Maungawhau (school)

Infobox NZ school
name = Maungawhau School
badge =
motto = "Tonus Facit Musicam"
It is tone that makes music
type = State Co-educational Primary (Year 1-6)
established = 1912
address = Ellerton Road,
Mt Eden,
Auckland,
New Zealand
principal =Linley Bruce
roll = 650
decile = 10
MOE = 1367
homepage = [http://www.maungawhau.school.nz/ www.maungawhau.school.nz]

Maungawhau School is a primary school in the suburb of Mt Eden, Auckland, New Zealand. It caters for boys and girls from Year 1 to Year 6.

School History

The site for the school was purchased from Joughin Farm and Manderville Estate in 1911. The first building was erected in 1912, while the first students were taught in 1913. Over the years, the school has expanded and grown which resulted in the further purchase of surrounding land. Several additional buildings have been added and existing buildings have been replaced or renovated.

Enrolment

Places at Maungawhau School are in high demand. Students are required to live within the school "Enrolment Zone". Various paperwork is needed to prove place of residence before a students enrolment is accepted. These include Declaration of residency (witnessed by a JP or solicitor), Audiology form, Dental Enrolment form, current Auckland City rates demand or Tenancy agreement and power account, child’s immunisation certificate & child’s birth certificate or passport.

School Fair

The school holds their "School Fair" in November each year. It is an annual tradition for all students to participate in the Fancy Dress Parade held in the sports field. Students are also encouraged to donate a bag of sugar for the Cotton Candy stall which is another Maungawhau tradition.

References

The Online Learning Centre [http://www.tki.org.nz/e/schools/display_school_info.php?school_id=1367]

External links

* [http://www.maungawhau.school.nz/ School website]