Freyberg High School
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Freyberg High School is a State Co-Educational Secondary School
in the suburb of Roslyn, Palmerston North
, New Zealand
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The school is located at the end of Freyberg Street, Palmerston North and is bordered by Skoglund Park on the east and Ross Intermediate School on the west. To the north are the netball courts of Vautier Park. Also present is the Freyberg Community Pool, which is open to the public for leisure.
It was also voted best school in the Manawatu Region (2006).
after five years at Freyberg. He was replaced as Principal by long-serving Deputy - Peter Brooks as of 2009.
In 2004, Freyberg High School welcomed Michael McMenamin as the new
Principal with the school roll in the 1200s. McMenamin took over from the post left by Russell Trethewey after 11 years.
For the purposes of school structure and interhouse athletics and swimming competitions, the school is divided into 4 houses. This is known as "Four Schools in One".
Each student belongs to one of the four houses.
Freyberg High School works along the vertical structure with whānau groups which includes Year 9 through to Year 13 along house lines. The 'teacher' of the whānau group is in the same house as his or her students.
Prior to 2002, there were the horizontal 'tutor' groups where it was for a specific year only. For example, 12LB.
Before 2001, there were a mix of houses within one tutor group, however this was changed in 2002 to make it one tutor group, one house.
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In the past Kapiti and Manawatu houses have had the edge over the other two, with Kapiti winning the house cup in 2006, and Manawatu in 2007. Recently the dozen or so school competitions are highly competitive and evenly contested.
Before the reshuffling to the present system, the House system ran along an alphabetical surname basis, for example a surname beginning with A was in Tararua, B Manawatu etc. During this era, Ruahine House was the most successful.
Also, the school's mascot and yearbook, which is handed to students at the end of each year, is known as the Salamander which was Freyberg's nom de guerre during World War II
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The name given to him by Māori, Te Pou Hōia, is also reflected in the Māori name for the school.
In 2005, the school celebrated its 50th Jubilee.
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and Kapiti College. The junior school also participate in a Central Six competition.
There is also a rivalry between Freyberg and Awatapu College
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High school
High school is a term used in parts of the English speaking world to describe institutions which provide all or part of secondary education. The term is often incorporated into the name of such institutions....
in the suburb of Roslyn, Palmerston North
Roslyn, Palmerston North
Roslyn is a suburb in the city of Palmerston North, Manawatu-Wanganui, New Zealand.-History:Roslyn was named in 1918 after Charles Mackintosh Ross, who was the local draper. Unfortunately, when the Post Office was established here, there was already a Roslyn in Dunedin...
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New Zealand
New Zealand is an island country in the south-western Pacific Ocean comprising two main landmasses and numerous smaller islands. The country is situated some east of Australia across the Tasman Sea, and roughly south of the Pacific island nations of New Caledonia, Fiji, and Tonga...
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The school is located at the end of Freyberg Street, Palmerston North and is bordered by Skoglund Park on the east and Ross Intermediate School on the west. To the north are the netball courts of Vautier Park. Also present is the Freyberg Community Pool, which is open to the public for leisure.
It was also voted best school in the Manawatu Region (2006).
Changes
At the end of 2008, Principal Michael McMenamin returned to New Plymouth Boys' High SchoolNew Plymouth Boys' High School
New Plymouth Boys' High School is a single-sex boys' state secondary school in New Plymouth, Taranaki, New Zealand. It was founded in 1882 and celebrated its 125th Jubilee in 2007....
after five years at Freyberg. He was replaced as Principal by long-serving Deputy - Peter Brooks as of 2009.
In 2004, Freyberg High School welcomed Michael McMenamin as the new
Principal with the school roll in the 1200s. McMenamin took over from the post left by Russell Trethewey after 11 years.
For the purposes of school structure and interhouse athletics and swimming competitions, the school is divided into 4 houses. This is known as "Four Schools in One".
Each student belongs to one of the four houses.
Freyberg High School works along the vertical structure with whānau groups which includes Year 9 through to Year 13 along house lines. The 'teacher' of the whānau group is in the same house as his or her students.
Prior to 2002, there were the horizontal 'tutor' groups where it was for a specific year only. For example, 12LB.
Before 2001, there were a mix of houses within one tutor group, however this was changed in 2002 to make it one tutor group, one house.
Houses
Each house has a name concerning the region, and also has reference to Te RauparahaTe Rauparaha
Te Rauparaha was a Māori rangatira and war leader of the Ngāti Toa tribe who took a leading part in the Musket Wars. He was influential in the original sale of conquered Rangitane land to the New Zealand Company and was a participant in the Wairau Incident in Marlborough...
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| Kapiti | Named for Kapiti Island Kapiti Island -External links:* , Department of Conservation* * , Nature Coast Enterprise *... . |
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| Manawatu | Named for Manawatu River Manawatu River The Manawatu River is a major river of the southern North Island of New Zealand.The river has its headwaters to the northwest of Norsewood in the Ruahine Ranges of southern Hawke's Bay. It flows initially eastward before turning south-west near Ormondville, flowing 40 km before turning... . |
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| Ruahine | Named for Ruahine Ranges. | |
| Tararua | Named for Tararua Ranges. | |
In the past Kapiti and Manawatu houses have had the edge over the other two, with Kapiti winning the house cup in 2006, and Manawatu in 2007. Recently the dozen or so school competitions are highly competitive and evenly contested.
Before the reshuffling to the present system, the House system ran along an alphabetical surname basis, for example a surname beginning with A was in Tararua, B Manawatu etc. During this era, Ruahine House was the most successful.
History
The school was founded in 1955 and named for World War II hero, Bernard Freyberg. His name is reflected not only in the name of the school, but also of the school's gymnasium, Lord Freyberg Memorial Gymnasium.Also, the school's mascot and yearbook, which is handed to students at the end of each year, is known as the Salamander which was Freyberg's nom de guerre during World War II
World War II
World War II, or the Second World War , was a global conflict lasting from 1939 to 1945, involving most of the world's nations—including all of the great powers—eventually forming two opposing military alliances: the Allies and the Axis...
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The name given to him by Māori, Te Pou Hōia, is also reflected in the Māori name for the school.
In 2005, the school celebrated its 50th Jubilee.
Facilities of the School
Freyberg High School offers a range of facilities for its students.http://www.freyberg.ac.nz/facilities.html- Sports Academy
- Arts Academy
- Russell Trethewey Performing Arts Centre
- Craig Centre - Special Education block
- Deaf Education Unit
- Teen Parents' Unit
- Rumaki - Māori Immersion Classes
- Covered Heated Swimming Pool
Sporting rivalries
Freyberg High School annually conducts sports exchanges with Taradale High SchoolTaradale High School
Taradale High School , is a co-educational secondary school situated in the town of Taradale in Hawkes Bay, New Zealand. Taradale High School accommodates from years 9-13...
and Kapiti College. The junior school also participate in a Central Six competition.
There is also a rivalry between Freyberg and Awatapu College
Awatapu College
Awatapu College is a State co-educational Secondary School in Awapuni, Palmerston North, New Zealand.-Location and History:The school is located at the bend of Botanical Road, opposite West End School. It is built upon a drained ancient lagoon, known to the local Maori as "Awatapu" meaning...
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Politics
- Steve MahareySteve MahareySteven "Steve" Maharey CNZM is a former Member of Parliament for Palmerston North in New Zealand, as a member of the Labour Party...
, Former New Zealand Labour Member of Parliament, Palmerston North (1990–2008), Vice-Chancellor of Massey University, Palmerston North (2009-current) - Jacqui DeanJacqui DeanJacqueline Isobel Dean is a New Zealand politician and the current Member of Parliament for the Waitaki electorate.-Early career:Dean has worked in a number of roles, including professional acting...
, former television and radio host, now National MP for Otago (2005–2008) and Waitaki (2008- ) - Darien FentonDarien FentonDarien Fenton is a New Zealand politician and Member of Parliament.-Personal life and early career:Fenton's grandfather, Fred Frost, was a Labour MP for New Plymouth from 1938 – 1943....
, Labour List MP http://www.parliament.nz/en-NZ/MPP/MPs/MPs/f/c/4/50MP126971-Fenton-Darien.htm - Tangi Utikere, former student and current staff member (Head of School - Ruahine), Chairperson, Palmerston North Labour Party (2007–2009), Justice of the Peace (2007- ) Palmerston North City Councillor (2010- )
Sport
- Danielle Calnan, Otago Rebel, National Bank Cup (netball)
- Ken GraingerKenneth GrangerKenneth William Granger in Wellington. He played six matches for the All Blacks in 1976 but no tests and he was a very good rugby player for Manawatu which won the Ranfurly Shield and won the National Provincial Championship first division in 1980.-External links:...
, Former All Black - Vivien HaddonVivien HaddonVivien Joan Haddon is a former swimming representative from New Zealand.At the 1962 British Empire and Commonwealth Games she won the silver medal in the women's 110 yards breaststroke...
, Commonwealth Games silver and bronze medalist and NZ Olympic representative. - Sylvia Potts, Olympic and Commonwealth Games 1500m Runner
- Mark Ranby, former All Black
- Jason Temara, New Zealand Touch Player
- Selica Winiata, New Zealand Sevens http://www.3news.co.nz/RugbyWomenssevenssquadnamed/tabid/415/articleID/63785/cat/70/Default.aspx and Manawatu Women's rugby player
Entertainment
- Rhys DarbyRhys DarbyRhys Montague Darby is an actor and stand-up comedian from New Zealand, known for his energetic physical comedy routines, telling stories accompanied with mime and sound effects of things such as machinery and animals...
, Stand up Comedian, best known for playing the role of Band Manager for Flight of the ConchordsFlight of the ConchordsFlight of the Conchords are a New Zealand-based comedy duo composed of Bret McKenzie and Jemaine Clement. The duo's comedy and music became the basis of a BBC radio series and then an American television series, which premiered in 2007 on HBO, also called Flight of the Conchords.They were named... - Lyn McConchieLyn McConchieLyn McConchie is a New Zealand writer of science fiction/fantasy, picture books for children, a non-fiction humour series, a number of stand alone books and many short stories, articles, poetry and opinion pieces and reviews. She lives in a small village in Southern Hawke's Bay...
, International Science Fiction and Fantasy author
Notable staff (former and current)
- Chanel Haggart, Western Flyer, National Bank Cup (Netball)
- Sharleen Holden, Black Fern, and New Zealand Sevens Rugby player
- Peter IngramPeter IngramPeter John Ingram is a cricket player from New Zealand, who plays for Central Districts. He is a right-handed batsman who has enjoyed considerable success on the domestic scene in recent seasons. He is a right arm off spin bowler. He also plays for Taranaki in the Hawke Cup...
, Central Districts cricketer - Kent Mori, Tall Black and Manawatu Jets basketball player
- Moira Senior, Black Stick