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Just before lockdown we held the annual house competition Olympics of the Mind.

As New Zealand and the Wellington Region were thrust into a second Level 4 Lockdown in as many years - there was plenty happening in the wider Upper Hutt College community.

Given that NZ has gone into lockdown a number of key dates for the remainder of the year have changed.

Winter sport has come to an abrupt halt at the wrong time for many of the UHC sports teams - as they close on various titles. Sports Activator Chris Campbell gives us the run down.

The ADV301 class has been desperate to venture out and test their climbing skills but had their tip delayed three times due to weather. Fortunately, the weather finally played ball this term and students enjoyed a stunning day of climbing.

This year the Duke of Edinburgh programme has restarted at UHC, with 20 students taking part in the Bronze Award unit. Teacher Philip Carew tells us about the latest challenge.

UHC students Stacey Duncan, Mei von Keisenberg, and RJ von Keisenberg have come away with a plethora of awards at the Hutt Valley Performing Arts Competition including a number of 1st placings.

We celebrated our annual Culture Week in week 3 of this term. Staff and students got involved in a range of activities celebrating the school's diverse cultural community.

Year 12 and 13 Textiles students had the pleasure of visiting fashion stylist Chloe Hill and receive feedback on some of their current masterpieces. Textile teacher Kerry Reddy tells us about the trip to Petone.

HIS101 students have ventured to the Royal NZ Police College in Porirua to hear about what it was like for police during the controvesial 1981 tour. Teacher Julie Sayers reports on the insightful trip.

Veganism is an ever-growing way of living and FON201 students have been exploring it. Teacher Carolyn Hamer explains what has been happening, as well providing links to some yummy recipes to try at home.

During the holidays Guidance staff member AJ Picard took an enthusiastic bunch of students to the Blue Mountain Adventure Camp. AJ tells us what happened.

For some students, the lockdowns can be a time of considerable mental distress. Any student that is struggling or parents that are concerned can contact our Head of Guidance Sue Mortimer on mortimers@upperhutt.school.nz to seek further help.

UHC Year 11 students hosted representative from Youthtown, who have been promoting their idea of a new youth space in Upper Hutt. Student Grace Tilley tells us what they discussed.

Upper Hutt College students have successfuly competed with other students in the region at the Wellington Japanese Speech Competition. Japanese teacher Nobuko Watanabe shares about the successful event.

Following some vandalism to our original defibrillator, the school has a new one.

Invited students in Year 11 who had excellent reports from last term were celebrated.

Year 10 FOT students have been busy having fun serving cold drinks in the foods room cafe.

The Medical Research Institute of New Zealand is looking for participants to take part in a study to help find the best inhaler for young people who require one.