Curriculum
Our school curriculum has been developed to ensure that our students emerge from Mount Hutt College as confident, connected, life-long learners. We have placed an emphasis on making connections between subjects. In years 7 and 8 we have developed a connected curriculum programme in English, social studies, ICT and second language learning. This is an exciting development.
At all levels we have identified the most important base skills needed by all students. These will be developed by all staff in all classes. Our base learning covers literacy skills, numeracy skills, ICT skills and research skills.
Our curriculum overview is summarized in the following diagram.
Extra Curricular Activities
A key feature of Mount Hutt College is its emphasis on all students participating in many school activities. There are a wide range of activities. Here is a selection.
Cultural
Drama – major production every second year
Plays Festival – alternate years
Public Speaking
Music
We have many talented musicians, who have many opportunities to play or sing in musical groups. Our newly extended music facilities give these students first class facilities.
School Orchestra
Junior and Senior Choirs
Tuition in – Piano, String, Woodwind, Brass, Percussion, Singing, Drums, Guitar.
School Exchanges
An opportunity for New Zealand and overseas experience exists as well as local hosting, usually though the A.F.S. and short-term Lions schemes.
Spirit of Adventure Sailing
We encourage participation on the sailing training vessel “Spirit of Adventure”. The costs involved are sometimes partially subsidised by the local Lions Club.
Academic
Mount Hutt College involves itself in many extension activities and competitions.
Cantamaths
Aoraki Social Studies Quiz Evenings
Australasian English, Writing, Mathematics and Science
Aoraki Maths
Otago Daily Times Spelling Bee
United Nations Assembly Day
Rotary Speech
Science and Technology Challenge Science Fair
National Bank Maths Competition
Canterbury Geography Quiz
Sport
Sport is seen as an important part of the school’s curriculum. The school has extensive sports grounds, facilities and a well-equipped gymnasium. The gymnasium was extended in 2009 and is now full-sized.
All students participate in the weekly sports period and a wide range of sports and activities is offered including:
Softball Volleyball Netball
Cricket Tennis Rugby
Athletics Badminton Football
Basketball Tennis Golf
Squash Touch Mountain Biking
Cross Country Kayaking Claybird shooting
Skiing Moto-X Snowboarding
Skiing and Snowboarding
Mount Hutt Skifield is on our doorstep and we take full advantage of this.
In Term 3, Wednesday sport includes skiing and snowboarding options. This is open to all students.
One Annual full day ski trip per year is offered to all students.