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HUTT VALLEY HIGH SCHOOL 2019 International Prospectus
Principal’s Message School Overview
Welcome to Hutt Valley High School. Founded in 1926, Hutt Valley High School has been at Facilities
the forefront of secondary education in Lower Hutt for
Since 1926 Hutt Valley High School has been providing The school is a wireless campus, with free Wifi and
90 years. We are proud to be the guardians of this spirit
a quality state education that ensures every one of our data projectors in all classrooms, plus a wide range
of achievement and our aim today is to develop it even
students has the best possible chance to develop their of facilities including a library and information centre,
further within the digital age. We provide a quality state
talent and to achieve success in a way that provides modern computer suites, three gymnasiums, school
education that ensures that every one of our students
them with a purposeful and rewarding future life. marae, year 13 common room, student centre,
has the best possible chance to develop their talent and
recording studio, science laboratories, careers library,
to achieve success in a way that provides them with a
Our school reflects the richness and diversity of modern canteen, medical facilities, modern art block with
purposeful and rewarding future life.
New Zealand and in this community there is ample dedicated computer design facilities, modern dance
opportunity for all students to find like minds and so and drama facilities and a horticultural unit.
Hutt Valley High School is the largest secondary school
develop the lasting friendships which contribute to
in the Wellington region and is able to offer a wide
student happiness and well-being.
range of subjects, including specialist classes taught Alumni
by specialist teachers. The pursuit of excellence is
In its strategic plan the school is focussed on Heart, The school has many distinguished alumni, including
reflected in the school’s continued success in local and
Body and Mind as the core elements of its activity. Commonwealth Games Gold and Olympic Silver
national scholarships and awards and we also take
These elements summarise the aspiration to produce We welcome the opportunity to further outline the medallist Nick Willis and Nobel Prize winner Professor
pride in the range of sporting and cultural opportunities
healthy, active, happy and engaged young people who benefits that an education at Hutt Valley High School Alan MacDiarmid. Professor MacDiarmid and his
offered to our students. Our goal is to produce creative,
participate in a vast array of activities and who enjoy can offer. colleagues received the Nobel Prize for Chemistry
well-qualified, confident and engaged students who
tremendous success academically while serving others. in 2000, for their work on conductive polymers. The
understand the rights and responsibilities of good
Ross Sinclair MacDiarmid Institute for Advanced Materials and
citizenship in a modern society.
At Hutt Valley High School we encourage high Principal, Hutt Valley High School Nanotechnology is a NZ Centre of Research Excellence,
standards of endeavour and achievement, reinforcing located at Victoria University of Wellington and is
this with thorough programmes covering the skill of named after Professor MacDiarmid.
social responsibility, self-discipline and self-reliance that www.macdiarmid.ac.nz
students need as they approach adult life. We help to
create young adults of whom we can be proud and who
live up to the school vision to “be the best you can be”.
Cover image - front row from left: Lynette Kerenga (Papua New Guinea), Ketsia Velaphi (South Africa), Beatriz Ramalho (Brazil), Ivy Nguyen (Vietnam).
Second row: Ken Jiang (China), Sam Zhu (China), Anna Heinemann (Germany), Koki Endo (Japan).
Back: Leo Yang (Germany).
Photography - (cover and student profiles): Jiayi Tang (China), Year 13 HVHS student.
Our Values At Hutt Valley High School, our mission is to provide a stimulating environment that offers opportunity, diversity and a strong sense of community for our students and staff. The school motto is Ad Alta, meaning ‘be the best that you can be’, and we instil this philosophy through the following values. Citizenship We value citizenship because we believe that living in a community imposes an obligation to serve it. Excellence We value excellence in all we do because we believe that every student deserves the best. Diversity We value diversity because we believe our school represents an inclusive New Zealand. Innovation We value innovation because we believe that creativity and curiosity are fundamental to a life lived well. Respect We value respect because we believe it is the bedrock upon which human interaction thrives.
Lower Hutt, Wellington New Zealand Hutt Valley High School is located in Lower Hutt, Wellington. The greater Wellington City area provides an outstanding lifestyle and environment and recently Wellington was ranked by Deutsche Bank as the best city in the world to live in. Lower Hutt is part of the Wellington metropolitan area and is only 9 minutes by car from downtown Wellington. The city has a population of 103,000 and is centrally located in the Hutt Valley, which is dominated by the meandering Hutt River and densely forested hills on the eastern and western flanks of the valley. Lower Hutt offers an enviable lifestyle, with beaches, rivers, mountains and forests providing opportunities for adventure activities such as fishing, kayaking, mountain biking, surfing and hiking within minutes of the city centre. The city centre also has many parks and recreational facilities such as swimming pools and sports fields, plus art galleries, restaurants, cafes, museums, community spaces and performing arts venues.
Academic Programmes
OVERVIEW Study Abroad Programme
Hutt Valley High school teaches the New Zealand Studying abroad for 1-2 terms, or up to one year, is
national high school qualification-NCEA (National a great way to add an extra dimension to your high
Certificate of Educational Achievement), from year school qualification. Studying abroad gives you the
9-13. NCEA is a direct pathway into tertiary studies opportunity to try subjects that you may not be able
and is recognised worldwide. Students can enrol in to take in your home country. In addition to this, it is
programmes with a duration of 1-term to 1-year, or a great way to make new friends, travel abroad and
longer. The school year has four terms, starting at the expand your cultural horizons by taking advantage of
beginning of February, beginning of May, late July and the vast co-curricular sports and cultural programme
mid-October. Students have a large range of subjects to available at Hutt Valley High School.
choose from.
ESOL
NCEA Programme Hutt Valley High School is a leader in providing high
The NCEA programme is for students who want to quality ESOL programmes, taught by highly qualified,
complete the national curriculum in New Zealand. experienced staff. Students can enrol in as many as
Successful completion of NCEA at level 3 gives 3 ESOL classes as a part of their academic pathway.
students direct entry to all New Zealand universities All students have an ESOL placement test during their
and tertiary institutions. Each student has an individual enrolment and orientation.
programme set up by the academic dean, and
The junior programme aims at extending students’
depending on the year (i.e. year 11, 12, 13) students
English language skills for social and academic
will be able to choose between a range of compulsory
purposes, with speaking, reading, writing and listening
subjects and optional subjects. Hutt Valley High School
skills assessed throughout the year.
provides support for all students seeking pathways into
university and tertiary institutions. The senior programme offers English Language
NCEA credits at Level 1, 2 and 3 and supports
students with academic study as well as developing
their literacy skills.
leo yang
Age: 17
City/Country: Braunschweig, Germany
Current study programme: Study Abroad-6 months
Favourite part of school: Drama
Cross-cultural learning: There’s wi-fi everywhere in NZ
Hobbies: Badminton, gym
Favourite food: Butter Chicken
Future plans: Study at University in Germany
Best NZ experience: Everything.
Beatriz Ramalho
Age: 15
HUTT VALLEY HIGH SCHOOL City/Country: Vitoria, Brazil
Current study programme: Study Abroad-6 months
CURRICULUM FLOW CHART 2019 Favourite part of school: Art and dance classes
Year 9 Year 10
Year 11 Year 12 Year 13 Cross-cultural learning: Different food and understanding kiwi culture
NCEA Level 1 NCEA Level 2 NCEA Level 3 Hobbies: Dance, going into Wellington City with my friends
English1 English1 English1 or English English Favourite food: Everything
English Modified English Modified
Media Studies Media Studies Media Studies Future plans: Back to high school in Brazil
Te Awakairangi Te Awakairangi Best NZ experience: All new experiences.
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 & Physical Education & Physical Education Physical Education Physical Education
Health1 Health1
Sport Sport Sport Education
Art Art Art Art Painting Art Painting
Art with Photographic & Art Design Art Design
Digital 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 Product Design Product Design Product Design Product Design
Technology Technology Technology Technology 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 English Language English Language
Foundation (Beginner/Intermediate) Geography
English Language Senior
Beginners
English Language English Language English Language
Academic Academic 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.
Anna Heinemann (LEFT)
Age: 15
City/Country: Hamburg, Germany
Current study programme: Study Abroad-9 months
Sporting Activities Favourite part of school: Variety of subjects available and fun community of international students
Cross-cultural learning: Some people in NZ go to the supermarket in bare feet
Hobbies: Playing Hockey, hanging out with friends
Favourite food: Ice Cream, meat balls
Future plans: Finish school back in Germany, then take a gap year and come back to NZ to travel
Sport Winter and visit friends
The Hutt Valley High School sport programme offers Badminton, Basketball, Football, Hockey, Netball, Rugby Best NZ experience: Many experiences combined to make my time in NZ amazing. Travelling
a great opportunity for students to be inspired and Union, Table Tennis, Rugby League, Underwater Hockey, around the South Island and making lots of friends.
Waterpolo, Skiing, Snowboarding.
supported in their pursuit of personal excellence and
wellbeing and at the same time have fun through
All year/other Ketsia Velaphi (RIGHT)
physical activity. In order to provide a full sports
Age: 18
programme, HVHS has a sports department which Squash, multisport, AFL, Equestrian, Fencing,
City/Country: Pretoria, South Africa
manages the provision of all major codes as well as Gymnastics, Cycling, Mountain Biking, Rowing,
Swimming, Orienteering, Handball, Taekwondo. Current study programme: NCEA
whole school sports events, school exchanges and
Favourite part of school: Dramatic Arts, spending time with my friends
representative tournaments.
Cross-cultural learning: Surprised at how incredibly friendly kiwis are
Hobbies: Hockey, Netball, singing, dancing, writing poetry and short stories
Sporting activities include:
Favourite food: Pasta with mushroom sauce and chorizo
Summer Future plans: Plan to study Law and International Relations at Rhodes University.
Athletics, Cricket, Cross Country, Dragon Boating, Plan to become a political advocate
Futsal, Golf, Ki-o-rahi, Lawn Bowls, Sailing, Archery, Best NZ experience: Performing in the National Shakespeare Festival and touring
Softball, the South Island.
Tennis, Touch Rugby, Volleyball, Ultimate Frisbee, Waka
Ama, Triathlon.
Arts and Culture
Music Clubs include:
Hutt Valley High School has a long and proud music Anime, Board Games, Brainiacs, Creative Coding,
group tradition. The Music Department has some Debating, Duke of Edinburgh, Eco-fashion, Emergency
of the best instrumental tutors in the country and a Support, Greenfingers Horticulture, New Kiwi, Origami,
Philosophy, Queer Straight Alliance, Robotics, Scribblers
wide variety of co-curricular groups on offer. There
Writing, Science Technicians, Steps Spelling, Student
are opportunities for the music groups to perform at
Librarian, World Vision, Art, Astronomy, Baking, Book,
a variety of concerts, festivals and competitions in the
Environment Group, Human Rights, Model UN, Nifty
school and the wider community, and also to attend Knitters, Pacific Heart Culture Group, School Radio
professional musical performances. Station, Golf, Minecraft and Aurecon Bridge Builders.
Music groups include:
Barbershop, Chamber Music Ensembles, HVHS Class Cultural Groups
(Choir), Concussion (Percussion Ensemble), Flute Choir,
Hutt Valley High School offers a broad programme
Guitar Orchestra, Jazz Ensembles, Orchestra, Pacifica
of performing arts, cultural groups, speech, debating,
Band, Rock Band, Stage Band, String Orchestra, Wind
drama and film. Students have an excellent opportunity
Ensemble and Ukulele Club.
to find a programme where they can grow and develop
confidence, as well as make new friends.
School Clubs
Cultural clubs include:
We encourage all students to join a club. Clubs range
Kapa Haka (Maori cultural group), Nga Mana Korero
from volunteer groups to interest and hobby groups.
(Maori speech competition), Debating, Speech
Students can also start their own club if they want to.
Competition, Pacific Heart Cultural Club, School
Talent Quest, Shakespeare competition, Musical
Theatre Production, Cheerleading, Hip Hop Dance and
Bollywood Dance.
Sam Zhu
Age: 17
City/Country: Beijing, China
Current study programme: NCEA
Favourite part of school: Teamwork in the school environment
Cross-cultural learning: Different food, understanding kiwi culture, communicating with people
Hobbies: Music, gym
Favourite food: Everything
Future plans: Performance music at the NZ School of Music, Victoria University of Wellington
Best NZ experience: Joining in many different bands and orchestras in NZ.
Student Support
At Hutt Valley High School we ensure that students are happy, successful and safe. We help each student get involved in
activities and assist them to do their very best at their studies. We listen carefully to the reasons for each student being
here in New Zealand and we do all we can to help them achieve their goals.
International students have a full time International Student Manager dedicated to caring for the student’s needs,
including homestay placement and support. We also have a 24/7 phone contact in case of emergencies, a free airport
pick up service and visa processing.
Home Stay Uniform
Our international students are hosted by local families. Hutt Valley High School is a uniform school. One of
Most of our home-stay families have had long term the most important ways the school can maintain
connections with the school. The families will either its good reputation and image in the community is
have students currently attending, or recently finished for its students to wear the school uniform correctly.
at Hutt Valley High School. New Zealand homes are The wearing of the uniform should be regarded as a
generally large and spacious with outdoor areas and privilege for students and its enforcement by staff and
pets. Home stay accommodation includes 3 meals per caregivers is a foundation on which to build respect
day and unlimited internet access. and pride.
Details about the school uniform can be found at
Visa Processing http://www.hvhs.school.nz/joining-hvhs/uniform/
We have a dedicated staff member who has extensive
experience in visa processing. Hutt Valley High School BYOD (Bring Your Own Device)
is also part of the Immigration New Zealand Pathway Hutt Valley High School encourages all students to
Visa Pilot Programme. Full information can be found at bring their own laptop, netbook or tablet PC to school.
www.immigration.govt.nz For more information about this please go to
http://www.hvhs.school.nz/joining-hvhs/byod/
Buddy Programme
The best way to start your programme at Hutt valley Code of Practice for
High School is to have a student buddy help you the Pastoral Care of
with your introduction to the school. Buddies are an International Students
important part of student orientation as they can assist
you with all aspects of school life as well as providing Hutt Valley High School has agreed to observe and be
mentoring and new social connections. bound by the Education (Pastoral Care of International
Students) Code of Practice 2016. Copies are available Ivy Nguyen
from the NZQA Website www.nzqa.govt.nz
Medical and Travel Insurance Age: 17
City/Country: Hanoi, Viet Nam
Insurance is compulsory for international students
Current study programme: NCEA
at Hutt Valley High School. Information about our
Favourite part of school: Music and Photography
insurance can be found at www.uni-care.org
Cross-cultural learning: First time to encounter Maori culture and learn about NZ culture and values
Hobbies: Photography, listening to music, reading, playing the Dan Tranh (Vietnamese Zither)
Favourite food: Ice Cream
Future plans: Look to study at university in New Zealand or another country
Best NZ experience: Attending the 3-day international student orientation camp at HVHS. I met
many friends, visited new places and learned many new things.
Koki Endo
Age: 15
City/Country: Kyoto, Japan
Current study programme: Study Abroad-1 year
Enrolment Favourite part of school: I can meet people from all over the world
Cross-cultural learning: Understanding and communicating in a new culture
Hobbies: Fencing, Japanese Manga cartoons, watching movies
Favourite food: Japanese
Hutt Valley High School teaches students from year 9-13 and each year we welcome 100 students from more than 15
Future plans: Study at university in Japan
countries. The school provides an excellent academic programme that helps international students understand and
Best NZ experience: Winning the Wellington Regional Fencing Championship,
thrive in the New Zealand educational system and prepares students well for the transition from high school to tertiary
competing at NZ National Fencing competition, visiting many beautiful places.
study. Our ESOL programme has specific classes that are designed to prepare students for higher studies with a focus
on English for Academic Purposes at year 13.
Students may enrol in a study abroad programme, ranging in length from one month up to a whole year, or can enrol
in the full NCEA programme. Students who are contemplating studying in NCEA as a pathway to tertiary study should
be targeting an IELTS of 5.0 at year 11, or 5.5 IELTS at year 12. All students will have an English Placement Test at
orientation and enrolment.
Application Process
Students can start in any of the four school terms. The school calendar can be found at
http://www.hvhs.school.nz/news-events-successes/calendar/
Prospective students should apply to the school using the International Application Form, which includes Home Stay
application and can be found at http://www.hvhs.school.nz/international/enrolment/
Students need to supply the following:
• Filled out International Student Application form
• Certified Copy of Passport
• Certified Copy of School Report from past 2 years
All applications should be mailed to the school or emailed to:
international@hvhs.school.nzHutt Valley High School | Private Bag 31909 +64 4 566 4584 Lower Hutt 5040 | Wellington | New Zealand international@hvhs.school.nz 84-114 Woburn Road, Lower Hutt 5010 www.hvhs.school.nz Wellington, New Zealand
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