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Upper Hutt College

Prospectus 2011

Welcome Welcome to Upper Hutt College At Upper Hutt College, our mission is to prepare our students for success in life and we do so by focussing on developing a passion for lifelong learning and encouraging pride, participation and excellence. We have high academic expectations of all our students and we encourage them to take responsibility for their own learning. We offer a diverse range of academic and vocational subjects, all taught by highly trained and committed teachers. At the junior level, co-operative and independent learning activities, learning assistance and programmes for gifted and talented students (including accelerate classes and opportunities for Year 10 students to study at Year 11 level) are provided. We continue to look for ways to enhance the learning experiences and opportunities for our students â&#x20AC;&#x201C; in 2010 we were the only co-ed secondary school in the country to teach Ethics at the senior level. We offer a wide range of sporting and cultural activities and Upper Hutt College students achieve considerable success at the local, national and international level in both traditional activities and more diverse endeavours. Creativity is nurtured and encouraged and is a feature of our college. Students are able to express themselves in the areas of Art, Drama, Media Studies and Music. A strength of our school is the student-centred House system which encourages student participation and involvement throughout the year and provides many opportunities for the development of student leadership. Vertical form classes allow an ongoing connection between home and school as well as offering a small and welcoming base for students new to the college. An extensive $20 million rebuilding programme starts in 2010 and will provide our students with an authentic 21st century learning environment featuring some of the most modern facilities in the country, including a new Sports Centre, a Creative Arts Centre and three new classroom blocks. Our students will learn in attractive, up-to-date and ICT- rich facilities, catering for a range of teaching and learning needs. These are exciting times for our learning community as we take real steps towards our vision for Upper Hutt College - a community which is passionate about learning, which encourages pride, participation and excellence and where students have an ambition to achieve in every aspect of life. At just over 1200 students, our school is large enough to provide a huge range of activities and opportunities for every student and small enough that students can shine and be recognised, all within a safe, encouraging and orderly learning environment. I invite you to be part of Upper Hutt College and its exciting journey. I look forward to meeting you at our upcoming Open Evening and discussing the ways in which your son or daughter will benefit from being part of our college. Judith Taylor Principal

â&#x20AC;&#x153;Upper Hutt College is a large state,co-educational secondary school, founded in 1962. Programmes cover a full range of the curriculum for years 9 to 13 students and there is commitment to provide for diversity and individual needs.â&#x20AC;? ERO Report (2008)

Our Vision Mission Statement Upper Hutt College is a community, passionate about learning, which encourages pride, participation and excellence.

Our Vision Upper Hutt College will be a vibrant 21st century learning environment that engages every learner so that each will realise their full potential.

Facilities Upper Hutt College is a decile 7, state co-educational school, situated in Trentham, Upper Hutt. The roll in 2010 is approximately 1,250. The facilities at Upper Hutt College include • a Digitial Studio for visual arts and teachers of Design, Media Studies and Photography • a Library with a comprehensive range of books and student access to computers and the internet • well-equipped general and specialist classrooms, including nine Science labratories • four computer laboratories supplemented by computer pods and classroom computers • an Art suite which includes a photography dark room, a pottery kiln and a specialist senior art room • specialist technology rooms for graphics, wood, metal, food and textiles technology • astroturf courts for all weather sports • two gymnasiums and a weights room • a student canteen • Parirau, the college marae • Awhina Resource Unit for students with special learning needs • a Deans’ suite which provides a focus for pastoral care and the guidance network The college is set in approximately 9 hectares of grounds, encompassing rugby, cricket and football fields. Upper Hutt College has begun a $20 million property development. This will see the school redeveloped into a 21st century learning environment over the next three years. Major projects include the building of a new Sport Centre, a Creative Arts Centre, a student services centre and the building of two new classroom blocks and the administration block. Upper Hutt College’s population reflects New Zealand’s society. The school has an international programme that enables students from Asia, South America and Europe to come and learn in a New Zealand school. Many of these are fee-paying students and some also come on international exchange programmes.

Communication with Parents It is very important that there is a good flow of information between home and school. In that way, we can work together to ensure that students are well supported and that they can achieve the best educational outcomes possible. At Upper Hutt College, we provide the following: Contact - a meeting before the school year starts to discuss your childâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s enrolment - a phone call from your childâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s form teacher early in Term 1 to make contact and inform you of how your child has settled into the college Reports - Interim Reports are sent to Juniors and Seniors in Term 1 - Subject Reports are sent to Juniors in Terms 2 and 4 - Subject Reports are sent to Seniors in Term 2 Parent Evenings - a Year 9 Introduction Evening early in Term 1, to meet form teachers, subject teachers and other staff - an NCEA presentation, question and answer evening held in February - two report evenings where parents/caregivers can meet teachers and discuss progress Newsletters - school newsletters detailing news and events at school are posted home and are also available for viewing on our website Website - www.upperhutt.school.nz provides up to date information about activities, achievements, news

Expectations Parents can expect the college to - provide qualified and interested teachers - provide appropriate facilities maintained in high order - support parents in setting and maintaining high standards of work, participation and behaviour - communicate regularly on progress and matters of concern - provide opportunities for parents to be consulted and involved Students can expect that - teachers will be interested in them as people - teachers will be committed to student achievement and success in all aspects of college life and will always be ready to offer assistance - the college will establish clear guidelines for work and behaviour and be consistent in the maintenance of high standards - the college will maintain a positive school and classroom learning environment free from unreasonable influences of any kind The college expects that - students attend regularly - students behave sensibly and accept that rules are necessary for the smooth running of a large school - students will involve themselves in the wider life of the school and make full use of their talents - parents will take an interest in the attendance, work and other activities of their sons and daughters and that they will provide adequate study facilities and the appropriate encouragement for them in their endeavours - parents assist in seeing that high standards are set and maintained

Junior Curriculum To ensure that all students have the opportunity to reach their potential, we offer a range of classes for Year 9 students. Placement in these classes is based on entry tests which students sit at the end of Year 8 and the recommendation of their contributing schools. We have accelerate classes, learning assistance classes and mainstream classes in which the majority of our students are placed. Numbers in classes vary widely from about 14 in the learning assistance classes to 30 in the accelerate classes, and all students are provided with encouragement and opportunities to extend their academic abilities. Year 9 All students in Year 9 study English, Mathematics, Science, Social Studies, Physical Education and Health. In addition to this, students can select up to FOUR options. All options are half year courses except for the languages which are full year courses. Further details will be available when students select their Year 9 courses at enrolment. ICT Art French Food Technology Drama Japanese Graphics ESOL Maori Metalwork Music Environmental Studies Textiles Technology History Literacy Development Woodwork Electronics Outdoor Education Year 10 All students study English, Mathematics, Science, Social Studies, Physical Education and Health. They also study two options for the full year. Year 10 Certificate of Achievement The Year 10 Certificate of Achievement is designed to encourage students to set goals in Year 10 and to ensure that they are ready for the challenge of Year 11. Students are awarded credits each term in each subject for academic achievement, self-management, social co-operation, work skills and homework. Additional credits can also be gained for attendance. High achieving students can earn a Certificate of Achievement endorsed with Merit or Excellence. Students who fail to meet the standard either undertake a directed course in Year 11 or repeat Year 10.

Senior Curriculum Qualifications The National Certificate of Achievement (NCEA) is the main qualification for all senior secondary students. In Years 11, 12 and 13, students study towards obtaining sufficient credits to gain NCEA at Level 1, 2 and 3. In each of the subjects at senior level, there is a mix of internal and external assessments, involving achievement standards and / or unit standards. Year 11 All students study six subjects which includes English, Mathematics, Science, two options, plus PCH which is a mixture of Physical Education, Careers and Health. Students may choose from several different English, Mathematics and Science courses, depending on their individual needs and abilities. Some students, on their Deanâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s and teacherâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s recommendation, may be able to study an extra option instead of PCH. All subjects offer credits towards NCEA. Year 12 All students must study an English course and either four or five other subjects. Students who select four other subjects will also spend four hours per week in a supervised study class and two hours doing Physical Education. Most subjects at Level 2 have pre-requisites to entry based on the number of credits achieved at Level 1. Year 13 Students study five subjects. Most students will study for an NCEA qualification, but there is a wide range of courses available and students may undertake multi-level study. Students make their subject choices in August for the following year, and students in Years 11 - 13 may be able to undertake multi-level study after consultation with their Dean and appropriate HODs. The availability of a course at any level is dependent on the numbers wishing to take it and some subjects have a restriction of numbers. The Course Handbook, which students receive in Term 3, outlines the courses offered in detail and includes any pre-requisites.

Curriculum Structure Year 9

Year 10

Year 11

Year 12

Year 13

English* ESOL

English ESOL

English* ESOL English-Internal

English ESOL English-Internal

Mathematics*

Mathematics* or Maths Applied*

Mathematics or Maths with Statistics Maths Applied or Maths with Calculus Maths with Unit Standards Maths with Unit Standards

Science* Electronics Environmental Science

Science*

Science A* or Science B* or Alt. Science* or Human Biology*

Physics Chemistry Biology Electronics

Physics Chemistry Biology

Social Studies* History

Geography History

Geography History Tourism

Geography History Tourism Classical Studies

Physical Education* Health* Outdoor Education

Physical Education* Physical Education Health* (Full Rec) or Physical Education (Rec/Life Skills) or Life Skills

Physical Education Outdoor Education Sport Leadership

Physical Education or Sports Performance Community Sports Leadership

Art

Art Photography

Painting Photography Design

French Japanese Maori

Enterprise Studies

Economics Accounting

Drama

Media Studies

Drama Music

Music

Music Practical Music

Practical Music

Food Technology Textiles Technology Graphics Woodwork Metalwork

Food & Nutrition Textiles Graphics & Design Furniture Making Metalwork

Food & Nutrition or Hosp & Catering Textiles Graphics & Design Furniture Making Metalwork

Food & Nutrition Hosp & Catering Textiles Graphics & Design Metalwork

ICT

ICT ICD

ICT Computing

Transition

Transition Retailing Gateway

Literacy Development

Learning Connections

*Compulsory Subjects

Co-Curricular Activities There are a large number of different activities available to students.

Cultural Amnesty International Debating Barbershop Quartet Polynesian Club

Music Lessons Jazz / Blues / Concert Bands Indian Dance & Cultural Group Sheila Winn Festival

Choir / Choruses Environmental Group Kapa Haka School Production

Sport Athletics Canoe Polo Dragon Boating Hillary Challenge Lawn Bowls Touch Rugby Smallbore Rifle Shooting Tennis

Badminton Cricket Fencing Hockey Volleyball Rugby Soccer Rugby League

Basketball Cross Country Golf Interform Sports Netball OPC Squash

Service 40 Hour Famine House Leader Peer Supporter Student Mediator Sound & Lighting Crew Student Mentor

Arts Council House Council Peer Tutor School Ball Committee Sports Council

BOT Representative Library Assistant School Leader Social Committee Student Council

Classroom Drama Productions Science Forums Young Enterprise Scheme Market Days Olympics of the Mind Work Choice Days Field Trips Cooking Competitions Shakespeare Day National and International English / Science / Mathematics Competition

Student Achievement 2009 Academic

Farhaad Kachwalla Dux 2009 Scholarship in English Scholarship in Statistics and Modelling

Nicolas Mercer Proxime Accessit to Dux Scholarship in Geography Scholarship in Classical Studies

Helen McMurtry Norma Talacek Tertiary Award

Sport - New Zealand Representatives Stephanie Alexander Fencing Matthew Stopforth Fencing Katherine Boyle Fencing Daniel Kahu Fencing Dillion Williams Indoor Cricket Elle Hocking Underwater Hockey Stuart Alderson-Maden Tae Kwon Do Martin Murdoch Table Tennis Kelsi Linney NZ Figure Skating Stephanie Challis Inline Speed Skating Emma Mason Endurance Equestrian Cultural Our students are involved in: Art Exhibitions 48 Hour Film Festival Miromada Modelling

Barbershop Competition and Big Sing Upper Hutt Young Achievers

Kapa Haka Competition Media Studies Film Festival and Hoscars

Houses and Student Leadership To ensure that all students feel a sense of belonging within the school, we promote participation, build relationships between students of different levels and foster student leadership. We have • A House System, where the school and its staff are divided into 4 Houses - Blake, Hillary, Jackson and Te Kanawa. A vigorous and well supported Inter-House Competition is run every year, with Houses competing for the Peter Lee Trophy. Students are encouraged to participate in a wide variety of events, including Athletics Day, Upper Hutt College Week, Olympics of the Mind, Department Week and Inter-house sport. •

Vertical form classes within each House, where every form class has a mixture of students from Years 9 to 13. These students stay in the same form class for the duration of their time at school and siblings are placed in the same House. This builds relationships between the Form Teacher and the family and provides a caring and supportive form class for all students and especially for Year 9 students.

• Opportunities for students to take leadership roles within the Form Class, House and wider school community: • School Leaders - Head Boy and Head Girl, Student Representative on the Board of Trustees. • House Leaders - Senior Students within each House are voted for by students and play an important role in House Assemblies, Inter-House Competitions and as role models. Each House also has a number of junior students as leaders. • Student Council - Consists of student leaders who meet regularly to discuss school-wide issues, fundraising and the Allocation of funds to student projects and needs. • Arts & Sports Council - Work with the Arts and Sports Co-ordinators to plan and help run the various events that are held throughout the year. • Peer Support Leaders - Senior students who are specially selected and trained to work with Year 9 students and assist them with their orientation to school in Term One. • Peer Tutors - Senior students who choose to give up study time to assist other students with reading or in particular subject areas.

House Photos Courtesy LC Scott LTD

Student Support In order for students to achieve their best at Upper Hutt College, we provide a number of support systems: • • • • • • • • • • • •

The Form Teacher is the person who has overall responsibility for the day to day matters involving the student in his/her form class. S/he sees the class daily and is the person to whom routine notes about absences, health matters, uniform etc should be directed. Deans have a broad overview of their House and work with teachers, students and families on matters of guidance and discipline. Concerns regarding courses, subject changes or attendance can be directed to the House Deans. The Deputy Principals and Assistant Principals are also the Heads of each House and work closely with the Deans on matters relating to guidance and discipline. Queries regarding school policy or matters of a more serious nature, may be directed to them or to the Principal. The Heads of Department are in charge of the courses, resources and progress of students taking their subjects. Queries related to a specific course or subject can be directed to the subject teacher or HOD concerned. The Guidance Counsellors may be contacted by students or parents/caregivers on matters relating to school or personal issues. The Careers Advisor helps students with queries regarding careers and future directions. The Learning Support Department assesses the learning needs of students and can provide extra help where needed. The Resource Teacher for Learning and Behaviour works with students, their families and outside agencies in assessing a student’s needs and developing programmes and strategies to manage learning and behavioural needs. Peer Supporters are specially trained Year 13 students who work closely with Year 9 classes helping students settle into college life. Peer Tutors are senior students who give up study periods to work with students who may need extra help with reading or maths. Teacher Mentors work with selected Year 11 students to monitor individual progress during the year. After school homework classes are run regularly during the year, with many specific study and revision classes for senior students offered towards the end of the year.

“Student creativity is effectively nurtured and is a feature of the college. Students produce high quality work in inclusive and holistic learning environments.” ERO Report (2008)

General Attendance All students are expected to attend school regularly and be punctual to class. Parents/caregivers are required to inform the school of any student absences. Students must bring a note to their Form Teacher on the day of their return. Applications for special leave must be made to the Principal, although parents/caregivers are requested not to take students out of class for holidays and trips. Year 9 - 12 students are not to leave the school grounds during the day without permission from home and/or the school. Students who are late must sign in at the Office. Students who have permission to leave the grounds must sign out at the Office. Behaviour Students are expected to conduct themselves in such a way as to bring credit to themselves and the college. Neither smoking nor drinking alcohol is permited when a student is in school uniform or is associated with any activity involving the school. Possessing or using tobacco, alcohol or drugs is strictly prohibited. Substances or items that are likely to be harmful or dangerous are not to be brought to school. Parents/caregivers will be liable for any wilful damage caused by their child to school equipment or property or other students’ equipment or property. Bullying Intimidation or harassment, violence or threatening behaviour, whether verbal or physical, made in person or by any other means are absolutely not acceptable at Upper Hutt College. All instances are serious matters and will be treated as such. Cellphones Cellphones must not be turned on or be visible in class. Students using their cellphones in class will have them confiscated. School Donations and other costs In 2010 the School Donation is $110 per student (and $80 for second and subsequent children in a family). This voluntary donation is tax-deductible and helps pay for all those items which are not provided for by the Ministry of Education. An additional amount of $35 is charged for Licences and Support, which contributes towards the purchase of internet access, software and copyright licences and IT technical support. Students’ Property Students should take appropriate care in safeguarding their possessions. Valuables should not be brought to school unless absolutely necessary. If they are, they should be left in the Office. The school accepts no liability or responsibility for the loss, theft or damage of student property. Transport Bus services operate for students who live in the Kaitoke, Akatarawa, Brown Owl, Totara Park, Silverstream/Pinehaven, Mangaroa/Whitemans Valley and Stokes Valley areas. Uniform Year 9 - 12 students are required to wear the uniform correctly and with pride. The uniform is available from the college uniform shop. If a student is not in correct uniform, regardless of whether a note is provided from home, the school reserves the right to provide students with the correct item of school uniform. Year 13 students may choose not to wear uniform but are required to abide by the Year 13 Dress Code.

“The College aims to provide a broad-based education that will offer students of different abilities and backgrounds a number of pathways to success. Students participate in many sporting, cultural and artistic events and have achieved success in sports nationally and internationally.” ERO Report (2008)

Uniform The school uniform is worn by all students in Years 9 - 12. It is only available from the college’s uniform shop. The college stresses the importance of wearing the uniform tidily and correctly and reserves the right to loan students second-hand items of uniform or send students home if they are not in the correct uniform. Junior Girls & Boys (Years 9 and 10) Sky blue monogrammed polo shirt Royal blue monogrammed jersey Royal blue monogrammed sweat top (optional) Girls: Boys:

Green Ancient Douglas design kilt Roman sandals in brown, blue or black, worn without socks or pantyhose OR Approved black leather school shoes worn with either white socks (worn above the ankle and below the knee) or panty hose in navy, black or tan. Grey cotton drill shorts Roman sandals in brown, blue or black, worn without socks OR Approved black leather school shoes worn with Upper Hutt College boys socks

Senior Girls (Years 11 and 12) Senior girls may wear the uniform for Junior Girls as detailed above, or the following: Upper Hutt College white dress shirt worn with girls cross-over tie (in place of the polo shirt) Upper Hutt College black dress trousers (Terms 2 and 3 only) Senior Boys (Year 11 and 12) Senior boys may wear the uniform for Junior Boys as detailed above, or the following: White dress shirt worn with Upper Hutt College tie (in place of the polo shirt) AND Upper Hutt College black dress trousers Royal blue monogrammed jersey OR Upper Hutt College royal blue vest Year 13 Students Must abide by the Year 13 Dress Code. PE Uniform (for all students doing Physical Education) Upper Hutt College polo shirt in House colour Royal blue cotton knit shorts Sports shoes with non-marking soles worn with sports socks Upper Hutt College rain jacket (lightweight or winter weight), blazer (optional for seniors), scarf and beanie may be purchased from the Uniform Shop. • Students are expected to be clean and well presented. • Uniform is to be worn correctly. • A plain white short-sleeved t-shirt or polyprop top may be worn beneath the school polo shirt. • Hair is to be clean and tidy - extreme cuts, styles or unnatural colours will not be accepted. • Boys must be clean shaven. • Makeup which portrays a natural look or has an unobtrusive appearance is acceptable. • Nail polish is not permitted. • Students may wear two plain studs or sleepers in each ear, a wristwatch and one flat ring. • Taonga and necklaces of religious/cultural significance may be worn provided they are not visible. • No other jewellery may be worn. • No visible body piercing is allowed (including tongue, eyebrow, face).

Enrolment Process Upper Hutt College operates an enrolment scheme that is designed to help us manage the growth of the school and avoid overcrowding. Its purpose is to: • maximise learning opportunities for students • provide the opportunity for students who reside within reasonable proximity of the school to be afforded priority access • maintain a preferred Year 9 roll at Upper Hutt College of 290 Students whose usual place of residence at the time they start school is within the home zone (see below) have an absolute right to be enrolled at Upper Hutt College. Proof of residency will be required. Upper Hutt College’s Home Zone Northern Boundary Totara Park Road between the Totara Park Bridge and the intersection with Fergusson Drive. Western Boundary The Hutt River from the Totara Park Bridge to the Whakatikei River, up the Whakatikei River then north-west to the Upper Hutt City Boundary, then south following the Upper Hutt City Boundary. Southern Boundary The Upper Hutt City Boundary. Eastern Boundary Fergusson Drive from Totara Park Road to John Street, John Street, Ararino Street to Phar Lap Grove, from Phar Lap Grove a line across the Racecourse to the Alexander Road - Dante Road intersection, Dante Road, from Dante Road a line over the hill to the Whitemans Valley Road-Katherine Mansfield Drive intersection (Katherine Mansfield Drive included in the zone), then south-east to the Upper Hutt City Boundary, then south following the Upper Hutt City Boundary. The order of priority in which applicants who live outside the school’s home zone are to be offered places at the school is as follows: • students who are accepted for enrolment at the Awhina Resource Unit • students who are siblings of current students • students who are siblings of former students • students who are the children of an Upper Hutt College employee • all other students If the number of out-of-zone applicants exceeds the places available, students will be selected by ballot. Successful students will be notified in writing as soon as possible. Enrolment interviews for all successful students will be held in September and entrance testing for all 2011 Year 9 students will be held in November.

All applicants for 2011 Year 9 enrolments must be received by Upper Hutt College by Monday 2 August 2010 15

Senior Staff 2010 Senior Management Principal Deputy Principal Deputy Principal (Acting) Assistant Principal Assistant Principal (Acting)

Judith Taylor Janetta Van Maren John Lee Graham Bond Wendy Forde

BA, Dip Tchg BA (Hons), Dip Tchg MA (Hons), Dip Tchg BEd, Dip Tchg TTC, Dip Special Needs

Heads of Departments and Positions of Responsibility Art Willy Telfer Dip Art, ATD Careers Advisor Frank Ching BSc, Dip Tchg Commerce (Acting) Chris Green BA, Dip Guid Couns, Dip Tchg Computing & ICT Paul Curry BSc, Dip Tchg Drama & Media Studies Mihail Ifrim BA, Int Bac, Dip Tchg English Jonathan Martin BA, Dip Tchg Guidance Counsellor Sandy Tustin BCouns, BSc, Dip Tchg History & Library Jo Nicol BA, Dip Tchg International & ESOL Greg Mutch BA (Hons), Dip Tchg Languages Jo Hawes BA, Dip Tchg, Dip TEFL Learning Support Sue Campbell MEd, BSc (Hons), Dip Tchg Maori Jackie Awa Dip Mao, Dip Soc Rhb, Dip Tchg Mathematics Andrew Gurney BSc, Dip Tchg Music Jill Owen BMus (Hons), Dip Tchg Physical Education Adam Wilson BEd, Cert Ed Resource Teacher for Niki Silao MEd, BA, Dip Tchg Learning & Behaviour Science Catherine Laing MBA, BSc (Hons), Dip Tchg Social Sciences Michelle Maiava BA, Dip Tchg Special Needs Wendy Forde TTC, Dip Special Needs Technology & Graphics Colin Thomson Dip Tchg, Adv. Trade Cert Transition Diane Stronach BA, Dip Tchg Wood Technology Alex Forster ATC, FTC, TTC, NZ Dip Spec Subjs (Sec), Dip Tchg Deans Blake House Hillary House Jackson House Te Kanawa House Junior School Admin Dean

Mihail Ifrim Brendon Perkins Colin Thomson Jackie Awa Catherine Burnett

Sue Jamieson Kath Cowley Shelley McCarthy Sarah Hurd

Board of Trustees Malcolm Frew Chairperson Judith Taylor Principal Don Hancox Secretary Graeme Hampshire Parent Representative Vesi Leilua-Toilolo Parent Representative Graeme Smith Parent Representative Daniel Symons Parent Representative Mark Tapara Parent Representative Adam Wilson Staff Representative Anastasia Smith Student Representative The Board of Trustees meet on the last Thursday of every month, 7pm in the library.

“The principal and senior management team provide strong leadership. A focused and purposeful culture of improvement is apparent.” ERO Report (2008)

Moonshine Road, Upper Hutt New Zealand Telephone: 64 4 527 8749 Fax: 64 4 528 2491 Email: office@upperhutt.school.nz www.upperhutt.school.nz