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Hillcrest High School
Te Kura Tuarua O Tihipuke
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Hillcrest High School
Te Kura Tuarua o Tihipuke
Mission Statement (Kaupapa Matua)
Hillcrest High School’s mission is to value all students, enhancing their self-esteem, academic potential, abilities and sense
of responsibility by helping them to develop the knowledge, ideas and skills to become active, independent, caring New
Zealanders.
Ko te mahi a Te Kura of Tihipuke kaupapa matua, kia whaihua, kia whakapakari i ngaa akonga i o raatou i o raatou
kiritau, maatauranga pitomata, kia kaha ki te kawa me te awhina ki te whanaki moohiotanga whakaaro mo oona
pukenga hoki ki to kakama kia tu tangata ai ngaa tangata o Aotearoa
Vision (Whakakitenga)
An innovative educational community that enables students to be lifelong learners who adapt and positively contribute to
an ever changing world.
Ko te hapori auaha matauranga kia aahei ngaa akonga puumau ki te Whakarite i ngaa hua pai mot e taakoha ki
teenei ao hurihuri
Values (Uaratanga)
The values of Hillcrest High School are linked with the school houses.
School Haka
Matika mai rã, Tirohia ake kia mau kia ita, i te Mana o Te Kura Matauranga. Whaia kia eke te tūturutanga o tēnei
kura, kia puta Ã-Ihi, Ã-Wana, Auē H!
Arise, look around you, hold steadfast to the mana of our school, engaging quality education, strive until the
authenticity of this school emerges in greatness.
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Hillcrest High School Principal’s Message
Te Kura Tuarua o Tihipuke
Hillcrest High School aims to provide We strive to cater for the individual
each student with a quality co- needs of our learners. We have a
educational experience. We are an comprehensive curriculum, with
inclusive school, providing high programmes of learning that recognise
quality education tailored to the the different ethnicities, interests,
learning needs of a diverse student aspirations, abilities and learning
population. Teaching and learning is needs of our students.
the cornerstone of the school, with the
school having national recognition for The school promotes high standards
scholastic achievement. of student conduct and behaviour
with our core values integral to the
Last year we received an outstanding development of our students as caring,
ERO report which confirmed the respectful and motivated learners. We
school will not be reviewed for another wish our students to leave school with
4 to 5 years. The report commented the knowledge, skills and attitudes
favourably on many aspects of school to ensure they make a successful
operations, management, leadership, contribution to New Zealand in the
student achievement and well- 21st Century.
being, and also the school’s ability to
successfully sustain and improve its As Principal I am committed to
performance in the future. maintaining and enhancing the
ethos and culture of Hillcrest High
Our outstanding staff of dedicated School and in providing a safe and
“We strive to cater professionals are committed to supportive learning environment. I
teaching and striving for academic consider it an honour and a privilege
for the individual excellence, while our extensive co- to work with such a highly professional
needs of our and extra-curricular programmes in and committed staff and school
EOTC, sport, culture and the arts, are community.
learners.We have an important feature of the fabric of
a comprehensive the school. I hope that the school will be more than
a place where students learn. It will be
curriculum, with While students are encouraged to an exciting and rewarding experience
programmes excel in their specialist areas, we are that involves a family commitment to
also determined that they should be the school.
of learning balanced and well rounded young
that recognise people. Kelvin Whiting
the different Principal
ethnicities,
interests,
aspirations,
abilities and
learning needs of
our students.”
We are not a “one size fits all” school.
Senior Leadership Team
Left to right: Dan Franicevic (Assistant Principal), Susan Radford
(Assistant Principal), Kelvin Whiting (Principal), Edgar Johl (Deputy Principal),
Debbie Greenhill (Assistant Principal)
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“The school’s Curriculum
curriculum effectively
promotes and
Hillcrest High School is proud of Overall, the school curriculum caters
supports student the exceptionally high standard as much as possible for each student’s
learning. The of academic, cultural and sporting subject choice and their individual
excellence achieved by students needs. A focus on multi-level study
curriculum is focused within our school community. We are means students have more flexibility
on addressing the consistently ranked as one of the very to select their level of learning. Our
strengths, interests top academic schools in the country. curriculum also provides opportunities
Hillcrest students are regularly for students to make closer links
and learning needs of rewarded for their outstanding between work and school, making
students. It is broad achievements. education relevant to later work.
based, inclusive The junior curriculum is broad-based
and designed to and nurtures a diversity of learning
opportunities for all students. It
provide students with provides a spring board for study and
relevant choices and specialisation in the senior school.
pathways as they
progress throughout
the school.” Enrichment and Extension Programmes
2013 ERO Report All students have a right to an and Computer Science. Top scholars
education that acknowledges and have traditionally engaged in a full
respects their individuality, and that programme of co-curricular activities
offers them maximum opportunities including mooting, public speaking,
to develop their strengths and debating, Shakespeare club, choirs and
abilities. A wide range of extension and orchestra as well as participating in the
enrichment opportunities, at all levels, many sporting challenges on offer.
are features of both the curriculum and
co-curricular programmes at Hillcrest Junior School
High School. At Years 9 & 10, all students participate
in a Careers Pathway Programme
Senior School while students identified as gifted
Although Scholarship represents and talented have opportunities to
the pinnacle of achievement for participate in programmes such as
many students, there are numerous JEEP (Junior Extension and Enrichment
opportunities throughout the senior Programme), Sports Development,
school for students to be challenged and the Waikato Young Leaders
and enriched. Programme.
Cambridge AS level is offered in Year 12
in English and Mathematics, and senior The Junior Enrichment and Extension
Computer Programming students are Programme (JEEP) provides extension
able to enter for the Waikato University opportunities for academically able
Computer Science Scholarship. At Year students; it includes group work,
13, selected students are currently able discussion, problem-solving, thinking
to study level one university papers “outside the square”, and working
in Computer Science, Economics outside of one’s comfort zone. It is NOT
and Philosophy. Students are given an accelerated learning programme. 9
opportunities to participate in national JEEP is a semester course timetabled
and international competitions in for the second half of the year, while 10
Mathematics, International languages, JEEP is a full year course. Both courses
English. Science, Art, Maori, Economics are invitation only.
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Sports Development Programme
Year 9 Programme Year 11 Programme
Students applying for this half year This is a full NCEA course offering 20
programme will go through a rigorous credits across a range of contexts
selection process before being including Fitness Studies, Lawn
accepted into the group. Selection will Bowls, Sports Education Module, and
be based on sporting ability, potential, Outdoor Education activities.
effort in both sport and school, and
general attitude. Students will be selected for this
course from the Year 10 class but there
This is not a timetabled option course are often spaces open for others to
but an extra-curricular programme apply for.
with the group meeting once a week
(generally in the morning before The course has been designed to be
school) in Terms 3 and 4. as practical as possible while offering
contexts that will benefit the students
This course will ready the students in their sporting endeavours.
for the Year 10 programme and will
cover goal setting, fitness testing and “Students
training, skill acquisition, strategy,
teamwork and keeping training logs. experience high
levels of success
Students who demonstrate the
required levels of effort and dedication
in an extensive
will be offered a place in the Year 10 range of sporting,
programme.
cultural and
performing events
Year 10 Programme and enrichment
This runs as a full year option course programmes
and topics included are Fitness Studies, offered at the
Anatomy, Injury Prevention, Nutrition
and Sports Psychology. Practical school.”
experiences will include weight
training, swimming, kayaking, and a
Sports Education module. 2013 ERO Report
The class will begin the year by training
for and competing in the Multi Sport
Challenge. Teams of two will complete
a challenging event including
swimming, running and kayaking
around the Mt. Maunganui area.
Hard working and dedicated students
will be offered the opportunity of
partaking in two trips. In term 3 the
class will head to Whakapapa for skiing
or snowboarding and will stay in a
cabin on the mountain overnight. We
then combine with the JEEP class at
the end of the year for the Big Day Out.
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Hillcrest High School
Te Kura Tuarua o Tihipuke
Qualifications and Student Achievement
A summary of NCEA results for 2013 is as follows:
Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 UE
% Pass % Pass % Pass % Pass
Hillcrest 85.0 85.4 75.8 81.3
National 82.5 85.6 79.2 70.5
Hillcrest
25.3 26.3 24.2
“A significant number of
Excellence students achieve NCEA
Endorsement
National merit or excellence
Excellence 17.0 13.3 11.3 endorsements, and a
Endorsement large group of students
L1 Literacy % Pass L1 Numeracy % Pass succeed in scholarship
Hillcrest 91.9 Hillcrest 90.7
examinations. The school
continues to build on
National 83.5 National 81.9 historically high levels
NCEA Results of students academic,
Hillcrest continues to achieve at the We have some very pleaseing NCEA sporting and cultural
highest level in the National Certificate results for 2013. A particular feature success.”
in Educational Achievement (NCEA) of our results is the high number of
and Scholarship. students gaining merit and excellence 2013 ERO Report
endorsements across all levels of NCEA.
We are particularly mindful of
maintaining the academic rigour of To gain a merit endorsement students In 2013 Hillcrest gained 34
NCEA while still creating a programme have to gain at least 50 credits at Scholarships, including 1 outstanding.
of learning that meets the needs of Merit/Excellence level and to gain an Last year Grace Buckland was awarded
our diverse student population. We excellence endorsement students Top Scholar in New Zealand for
believe a quality NCEA programme have to gain a minimum of 50 credits Mathematics with Statistics. This
needs to provide the necessary pre at Excellence level. follows Hillcrest student Hao Jeng
requisites to further our students NCEA gaining a Top Scholar in Mathematics
course of study at school and also A total of 54.9% of all Level 1 to 3 with Calculus the previous year.
provide the necessary qualifications students gained an endorsement, with
for further tertiary study or work place excellence endorsements at an all time Since 2004 Hillcrest has averaged in
employment. high. excess of 40 Scholarships a year, which
is an outstanding achievement.
Cambridge AS Examinations
(2013 Results)
Students presenting for the Cambridge
Advanced Subsidiary Examinations
continue to achieve at very high levels.
English had nearly half of the
candidates receiving the top A grade.
In Mathematics 90% pass rate with
more than 20% of candidates receiving
the top grade and a 100% pass rate.
Students studying Cambridge English
and Mathematics also study NCEA
Level 2.
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Prizegiving - 2013
Hillcrest High School
Te Kura Tuarua o Tihipuke
Student Leadership
Hillcrest High School focuses on Other leadership opportunities
the development of values of good - Peer Monitoring
citizenship for community living - Peer Support leadership for Year 9
in the 21st century by providing students
opportunities for students to meet - Reading tutors
challenges, and develop well- - ESOL tutors for new English speakers
informed choices. We are committed - Kapa Haka
to providing opportunities to improve - Outdoor Education leaders for
leadership skills for students to assume Year 10 camps
future leadership roles within our - Student Mediation
community. - Anti Harrassment Team
- Organising School Ball and Cabaret
Specific leadership roles - Sports Council
- Head Girl - Arts Council
- Head Boy - Cultural Committee
- Deputy Head Girl - Pasifika Council
- Deputy Head Boy - Maori Student Council
- Maori Leadership
Pouhine (female)/Poutama (male) Student Initiatives
- Cultural Captains
- Sports Captains - Running weekly school assemblies
- Service Captains - School wide Strategic Planning
- Environment Captains - Talent Quest
- Arts Captains - Students Against Driving Drunk SADD
- Students’ Representative on the - Interact Club
Board of Trustees - 40 Hour Famine
- Chairperson Senior & Junior Council - Invisible Children Charity
- House Captains - Valentines Day
The Senior Student Leaders also assist
the staff with daily duties to ensure the
smooth running of the School.
These special portfolios bring specific
responsibilities to represent the
student body as ambassadors and
leaders for Hillcrest High School.
2014 House Captains
Councils are forums for the student
voice. They take responsibility for
focusing on current student issues and
raising issues with the Principal and
the Board of Trustees via their Student
Representative, as well as organising
a myriad of activities in the school,
including raising money for charities.
Inter House Competition
- Swimming & Athletics
- Spirit Week - House Relay
- Cross Country - School Quiz
- Road Race - Duathlon
7 2014 Senior Student Leaders
Careers
The well-resourced Careers Centre STAR Courses
offers all students help with any career- ‘Try it for a Day‘ tasters and unit standard
related matter, including exploration short courses are opportunities offered
of post-school options, tertiary study by local tertiary providers in a range of
information, subject choice and CV occupational areas.
preparation. Information regarding
universities, polytechnics, Te Wānanga,
Gateway
apprenticeships and employment
Gateway offers structured workplace
is available. This includes data on
learning opportunities to senior
employment trends and specific job
students. Workplace learning is a
information. One on one in-depth
formalised learning arrangement
consultation is available. We also offer
set in an actual workplace for a
lunchtime information presentations
sustained period of time involving the
that are open door events from
assessment of industry unit standards.
various organisations, eg: universities,
Unit standard credits are gained
industry sectors, overseas exchange
toward industry national certificates
programmes. Vocational Pathways
and NCEA.
career planning , Youth Guarantee
(Trades Academy, Fee-Free courses),
Secondary Tertiary Partnership-
STAR and Gateway courses are also
offered at the Careers Centre. Trades Academy
Senior students who are interested
in a career in trades or technology
Vocational Pathways Course
can access a number of options to
This is a timetabled subject where the
study and develop clear pathways to
learning content is tailored to students’
obtain industry qualifications that are
particular needs and provides credits
relevant in the workplace. Students
that can be used toward gaining
will achieve a minimum of NCEA level
NCEA and other industry national
2, by combining study at the Wintec
certificates. Senior students would be
Trades Academy (dual-enrolment)
pursuing NCEA level 1 and level 2 and
with studies at school. Credits go
future enrolment in a Youth Guarantee
towards their NCEA and a nationally
programme or employment. STAR,
transferable tertiary qualification Level
Gateway, Trades Academy and fee-free
1, 2 or 3 (eg. National Certificate in
courses are available.
Mechanical Engineering L2).
HHS CAREERS STATISTICS
Secondary Tertiary Partnership-
STAR Gateway Trades Academy
• 60 STAR courses offered • 60 students on the Gateway Our Secondary Tertiary Partnership
• 27 outside providers used programme (TEC contract 50 (STP) Trades Academy with Wintec
• 92% STAR courses from external places) has expanded considerably in 2014.
providers • Students achieved an average of Currently 95 students, across Year 11 to
• 96.6% success rate overall for Unit 15 credits per student at Level 2 13, are enrolled with Trades Academy at
Standards achieved (93.7% Maori, (TEC contract 10 credit average) Wintec (Hillcrest has the most students
90.9% Pasifika) • 15 ITO’s (Industry Training in the Trades Academy throughout the
• 1791 Unit Standards enteres. 1718 Organisations) used region). These students are enrolled
Unit Standards achieved in a range of courses including:
• 620 students accessed STAR Outcomes Manufacturing and Technology,
• STAR includes industry Unit • 18 students gained part time or Construction and Interstructure,
Standards and University papers full time employment Service, Primary Industry, Agriculture,
• 6 students returned to school Building and Construction, Electrical
• 30 students enrolled with Engineering, Mechanical Engineering,
Wintec or a PTE (Private Training Collision Repair and Paint, and
Establishment) Hospitality. Students gain credits
• 6 students went to University towards national certificates and Level
8 1 to 3 NCEA.
Physical Assistance Centre
The Physical Assistance Centre (PAC) with the transition from school to life
provides comprehensive support beyond school.
for ORS funded students who have
a physical disability. PAC students’ Enrolments can be made on the school
academic and individual requirements, enrolment form with a covering letter
related to their disability, are identified from parents/caregivers. Enquiries
and monitored by Individual relating to support by this Centre can
Education Plans (IEPs). They have the be directed to the Head of Department,
benefit of high support staff/student Mrs Robyn Ninnes or Mrs Margaret
ratios including Teacher Aides and Ellery, or the Principal. An appointment
needs-based specialist support such to visit the Centre and obtain further
as Physiotherapist, Occupational information is welcomed.
Therapist and other identified
specialists as required. “Students with special
learning needs are
The aim of the Centre is to enable receiving high-quality
students, to the best of their ability, support through a range
to have a mainstream experience of
academic school life with involvement of focused interventions.
and participation in all other school Teachers and support staff
activities. ensure these students
are included in school
Support within the Centre provides
activities and experience
alternative academic programmes and
activities when full participation in success.”
mainstream is not possible. During the
final year of school the Centre assists 2013 ERO Report
Independent Living Centre
The Independent Living Centre (ILC) work experience and cultural activities.
is a department within Hillcrest High
School catering for the Ongoing and Parents/Caregivers interested in a
Reviewable Resourcing Scheme (ORRS) placement in the ILC should enquire
funded students who have a significant to the Head of Department Mrs M
intellectual disability. Targeted funding Ellery or the Principal. Additional
for these students provides teachers information is available from the ILC.
time, teacher aide support and, when
necessary, therapist/specialist support
to ensure all students have access to
the curriculum.
All students have Individualised
Education Programmes (IEP’s) and
these are developed along with
parents/caregivers, teacher and
support staff. All programmes are
based on the New Zealand Curriculum
and emphasis is placed on Key
Competencies.
Students are able and encouraged
to participate in the school life
depending on their individual ability,
and interests and includes purposeful
mainstreaming, academic, sporting,
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Te Whanau O Tihipuke
E ngā mana e ngā reo, e ngā Whāia te pae tawhiti kia tata!
karangaranga maha,
Whakamaua te pae tawhiti, kia tina!
tēnā koutou, tēnā koutou tēnā koutou
katoa.
Me wehi ki a Ihowa, koia te timatanga Students from Year 11 and up can
me te whakamutunga o ngā mea apply to join the whānau form
katoa. class. The whānau allows students
Me whakahōnoretia tō tātou kīngi to be nurtured within a Māori
Māori a Tuheitia e noho mai rā i environment. Manaakitanga and
runga i te ahurewa tapu o ngā mātua whanaungatanga, in particular,
tūpuna, ki te kāhui ariki nui tonu. Pai are core values that underpin the
Mārire. whānau. Upon entry, there is an
expectation that whānau students
Koutou kua haere ki tua o te arai, kua
will commit to enhancing Māori
ngaro ki te kitenga kanohi. Haere atu
culture within the school either
rā, okioki atu.
by learning Te Reo Māori, or by
participation and leadership in
Tihei Mauriora kia tātou katoa. Ka Kapa Haka or any other kaupapa
haere tonu ngā mihi kia tātou e Māori initiatives.
whawhai nei i ngā whawhai kia eke
ā tātou tamariki ki ngā taumata “The school has
matauranga e tika ana. Me kii nā ēnei significantly
tūmomo strengthened its
whakatipuranga ka nui ngā capacity to promote
āhuatanga hou kua uru ki roto i educational success for
ngā marau hei whainga mō ā tātou
tamariki, mokopuna. Kia kaha, kia
Maori , as Maori.”
maia, kia manawanui.
2013 ERO Report
Pasifika
Bula vinaka, Kia orana, Talofa lava, Students with Pasifika heritage are
Malo e lelei, Fakaalofa lahi atu and warmly welcomed at Hillcrest High
warm Pacific greetings! School and although our community
comprises only 5% of the school
student body, these are represented
well in statistics for academic and
cultural achievement, in leadership
roles and in top sports teams.
Individuals are encouraged through
a mentoring network to make
appropriate choices in their learning
and develop their skills at the highest
levels. Opportunities for students
include a Pasifika Camp, participation
in Pasifika by Nature Cultural Festival,
subject specific mentoring and a
weekly homework Centre.
Our goal is to encourage these young
people to make the very best of their
education , as Pasifika, to ensure they
can pursue meaningful careers in the
future.
10Tauwhare Marae
Early in the year we run a noho marae Building positive relationships as early
(marae stay) for our Year 9 students. as possible is very important in any
They spend two days at Tauwhare school and these trips are the perfect
Marae with senior student leaders and opportunity for that to happen. The
staff. On the second evening whānau trips also ensure our new students are
(family) are invited for dinner to share familiar with the close connections
the experience with their children. we have with Tauwhare Marae, local
The purpose of this trip is for new tikanga (customs) and mātauranga
students and their whānau to have the (knowledge) which are an important
opportunity to get to know the school part of our school.
community.
Great Barrier Experience
Five weeks of adventure, team work, independent living and sustainability studies.
Hillcrest High School, in conjunction They explore the different infrastructure
with the Sir Edmund Hillary Outdoor systems currently being utilised (no
Pursuits Centre of New Zealand, has power/water/sewage utilities on GBI)
developed an exciting five week and we undertake community work by
programme for our year 10 students creating tracks, working with DOC and
on Great Barrier Island so as to promote Glenfern Reserve in habitat restoration
team work, confidence and leadership for endangered species and contribute
in our students. to local projects around the OPC
centre.
The students live independently,
bunking in pairs and undertaking their Two courses are arranged to run in
own washing, cooking and cleaning. Term 2 each year with the boys’ and
They complete a wide range of outdoor girls’ courses alternating in terms of
pursuits under the expert guidance of their position in the first or second half
the OPC staff including, surf kayaking, of the term. Each course can take a
sea kayaking, hiking, steep creeking, maximum of 30 students with suitable
coasteering, rock climbing, high applicants balloted.
ropes course, ABL, sailing, fishing and
snorkelling. They undertake single
day activities as well as planning and
executing four expeditions during
their time on the island.
Parallel to the outdoor pursuits is a
study that includes Mathematics,
English, Social Studies and Science.
The students undertake a study
programme while on the island that
revolves around the investigation and
reporting of economic, cultural, social
and environmental sustainability
issues on Great Barrier Island. The
students interview local residents,
business owners, visit the local primary
school and stay overnight on the
Motairehe Marae.
11Learning Support
Student learning is supported in a This initiative gives these students an
variety of ways. Year 9 and 10 students extra boost to their literacy learning
are identified for assistance through so that they are better prepared to
common entry testing, reports from succeed in Year 11.
contributing schools and parent
referrals. These students are supported For Year 11-13 students, in-class
in the main stream classes by Teacher assistance is given in English and
Aides and differentiated learning. Maths classes for students previously
identified as needing support. Reader-
Teacher Aide help is provided in a range writer assistance is provided for those
of classes with the priority being given students who meet the NZQA criteria.
to English. This assistance continues The Learning Support Co-ordinator
and extends to other subjects to the will make referrals to RTLB and GSE
end of Year 10. services and other Ministry and
Community agencies when this is
When resources are available,students thought to be beneficial.
may also be selected for the Early Start
to Qualifications programme.
International Education
Hillcrest High has an outstanding Prospective applicants must include
reputation for academic attainment their academic results, last school
and a national award for the pastoral report (both translated) and a letter
support of International Students. of introduction. We encourage
application before October of the
Our 40 International Students preceding year.
represent a range of nationalities. We
provide an extensive range of curricular Our website (www.hillcrest-high.
and extra-curricular opportunities school.nz) explains enrolment
with a highly effective pastoral care procedures and fees.
and guidance programme.
Enquiries please to Mrs. Raelyne
Assessment is based on individual Selby, International Student Director
needs, abilities and future aspirations. (rselby@hillcrest-high.school.nz)
Specialist ESOL programmes are
available if required.
“The International
Students department
is well led by an
experienced and
knowledgeable
manager who ensures
that all aspects
of student life are
carefully monitored
and managed.”
2013 ERO Report
12Cultural Activities and Performing Arts
The school promotes a wide range as outstanding solo musicians,
of artistic activities, groups and chamber music groups, rock bands,
opportunities for students of all actors and drama ensembles, are
abilities, interests and cultures. The regularly among the winners of
excellent Performing Arts programme local and national festivals and
is regularly showcased and contributes competitions. For the past 20 years, the
to the high profile of the school. HHS annual School Show has had the
Groups such as the HHS Orchestra, Jazz reputation for being among the finest
Band, Scat Choir, Junior and Senior and most professional of the country’s
Theatresports, Kapa Haka, as well school musical productions.
We offer:
Chamber Music Mooting
School Music Production Debating
Orchestra (senior and beginners) Shakespeare Club
Itinerant Music Tuition International Concert
Smokefree Rockquest Theatresports
Public Speaking Rockbands
Kapa Haka SCAT Choir
Theater trips Junior Vocal Groups
Lion Dancing Indian Dance
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‘Guys & Dolls’ Production - 2014Sport
Hillcrest High offers all students the We are also fortunate to have a
opportunity to become actively number of staff, qualified coaches and
involved in a wide range of sports. members of our community involved
With over 100 teams entered in local in our extensive sports programme.
competitions spread across more than Cricket, Football, Rugby, Netball
40 sporting codes, whether they seek and Rowing all have successful
competition, attainment of excellence, Club structures involving staff and
fitness, the chance to learn new skills or parents to assist in fundraising and
simply good fun, we offer something the management and organisation of
for everyone. We are proud of the these codes.
success of our students as individuals
or teams as they stamp their mark on
the sporting landscape.
Students represent the school in the following sports:
Archery Equestrian Parkour Table Tennis
Athletics Football Road Race Tennis
Badminton Golf Rowing Touch
Canoe Polo Gymnastics Rugby Triathlon
Chess Hockey Skiing Volleyball
Climbing In-Line Hockey Softball Waka Ama
Cricket Lacrosse Squash Water Polo
Cross Country Motocross Surfing Yachting
Cycling Mountain biking Snowboarding
Duathlon Netball Swimming
The following ex students from Hillcrest High School were selected in the
2014 Commonwealth Games Team:
Badminton: Cycling:
Oliver Leydon-Davis (2003 - 2007) Jaime Nielsen (1999 - 2003)
Susannah Leydon-Davis (2005 - 2009) Netball:
Michael Fowke (2004 - 2008) Laura Langman (1999 - 2003)
Madeleine Stapleton (2006 - 2010)
Judo:
Ivica Pavlinic (2001 - 2006)
14Pastoral Care of Students
Every student is placed in a horizontal Peer support leaders meet regularly
form class with the form teacher with Year 9 students to assist their
maintaining a close liaison with his/her transition to high school through a
class and with the Deans. The Deans structures peer support programme.
have responsibility for the welfare The Anti-Harassment Team is a
and administration of a form level and group of Year 13 students who work
progress with that level throughout a to enhance student relationships
student’s years at school. Contact with through peer mediation and support
the school regarding a student should and through activities that promote
first be made through the appropriate Hillcrest High as a safe and supportive
form teacher or Dean. school environment.
Each senior leader (Principal, Deputy The Health Clinic is staffed by a
Principal and Assistant Principals) is registered Nurse from 8.45am to
attached to a year level. They play an 3.15pm daily. Appointments are not
integral role in the pastoral care and necessary but students are advised
well being of students. to avoid coming during class time.
The school nurse is a registered
Guidance Counsellors provide a ACC provider and offers a full range
confidential counselling service to of health information and services
students at the school. Appointments which are strictly confidential. A
can be requested by students or doctor is available for one morning
referrals can be made by parents or per week to see students at school. A
staff. Counsellors can be contacted registered physiotherapist is available
through the school office. two afternoons a week. The service is
funded by the Waikato District Health
Senior students play an important role Board and is free to students but if
in the support and care of younger a prescription is issued, there will
students at Hillcrest High School. normally be pharmacy costs incurred.
Parental and Community Involvement
Hillcrest High School seeks a A highly supportive Parent Group
close liaison between parents and meets each month. This group provides
caregivers and the school, so that opportunities for the school to consult
the most positive and appropriate parents on a range of matters and
learning environment is provided for for parents to raise issues of concern
our students. We appreciate contact and interest. The Parent Group also
to assist a student’s performance at assists in special projects, helps with
school and will contact you if we have the annual Ball, provides refreshments
concerns or commendations that you at Parent/Teacher interviews and
need to know about. Please do not supports parental involvement in the
hesitate to contact us on any school schools extensive extra-curricular
related matter. We also invite parents programme.
and caregivers to assist in our extensive
extra-curricular programmes in sport, Parents of Maori students are invited
music, drama and the arts. to regular hui at the school, while
our Pasifika parents also attend
The Board of Trustees is the governing regular school based meetings. These
body of the school. It consists of six meetings, like the Parent Group,
members elected by parents and focus on current issues and provide
caregivers, and co-opted members, useful feedback to school staff and
a staff representative, student strengthen our commitment to our
representative and the Principal. local community.
15Hillcrest High School
Te Kura Tuarua o Tihipuke
School Uniform
YEARS 9, 10 (Junior Uniform) YEARS 11,12 (Senior Uniform)
GIRLS GIRLS
• Plaid school skirt As for Junior uniform except for changes outlined below:
• Sage school blouse
• School navy woollen jersey or navy softshell jacket • Pin striped skirt
• Plain navy/black cap • Pin striped woven green blouse
• School or plain navy/black scarf
• No beanies to be worn BOYS
• Navy blue/black/white thermals only (must not be visible)
As for Junior uniform except for changes outlined below:
Footwear:
• Black roman sandals • Pin striped woven green shirt
• Black, leather, polishable, lace-up school shoes with navy
ankle socks, navy knee length school socks or plain
navy/black tights
BOYS
• Navy dress school shorts or navy dress school trousers
• Sage school polo shirt
• School navy woollen jersey or navy softshell jacket
• Plain navy/black cap
• Navy socks with trousers
• School or plain navy/black scarf
• No beanies to be worn
• Navy blue/black/white thermals only (must not be visible)
Footwear:
• Black roman sandals
• Black, leather, polishable, lace-up school shoes with
navy knee length school socks
YEAR 13
No uniform but a high standard of clean and tidy dress
must be maintained at all times.
Clothing must be appropriate in content and style for
school wear.
The following guidelines apply:
• Clothing must not contain offensive or sexist language,
advertise alcohol or drugs
• No clothing normally considered ‘beachwear’
• Shorts must be hemmed and NOT ripped
• Length of short - inside leg measurement must be at
least 12cm
• No bare midriffs
• No singlets/tank tops
• Students must have footwear
• No facial or other body piercing
• Males must be clean shaven
16Hillcrest High School
Te Kura Tuarua o Tihipuke
School Uniform
ALL STUDENTS
JEWELLERY PHYSICAL EDUCATION
• One plain chain or bone carving
• One pair earring studs or sleepers GIRLS AND BOYS
in the ears only • Navy school PE shorts
• No facial or other body piercing • Navy school PE shirt
• No other jewellery is acceptable
SPORTS UNIFORMS
GENERAL APPEARANCE AND • As specified by coaches and
GROOMING sports codes
• Hair to be clean and tidy • School tracksuit
• No unnatural hair colours
• No extreme hairstyles,
ie. dreadlocks All uniform items ca be purchased
• The Principal may determine from NZ Unifroms (cnr Tristram and
if a student’s appearance is Rostrevor Streets).
inappropriate.
1718
Hillcrest High School
Masters Avenue
PO Box 11020
Hillcrest
HAMILTON 3251
NEW ZEALAND
Ph 0064 7 8570297
Fax 0064 7 8565125
Email: office@hillcrest-high.school.nz
www.hillcrest-high.school.nz
19132 Masters Ave, Hamilton 3216
P +64-7-857 0297 F +64-7-856 5125
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