In a break from tradition, due to Covid19 restrictions, Upper Hutt College held the annual Senior Prizegiving in the school hall streaming it live on YouTube.

With a capacity limit of 100 people in the hall, whanau, families, supporters and other students were able to view the proceedings online where students from Year 11 - 13 were recognised and honoured for their achievements.  

Congratulations to all those who received awards including Hupdric Eng, who was named Dux for 2021 and Leo Xue who was Proxime Accessit.

During the ceremony Principal Judith Taylor highlighted the resilience of the seniors to cope with the challenges of online learning but still enjoy academic success.  Chairperson of the Board of Trustees, Garth Johnson, also thanked staff and the community for their support of the school.

Head students Dhanraj Soni and Shakira Khan entertained the audience with anecdotes about the cohort and memorable moments.  Dhanraj and Shakira also had the honour of presenting badges and leis to the 2022 Head Girl and Head Boy - Sasha McNeil and Ammon Betham.

Students who were not part of the 100, and who had awards, were awarded these on the final day of regular classes by Heads of Year and Deans.  Please see the article with pictures of classes and their awards.

Major premier winners were:

Year 13

• Dux of Upper Hutt College receiving the Board of Trustees Gold Medal and the Peter Amies Cup - Hupdric Eng
• Proxime Accessit, the runner-up to Dux receiving the Peter Lee Cup - Leo Xue
• David Te Maipi Memorial Award for the student who best models the principles of the Upper Hutt College Mission Statement - Shakira Khan and Dhanraj Soni
• Douglas Ormrod Memorial Cup - Shakira Khan and Dhanraj Soni.
• The Scott Cup for Academic Excellence in the Arts - Asha van Stipriaan Luiscius
• Silver Jubilee Cup for the student who has shown outstanding commitment to their academics and service to the school - Asha van Stipriaan Luiscius
• The Ayrton Cups for the Māori or Pasifika student in recognition of their contribution and commitment to the school - Tamati Chalmers-Miller and Oliana Tia
• The Audrey Harper Cup awarded for service to the school  Mackenzie Brewer
• The Nicola Meek Cup for students who have given community service by donating their time and effort - Srihith Donepudi
• The Upper Hutt College Parent-Teacher Association President’s Trophy for contribution to college life Benjamin Park and Lil Cosslett

Year 12

• Philip Stopforth Cup for the student who has achieved particularly highly in a range of areas of College life - Sasha McNeil

• Parent-Teacher Association Cup for 1st in Year 12 - Ian Palmones
• Shirley Harris Cup overall contribution in Year 12 - Miya Abbott-Tutaki.
• Prime Ministers Vocational Excellence Award - Venita Prince

Year 11

• Turner Family Cup for the student who shows outstanding commitment to work, sport, and the wider school in Year 11 – Lily Candy
• 1st in Year 11 – Lorelei Thomas
• 2nd in Year 11 – Flora Tang
• 3rd in Year 11 – Lily Candy