Established 1956 Principal Kristen Walsham Socio-economic decile 4 Motto Strive, Seek, Find Ministry of education institution number 1383 | Ministry of Education Institution no. 1383 School roll 609 (July 2016) Phone +64 9-620 8508 Founded 1956 | |
Type State co-ed intermediate, years 7-8 Address Denbigh Ave, Mount Roskill, Auckland 1041, New Zealand Similar Mount Roskill Primary S, Auckland Normal Intermedi, Waikowhai Intermedi School, Blockhou Bay Intermedi, Remuera Intermedi School | ||
Mount Roskill Intermediate is a co-educational school for boys and girls in years 7 and 8. It is located in Denbigh Avenue, Mount Roskill, Auckland, New Zealand next to Mount Roskill Primary and Mount Roskill Grammar School. It currently has a roll of 620 pupils.
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History
The school first opened in 1956. It was completely remodelled during 1995.
School motto
The school motto is "Strive, Seek, Find". It comes from the last line of a poem called Ulysses by Alfred, Lord Tennyson.
School logo
Its logo is a shield containing three parts a torch, star, and a book, which is referring to the motto.
Sports
Mt Roskill Intermediate takes part in various activities and mostly entering competitions to compete with neighbouring schools and schools around Auckland. The main sports events are Rugby, Cricket, Netball, Soccer [football], Badminton, Tennis, Basketball, Table Tennis, Hockey. The school has been successful in all of the activities, staff of the school take up the coaching and responsibilities.
Specialisation and enhancement classes
Specialisation classes include Performing Arts, Hard Materials Technology, Food technology and Science. All students experience each of the specialist classes every year, building on the skill they develop. Additional Enhancement opportunities are available for students who show potential and talent in specialisation classes.