Ellesmere College (New Zealand)

Ellesmere College
Strive For Perfection
Address
52 Leeston Dunsandel Road, Leeston
Coordinates	43°45′29″S 172°17′33″E / 43.7580°S 172.2925°E / -43.7580; 172.2925Coordinates: 43°45′29″S 172°17′33″E / 43.7580°S 172.2925°E / -43.7580; 172.2925
Information
Type	State, Co-educational, Secondary
Established	1981
Ministry of Education Institution no.	349
Principal	Gavin Kidd
School roll	553^[1] (November 2015)
Socio-economic decile	8P^[2]
Website	ellesmere.school.nz

Ellesmere College is a co-educational high school, located in Leeston in the Canterbury Region of New Zealand, with more than 500 students ranging from ages eleven to seventeen. It aims to provide students with a range of learning experiences, aiming to make its students good contributors to society. It encourages voluntary activities such as music lessons, drama, and sports.

History

Ellesmere College was founded in 1981, with a roll of 380 students, replacing the Southbridge District High School.

Significant events

1980 - Ellesmere College was built in Timaru and transported to the present site. One classroom was lost during transportation in the Rakaia River.
1981 - Ellesmere College opened in February with 380 students and 23 staff.
1983 - The gymnasium was completed.
1984 - The official opening of Ellesmere College was declared by Hon Merv Wellington.
1985 - More classrooms were built.
1986 - The gymnasium was enlarged and dedicated to Rikki Ellison.
1987 - The library was extended.
1988 - The playground was opened.
1994 - Ken Dawson was declared the new principal.
1997 - The library was split to form a new classroom, L2.
2000 - The Health Education Centre opened.
2008 - Gym extended and Wilson room opened.
2008 - Last founding staff member retired.
2009 - The new stage and seating areas were completed.
2009 - Ken Dawson announced his resignation.
2010 - Students, staff and guests welcomed Gavin Kidd into the role as principal.

Notable alumni

References

↑ "Directory of Schools - as at 01 December 2015". New Zealand Ministry of Education. Retrieved 2015-12-29.
↑ "Decile Change 2014 to 2015 for State & State Integrated Schools". Ministry of Education. Retrieved 12 February 2015.

External links

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