Ministry of Education Institution no. 370 Grades Year 1 – Year 13 Phone +64 3-444 9341 Founded 1879 | Established 1879 Principal David Hunter School roll 176 (July 2016) Motto By learning we live Ministry of education institution number 370 | |
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Maniototo Area School is an area school in Ranfurly, Central Otago, New Zealand, serving students aged 5–18. Founded in 1879, it has 190 students aged 5–18. The school has a strong sporting tradition and despite being in a remote location has a strong academic programme bolstered by Video Conferencing lessons and the OtagoNet project. The school also uses the internet as a learning tool as is shown by our Year 7 Wikispace [1].
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International Students
Maniototo Area School hosts international students aged 11–18 and attracts those interested in a rural environment with a vibrant winter sports centre and the Otago Rail Trail.
Bute Beds
One area of special interest at the school is 'Bute Beds'. These are two fully furnished houses rented out as 'Bed and Breakfast' units by the school. These are used to support social studies projects and to provide extra resources.