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'''Peachgrove Intermediate School''' is a school in [[Hamilton, New Zealand]] |
'''Peachgrove Intermediate School''' is a school in [[Hamilton, New Zealand]]. It caters for a diverse range of students, mostly from the Hamilton East/Fairfield community. The roll fluctuates between 500-700 students from year to year. |
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Aaron West is the principal, supported by Helen Te Kiri, deputy principal, and Davina Parangi-Brown, assistant principal. The school is divided into four mountain group syndicates: Kakepuku, Maungatautari, [[Mount Pirongia|Pirongia]], and [[Karioi]], all of which are local maunga (Te Reo/Maori language for 'mountain'). |
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== History == |
== History == |
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The school was opened to pupils in February 1957. Initially the school was incomplete, with the main hall to be completed and all of the playing fields to be laid. In addition to the usual academic subjects, (English, Maths, Social Studies etc.) the school had fully equipped workshops for home economics (cooking) and woodwork (boys only). 2007 saw Peachgrove celebrate its 50th jubilee, which was well attended by many of the early pupils. |
The school was opened to pupils in February 1957. Initially the school was incomplete, with the main hall to be completed and all of the playing fields to be laid. In addition to the usual academic subjects, (English, Maths, Social Studies etc.) the school had fully equipped workshops for home economics (cooking) and woodwork (boys only). 2007 saw Peachgrove celebrate its 50th jubilee, which was well attended by many of the early pupils.{{Citation needed|date=June 2024}} |
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== Academic == |
== Academic == |
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Peachgrove provides a diverse programme, including a bi-lingual unit which teaches [[te reo Maori]], Gifted and Talented and standard classrooms. Peachgrove provides specialist technology, music and arts programmes. |
Peachgrove provides a diverse programme, including a bi-lingual unit which teaches [[te reo Maori]], Gifted and Talented and standard classrooms. Peachgrove provides specialist technology, music and arts programmes.{{Citation needed|date=June 2024}} |
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The year seven 'Gifted & Talented' class known as "Room5ians" from 2007-2008 used Blogger as a means to extend and enrich their learning. The "Room5ians Rule!" blog is located at http://peachgroveroom5.blogspot.com/. |
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== Sport == |
== Sport == |
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Peachgrove prides itself in having a very strong sporting programme, with teams winning in local competition in [[rugby football|rugby]], [[soccer]], [[hockey]] and [[basketball]]. Students enjoy annual opportunities for international travel to such destinations as [[Fiji]], [[Rarotonga]], [[New Caledonia]] and [[Japan]]. |
Peachgrove prides itself in having a very strong sporting programme, with teams winning in local competition in [[rugby football|rugby]], [[association football|soccer]], [[field hockey|hockey]], and [[basketball]]. Students enjoy annual opportunities for international travel to such destinations as [[Fiji]], [[Rarotonga]], [[New Caledonia]], and [[Japan]].{{Citation needed|date=June 2024}} |
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== Notable alumni == |
== Notable alumni == |
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* [[Patsy Reddy|Dame Patsy Reddy]], lawyer and Governor-General |
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[[Pippa Wright]], Principal of [[Hamilton East School]]. |
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==References== |
==References== |
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[[Category:Intermediate schools in New Zealand]] |
[[Category:Intermediate schools in New Zealand]] |
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[[Category:Schools in Hamilton, New Zealand]] |
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[[Category:1957 establishments in New Zealand]] |
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| Peachgrove Intermediate | |
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| Address | |
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Hamilton , New Zealand | |
| Coordinates | 37°47′04″S 175°17′58″E / 37.7844°S 175.2994°E |
| Information | |
| Type | State Co-educational Intermediate |
| Motto | Tuatahi, kia marama ki te manaaki (First Learn To Serve) |
| Founded | 1957 |
| Ministry of Education Institution no. | 1892 |
| Principal | Aaron West |
| Years offered | 7-8 |
| School roll | 564 |
| Socio-economic decile | 5[1] (10 is highest) |
| Website | www.peachgrove.school.nz |
Peachgrove Intermediate School is a school in Hamilton, New Zealand. It caters for a diverse range of students, mostly from the Hamilton East/Fairfield community. The roll fluctuates between 500-700 students from year to year.
Aaron West is the principal, supported by Helen Te Kiri, deputy principal, and Davina Parangi-Brown, assistant principal. The school is divided into four mountain group syndicates: Kakepuku, Maungatautari, Pirongia, and Karioi, all of which are local maunga (Te Reo/Maori language for 'mountain').
History
[edit]The school was opened to pupils in February 1957. Initially the school was incomplete, with the main hall to be completed and all of the playing fields to be laid. In addition to the usual academic subjects, (English, Maths, Social Studies etc.) the school had fully equipped workshops for home economics (cooking) and woodwork (boys only). 2007 saw Peachgrove celebrate its 50th jubilee, which was well attended by many of the early pupils.[citation needed]
Academic
[edit]Peachgrove provides a diverse programme, including a bi-lingual unit which teaches te reo Maori, Gifted and Talented and standard classrooms. Peachgrove provides specialist technology, music and arts programmes.[citation needed]
Sport
[edit]Peachgrove prides itself in having a very strong sporting programme, with teams winning in local competition in rugby, soccer, hockey, and basketball. Students enjoy annual opportunities for international travel to such destinations as Fiji, Rarotonga, New Caledonia, and Japan.[citation needed]
Notable alumni
[edit]- Dame Patsy Reddy, lawyer and Governor-General
References
[edit]External links
[edit]- Peachgrove Intermediate - Official site