Kia Ora to all our international agents and families. We are now sitting at the end of term 2, and it is over a year since New Zealand experienced its Level 4 lockdown. There is a real sense of purposeful activity around the school as we settle into the rhythm of this winter term.

Upper Hutt College signs agreement with Schengen International

Students from all year groups have been working hard this year to complete assessments towards NCEA or their Certificate of Achievement.

On the last day of Term One, 17 students from Year 10 & 11 Japanese classes went on a trip to the Japanese Embassy in Wellington.

The Year 12 Geography students spent three days at Mount Ruapehu National Park

Year 13 Dance and Drama students combined to perform an outstanding rendition of Shakespeare's A Midsummer Night's Dream

This term has seen the Outdoor Education Classes and the Adventure Classes enjoying a variety of activities.

Every year, UHC takes a growing group of girls to the Tough Gal challenge in Wainuiomata to test themselves on the cold, muddy, challenging course. UHC's Sport Activator Chris Campbell tells us about the day.

Year 13 students Lucy Schofield, Makenzie Brewer and Emma Howie-Buckley have been presented Queen's Guide awards by the Governor-General Dame Patsy Reddy at Government House.

Head of Guidance Sue Mortimer has led the implementation and training of UHC's Student Mediation Team.

Those students who gained NCEA Merit or Excellence Endorsement last year who were in Year 11 or 12 were honoured at the annual Academic Assembly.

Friday 11 June was Market Day for the Year 10 Commerce and Year 11 Business Studies classes.