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Northland School

Northland School is a small state primary school in Northland, western Wellington, and was established in 1906. The school is situated at 14 Harbour View Road and is a decile ten school. Northland School caters for Years 1 through 8, and there are 4 teams, each made up of 2–3 year groups. Each team has 3–4 classes and the children change classes every year. The school has a Bring Your Own Device (or BYOD) system. In 2016 the school received funding to rebuild aging and leaky classrooms.

Sport

Northland School compete in many Western Zone Championships. These include Football, Rippa Rugby, Cricket, Athletics and Swimming. The school also has a large focus on Netball and the school Netball team has its own website (linked below).

Notable alumni

2006 centennial

In 2006, Northland School held its 100 Year Anniversary. All of the students took part in the school play. The students were divided into four teams; Team 1 (Years 0–2) took the first 25 years, Team 2 (Years 3–4) took the next 25 years, Team 3 (Years 5–6) took the next 25 years, and Team 4 (Years 7–8) took the last 25 years.

School principals

The school has had the following principals:

  • 2021–present Andrea Peetz
  • 2003–2020 Jeremy Edwards
  • 1995–2002 Pat Manning
  • 1990–1994 Liz Millar
  • 1967–1990 Lou Grondin
  • 1962–1966 Mr C. P. Bryce
  • 1957–1961 Mr. L. H. Bansgrove
  • 1956–1957 Mr. R. MacCaskill
  • 1954–1956 Mr. H. Downes
  • 1951–1953 Mr. H. Blackburn
  • 1946–1951 Mr. E. G. Thomas
  • 1943–1946 Mr. C. F. Rockel
  • 1942–1943 Mr. N. Gilchrist
  • 1939–1941 Mr. H. F. Gabites
  • 1937–1939 Mr. A. J. Trevena
  • 1926–1937 Mr. J. Barnett
  • 1923–1926 Mr. O. J. Howarth
  • 1906–1923 Mr. D .M. Polson

References

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