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Ellesmere College (New Zealand)

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Established
  
1981

School roll
  
559 (July 2016)

Website
  
ellesmere.school.nz

Motto
  
Strive For Perfection

Ministry of education institution number
  
349

Ministry of Education Institution no.
  
349

Socio-economic decile
  
8P

Phone
  
+64 3-324 3369

Founded
  
1981

Principal
  
Gavin Kidd

Type
  
State, Co-educational, Secondary

Address
  
11a Leeston Dunsandel Rd, Leeston 7632, New Zealand

Similar
  
Lincoln High School, Rolleston School, Lincoln Primary School, Clearview Primary, Hornby High School

Ellesmere College is a co-educational high school, located in Leeston in the Canterbury Region of New Zealand, with more than 500 students ranging from ages eleven to seventeen. It aims to provide students with a range of learning experiences, aiming to make its students good contributors to society. It encourages voluntary activities such as music lessons, drama, and sports.

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History

Ellesmere College was founded in 1981, with a roll of 380 students, replacing Southbridge District High School.

Significant events

  • 1980 - Ellesmere College was built in Timaru and transported to the present site. One classroom was lost during transportation in the Rakaia River.
  • 1981 - Ellesmere College opened in February with 380 students and 23 staff.
  • 1983 - The gymnasium was completed.
  • 1984 - The official opening of Ellesmere College was declared by Hon Merv Wellington.
  • 1985 - More classrooms were built.
  • 1986 - The gymnasium was enlarged and dedicated to Riki Ellison.
  • 1987 - The library was extended.
  • 1988 - The playground was opened.
  • 1994 - Ken Dawson was declared the new principal.
  • 1997 - The library was split to form a new classroom, L2l
  • 2000 - The Health Education Centre opened.
  • 2008 - The gym was extended and the Wilson room was opened.
  • 2008 - The last founding staff member retired.
  • 2009 - The new stage and seating areas were completed.
  • 2009 - Ken Dawson announced his resignation.
  • 2010 - Students, staff and guests welcomed Gavin Kidd into the role as principal.

    • Notable alumni

  • Sam Broomhall - All Blacks
  • Daniel Carter - All Blacks

    • References

    Ellesmere College (New Zealand) Wikipedia
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