Hutt Valley High School

29/05/2026

We're Hiring - Exam Centre Manager
We're seeking an Exam Centre Manager, starting 1 July, to run our NCEA and NZ Scholarship exams during November and December. This role is critical to ensuring the smooth and successful delivery of exams for all students, and works closely with the Principal's NZQA Nominee.

The Exam Centre Manager is employed by the New Zealand Qualifications Authority (NZQA) on a fixed-term basis. There is also the potential for additional employment to supervise the school-run Literacy & Numeracy co-requisite testing in September.

Key requirements:
▪️High level of digital literacy e.g. Microsoft Word, Excel, and the ability to navigate new online systems and processes.
▪️Strong organisational skills and attention to detail.
▪️Ability to follow processes accurately.
▪️Skilled at building rapport quickly with students, helping to ease their nerves (when required) and fostering a supportive environment.
▪️Confidence in leading and managing staff.

Role expectations:
▪️Be available to start on 1 July 2026 and work for the full exam period (November – December).
▪️Complete NZQA's Exam Centre Manager training.
▪️Oversee all administrative and operational aspects of the NZQA examinations.
▪️Ensure all processes and procedures are carried out in strict adherence with NZQA guidelines.
▪️Support and manage a team of exam supervisors.

To apply, please send your CV and cover letter to Lana Goddard (Principals' PA) at [email protected] by 4:00pm, Friday 12 June 2026.

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29/05/2026

HVHS Newsletter - Week 6, Term 2 | Formal Opening of C-Block, Tickets on Sale for Urinetown: The Musical, Job Vacancy – Exam Centre Manager, Parent/ Teacher Interviews for Years 12 & 13, Success at Rockquest & Tangata Beats, Helpful New NCEA Tool – PAROT, Alumni Needed for Basketball & Netball Games & More!

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27/05/2026

Friendly Reminder | HVHS will be closed for all students on Friday, 29 May for a scheduled Teacher Only Day. With King's Birthday (public holiday) on Monday, 1 June, we look forward to seeing all students back at school on Tuesday, 2 June.

26/05/2026

A beautiful morning for the opening of the new C-Block.

Summary of Principal Denise Johnson’s speech:
The opening of the new C-Block at Te Awakairangi is a profound moment of reclaiming our space, marking the end of an arduous journey that saw staff and students working in a leaking bunker like sieve and years of temporary learning environments, including a portacom village of learning. The new facility is a testament to the grit of the community and the dedication of many who became experts at ‘making do’. This C-Block is uniquely a building of Aotearoa New Zealand, inspired by the legend of Ngake, the formidable taniwha, and envisioned as a massive boulder with earthy, rustic colours. The design, led by the cultural expertise of former student Len Hetet and Kura Moeahu, also establishes a formal welcoming entrance and perfectly aligns with the wider urban revitalisation efforts in Lower Hutt, including the opening of Te Ara Tupua and the Te Wai Takamori o Te Awa Kairangi programme.

The new design provides a creative heart for the kura, clustering specialist spaces for dance, drama, foods, and music at the school’s center to ensure that creativity, courage, and performance were not just add-ons. The building supports the school’s relational style of teaching by featuring warm, dry, single-cell rooms with sliding doors for collaboration. It is intentionally designed to be noisy, a hive of activity, and designed for movement, giving staff and students a place where they can truly belong after years of teaching in unsuitable conditions. Thanks to many for helping raise the building, from local officials and contractors to the Ministry of Education property team, and especially the incredibly patient and adaptable school staff and the Property Manager, Simon Kydd, noting that it takes a whole town to raise a building.

20/05/2026

7 DAYS TO GO! 📢
HVHS OPEN EVENING, WED 27 MAY 6-8PM
Make a plan to join us for our school’s annual Open Evening! The evening begins at 6pm with an introduction from our Principal, Denise Johnson. To help families the introduction is repeated at 6:45pm. From 6-8pm, student-led tours will depart from the school hall.

The evening is a fantastic opportunity for parents, caregivers and students interested in attending in 2027 to walk around the school and see our learning areas in action. No registration is required – everyone is welcome to attend. Please feel free to share this post!

19/05/2026

Join us on Wednesday, 27 May from 6:00pm – 8:00pm for our annual Open Evening! This is a fantastic opportunity for students interested in starting at HVHS in 2027 to tour the school - including our brand-new C Block!

The Open Evening starts at 6pm with an introduction from our Principal (repeated at 6:45pm), and tours run from 6pm-8pm. No RSVP required, everyone is welcome!

📸 On site this morning, getting C Block ready for its formal opening next week.

18/05/2026

Just Dance is in S1 tomorrow (Tuesday)! We’re running activities all week long as part of Youth Week. Grab your mates and come along.

15/05/2026

Join us on Wednesday, 27 May from 6-8pm for our school’s annual Open Evening! The Open Evening begins at 6pm with an introduction from our Principal, Denise Johnson. To help families the introduction is repeated at 6:45pm.

From 6-8pm, student-led tours will depart from the school hall. The evening is a fantastic opportunity for parents, caregivers and students interested in attending in 2027 to walk around the school and see our learning areas in action. No registration is required – everyone is welcome to attend.

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14/05/2026

HVHS Newsletter - Week 4, Term 2 | Upcoming Grand Opening of C Block, Live Recording of E-Tipu, Science Learning Area, Next Week’s CAA Assessments, Youth Week, Become a Homestay Family, Violin & Viola Lessons Available, Relay for Life, Term 2 Policy Reviews, StudyLink Presentations, Sports News and more!

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14/05/2026

🩷 Tomorrow is Pink Shirt Day Aotearoa!
🩷 Students at HVHS are encouraged to wear a pink top, pink hoodie or pink accessories alongside their school uniform to support Pink Shirt Day NZ.
🩷 This is not a non-uniform day. Full school uniform must be worn alongside your pink items.
🩷 Kindness cards will be available to write on in the school library on Friday 15 May & Just Dance is running in the hall during lunchtime. Student Leaders will also be on the lookout for students wearing creative pink accessories!
🩷 By getting involved, you're doing your part to eliminate bullying by celebrating diversity and promoting kindness and inclusion.
🩷 Kōrero Mai, Kōrero Atu, Mauri Tū, Mauri Ora - Speak Up, Stand Together, Stop Bullying!