Maungawhau School
| Maungawhau School | |
|---|---|
| Address | |
|
Ellerton Road, Mt Eden, Auckland, New Zealand[1] | |
| Coordinates | 36°53′29″S 174°45′14″E / 36.8914°S 174.7540°ECoordinates: 36°53′29″S 174°45′14″E / 36.8914°S 174.7540°E |
| Information | |
| Type | State co-educational primary (Year 1-6) |
| Motto |
Latin: Tonus Facit Musicam It is tone that makes music |
| Established | 1912[2] |
| Ministry of Education Institution no. | 1367 |
| Principal | Delanee Dale |
| School roll | 800 |
| Socio-economic decile | 10 |
| Website | maungawhau.school.nz |
Maungawhau School is a primary school in the suburb of Mt Eden, Auckland, New Zealand. It caters for boys and girls from Year 1 to Year 6.[3]
School history
The site for the school was purchased from Joughin Farm and Manderville Estate in 1911. The first building was erected in 1912, while the first students were taught in 1913. Over the years, the school has purchased surrounding land for new buildings. Existing buildings have been replaced or renovated.
Enrolment
Students are required to live within the school Enrolment Zone. Paperwork is needed to prove place of residence before a students enrolment is accepted. These include Declaration of residency (witnessed by a JP or solicitor), Audiology form, Dental Enrolment form, current Auckland City rates demand or Tenancy agreement and power account, child’s immunisation certificate and child’s birth certificate or passport.
School Fair
The school holds a fair annually. Some of the stalls have included lolly leis, Chocolate Demise, jams and preserves, and books and clothes.
References
- ↑ "Maungawhau School". http://www.davewilcox.co.nz. External link in
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