can get an experience for how the real
world truly works. Our great range of subject choice,
our sheer diversity, our attitudes towards restorative
justice and the incredibly high standards we set for
ourselves in all areas of school life are just some of
the reasons why I am so lucky to be a student here.
Ka tau ki raro.
Pg 5
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.
Pg 6
To ensure a safe
environment
where all human,
physical and
financial resources
support improved
student learning.
BODY Pg 7
Our Facilities
Our size is our strength, and gives us the flexibility to offer a wide
range of option subjects and extra-curricular activities. This is
reflected in our facilities which are extensive.
WOBURN ROAD CAMPUS
The Woburn Road campus consists of a variety of buildings
spanning 50 years. In the last 15 years a new library and
administration block, Supported Learning Centre (Tautoko), Physical
Education gymnasium and Art Block have been completed. The old
library has become a student centre. There are specialist Dance
and Drama rooms, as well as six computer rooms. There is a new
graphics area with computer facilities and the school has a laser
cutter for use in technology work.
COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT
The provision of additional resources for the school has been
helped by an active Past Pupils and Friends Association. The joint
Community/School Gymnasium enables a large number of people
to use the school, and the proximity of community facilities means
that students can easily go outside the school for work experience,
Art Gallery, Library and Polytechnic visits.
FACILITIES
Our extensive facilities include the following:
• Library and information centre
• Six computer suites and portable class sets of chromebooks
• Photographic dark room
• Three gymnasiums
• Marae
• Tautoko – Supported Learning Centre
• Student Centre
• Recording studio
• Science laboratories
• Careers library
• Canteen
• Medical facilities
• Art block with dedicated computer design facilities
• Dance and Drama facilities
• Horticultural Unit
• Data projectors in all classrooms
• Graphics and workshop with computing, 3D printers and laser
cutting facilities
• Languages suite
• Wifi Campus
Pg 8Pg 9
To ensure the
creative and critical
engagement with
achievement of all
students to enable
them to develop to
their potential.
MIND
Pg 10Years 9 & 10
LEARNING AT HVHS
All Year 9 and 10 students will study within a ‘Learning Hub’
framework. Students will join a small mentor group where their
learning and academic care is closely monitored and guided
by the mentor teacher. They will study English, Mathematics,
Science, Physical Education and Social Studies as a form class.
MAY HARMER
LEARNING SUPPORT
The school offers a wide range of support for those who have
On my first day of school at Hutt Valley High School
recognised learning difficulties, or who are diagnosed as being
I was extremely nervous. My brother had started his
in need of extra assistance. Reading teachers give one-on-one
new school the day before and loved it, so I had both
teaching, with teacher aides being assigned to some students
high expectations and lots of fears. It was actually
and classes to provide in-class support. We are able to access
amazing. We had a powhiri and a welcome from
additional support from the RTLB (Resource Teacher, Learning
our Deans and the Principal. Then we got put in our
and Behaviour), and GSE (Group Special Education). Literacy
classes and I was with two of my closest friends
and Numeracy support options are offered in Years 9 and
from my last school.
10, often replacing a foreign language. Special Assessment
conditions may be provided for tests and exams.
For the rest of the day we got to know our form
class and our way around the school, we visited an
expo about all the clubs and sports available to play
TAUTOKO - SUPPORTED LEARNING and join at this school and we had our computer
CENTRE accounts set up.
The Learning Support Unit caters for students who are ORRS
funded at a high or very high needs level. It offers an adapted On the second day we spent the morning in our form
educational programme developed to meet the needs of each class again but in the afternoon we attended our
individual student. In addition to general curriculum subjects, first two classes, and the rest of the school turned
students study the SPEC life skills modules. Senior students up, which is really helpful when you need to ask for
have the opportunity to study NZQA Supported Learning Units directions.
and to complete a comprehensive transition to work or a
community programme. Over all my first two days of school at Hutt Valley
High School were amazing and I think all the new
Year Nines in 2019 are going to love it too.
AWHINA WHANAU
The Awhina Whanau provides contact and engagement with a
university setting to our Year 9-13 Maori and Pacifika students,
with the intention of opening up pathways to further education in
the area of Science. Students meet their university mentors on a
regular basis both here at HVHS and at Victoria University.
GIFTED AND TALENTED
Students may receive support from the David Kaye Scholarship
fund to participate in activities outside of school. Many of our
gifted and talented students, seniors and juniors, choose to
enter the many competitions offered in curriculum areas such
as the Australian Maths, Science and English competitions, Nga
Manu Korero, and other national competitions in fields such as
Music, Language and Commerce.
ENQUIRY EXTENSION PROGRAMME
At Year 9 we offer an Inquiry Extension Programme. This is
open to all Year 9 students and has a selection process.
Pg 11Contact between School
and Home
At Hutt Valley High School we believe students interests are best
served when we work together, in partnership with our parents,
caregivers and whanau.
REPORTING
The school formally reports student’s achievements and progress
in the following ways:
• Termly attitude reports
• Grades and comments posted in real-time on the parent portal
• Junior Learning Conversations
• Senior Parent Teacher Interviews.
We encourage parents and caregivers to email teachers requesting
information or clarifications; and to request meetings with subject
teachers, mentor teachers and deans if necessary.
KAMAR PORTAL
This is a website that provides a window into our Student
Management System (Kamar). By accessing the Kamar portal with
your unique password, you will be able to check the daily notices,
your contact details, your child’s timetable and attendance along
with assessments, reports, NCEA results and more.
HOMEWORK
Homework will be expected where the work is purposeful and
extends the classroom study.
CAREERS AND COURSE PLANNING
Interviews are held with all Year 9 and 10 students to guide their
course selection to ensure the best choices are made.
WHANAU MEETINGS
Approximately once per term, whanau meet to help guide and lead
discussions about events and activities particular to our Maori
students.
WHO TO CONTACT
Mentor Teacher – daily routines, absences
Deans – progress queries
Guidance – personal or family matters
Head of Departments – curriculum queries
If you would like further information, or to visit the school, please
contact us on:
Telephone: +64 4 566 4584
Email: principal@hvhs.school.nz
Pg 12Qualifications Years 11,
12 and 13
QUALIFICATIONS
The National Certificate of Educational Achievement (NCEA) is
the main qualification for all senior secondary school students.
In Years 11, 12 and 13 students are aiming to obtain sufficient
credits to be awarded certificates at Levels 1, 2 and 3. Students
are able to get the NCEA from a wide range of studies, within and
beyond the school curriculum.
HOW ARE STUDENTS ASSESSED?
In most subjects there is a mix of internal and external
assessment using Achievement Standards and/or Unit Standards.
A mix of internal and external assessments ensures that all
students have an opportunity to demonstrate their abilities.
External assessments include written examinations and other
assessments such as portfolios of student work.
GATEWAY PROGRAMME
YEAR 11
It is important at this level to keep future options as wide open as
possible and students at Year 11 are encouraged to 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 compulsory.
YEAR 12
All students take five other subject from the Year 11 and 12
lists plus a study line. Students may apply to study six subjects
based on a strong Level 1 performance. There are no compulsory
subjects at this level.
ALTERNATIVE PATHWAYS
Gateway is a Year 12 and 13 programme offered to students
wishing to combine school and workplace study. Students choose
their careers and work towards gaining relevant qualifications.
Students can study at all levels of NCEA using an individual
programme. Students must take one line of Gateway.
YEAR 13
All Year 13 students will take five (occasionally six) subjects, SUPPORTED LEARNING CENTRE
chosen from the Year 11, 12 and 13 columns of the flow chart.
Entry to Year 13 subjects is not automatic. Students are normally
required to first gain credits at Level 2 before continuing with a
subject at Level 3.
ACADEMIC FOCUS
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.
Pg 13Scholarships Gained Top Scholars 2017
in 2017
NEW ZEALAND OUTSTANDING SCHOLAR AWARD
Chenchen Huang English, Chemistry, Physics,
Calculus, Economics
NEW ZEALAND SCHOLARSHIP AWARD
Timothy Hay English, Biology, Classics
Nisal Jayaneththi Chemistry, Physics, Calculus,
Economics
Jasmine Walker English, Geography, Physical
Education
OUTSTANDING SCHOLARSHIPS
Andrea Clark English
Timothy Hay English
James Hazeldine Physical Education NISAL JAYANETHTHI
Chenchen Huang English 2017 DUX
Nisal Jayanehthi Chemistry
Jayme Maxwell (Y12) English
Arie Scott English
Elizabeth Thompson Physical Education
Jasmine Walker English
Jack Wellwood English
SCHOLARSHIPS
Andrea Clark Physical Education
Finn Connell English
Rishabh Gandhi (Y12) English
Timothy Hay Biology, Classical Studies
James Hazeldine English
Saskia Hazelwood English
Thomas Holster (Y12) English
Chenchen Huang Chemistry, Physics, Calculus,
Economics
Victoria Hunt Design
Safari Hynes (Y12) Te Reo Maori
Ronia Ibrahim (Y12) English
Nisal Jayaneththi Physics, Calculus, Economics
Jayme Maxwell (y12) Geography
Tristan Phease (Y12) Physics
Jessica Rees-Malloch Painting ANNABELLE SIK
Nydia Salmon (Y12) English 2017 PROXIMAE
Arie Scott Biology ACCESSIT
Annabell Sik English, Chemistry
Ella Simmons (Y12) English
Elizabeth Thompson English
Jasmine Walker Geography, Physical Education
Pg 14HUTT VALLEY HIGH SCHOOL
Curriculum Flowchart 2019
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 Te Awakairangi
Mathematics1 Mathematics1 Pāngarau Waenganui1 or Pāngarau Waenganui Calculus
Numeracy (Mathematics) Mathematics with Statistics
Statistics and Probability
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 Sport Sport Education
Art Art Art Art Painting Art Painting
Art with Photographic & Digital Art Design Art Design
Media Art Photography Art Photography
Art History Art History
Dance Dance Dance Dance Dance
Design and Visual Design and Visual Design and Visual Design and Visual Design and Visual
Communication Communication Communication Communication Communication
Drama Drama Drama Drama Drama
Music Music Music Music Music
Music Band Music Band Music Performance Music Performance
Digital Technology Digital Technology Digital Technology Digital Technology Digital Technology
Computer Science Computer Science
Product Design Technology Product Design Technology Product Design Technology Product Design Technology Product Design Technology
Furniture ITO Furniture ITO Furniture ITO
Mechanical Engineering Mechanical Engineering
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
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
Food Technology Food Technology Practical Food & Nutrition Hospitality Hospitality
Literacy Support Literacy Support
Numeracy Support
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 Hutt Valley High School has a strong tradition of debating and public speaking both inside and outside the classroom. Teams enter the Wellington Regional Secondary Schools’ Debating Competition run by the Wellington Speaking Union and the Russell McVeagh Debating Championship. SPEECH Students at all levels have the opportunity to take part in the school speech competition. This will culminate in the Term 3 Speech evening, at which the best speakers from each year level will perform. NGĀ MANU KORERO Speakers of Māori and Māori speakers of English compete each year in the Hutt Valley, Wairarapa, Wellington region Ngā Manu Kōrero speech competitions. PACIFIC HEART CULTURAL CLUB Meets regularly to learn songs and dances from a range of Pacific Island cultures. KAPA HAKA Kapa Haka meets weekly to learn waiata, haka and poi with a tutor. Performances are held in special assemblies, pōwhiri, and the annual multi-cultural evening. Noho Marae fosters good contact with the school and parents. MULTI-CULTURAL EVENING An evening of shared food and entertainment celebrating cultures from around the world within our school community. SCHOOL TALENT QUEST Everyone is encouraged to participate, including staff, in this diverse and entertaining competition. DANCE Various dance groups are run as an adjunct to the curriculum including hip hop crews, cheerleading squads and a Bollywood dance group. All squads compete at local and national dance competitions around New Zealand. SHAKESPEARE Each year a production is entered in the Sheilah Winn Shakespeare in Schools competition. MUSICAL THEATRE Every year efforts are made to provide an opportunity to participate either in a major musical production, or in external musical events. FILM For a number of years students been making a staff scripted film, hiring a theatre to present their work. Students also participate in teams for the 48 Hour Film Project.
Excellence and
Achievements - Cultural
NEW ZEALAND SECONDARY SCHOOL’S SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA
Simon Weinstock
Sam Zhu
CAPITAL CITY WIND BAND
Aaron Nocete, Annabelle Sik, Sam Zhu
WELLINGTON CITY CONCERT BAND
Sam Zhu
WELLINGTON REGIONAL CHAMBER MUSIC FESTIVAL
FIRE – Dillon Nickel – Highly Commended, represented Wellington at
Lower North Island Contest
Flucelta – Tobias Bauer, Mao Konno, Sam Zhu – Adjudicators Choice
NATIONAL CHAMBER MUSIC FESTIVAL FINALS
The Marie Vandewart Memorial Award to staff member Gary Wilby
WELLINGTON ROCKQUEST REGIONAL AWARDS
Ampathy – Simon Buxton – 2nd place Band
THE BIG SING REGIONALS
Hutt Valley High School ‘Class’ – Winners of Best Student
Accompanist (Dillon Nickel and Leroy Paton-Goldsbury)
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: Bass Guitar, LISA PHILIPSEN
Cello, Clarinet, Double Bass, Drumkit/Percussion, Flute, Guitar,
Horn, Alto Saxophone, Tenor Saxophone, Trombone, Viola,
Trumpet, Violin and Voice. Hutt Valley High School has provided me with an
incredibly strong foundation that has enabled me to
continue and find my passions. Coming to HVHS,
I already had a love for dancing. The last five years
GROUPS have seen me gaining countless opportunities due
All music students are encouraged to belong to a range of to the incredible dance department that we have
music groups, which include; in place, that has allowed this love to grow into my
biggest passion yet. Through dance, I was also able
Barbershop Quartets As arranged to get involved in drama, which through high school,
Choir All welcome I have discovered to be another one of my passions,
Full Orchestra By invitation and something that alongside dancing, I dream to
Guitar Ensemble By invitation pursue. HVHS gave me the opportunity to integrate
Percussion Ensemble All welcome the two things I love most by casting me as the lead
Stage Band By audition and invitation in the 2017 school musical, ‘Song of Love and Hate’
String Ensemble All welcome so that I could share this with others. This involved
String Orchestra By audition and invitation me having to sing, a life-long fear of mine, in which
Ukulele Club All welcome the music department were able to help me with and
Wind Ensemble At least one year of learning required alongside their support and coaching, I was able to
Chamber Music Groups As arranged pull it off on the nights. Chances like these are far and
few between, and HVHS was my biggest support and
Rock and Pacifica Bands As arranged
provided me with a gateway to discovering all these
Jazz Ensembles As arranged
options. Throughout the entire process, I was able to
Music Mentorship As arranged
find not only find my hobbies, but also myself. The
Arts have helped me through many rough patches,
There are also opportunities to participate in special musical
by enabling me to express myself in ways that were
events during the year such as regional festivals, chamber the perfect outlet for my needs. I couldn’t be more
music competitions, Rockquest, Tangata Beats, concerts, thankful for this. I have learnt a million things from
workshops, the school musical, tours and the school music my time at HVHS, but the biggest thing I learnt, was
festival. to trust. Trust your teachers, trust your instincts, and
most important, trust your abilities. If you work hard,
you will end up where you want to be.
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 OTHER OPPORTUNITIES:
and supported in their pursuit of personal excellence and well being and to have
fun through physical activity’.
COACHING
Many of our senior students enjoy the
STRUCTURE AND RESOURCES experience of coaching junior teams in their
respective codes. Some NCEA credits are
Hutt Valley High School sports department manages the provision of all
available – some do it for the passion and
major codes as well as whole school sports events, school exchanges and
enjoyment of sharing their knowledge/skills
representative tournaments. Building strong relationships with our local
with others.
community who provide the hands on assistance throughout all sport is a
continual focus of the school.
The Hutt Valley High School Sports Club meet throughout the year with a
OFFICIATING
view of the strategic direction of sport at HVHS and the major code ‘steering’ Officiating is a vital part of sport and some
committees oversee/direct the processes within their code. officiating courses are available across
various codes and are funded by the school
Our two senior sports captains are represented on the HVHS Sports Club and where the student uses that qualification to
also chair the student sports committee. officiate HVHS teams/sport.
SPORTING ACTIVITIES INCLUDE: INTERMEDIATE SCHOOL
MENTORING
Coaching and officiating at various
SUMMER WINTER
Intermediate school events throughout
Athletics Badminton the year is also offered to senior students
Cricket Basketball through Senior PE courses. This is a
Cross Country Football wonderfully positive experience to develop
Dragonboating Hockey those mentoring skills for our students.
Futsal Netball
Golf Table Tennis
Ki-O-Rahi Rugby League STUDENT SPORTS
Lawn Bowls Underwater Hockey COMMITTEE
Sailing Waterpolo
Each year a new committee is formed
Tennis
with students from across year groups to
Touch Rugby
organise and promote various sporting
Volleyball
competitions and activities.
OTHER/ALL YEAR
Get2Go Challenge
Interform Sports Challenges
School Exchanges
Squash
Skiing
Snowboarding
Swimming
Triathlon/Multisport
AFL
Orienteering
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 2017 REGIONAL REPRESENTATIVES – 2017
Phoebe McKnight NZ Cross Country Champion U18 Nick Smith Wellington Athletics Team
Girls 2017 Jared Taylor Wellington Athletics Team
Mikayla Lewin NZ Junior White Sox Team Phoebe McKnight Wellington Athletics Team
Jayme Maxwell NZ Secondary Schools Cross Country Kaleb Sola Wellington Athletics Team
Team
Finn Neely Wellington Athletics Team
Phoebe McKnight NZ Secondary Schools Cross Country
Matariki Kapea Wellington U17 Boys Basketball Team
Team
Kade Muru Wellington U17 Boys Basketball Team
Caitlin Lewin NZ U16 Softball Women’s Team
Leah Mafua Wellington U19 Girls Basketball Team
Maya Hahn NZ U16 Women’s Football Team
Jasmine Troke Wellington U17 Girls Basketball Team
Jayme Maxwell NZ U18 Road Race Running
Champion 2017 Grace Vaofusi Wellington U19 Girls Basketball Team
Henry Griffiths NZ U18 Underwater Hockey Team Natasha Codyre Wellington U15 Girls Cricket Team
Leah Mafua NZ U18 Women’s Basketball Team Ariana Gray Capital U15A Futsal Team
Jack Doile NZ U20 Ultimate Men’s Team Beauyn Goochwood Capital U16A Futsal Boys Team
Will Foster NZ U20 Ultimate Men’s Team Brayan Heredia Capital U19 Futsal Boys Team
Ben Swanson NZ U20 Ultimate Men’s Team Patrick Langley Wellington U18 Men’s Hockey Team
Russell Syder NZ U20 Ultimate Men’s Team Jessie Manning Capital U18 Girls Hockey Team
Tane Rolfe NZ U20 Ultimate Men’s Team James Sales Wellington U18 Boy’s Hockey Team
Hillary Sheridan NZ U20 Ultimate Women’s Team Mack Smith Wellington U15 Boys Hockey Team
Helena Cvitanovich NZ U20 Ultimate Women’s Team Jaime Belsham Hutt Valley U17 Netball Team
Bridget Forsyth NZ U20 Ultimate Women’s Team Jemima Jansen Hutt Valley U17 Netball Team
Beth Thompson NZ U20 Ultimate Women’s Team Olivia Thompson Hutt Valley U17 Netball Team
Emma Doile NZ U20 Ultimate Women’s Team Lavinia Lea Wellington U18 Girls Rugby Team
Tai Misa-Bryce Wellington Centurions U18 Rugby
Team
WELLINGTON REGIONAL COLLEGE SPORT Mitchell Stringer Wellington Centurions U18 Rugby
AWARDS FINALISTS – 2017 Team
Emma Doile Ultimate Frisbee James Winter Wellington U16A Rugby Team
Charlotte Galloway Squash (Winner) Mikayla Lewin Hutt Valley U17 & U19 Women’s
Maya Hahn Football Softball Team
Ken Jiang Badminton (Winner) Hutt Valley Women’s Softball Team
Mikayla Lewin Softball Caitlin Lewin Hutt Valley U15 & U17 Softball
Women’s Team
Leah Mafua Basketball
Charlotte Galloway Junior Wellington Squash Team
Jessie Manning Hockey
Daniel Pye Wellington Ultimate Youth Team
Jayme Maxwell Cross Country/Road Race
Regan Titov-Smith Wellington Ultimate Youth Team
Phoebe Mcknight Cross Country (Winner)
Will Foster Wellington Ultimate Youth Team
Madison Nydam Futsal
Angus Horan Wellington Ultimate Youth Team
Tane Rolfe Ultimate (Winner)
Ben Swanson Wellington Ultimate Youth Team
Nick Smith Athletics (Winner)
Jackson Zhou Wellington Ultimate Youth Team
Tane Rolfe Wellington Ultimate Youth Team
HVHS SPORTSPERSON OF THE YEAR
Maya Hahn
Pg 22MATARIKI KAPEA
MAYA HAHN
As Sports Captains for this year we are super excited to
grow the sporting culture throughout the school. Our aim
is to get as many people behind and passionate about our
top sports teams. In short, we want to get the students at
Hutt Valley High excited about sport. Our current project to
kickstart this goal is the HVHS Sports Supporters group.
This is a Facebook page that you can join to find out about
up and coming events you can attend.
Hutt Valley High School offers loads of opportunities to join
sports teams. There are over 30 different sports offered
through the school and participation is encouraged. It’s a
great way to try new things and make new friends. There
are competitive teams as well as social teams that you
can join. This year we have over 1000 students registered
for sport which is a testament to the positive environment
around sport here.
We firmly believe that getting involved in sport at HVHS
will make your time here all the more enjoyable. There are
exciting times ahead for sport at our school and we look
forward to having you as part of it.
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
BIRGITTE
little capital in the world’. The school provides a dynamic programme
FROM NORWAY
for international students, offering a comprehensive range of academic
courses, plus a broad range of sports, clubs and performing arts.
Going on an International experience is the best
The school has over 70 international students from more than a dozen decision I’ve made so far. Leaving my country, friends
countries, following in the footsteps of notable alumni, including a Nobel and family for a year has given me the opportunity to
Prize winner, well known authors, sports people and Olympic athletes. develop; push limits and make friends and memories
for a lifetime.
ACADEMIC PROGRAMME AND ENGLISH Travelling from the cold and small country, Norway,
LANGUAGE SUPPORT all the way to the other side of the earth was quite
a transition and very overwhelming. You build up all
Hutt Valley High School teaches the NCEA curriculum and through this these expectations on how you think this adventure
provides a direct pathway on to tertiary study. The school has a large will turn out, and let me tell you, it’ll be amazing.
ESOL programme which provides extensive learning and support to Hutt Valley High has had several generations of
enable students to reach the literacy requirements for NCEA and higher international students and visitors, and knows
studies. All staff in the ESOL programme are highly trained and dedicated exactly how to make sure you’ll have an unforgettable
experience. Professional teams of teachers and
to helping students achieve their goals.
deans have the experience and knowledge to deal
with new, nervous and perhaps scared students. You
INTERNATIONAL TEAM AND PASTORAL CARE will be taken good care of, and they all will make sure
you have the time of your life.
The International Office is comprised of highly experienced staff members
with a collective experience of over 30 years in international education. With the diversity of students at the school, you’ll
The office provides excellent pastoral care support to all international soon find yourself good friends to enjoy this
experience with. The students are great, very
students, with a dedicated International Student Manager looking after all
accommodating, helpful and supportive. I’ve met
students and home stays. The International Office hosts regular student some amazing people who have played a very
events throughout the year to promote socialising and internationalisation. important role during my stay. The people at this
Hutt Valley High School is a signatory to the Education (Pastoral Care of school, teachers, deans or students, know how to put
International Students) Code of Practice 2016. a smile on your face.
Hutt Valley High has offered me experiences,
FACILITIES AND RECREATION memories, opportunities and challenges, but most of
all, an amazing adventure. With the variety of subjects
The Wellington region is well known for the broad range of arts, cultural, offered at the school, you’ll find something that suits
sporting and outdoor activities on offer. The location of the school enables you, both academically and with your interests. It’ll be
students to engage in a wide range of activities, such as hiking, mountain difficult to leave this school and beautiful country I
biking, beach and water sports, and has easy access to many art galleries, now proudly call mine.
museums and cultural organisations. During the year international
Thank you for an amazing stay and for giving me
students have a number of outdoor field trips, including beach visits, ski memories for a lifetime.
trips and outdoor education courses.
HOME STAYS
Hutt Valley High School has a dedicated Home Stay placement service. All
home stays have to be within the school zone and are required to provide
the best possible environment for students. Home Stays cost $280 per
week, all inclusive. There is a one-off home stay placement fee of $250.
FEES
The tuition fee for 2019 is $15,000 per year, plus an administration
fee of $1,000 ($250 per term). Insurance costs $500 per year and is a
compulsory requirement under the code. Uniform is approximately $130
and NCEA exams fees are $385.
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 OUT OF ZONE STUDENTS
The purpose of the scheme is to avoid overcrowding at the school Application must be made by the due date.
and to:
The order of priority in which applicants who live
• maximise learning opportunities for students outside the school’s home zone are to be offered
• provide the opportunity for students who reside within reasonable places at the school is as follows:
proximity of the school to be afforded priority access
• first priority must be given to any applicant who is
• maintain a preferred optimum roll in the vicinity of 1,720. accepted for enrolment in the special programme
(Tautoko – Supported Learning Centre);
• second priority must be given to any applicant
ENTRANCE who is the sibling of a current student of the
To determine entry to all year levels, advance enrolment will be school;
necessary.
• third priority must be given to any applicant who
is the sibling of a former student of the school;
Students whose usual place of residence at the time they start
at school is in the home zone and who seek enrolment, have an • fourth priority must be given to any applicant who
absolute right to be enrolled at Hutt Valley High School. The board is a child of a former student of the school
may require proof of residency. • fifth priority must be given to any applicant who
is a child of an employee of the Board of Trustees
of the school;
THE HOME ZONE IS: • sixth priority must be given to all other applicants.
NORTHERN BOUNDARY: A line drawn through the following points
and including the streets mentioned starting at the point where, on If the number of out of zone applicants exceeds
the Belmont Hill, Normandale Road ends then south to Tirohanga the places available, students will be selected by
Road, along Tirohanga Road and including Kekeno Street to the ballot (except in the case of Tautoko – Supported
southern junction of Tirohanga Road and Matuhi Street, then in an Learning Centre).
easterly direction to the Hutt River to a point opposite the Boulcott
Golf Course, proceeding down the Hutt River to a point opposite
Melling Road, then along Melling Road (including all odd house
numbers on High Street lower than 529 and all even house numbers
on High Street lower than 508), Brunswick Street, Kings Crescent
(including all odd house numbers from 115 down and all even house
numbers lower than and including 122), Epuni Street (including all
odd house numbers on Witako Street lower than and including 47 and
all even house numbers on Witako Street lower than and including
44), Oxford Terrace (including all house numbers up to and including
79), Waterloo Road (including all house numbers on Cambridge
Terrace 1-100), Waiwhetu Road (including all odd house numbers
lower than 173a and all even house numbers lower than 224),
Rossiter Avenue to the southern end of Wyndrum Avenue (including
all odd house numbers from 71 up and all even house numbers
higher than and including 62), all houses on Riverside Drive lower
than 295 are included. The boundary continues to the east to the
boundary between the Eastern and Wainuiomata Wards of the Hutt
City, then following the ward boundary south-west until it meets with
the Harbour Ward boundary and continuing along that boundary until
it meets the Wellington harbour.
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
FROM PRIMARY AND INTERMEDIATE
SCHOOL IN 2018
• Parents complete the enrolment form enclosed in the
back cover of the prospectus (available from school
office)
• Sign and date it
• Return it to the Hutt Valley High School office with
required documentation by Monday 30 July 2018
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
OUT OF ZONE APPLICATIONS – 2019
Applications for enrolment to Year 9 in 2018 close on
Monday 30 July 2018.
Applications for enrolment to Years 10, 11, 12 & 13 in 2018
close on Thursday 18 October 2018.
Successful applicants will be notified in writing as soon as
possible.
Applications received from out-of-zone students after the
closure date will be held on a waiting list and places may be
offered as a result of a further ballot.
Pg 28Hutt Valley High School | Private Bag 31909, Lower Hutt 5040, New Zealand | Woburn Road, Lower Hutt 5010, New Zealand
Phone +64 4 566 4584 | Fax +64 4 566 7779 | Email principal@hvhs.school.nz | www.hvhs.school.nzYou can also read
