Paraparaumu College
| Paraparaumu College Te Kareti o Paraparaumu | |
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| Address | |
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Mazengarb Road, Paraparaumu, New Zealand, 5032 | |
| Coordinates | 40°53′20″S 175°00′16″E / 40.8889°S 175.0044°E |
| Information | |
| Type | State Secondary (Year 9–13) |
| Motto | A caring community of great learners |
| Ministry of Education Institution no. | 248 |
| Principal | Mark Robinson (as of Term 2 2024) |
| Years | 9–13 |
| Gender | Coeducational |
| School roll | 1,485[1] (February 2024) |
| Socio-economic decile | 8 |
| Website | paraparaumucollege |
Paraparaumu College is a Year 9 to 13 co-educational state school on the Kāpiti Coast of New Zealand, approximately 45 minutes drive north of Wellington. There is an international student programme operating with students attending from different countries. The college was opened in 1977.[2]
Facilities[edit]
In February 2018, construction began on a $2.2 million upgrade to the administration block.[3] It was completed in late 2018, and named "Te Manawa".[4]
In June 2021, construction began on a $1.7 million cultural centre, and was finished in 2022. It is named "Te Whare Ahurea".[5]
History[edit]
In the late 1970s the Kapiti Borough Council gave a grant to the college of up to $70,000 for a gymnasium.[6]
In 1987 the principal was Neil McDonald, and the roll was 940 students.[7]
From 1988 to 2012, Richard Campbell was the school's principal. Over these 25 years, he oversaw the uniform change from brown and yellow to navy and green, the introduction of NCEA, the introduction of a zoning scheme, and numerous construction projects. The school roll grew to 1340 under his care.[7]
From 2013 to 2018, Gregor Fountain was principal, resigning to become principal of Wellington College – his former school.[8] During this period, the CARE values (Collaborative, Active learner, Respectful and Effective self-manager) were introduced as foundational principles modelling ideal student behaviour in the school.[9]
In term 3 of 2018 Craig Steed arrived as principal, from Freyberg High School in Palmerston North.[10] In term 2 of 2024 Mark Robinson, former principal of Waiopehu College in Levin, becomes principal of Paraparaumu college.[11]
Arts[edit]
The school has a jazz band that has attended the Manawatu Jazz Festival Youth Jazz Competition in 2019.[12] The school also offers a range of clubs for students to partake in, run by teachers and students alike. Notable clubs include Debating, SEAR, Politics Club, the Cloud Appreciation Society, Poly Club and the Kapa haka group.[13]
Sports[edit]
Sports offered at Paraparaumu College include; Athletics, Basketball, Badminton, Cricket, Equestrian, Football, Golf, Hockey, Netball, Rugby, Touch and Volleyball.[14]
Notable alumni[edit]
- Ben Bell, mayor of Gore[15]
- Dane Coles (born 1986), All Blacks[16]
- Paul Steinmetz, rugby union player, All Black (2002)[17]
- Stephen Kearney, rugby league player and coach, New Zealand Warriors
References[edit]
- ^ "New Zealand Schools Directory". New Zealand Ministry of Education. Retrieved 14 March 2024.
- ^ "Paraparaumu college prospectus 2014". Issuu. Retrieved 27 February 2021.
- ^ Haxton, David. "Radical new building for Paraparaumu College". The New Zealand Herald. NZME. Publishing Limited. Retrieved 11 June 2018.
- ^ "Radical new building for Paraparaumu College". Kapiti News. 30 January 2018.
- ^ Willis, Rosalie (13 May 2022). "New cultural centre blessed at Paraparaumu College". The New Zealand Herald. Retrieved 14 May 2024.
- ^ "Papers Past | Newspapers | Press | 20 September 1978 | PARLIAMENT Opposition objects to 'illegal acts'". Papers Past. Retrieved 8 August 2023.
- ^ a b George, Zoe (15 February 2012). "Principal looks back on 25 years". Stuff. Fairfax Ltd. Retrieved 14 June 2018.
- ^ Haxton, David. "Paraparaumu College principal's irresistible new role". The New Zealand Herald. NZME. Publishing Limited. Retrieved 11 June 2018.
- ^ "New principal looks forward to starting dream job". NZ Herald. 13 May 2024. Retrieved 13 May 2024.
- ^ Haxton, David. "New principal appointed at Paraparaumu College". The New Zealand Herald. NZME. Publishing Limited. Retrieved 13 May 2024.
- ^ Haxton, David (26 January 2024). "New principal looks forward to starting dream job". The New Zealand Herald. Retrieved 13 May 2024.
- ^ "Manawatu High School Jazz Competition". Paraparaumu College Website. Paraparaumu College. Retrieved 30 August 2019.
- ^ "Paraparaumu College". www.paraparaumucollege.school.nz. Retrieved 13 May 2024.
- ^ "Sports Offered – Paraparaumu College Sport".
- ^ Willis, Rosalie (20 October 2022). "Ben Bell: From small town Ōtaki to Gore mayor". Kāpiti News. Retrieved 5 December 2022.
- ^ http://stats.allblacks.com/asp/profile.asp?ABID=1117
- ^ http://stats.allblacks.com/asp/profile.asp?ABID=1030