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Newsletter - November

Important Dates

November

Fri 6-13: Senior Tutorials 

Mon 9: Achievement Opportunity Programme Begins

Tues 10: 9ADV Trip

Fri 13: Library - Last Day Junior Issuing

Mon 16: NCEA Exams Begin

Tues 17: Teacher Only Day

Fri 20: Library - All Junior Books Returned

Weds 25-27: 9ADV Camp #1 Kaitoke

December

Tues 1: Learning Exhibition

Weds 2-4: 9ADV Camp #2 Kaitoke

Fri 4: Leavers' Dinner

Mon 7: Activity Day 

Weds 9: Junior Prizegiving; Holidays Begin

Contents

Message from the Principal

by Judith Taylor

Last night, we held the 2020 Upper Hutt College Senior Prizegiving at Lane Park, a glorious celebration of student achievement over the year.

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Senior Prizegiving Summary

by UHC Admin

Upper Hutt College celebrated the many successes of the senior students and also bid farewell to two long standing staff members at the annual Senior Prizegiving.

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Year 11 & 12 Senior Prizegiving Major Award Winners

by UHC Admin

Year 11 and 12 students were acknowledged at the Senior Prizegiving for their superb work as well as the naming of next year's student leaders. Here are some of the major winners & future leaders:

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Year 13 Major Award Winners - Senior Prizegiving

by UHC Admin

In their final year of education at Upper Hutt College there were many Year 13 students recognised for their outstanding contribution to the school and their education. These are some of the Premier Awards.

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Art Department's Portfolio Perfection

by UHC Admin

Senior Art students have been busy making the final touches on their portfolios, to be ready for marking and moderation. Head of Art Rachel Clark tells us what to expect following this year's Art Show.

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Summer Sport Sizzling into Action

by UHC Admin

Summer sport is now underway! Upper College Sports Activator Chris Campbell reports on what is happening in our summer codes.

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Tutorial Week Kicks In

by UHC Admin

Following the Senior Prizegiving, senior students have been involved in the Upper Hutt College Tutorial Week running until Nov 13.

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Hammering Away in Building and Construction

by UHC Admin

Building and Construction, a brand new course, has been delivering some standout products and setting interested students up with a pathway in the construction industry.

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UHC Athletes Finalists at CSW awards

by UHC Admin

College Sport Wellington is set to host their annual sports awards recognizing the best and most dedicated athletes, coaches and volunteers from the year.

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NCEA Exams Begin!

by UHC Admin

On Monday November 16 NCEA exams begin for all levels and will run until Wednesday December 9.

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Social Science Learning Opportunity

by UHC Admin

Year 9s in Social Studies have a really exciting opportunity for the rest of the year to choose what they learn!

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Teacher Only Day

by UHC Admin

Upper Hutt College, along with all secondary schools in the Wellington Region, will be having a Teacher Only Day on Tuesday November 17.

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Kiwiana Christmas Floats Wanted!

by UHC Admin

The annual Upper Hutt Santa Parade is wanting floats that will align with the theme of ‘Kiwi Christmas’.

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Love Is In The Air

by UHC Admin

UHC Dance students performed in front of sellout audiences to present the Book of Love as the Senior Dance Repertoire.

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Sea of Pink at UHC

by UHC Admin

Pink Shirt Day, and the message of anti bullying was well supported in the first week this term.

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UHC Claims Six Victoria Uni $5000 Scholarships

by UHC Admin

Six hard working students from Upper Hutt College who are intending on studying at Victoria University next year have each been awarded the Wellington Tangiwai School Leaver Scholarships for Excellence.

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Colour Run

by UHC Admin

After weeks and weeks of gloomy weather, the bright sun, clear blue skies and the summer breeze finally here, the long-awaited Colour Run was held. Student Ian Palmones took part in the action and reports on the experience.

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Friendly Farmer Saves Raft Trip

by UHC Admin

With their camp site closed by the local council, the ADV201 raft trip was in danger of not happening until a local farmer came to the rescue.

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Impacts on our whānau, "It takes a village to raise a child"

by UHC BOT

Upper Hutt College would appreciate 2 minutes of our school community’s time.

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