This end-of-year special newsletter is being sent to the parents and caregivers of all Year 8 students who will be joining us in Year 9 in 2021.

The first day of school is always exciting and nerve-wracking at the same time for new students (and their parents/caregivers). Here is some information about the first two days to help with those nerves.

Please take note of the start of year arrangements for 2021.

Year 9 and 10 Ako classes spent significant time enjoying the gift of helping others. There were an array of things done to help others. This is first hand accounts of what some of the classes did.

Helping local organisation, Upper Hutt Animal Rescue, UHC Art Factory students have created some stunning murals to be displayed at the entrance of the business. Student Grace Seamark reports.

The much anticipated Activity Day for 2020 delivered what was anticipated from outset, a way to complete a bizarre year on a positive note. Despite mother nature raining down on some of the activities most went off without a hitch. Here is a first hand wrap of the day - note the many pictures at the end of the article.

Information on the school uniform for Year 9 students.

Yesterday, Year 9 students celebrated successfully completing their first year of secondary school study at Upper Hutt College.

It was beginning to feel a lot like Christmas last week, as all the junior Ako classes donned festive garb and celebrated.

Some of the most frequently asked questions about the start of the new school year are around bringing devices to school.

Students in 9LB and 10SD took the opportunity to show their parents what they had learned over the year in some of their subjects.

Knowing how to spell words such as “accommodate” and “exuberant” were the key to winning the Year 9 and 10 Spelling Bee competition. Students Elizabeth Kananghinis and Thamar Smyrni report.

Nominated Year 10 students were recognised as being good citizens with a yummy morning tea. Year 10 Dean Kath Cowley comments on the festivities.

Students using their cellphones while at school has become an issue in a number of schools