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Christchurch Educated

by Stefi Porter

Hillmorton High School

Stefi Porter - November 21, 2021

One of our school values is “whanaungatanga” which means ‘a caring community’. We are well known for our inclusive culture where we actively embrace diversity. Our students come from a wide range of backgrounds in terms of ethnicity, nationality, ability and disability, prior learning and socio-economic status. Everybody has the opportunity to succeed; Welcome to Hillmorton High School!

Co-Ed/Single Sexed: Co-Ed

Years: 7-13 (intermediate and high school)

Accommodation: Homestay

Location: South-West Christchurch

Total Students: 950

International Students: 35

Subject Highlights: Outdoor Education, Physical Education, Visual Art, Photography, Science (Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Psychology), Social Science, Food & Nutrition, Culinary Art, Hard Technology (Metal, Wood, Automotive, Digital Technology)

Languages offered: Japanese, Spanish, Te Reo Māori

Sports Highlights: Basketball, Volleyball, Football, Rugby, Badminton

Cultural Highlights: Kapa Haka, Pasifika cultural performance group, Drama (Shakespeare competition national finalists), Robotics

Other unique highlights: Full curriculum for years 7-13 catering for 11-19 year old students taught by specialist teachers in specialist facilities. 

Special Features: Multi-cultural diverse population, medium-sized community-based school, Whānau/family house groups, extensive grounds, purpose-built Whare, modern Middle-School building, new gymnasium and sports centre in 2023.

For further information and translated material click here http://www.hillmorton.school.nz/international-department/

Contact Details:

Pam Hunt - International Director
+64 3 338 5119 Ext 871
huntp@hillmorton.school.nz

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