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{{For|the Christchurch suburb|Broomfield, Christchurch}}
{{Infobox NZ school
{{Use New Zealand English|date=March 2024}}
|name = Broomfield School
'''Broomfield''' is a rural community in the [[Hurunui District]], in the northern part of [[Canterbury, New Zealand|Canterbury]] in New Zealand's [[South Island]]. It is approximately 10 minutes drive West of [[Amberley, New Zealand|Amberley]].
|motto = (Unofficial) Equipping our children for everyday life, now and in the future
|type = State Primary School
|established = 1881
|address = Mt Brown Rd, Amberley, North Canterbury
|coordinates = {{coord|-43.1176|172.6856|region:NZ_type:edu|display=inline,title}}
|principal = Allan Marshall<ref>http://www.broomfield.school.nz/now.htm</ref>
|roll = 100
|decile = 9<ref>[http://www.minedu.govt.nz/web/downloadable/dl7698_v1/decile-changes-2007-2008-web-state-s-integ.xls Decile change 2007 to 2008 for state & state integrated schools]</ref>
|MOE = 3303
|homepage = [http://www.broomfield.school.nz/ www.broomfield.school.nz]
}}
'''Broomfield School''' is a small country school in North [[Canterbury, New Zealand|Canterbury]], [[New Zealand]], approximately 10 minutes drive West of [[Amberley, New Zealand|Amberley]].


== Academics ==
==Education==
The school focuses on outstanding achievement with its students, with a strong focus on literacy standards and ICT. Its students are able to read and write above their chronological age.
[http://www.broomfield.school.nz/Description%20of%20Broomfield%20School%20and%20the%20Area.doc][http://www.ero.govt.nz/ero/reppub.nsf/0/E554880A2FC575C8CC2570420010A32F/$File/3303.htm?Open#_Toc109462026]
Internationally, the school has had students participating in competitions such as the New South Wales Academic Competitions, and averages three ''High Distinctions''(the students are in the top 1%) each year.


Broomfield School is a co-educational state primary school for Year 1 to 8 students,<ref name="official3303">{{cite web |title=Broomfield School Official School Website |url=http://www.broomfield.school.nz |website=broomfield.school.nz}}</ref><ref name="moe3303">{{cite web |title=Broomfield School Ministry of Education School Profile |url=https://www.educationcounts.govt.nz/find-school/school/profile?school=3303 |website=educationcounts.govt.nz |publisher=[[Ministry of Education (New Zealand)|Ministry of Education]]}}</ref> with a roll of {{NZ school roll data|3303|y}} as of {{NZ school roll data|||y|}}.<ref name="ero3303">{{cite web |title=Broomfield School Education Review Office Report |url=http://www.ero.govt.nz/report-view?id=3303 |website=ero.govt.nz |publisher=[[Education Review Office]]}}</ref>
== Structure ==
The school students are split into four classes, into the following general arrangement:
* Year 0 (New Entrants) to Year 2 are in Kowhai (Pronounced Ko-Fie)
* Year 3's and Year 4's are in Tawa
* Year 5's and 6's are in Rimu (Pronounced Ree-Mew)
* Year 7's and 8's are in Matai (Pronounced Mat-Eye)


==References==
Some students are placed in higher classes according to their level of achievement, e.g. some Year 6's are placed in Matai, as some Year 2's are placed in Tawa.

Following commencement of the 2007 school year, a new classroom, Nikau (Knee-Cow), will be formed to adjust the teaching load so that the ratio of teacher per students does not pass 1:30

== School Colours ==
The school's main colour is yellow. While the school itself does not have a uniform, a sport t-shirt, for events where the school is represented by its students, is provided, coloured yellow with black text.

Other areas around the school, such as the school sign at the main entrance, and the school website continue this colour scheme, though in varying shades of yellow.

== Grounds and Facilities ==
In accordance with the school vision, to provide the best facilities for its students, it has an up to date Administration and Library building, modelled on the original school house that use to sit on the land, four classrooms, two of which have been built in the last decade, a swimming pool and changing rooms, and a sports storage shed.

==Notes==
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== External links ==
* [http://www.broomfield.school.nz/ Broomfield School's] official website
* [http://www.ero.govt.nz/ero/reppub.nsf/0/E554880A2FC575C8CC2570420010A32F/$File/3303.htm?Open ERO Report]


[[Category:Schools in New Zealand]]
[[Category:Hurunui District]]
[[Category:Primary schools in New Zealand]]
[[Category:Populated places in the Canterbury Region]]
[[Category:Canterbury, New Zealand]]
[[Category:Schools in the Canterbury Region]]

Latest revision as of 20:55, 22 July 2024

Broomfield is a rural community in the Hurunui District, in the northern part of Canterbury in New Zealand's South Island. It is approximately 10 minutes drive West of Amberley.

Education

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Broomfield School is a co-educational state primary school for Year 1 to 8 students,[1][2] with a roll of 126 as of August 2024.[3]

References

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  1. ^ "Broomfield School Official School Website". broomfield.school.nz.
  2. ^ "Broomfield School Ministry of Education School Profile". educationcounts.govt.nz. Ministry of Education.
  3. ^ "Broomfield School Education Review Office Report". ero.govt.nz. Education Review Office.

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