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'''Broomfield''' is a rural community in the [[Hurunui District]], in the northern part of [[Canterbury, New Zealand|Canterbury]] on New Zealand's [[South Island]]. It is approximately 10 minutes drive West of [[Amberley, New Zealand|Amberley]].
{{Infobox school
| name = Broomfield School
| motto = (Unofficial) Developing Active, Innovative, Collaborative Learners
| 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 = Andrew Kemp<ref>http://www.broomfield.school.nz/welcome-to-broomfield-school/</ref>
| roll = {{NZ school roll data|3303|y||y}} <small>({{NZ school roll data|||y}})</small>
| 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/ broomfield.school.nz]
}}
'''Broomfield School''' is a 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 and numeracy.


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 five classes, into the following general arrangement:
{| class="wikitable"
! Class !! Years
|-
|Tawa || NE - Y1
|-
|Kowhai || Y1 - Y2
|-
|Rimu || Y3 - Y4
|-
|Matai || Y5 - Y6
|-
|Nikau || Y7 - Y8
|}


The school has a strong focus on literacy and numeracy.<ref name="official3303" />
== School Colours ==
The schools colours are royal blue and gold. The school has moved to a non compulsory uniform, the shirt is royal blue with gold trim.


The school students are split into five classes, into the following general arrangement: Tawa for New Entrants to Year 1, Kowhai for Year 1 to 2, Rimu for Year 3 to 4, and Matai for Year 5 to 6, and Nikau for Year 7 to 8.<ref name="official3303" />
== 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 used 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.
The schools colours are royal blue and gold. The school has moved to a non compulsory uniform; the shirt is royal blue with gold trim.<ref name="official3303" />

The school has a modern Administration and Library building, modelled on the original school house that used to sit on the land. It also has four classrooms, a swimming pool and changing rooms, and a sports storage shed.<ref name="official3303" />


==Notes==
==Notes==
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[[Category:Hurunui District]]
== External links ==
[[Category:Populated places in Canterbury, New Zealand]]
* [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]{{dead link|date=November 2016 |bot=InternetArchiveBot |fix-attempted=yes }}

[[Category:Primary schools in New Zealand]]
[[Category:Schools in Canterbury, New Zealand]]

Revision as of 04:54, 5 June 2020

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

Education

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]

The school has a strong focus on literacy and numeracy.[1]

The school students are split into five classes, into the following general arrangement: Tawa for New Entrants to Year 1, Kowhai for Year 1 to 2, Rimu for Year 3 to 4, and Matai for Year 5 to 6, and Nikau for Year 7 to 8.[1]

The schools colours are royal blue and gold. The school has moved to a non compulsory uniform; the shirt is royal blue with gold trim.[1]

The school has a modern Administration and Library building, modelled on the original school house that used to sit on the land. It also has four classrooms, a swimming pool and changing rooms, and a sports storage shed.[1]

Notes

  1. ^ a b c d e "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.