BE AN INTERNATIONAL STUDENT AT MOUNT HUTT COLLEGE Located in the town of Methven, 90 kilometres from the South Island’s largest city - Christchurch. On the Canterbury Plains near the Rakaia River and the inland South Island mountains and high country. Have the best of both worlds - 100% PURE New Zealand experience with Christchurch city close by.
Above: Looking inland from Methven; Below: School entrance.
MOUNT HUTT COLLEGE UNIFORM
ACADEMIC
NCEA Levels 1, 2 and 3 in a wide range of subjects including - Accounting, Agriculture, Art (Painting, Photography, Design), Biology, Business Studies, Chemistry, Digital Technology, Digital and Visual Communication, Economics, English, ESOL, Fabric Technology, Geography, History, Home Economics, Mathematics - Calculus, Statistics, Physics, Music, Outdoor Education, Physical Education, Technology (Hard materials), Tourism; and also Vocational Pathways.
HOMESTAY Homestay accommodation provides: • a safe physical and emotional environment • a warm, comfortable furnished single room with study facilities • 3 meals a day • laundry services Your homestay family will: • treat you as a member of their own family • set reasonable house rules and routines for your guidance • encourage you to participate in the family’s activities and events (eg chores, sports, family trips) • help you with speaking in English • help you with your life in New Zealand The Homestay Coordinator will assist you: • to make sure that you are happy in your homestay • help you with any problems or questions
SNOWSPORTS – TERM 3
Join your friends in the school snow sports programme in Term 3 and enjoy ski-ing and/or snowboarding at Mt Hutt ski field each Wednesday. Meet on the mountain at the weekends or in the school holidays. Lessons from beginner to advanced.
SPORTS Every Wednesday afternoon the whole school is involved in the sports and recreation programme. A range of activities is on offer for students to select from. Choices include: Athletics, Swimming, Tennis, Football, Hockey, Netball, Rugby, Basketball, Badminton, Golf, Squash, Table Tennis, Harness Racing, Horse riding, La Crosse, Motocross, Mountain Biking, Touch Rugby, Yoga, Zumba. School exchanges Term 3 - Snowsports (Skiing and snowboarding)
Students can also take part in many sports and recreation options in the community outside of school hours. A very popular option is a membership at the Mountain Gym (for fitness programme and classes).
ARTS - DRAMA
ARTS MUSIC
ARTS – VISUAL ARTS - PAINTING PHOTOGRAPHY DESIGN
OUTDOOR EDUCATION
Outdoor Education as a subject choice includes kayaking, mountain biking, tramping, snow caving, ski-ing, bush safety, tramping, snowboarding, rock climbing.
AROUND METHVEN
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