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Ministry of Education Institution no.
  
1892

Years offered
  
7-8

Socio-economic decile
  
5 (10 is highest)

Founded
  
1957

Principal
  
Louisa Barham

School roll
  
564

Phone
  
+64 7-855 7596

Ministry of education institution number
  
1892

Type
  
State Co-educational Intermediate

Address
  
72 Peachgrove Rd, Hamilton East, Hamilton 3216, New Zealand

Motto
  
Tuatahi, kia marama ki te manaaki

Similar
  
Berkley Normal Middle Sc, Melville Intermedi School, Fairfield Intermedi School, Hamilton Boys' High School, Maeroa Intermedi School

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Peachgrove Intermediate School is a school in Hamilton, New Zealand, which caters for a diverse range of students, mostly from the Hamilton East/Fairfield community. The roll fluctuates between 500-700 students from year to year.

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Louisa Barham is the principal, supported by Helen Te Kiri, deputy principal, and Wayne Bromell, assistant principal. The school is divided into four mountain group syndicates: Kakepuku, Maungatautari, Pirongia and Karioi, all of which are local maunga (Te Reo/Maori language for 'mountain').

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History

The school was opened to pupils in February 1957. Initially the school was incomplete, with the main hall to be completed and all of the playing fields to be laid. In addition to the usual academic subjects, (English, Maths, Social Studies etc.) the school had fully equipped workshops for home economics (cooking) and woodwork (boys only). 2007 saw Peachgrove celebrate its 50th jubilee, which was well attended by many of the early pupils.

Academic

Peachgrove provides a diverse programme, including a bi-lingual unit which teaches te reo Maori, Gifted and Talented and standard classrooms. Peachgrove provides specialist technology, music and arts programmes.

The year seven 'Gifted & Talented' class known as "Room5ians" from 2007-2008 used Blogger as a means to extend and enrich their learning. The "Room5ians Rule!" blog is located at http://peachgroveroom5.blogspot.com/.

Sport

Peachgrove prides itself in having a very strong sporting programme, with teams winning in local competition in rugby, soccer, hockey and basketball. Students enjoy annual opportunities for international travel to such destinations as Fiji, Rarotonga, New Caledonia and Japan.

Notable alumni

  • Dame Patsy Reddy, lawyer and Governor-General
  • Pippa Wright, Principal of Hamilton East School.
  • References

    Peachgrove Intermediate Wikipedia