Established 1961 Principal Richard Dykes Socio-economic decile 10Z Founded 1961 Ministry of education institution number 65 | Ministry of Education Institution no. 65 School roll 1183 (July 2016) Phone +64 9-575 9128 Motto E Paucis Excelsa | |
Type Co-Ed Secondary (Year 9-13) Address 21 Crossfield Rd, Glendowie, Auckland 1071, New Zealand Similar Selwyn College, Pakuranga College, Macleans College, Howick College, Saint Kentigern College Profiles | ||
Glendowie college class of 2015
Glendowie College is a co-ed secondary school based along Crossfield Road, Mt Taylor Drive and Riddell Road in Auckland, New Zealand.
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History
The college was opened in 1961, with fewer than 200 pupils, all of whom worked in the Addams Building, the only building established at the time of the school's opening
Education
Glendowie College offers NCEA as its national qualification standard. An Advanced Learning Program is available in years 9 and 10 for highly intelligent students. Also, exceptionally gifted students are given the opportunity to accelerate into classes a year or two years ahead of their peers in order to progress their learning.
The school performs well academically, and the Education Review Office has said that students are progressing and achieving very well.
Notable alumni
Buildings
The main buildings on the school grounds were originally named using letters from the alphabet, but in 2006 they renamed the buildings after past principals. The buildings are:
The Adams Building was the only building established when the college opened in 1961.
Houses
The houses of Glendowie College are named after continents. All students and staff members are placed into houses, which they represent by wearing house colours at sports events.
The houses are:
The houses are randomly assigned, however younger siblings are assigned to the same houses as their older sibling.
Student Groups
Glendowie is currently home to
Events
The school offers many opportunities for students to be involved in extra-curricular activities during school hours, including:
50th Jubilee
On 1, 2 and 3 April 2011, Glendowie College held many events to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the school's founding.
Film
On 29 and 30 July 2011, Glendowie College was the setting of the film Mister Pip (film) directed by Andrew Adamson and based on the popular novel by Lloyd Jones. Students were invited to participate as extras and work alongside cast and crew. The film first screened at the Toronto International Film Festival in September 2012 and was released in theatres throughout New Zealand in October 2013.