Kia ora koutou e te whānau,
Our Year 9 students are in the middle of their camping and outdoor adventure at Kaitoke Regional Park. The plan is for a blend of fun, learning and outdoor experiences - and hopefully two weeks of settled weather. Although we may have some soggy campers arriving home today. Sorry about that!
All thirteen of our Year 9 classes rotate through a two-day camping experience. It is a little hectic at school as this requires numerous staff accompanying them and relievers to cover classes left at school. I appreciate that this may cause disruption, but the benefits outweigh this. Students learn so much from an outdoor education experience and we work hard to continue to offer this opportunity at a cost that includes everyone.
It has been an eventful year for the Technology Learning Area, marked by the introduction of a Level 3 Mechanical Engineering course and Computer-Aided Design and mixed materials courses in the junior school.
Throughout the year, we continued our collaboration with the Pathways Learning Area, working to showcase the diverse career opportunities within the technology sector to our students.
The Digital Technologies and Computer Science students had the opportunity to go on workplace visits to companies such as ZX Security, Optimal and Storypark. Over 100 students also attended the Working in the Cloud Technology event organised by Creative HQ.
In the area of Mechanical Engineering, students engaged with local engineering companies, offering them the option of a one-day-a-week placement to complement their classroom learning.
Our Furniture Making students had a unique experience at the Master Joiners Conference, with Amanda Brown (13HM) and Charlotte Sanders (13PN) presenting their insights into studying Furniture Making and Design. Pictured above with Cara Penfold (HVHS Teacher) at the conference.
Below is a glimpse of student's work across the different year levels and technology subjects. If you have any questions about the Technology Learning Area please email Katie Long (Head of Technology) at katie.long@hvhs.school.nz.
Lost property is bursting at the seams with unnamed items we'd like to return to their student owners, including:
- basketballs
- caps
- glasses (a huge number!)
- hoodies (many black non-uniform ones)
- jackets (lots of branded ones e.g. Kathmandu, Macpac and Torpedo7)
- jewellery
- pencil cases
- school shoes & sneakers
- sweatshirts
- t-shirts
- umbrellas
- water bottles
- Article by Tyson Szeto (11CV)
I'm excited to share my experiences as the new Student Representative on the Board. Firstly, a big thanks to the incredible students of Hutt Valley High School for entrusting me with this role. Your votes and support mean a lot to me. I also want to acknowledge all the outstanding candidates who ran for this position. Your dedication to our school community is commendable.
Being the Student Rep has been an incredible opportunity for me to develop leadership skills and understanding. Engaging with the Board has offered a unique perspective on decision-making and the workings of our school. Representing the student body and ensuring our voices resonate in crucial discussions shaping our educational journey is an honour.
I'm excited about the future ahead as the student representative on our Board and look forward to contributing positively to the betterment of our school.
Image: Tyson Szeto with Miranda Cross (Presiding Member, HVHS School Board)
The Drama Department had its Year 10 production season last week, with each of the three classes performing to full audiences of parents and peers.
With seven shows in total, happening across two theatres, the performance nights were a celebration of the students' hard work and bravery.
Thank you to our school community for their support of the Absent Friends, The I Land and The End of the World As We Know It productions.
We're currently running low on donated uniforms. If your student has outgrown their uniform or no longer needs it, please consider donating it back to HVHS.
We'll ensure it is passed on to a student who needs it or loaned to a student who needs a replacement uniform item for a couple of days.
Any uniform items you wish to donate can be dropped to the HVHS Office, open Monday to Friday from 8am-4pm during term time.
You'll be required to look after them after school and for the weekend they are here. It is a great opportunity to make connections with a student from Japan, learn more about their culture and make new friendships. If you are interested in hosting a student, please contact Sarah Langley, Teacher in Charge of Japanese at sarah.langley@hvhs.school.nz.
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Email: office@hvhs.school.nz
Website: hvhs.school.nz
Location: Hutt Valley High School Woburn Road, Woburn, Lower Hutt, New Zealand
Phone: 04 566 4584