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Section Title
1 Principal’s Letter #1
2 Body
3 Multicultural Evening
4 Principal’s Letter #2

5 May 2000

Newsletter No. 2000/5

Dear Parents/Caregivers

Welcome back to what promises to be a busy and challenging term: 5th form exams start in week 2, all levels will receive reports, winter sports are underway, stage challenge, the multicultural evening, OPC and the national choral festival all lie ahead.

We are pleased to welcome Mr S Umakanthan, who will be teaching a Mathematics and Science programme and also to welcome back Mrs S McDiarmid, acting HOD Social Sciences, Mr M Chamberlain and Mr T O’Connor. Until a new principal is appointed Mr D Marrison will be acting Associate Principal and Ms J Taylor acting Deputy Principal.

On April 28 we farewelled our caretaker, Mr Dan Hughes after four years. The time and energy he has put into the school have been very much appreciated, and we wish him well in his new position.

It was heartening to return from the holidays with news of student successes in a wide variety of activities, detailed elsewhere in this newsletter. Without the support and time of parents and staff this would not be possible, and I would like to thank those responsible and thank in advance, those who will give up their time over the next few months.

This term will see the involvement of a large number of senior students as prefects, essentially supporting staff in their duties at interval and lunchtime. We are delighted that such a large number offered their time and talents and feel confident that their assistance will help us maintain a safe environment for all our students.

We continue with our termly mail-out of newsletters to ensure that parents receive vital information. We also advertise in the Hutt News monthly and we have a website – http://www.hvhs.ac.nz/.

Yours sincerely

 

Sylvia Burch
Acting Principal

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Normal hours are:

Monday to Friday 8.15 a.m. - 10.00 a.m.
Monday, Wednesday, Friday 2.30 p.m. - 4.30 p.m.
Thursday evening 6.30 p.m. - 8.30 p.m.

Term Dates

Term 2 26 April - 30 June
Term 3 17 July - 22 September
Term 4 9 October - 8 December

Coming Events

May Thursday 4

5th Form Exams commence (and continue till 12th May)

Tuesday 9

6th Form - Lampen Workday

Saturday 13

Regional Barbershop Quartet Competition

Tuesday 16

Australian Science Competition

Thursday 18

Rockquest - Hutt Valley Regional Final

Friday 19

Multicultural Evening (see over page)

Wednesday 24

CSW Swimming Relay finals

Friday 26

Stage Challenge

Wednesday 31

Cross-country, Trentham

June Thursday 1

Massey University Career Planning Day

Friday 2

Senior Reports issued

Monday 5

Queen’s Birthday

Wednesday 7

4.30 p.m. 6th and 7th Form Parents Evening

Secondary Schools Choral finals

Tuesday 13

4.30 p.m. 5th Form Parents Evening

Wednesday 21

6.45 p.m. New Entrants Evening - school hall

Thursday 22-Friday 23

Kapa Haka Nationals in Auckland

Friday 23-Sunday 25

Chamber Music Regionals

Monday 26-Tuesday 27

Girls’ Quadrangular Tournament, Palm. North Girls’ High School

Friday 30

Junior Reports issued. End of Term 2.

Shortened Lunch Hour – Winter Terms

From Monday 29th May we start having a shortened lunchtime - school finishes at 3.10 p.m. Students are able to wait in the school hall at the end of the day if they catch buses so they don’t get wet.

Congratulations to…

  • The Senior Boys Waterpolo team who managed to make the top eight in the National Championships held during the first weekend of the holidays. It is the best placing the school has achieved for many years. They also made the top eight in the North Island Championships and were placed third in a very tough local competition. Sam Gruschow (Captain) led by example throughout the tournament and was rewarded by being selected for the tournament team and is awaiting final selection for the test team against Australia.
  • Casey Glover (3JM) who won a Gold in the 1500m Freestyle and a Bronze in the 400m Freestyle (13 years and under) at the National Division 2 Swimming Championships held recently. Nicola Anamani (3GL) won a Gold in the 50m Backstroke and a Silver in the 100m Backstroke (13 years and under). Simon Eastwood (5FE) won a Gold in the 1500m Freestyle and Silvers in the 400m Freestyle, 200m Medley and 400m Medley (U14 years). Nick Meehan (6HL) is a member of the Capital Swimming Club and Wellington Region Under 18 relay teams which won two Golds, a Silver and a Bronze medal.
  • The Hutt Valley High School Tennis team who competed at the National Championships in Christchurch in the first weekend of the holidays. The team reached the semi-finals and came fourth. All players made significant contributions to the overall success. They were: Nick Eaden, 6SI, James Hadley, 6SI, Daniel Baxter, 4WL, Susi Klupp, 7HA, Lena Klupp, 7HA and Caroline Ford, 5SO.
  • ‘Flare’ Big Band, directed by Vivien Reid who again won the top Big Band title at the Tauranga Jazz Festival. The ‘Blue Note Sextet’, John McGavin and Nick George from 6LE and four students from Onslow College won the Top Jazz Combo title. Former students, Tim Solly and Asana Yamamoto also did very well. Tim won Best Pianist and Best Composer and Asana won Best Vocalist.
  • Ivan Magoc, 6SI who won a Gold medal in the Under 66kg category at the National Judo Championships recently.
  • At the recent National New Zealand Secondary School Mountainbiking competition held recently 18 students competed. Hamish Collie, came 14th of 94, Grant Amelung came 21st of 50 and Nicole Swain came sixth. Cameron Ross, Shane Rumens, James Rogers, Cameron Ginnane and Thomas Heppleston completed the downhill run in under 4 minutes.

Musical performing groups

Musical performing groups from Hutt Valley High School are providing the entertainment for a Save the Children fundraiser. This will be at the Laings Road Methodist Church on Wednesday, 24 May at 12.15 p.m. The cost of $12 per person includes a finger food lunch which follows the ¾ hour performance. By attending you will be giving support to young, talented musicians as well as helping under-privileged children of the world. Tickets are available from the Save the Children shop, 704a High Street or from Pam Davis, 569-5338 or Phil Worts, 569-5645.

7th Form Careers Programme

All 7th Form students have the opportunity to take part in a special Careers Programme starting next week. This involves self awareness, market awareness, tertiary courses available with costs and entry requirements, and c.v. writing. The course culminates in each student having a personal career interview with a professional counsellor and writing an individual career plan with at least two options for the future. Any queries, see Lyn House, Ph. 570-3557.


Multicultural Pot Luck Dinner with Entertainment

The date of this popular event this year is Friday 19th May - From 7.00 - 9.00 p.m. - Place - School Hall. The aim of the evening is to celebrate the multicultural element in our school and encourage families to mix socially in a relaxed, friendly atmosphere.

Families bring a dish, preferably from their country of origin, so that everyone can taste a variety of food. There will be multicultural entertainment after the meal. This is not a fundraising exercise. We charge $1 entry to cover disposable plates etc.

Last year the Hall was full to capacity. Make sure you don't miss out. Fill in the form below and return to the school office. An early return would be appreciated. We look forward to seeing you on the night.



Sylvia Burch
Associate Principal

Hutt Valley High School
Multicultural Pot Luck Dinner – 19th May 2000

I would like to supply a dish of ___________________________
We need to know the numbers to be sure our venue is suitable.
No. of adults: ___ No. of Children: ___
Name of Student you have at Hutt Valley High School: ___________________________
Form: ___ Home Ph No: ______________
Parent/Guardian signature: ___________________________

3 May 2000

Dear Parent/Caregiver

While we had an excellent start to the year with a very good response to our request for donations, we now find ourselves behind our targets.

We rely on your contribution in order to maintain existing facilities and programmes such as the library, sporting and cultural activities, and the provision of computers and other equipment. We are not funded for these things by the government.

We are very careful in our budgeting and do not waste money. Your contributions are receipted as donations and are tax deductible.

Your Board of Trustees has set a recommended donation level of $165 for each child with a maximum of $330 for a family.

Please give our request for help favourable consideration. Any concerns you have about this matter should be addressed to me either by phone or by letter. Your concerns will be handled in confidence.

Yours sincerely

 

Sylvia Burch (Mrs)
Acting Principal