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°E / -36.8914; 174.7540Coordinates: 36°53′29″S 174°45′14″E / 36.8914°S 174.7540°E / -36.8914; 174.7540
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.

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

  1. "Maungawhau School". http://www.davewilcox.co.nz. External link in |journal= (help)
  2. "Maungawhau School turns 100". http://www.nzherald.co.nz. 23 March 2012. External link in |journal= (help)
  3. "Maungawhau School". http://nz-schools.findthebest.co.nz. External link in |journal= (help)


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