Kia ora e te whānau. It has certainly been a busy Term 1, with plenty happening, despite all the disruptions over the last 10 weeks. Our Year 9’s have settled well into school and have been making the most of the opportunities to get involved and have fun at the school – from the Top House competition, to the Teddy Bears’ Picnic. The photo above shows the Weetbix Eating Competition for juniors held in the last week of the term! Summer sports teams have had successful seasons and a highlight was the inaugural Summer Sports Exchange with Kuranui College. The winter version will take place in Term 2.

Congratulations to Year 13 students Grace Seamark and Dominic Smart, who have been selected to represent Upper Hutt in the Mesa Youth Ambassador Exchange Programme.

Term 1 is now at an end and what an action-packed term it was. From Archery to 3-on-3 basketball and everything in between. Our participation numbers have been excellent as have some of our achievements. Sports Activator Chris Campbell sums up a great start to 2023. Also see articles on Zoe Hilton and our great tennis team.

Our Year 9 students have made an outstanding start to their time at UHC and an assembly to acknowledge this was held recently.

Year 12 Adventure students have been venturing into the Ōrongorongo Valley. Here is a run through of what happened.

In Level 3 Geography this term, the geographers have been learning about natural processes that operate to shape a New Zealand geographic environment. Head of Social Sciences, Sam Keegan, runs us through the river trip.

Over the last few weeks of Term 1, there have been a number of Easter themed events held around school. One of these has been organised by the student Wellbeing Committee, and was the highly successful “Rabbit Art” competition. Year 13 student Grace Tilley reports.

With cooler weather here, it is important to remind whānau about uniform requirements.

Year 13 Adventure students were put to the test during their survival camp in the Waiohine Gorge. Student Kayla Cullen shares the experience.

New Zealand author David Riley visited UHC recently and spoke to a number of students about the benefits of reading.

Year 11 student Keiran Mair has been lighting up the motor racing tracks around the country.

For the first time in recent history, Upper Hutt College entered a tennis team into the weekly College Sport Wellington Intercollegiate competition played on Tuesday nights.

Tickets on sale now for our Mother's Day Raffle - the first fundraising event toward the UHC Europe Tour 2024.

50 students from UHC, accompanied by a number of teachers have started fundraising for their 2024 UHC Europe Trip.

9ST's Zoe Hilton is proving herself to be a runner with huge potential. Sports Activator Chris Campbell reports.

Please carefully read the information below from Metlink about risky behaviour and fare increases.

Senior Media Studies students spent a day acting as censors and classifying a new movie. Student Serena Jacobson tells us what happened and the rating they determined.

UHC students went one step further in celebrating World Poetry Day by making it a week-long celebration. 11AG's Aryanna Billington reflects on the successful week.

Our 301 Art students (made up of Painters, Printmakers, Photographers, Designers and our two art teachers) had the opportunity to visit Massey University Centre of Creative Arts. HOD of Visual Arts, Shannon-Mae Read, paints the picture for us.

An enthusiastic group of UHC barbershop acapella singers had the privilege of attending a barbershop acapella workshop alongside other local schools, held at Aotea College. Head of Music Ofisa Taeao runs us through the event.

Students from the UHC Awhina class had an amazing day at the Interschool athletics as well as the rippa rugby competition. Teacher Ali Taylor gives us the run down.

International students have returned to UHC and have been thoroughly enjoying their experience at our school. Year 12 student Hina Matsumoto tells us about her time in the Adventure course.

Upper Hutt College are looking for homestay families for our international short stay Japanese students arriving August 1st and leaving August 14 this year.

On Tuesday 21st March the students in Awhina had a lot of fun celebrating World Down Syndrome Day.

Health 201 students are busy preparing to run a Breakfast Club in Term 2. Student Bree Keenan-Dwan tells us why they are doing this and how it will work.

We need your help in shaping our school policies and setting our strategic direction.

Please read the following message from Tania Jones, who is completing her PHD at Upper Hutt College.

Any students who might want to give fencing a go please read on for information about the Hutt Valley Fencing Club.

VIBE will be hosting the peer support training at their Lower Hutt site on Monday 17th and Tuesday 18th of April, from 9.30am to 3.30pm.

NZ Fire Volleyball will be running 2-day camps during the school holidays. Please read their information below.

The Spotlight Performing Arts School is accepting trials for students who wish to attend.