Manawatū College
"Beyond Personal Best"
Manawatu College (formerly known as Foxton High School) is a secondary school located in Foxton, New Zealand. Manawatu College was established in 1960, originally named Foxton High School. [3]
Academic Programs And Extracurricular Activities
Manawatu College offers a range of academic programs across various departments, including both required and optional subjects. The school provides education from Year 9 to Year 13, with specialized classes for students with special needs, who have the option to attend separate classes or integrate with the general student body. For Year 9 students, Manawatu College employs a home room system, where students have a single classroom for most subjects.[4] Manawatu College offers a range of extracurricular activities, including sports teams, music programs, and adventure education.
Location[5]
The college is situated in Foxton, New Zealand, with three entrances:
- The main entrance on Ladys Mile.
- The staff carpark entrance also on Ladys Mile.
- The back entrance leading to the field on Hulke Street.
House system
Each student belongs to a 'house group'. They compete against each other in an inter-house competition twice a term. The house group with the highest number of points at the end of each year wins the 'house cup. Each house is named after a founding member of the college.
Colour | Name | |
---|---|---|
Field | ||
Allen | ||
Robertson | ||
Morris |
Floods 2004
In February 2004, the college became a shelter for people evacuated from Moutoa due to flooding.[6]
References
- ^ "New Zealand Schools Directory". New Zealand Ministry of Education. Retrieved 14 March 2024.
- ^ "Decile Change 2014 to 2015 for State & State Integrated Schools". Ministry of Education. Retrieved 12 February 2015.
- ^ "Home". www.manawatucollege.school.nz. Retrieved 7 August 2024.
- ^ "Junior School". www.manawatucollege.school.nz. Retrieved 7 August 2024.
- ^ "School Map". www.manawatucollege.school.nz. Retrieved 7 August 2024.
- ^ "College becomes home for evacuated families". Horowhenua-Kapiti Chronicle. 26 February 2004. Retrieved 11 November 2007.
External links
- Official Manawatu College Website
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