Peachgrove Intermediate

Peachgrove Intermediate
Address
Peachgrove Road,
Hamilton,
 New Zealand
Hamilton, New Zealand
Coordinates 37°47′04″S 175°17′58″E / 37.7844°S 175.2994°E / -37.7844; 175.2994Coordinates: 37°47′04″S 175°17′58″E / 37.7844°S 175.2994°E / -37.7844; 175.2994
Information
Type State Co-educational Intermediate
Motto Tuatahi, kia marama ki te manaaki
(First Learn To Serve)
Founded 1957
Ministry of Education Institution no. 1892
Principal Louisa Barham
Years offered 7-8
School roll 564
Socio-economic decile 5[1] (10 is highest)
Website www.peachgrove.school.nz

Peachgrove Intermediate School is a school in Hamilton, New Zealand, which caters for a diverse range of students, mostly from the Hamilton East/Fairfield community. The roll fluctuates between 500-700 students from year to year.

Louisa Barham is the principal, supported by Helen Te Kiri, deputy principal, and Wayne Bromell, assistant principal. The school is divided into four mountain group syndicates: Kakepuku, Maungatautari, Pirongia and Karioi, all of which are local maunga (Te Reo/Maori language for 'mountain').

History

The school was opened to pupils in February 1957. Initially the school was incomplete, with the main hall to be completed and all of the playing fields to be laid. In addition to the usual academic subjects, (English, Maths, Social Studies etc.) the school had fully equipped workshops for home economics (cooking) and woodwork (boys only). 2007 saw Peachgrove celebrate its 50th jubilee, which was well attended by many of the early pupils.

Academic

Peachgrove provides a diverse programme, including a bi-lingual unit which teaches te reo Maori, Gifted and Talented and standard classrooms. Peachgrove provides specialist technology, music and arts programmes.

The year seven 'Gifted & Talented' class known as "Room5ians" from 2007-2008 used Blogger as a means to extend and enrich their learning. The "Room5ians Rule!" blog is located at http://peachgroveroom5.blogspot.com/.

Sport

Peachgrove prides itself in having a very strong sporting programme, with teams winning in local competition in rugby, soccer, hockey and basketball. Students enjoy annual opportunities for international travel to such destinations as Fiji, Rarotonga, New Caledonia and Japan.

Notable alumni

References

  1. ↑ Decile change 2007 to 2008 for state & state integrated schools
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