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 OConnor. 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. |
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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 |
Queens 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 dont 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: ___________________________ |
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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
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