Meet Our Students

Nau mai haere mai ki tēnei Te Kura Tuarau o Te Awakairangi.

We welcome you to Hutt Valley High School. Our school is a vibrant and exciting coeducational and multicultural high school with an outstanding reputation for preparing students well for their futures.

Founded in 1926 we offer high-quality education in an inclusive, positive and nurturing environment. Our students are firmly at the centre of all we do – with their wellbeing seen as important as academic, cultural and sporting success. We look forward to you joining us.

Meet Finja from Germany

Finja kam ursprünglich für zwei Semester aus Deutschland nach Neuseeland, hat ihren Aufenthalt aber inzwischen verlängert, um NCEA Level 3 abzuschließen und die Hochschulzulassung zu erhalten. Sie ist außerdem eine erfolgreiche Wasserballspielerin und hat seit ihrer Ankunft an der Hutt Valley High School sowohl für die Schule als auch für einen örtlichen Verein gespielt. Wir freuen uns sehr, Finja als Teil unserer Schulgemeinschaft zu haben!

Finja originally came to New Zealand from Germany for two terms but has since extended her stay to complete NCEA Level 3 and gain University Entrance. She’s also an accomplished water polo player, having played for both the school and a local club since arriving at Hutt Valley High School. We love having Finja as part of our school community!

Meet Maria from Brazil

Olá, meu nome é Maria, tenho 16 anos, sou brasileira e estou aqui no Hutt Valley High School para estudar por um ano. Eu vim para a Nova Zelândia com o principal objetivo de viver novas experiências, fazer memórias e novos amigos, e me sinto muito feliz em dizer que estou conseguindo fazer isso.

Hi, my name is Maria, I’m 16 years old and I’m originally from Brazil and I’m here at Hutt Valley High School to study for one year. I came to New Zealand with the main purpose of living new experiences and making memories and new friends, and I feel so happy to say that I’m being able to do so.

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Meet Marco from Germany

Marco, ein internationaler Schüler aus Deutschland, genießt seine Zeit an der Hutt Valley High School in Lower Hutt, Neuseeland. Er besuchte kürzlich unser Camp für internationale Schüler und verbringt seine Wochenenden damit, Wellington zu erkunden und die wunderschöne Natur Neuseelands zu genießen.

Marco, an international student from Germany, is loving his time at Hutt Valley High School in Lower Hutt, New Zealand. He recently attended our camp for international students and spends his weekends exploring Wellington city and enjoying the beautiful nature New Zealand is known for.

Meet Trâm from Viet Nam

International Student Trâm from Vietnam - case study on studying at Hutt Valley High School.

Tôi tên là Trâm và tôi 18 tuổi. Quốc tịch của tôi là người Việt Nam. Tôi đã tìm thấy Trường Trung học Hutt Valley từ một hội thảo ở đất nước của tôi cùng với gia đình. Trường trung học Hutt Valley là một môi trường tốt để tôi gặp gỡ những người mới và học hỏi những điều mới.

My name is Tram and I’m 18 years old. My nationality is Vietnamese. I found out about Hutt Valley High School from a workshop in my country with my family. Hutt Valley High School is a good environment for me to meet new people and learn new things.

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Meet Georgia from Italy

Georgia racconta la sua esperienza di studio alla Hutt Valley High School di Lower Hutt, in Nuova Zelanda. Inizialmente Georgia aveva programmato di studiare per due semestri e ora ha prolungato la sua permanenza con noi.

Georgia shares her experiences studying at Hutt Valley High School in Lower Hutt, New Zealand. Georgia initially planned to study for two terms and has now extended her stay with us.

Meet Alicia from Germany

International Student Alicia from Germany - her experiences of studying at Hutt Valley High School and living in Lower Hutt, Wellington in New Zealand.

Meine Erfahrung an der Hutt Valley High School.

Ich bin sehr glücklich hier und werde meinen Aufenthalt sogar verlängern, um weiterhin viele, viele gute Erinnerungen mit meinen Freunden und in der Schule zu sammeln.

‍‍My experience at Hutt Valley High School so far.

‍I’m very happy here and will even extend my stay, to continue making many, many more good memories with my friends and at school.

Meu nome é Pedro Henrique, tenho 17 anos e sou brasileiro.
Cheguei na Nova Zelândia em julho de 2023. Estou muito feliz com a minha experiência aqui e sinto que melhorei significativamente o meu inglês, o que me preparou melhor para o meu futuro profissional. Gostaria de agradecer profundamente a Jodie, Anna e Joanna pelo apoio que ofereceram a mim e aos demais estudantes.

‍‍My name is Pedro Henrique; I’m 17 years old and I’m Brazilian. I arrived in New Zealand in July 2023. I am very pleased with my experience here and feel that I have significantly improved my English, which has better prepared me for my future professional endeavors. I would like to express my deep gratitude to Jodie, Anna, and Joanna for the support they provided to me and other students.

Photos and quotes from Hutt Valley High School's international students, who have been studying at living in Lower Hutt, Wellington in New Zealand. Images of their trips organised by Hutt Valley High School's International Team.

Meet Mariana from Brazil

International Student Mariana from Brazil - case study on studying at Hutt Valley High School.

Olá, meu nome é Mariana Lima de Oliveira, sou do Brasil. Minha passagem por Wellington foi, até agora, a experiência mais louca da minha vida. Aprendi muito sobre mim e do que sou capaz, depois de sair da minha zona de conforto.

Hi my name is Mariana Lima de Oliveira, I’m from Brazil. My time in Wellington has been, so far, the craziest experience of my life. I have learned a lot about myself and what I’m capable of, after getting out of my comfort zone.

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Meet Brandon from Hong Kong

我是來自香港的 Brandon Chung, 現在讀 10 年級。Hutt Valley High School 提供許多運動和俱樂部,我加入了許多,這讓我在新西蘭的生活非常充實。我在第三學期加入了網球隊、羽毛球隊和乒乓球隊,在第四學期我將參加高爾夫、飛盤和保齡球。

I am Brandon Chung from Hong Kong and I’m in Year 10. There are many sports and clubs offered by Hutt Valley High School and I have joined many which makes my life in New Zealand very fruitful. I joined the tennis, badminton, and table tennis teams in Term 3 and will take golf, ultimate frisbee and bowling in Term 4.

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Meet Breno from Brazil

International Student Breno from Brazil - case study on studying at Hutt Valley High School.

Olá, meu nome é Breno Armstrong Batistela tenho 16 anos, eu sou de Campo Grande no Brasil. Eu gostei bastante da escola e dos professores. A Nova Zelândia é um país muito bonito, conheci muitas praias legais, viajei para a Ilha Sul, fiz muitos amigos e tive uma experiência de uma cultura diferente da minha.

Hello, my name is Breno Armstrong Batistela, I’m 16 years old, I’m from Campo Grande in Brazil. I really liked the school and the teachers. New Zealand is a very beautiful country, I visited many cool beaches, traveled to the South Island, made many friends, and had an experience of a culture different from mine.