September, 1999
Dear Past Pupils,
I have recently taken up the position of Community Liaison and Support Development at
Hutt Valley High School. The purpose of community liaison is to assist in the development
of positive relationships between Hutt Valley High School and the schools and community in
the Petone and Lower Hutt areas. It is also to promote Hutt Valley High School and the
range of educational, cultural, pastoral and sporting services that are available to
students. The idea of support development is to identify groups and individuals that may
be interested in offering moral or financial assistance to the school.
I am not a past pupil myself and, as chance would have it, have no connection to any of
the other colleges in the Wellington area! I was born and educated in Ireland, a place
called Carrickmacross, Co Monaghan, and came to New Zealand in 1986 with my husband and
family.
I am very enthusiastic about the future of the High School and feel that the position
to which I have recently been appointed is a great opportunity to contribute in some way
to the success of our young people. We are lucky to have a variety of cultures and
nationalities at Hutt Valley High School which enriches the education of every student and
prepares them for the workplace.
Hutt Valley High School will be setting up an endowment fund. This will guarantee that
the needs of our students will always be met. The amount paid by Government unfortunately
falls short of the amount required to provide the highest standard of quality education
that the school has always striven for and on which its reputation is based.
It is my intention to make contact with as many Past Pupils as possible over the next
year. If it is suitable for you at the time I will arrange a meeting with you where we can
discuss the High School and any ideas you have on assisting with its progress. I also look
forward to meeting many of the First Decade Past Pupils at their Tea and Chat Afternoon on
8th October, 1999.
My office is located at the Petone College site and I would be very happy to hear from
you. The telephone number is (04) 568 4569 ext 712.
Yours sincerely,
Alice Paul
Community Liaison & Support Development
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