About Us
Mount Hutt College is situated in the town of Methven in an idyllic location near the foot of the Mount Hutt skifield. As a school we build on the strengths of this community, as we encourage our students to be the very best that they can be in life, in whatever they do.
Our school motto, “Per Ardua ad Astra”, encapsulates this emphasis on excellence. Literally translated the motto means “Through hard work, reach for the stars.” Our vision is for our students to achieve well in:
Learning approaching academic studies with enthusiasm and dedication
Citizenship being proud and respectful citizens of our school and beyond
Community being contributors to the school and wider communities
Everything that we do at the College is underpinned by a strong set of values. These values are summarised by the acronym PRIDE.
All of our students are encouraged to take part in cultural and sporting activities outside the classroom.
Browse through the pages of our website. There you will see the wonderful variety our school has to offer. Better still, come to visit us and see our school – students and staff – in action.
News Desk
Recent posts and urgent notifications (e.g. snow closure) – link
Goals
Learning
Students and staff are motivated and engaged lifelong learners.
Students and staff are flexible and adaptable in order to respond to changes and challenges throughout life.
Students demonstrate core knowledge and skills to enable them to be the best they can be in life.
BOT provides the best possible resources to ensure a dynamic learning environment for the staff and students.
Community
Foster positive school, parent and positive community networks and relationships.
Conduct regular consultation with community groups.
Regularly communicate educational issues and school practices to ensure we have a supportive, informed and involved community.
Ensure the school is funded and resourced so that the educational needs of all students are met.
Citizenship
Students leave with a positive set of values and a strong sense of identity and independence.
Students demonstrate respect for themselves, others and the community.
Students are sufficiently resilient, enterprising and creative; to enable them to be the best they can be in their lives.
Students make appropriate moral and ethical decisions and act on them.
Students contribute positively to their community
Board of Trustees
The Board of Trustees for Mount Hutt College is a joint one with Lauriston Primary School.
Chairperson: Phil Hill
Trustees: Brendon Quinn, Jo Suyker, Ben Todhunter, Carol Wilson
Staff Rep: Kathryn Gunn
Student Rep: Sophie Lewthwaite
Principals: John Schreurs (Mount Hutt College), Dianne Prendergast (Lauriston School)
Board Secretary: Evonne Lumsden
Staffing
There are approximately 40 teaching staff and 15 support staff at Mount Hutt College. In 2012 we will have three classes each at Y7, Y8, Y9 and Y10.
Information for job applicants
Prefects 2012
Head Boy – Jake Bell
Head Girl – Sommer O’Shea
Deputy Head Boy – Thomas Bird
Deputy Head Girl – Olie Body
Stefanie Bennett
Sophie Brennan
Erica Dynes
Jessica Ross
James Anderson
Jordan Bird
Fraser McIrvine
Harry Jackson
Andrew Muckle
Matthew Nicoll
Tom Suyker
Facilities
Mount Hutt College is set in a beautiful location in mid-canterbury. Nestled near the hills surrounding the Mount Hutt ski area. The vista is amazing and inspirational.
Mount Hutt College has wonderful buildings, grounds and facilities. Over the last few years we have been fortunate to have a very exciting building programme. This has been because of our significant roll growth in recent years. Our new buildings include:-
2003 new international room
2004 new administration block
2005 new science laboratory and 3 new classrooms
2006 four further classrooms
2007 new technology suite
2008 new canteen
2009 new addition to the gymnasium; extension of music suite
2010 new fibre-optic cable installed throughout school; library reconstruction commenced end of T4
2011 completion of new library and careers facilities
For many of the recent projects we have been fortunate to have the services of renowned architect, Peter Beaven. Peter’s designs have brought an integration to the look of our facilities.
Another feature of the school is the extensive and attractive grounds, which allow a full range of recreational and sporting facilities. In winter we make full use of the nearby Mount Hutt skifield. Out students take part in a full range of sports, including golf, squash, rugby, cricket, hockey, netball, soccer, moto-cross and many others.
We also offer a full range of cultural activities from choir, theatresports, drama, orchestra and kapahaka.
The combination of excellent facilities, professional and supportive teachers and a safe and healthy environment gives Mount Hutt College students a privileged education.
Contacts
If you would like to make an appointment or make contact with any of the following, please phone or email the Principal’s Secretary: Evonne Lumsden +64 (03) 302 8437 ext 2 or college@mthutt.school.nz
If you would like to visit, please contact us to find a suitable time.
If you would like to post information to us, please send it to P.O Box 58, Methven 7745.
7730 is the Methven township street address postal code, but you will reach us with either code.
Senior Leadership
Principal: Mr John Schreurs
Acting Deputy Principal: Mrs Kris Canham
Acting Assistant Principal: Mr Mike Pearce
Deans
Rana Richards Years 7/8
Fiona Jessep Years 9/10
Gavin Jenkins Year 11 & 12
Glen Currie Years 13
Buses
The Methven area school bus transport system incorporates Mount Hutt College, Lauriston Primary School, Methven Primary School and Our Lady of the Snows School. Information about contacts and procedures, including Early Closure (due to snow) can be found in our BUSES INFORMATION SHEET 2010.
Uniform
The Mount Hutt College uniform was in a structured transition period from 2009 – 2011. All students must be fully in the correct new uniform at the start of 2012. For details, please read Uniform 2012 Information & Price Lists
Stationery Lists
Year 13 Stationery List for 2012
Year 12 Stationery List for 2012
Year 11 Stationery List for 2012
Year 10 Stationery List for 2012
Year 9 Stationery List for 2012
Year 7 & 8 Stationery List for 2012
Events
Mount Hutt College has a rich annual programme of events encompassing academic, sporting and cultural opportunities for students.
Events Page
Calendar of Events 2011
Calendar
Senior Prizegiving 2011
Houses
When students first enrol at Mount Hutt College they are assigned a House colour. House colours are a tradition and students are placed in the same House as their older siblings. The Houses are Red, Green, Blue and Gold. Particular sporting and cultural events, such as Swimming, Athletics and Festival Week, earn points for Houses. The winners of the 2010 House competition were…Red House. For more information about House events, please visit our sports and arts wikis.
Sponsors & Donors
Mount Hutt College appreciates the generous sponsorship and donation of prizes given to our school by businesses and individuals. They are proud to support us and we are proud to acknowledge them as leaders of enterprise in our community. 2011 Prize donations, Sponsors_2010.
Please contact us if your name has been left off the list inadvertently.
History
Mount Hutt College first opened in February 1925….more to come
Alumni page
Snowfed Schoolline
Methven’s local newspaper was started in 1986 at Methven High School (now Mount Hutt College) by Bruce Dickson – then Head of Social Sciences. The first issue was called the Diamond Press… Follow this link to find out more history and to read recent issues online.