Hamilton's Fraser High School
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Hamilton's Fraser High School (HFHS) is the second largest secondary school in Hamilton, New Zealand
. The school began in 1920 as Hamilton Technical Day School (later amended to Hamilton's Technical High School in 1924). From its central city site on the Garden Place Hill, now occupied by Wintec
, the school was an integral part of the growth and development of Hamilton
. For the next 50 years, many of the pupils went on to become influential commercial, political, sporting and cultural leaders in Hamilton.
name of the school is Te Kura Tuarua o Taniwharau.
The former principal of the school, Martin Elliott, caused some controversy over his use of obscenities during his ill-fated run for the Mayoralty of Hamilton
in 2004.
Hamilton Fraser High School contains approximately 1657 students and 200 staff.
In 2001 the school suffered a huge loss when the school gymnasium was burnt down by vandals. A newer and larger gym was built in its place thanks to large support from the community. Also the school opened a brand new Technology block, on the 19th of October 2007, which has very similar architecture to the Gymnasium.
Acting head Virginia Crawford was appointed the new principal following the resignation of Martin Elliot in Nov 2009. She had been a deputy principal at the school for 5 years.The school roll as of March 30, 2010 is 1657. Virginia Crawford became the principal in 2010, after a Board of Trustees election.
, sharing this with the Hamilton City Cadet Corps, Hamilton Air Training Corps, TS Rangiri Sea Cadet Corps.
Construction is slowly progressing on Ministry of Education
funded new multi-million dollar technical block which will accommodate such subjects as soft and hard fabrics, catering and automotive. The school also has a Teen Parent Unit and Frasers' Little Feet Childcare Centre.
Hamilton, New Zealand
Hamilton is the centre of New Zealand's fourth largest urban area, and Hamilton City is the country's fourth largest territorial authority. Hamilton is in the Waikato Region of the North Island, approximately south of Auckland...
. The school began in 1920 as Hamilton Technical Day School (later amended to Hamilton's Technical High School in 1924). From its central city site on the Garden Place Hill, now occupied by Wintec
Wintec
Wintec are an Australian saddle manufacturer - the manufacturer of the first synthetic saddles..The company is a subsidiary of Bates Australia, originally established in 1934, and are known for their innovative approach to saddle manufacturing, in particular the synthetic "Wintec"...
, the school was an integral part of the growth and development of Hamilton
Hamilton, New Zealand
Hamilton is the centre of New Zealand's fourth largest urban area, and Hamilton City is the country's fourth largest territorial authority. Hamilton is in the Waikato Region of the North Island, approximately south of Auckland...
. For the next 50 years, many of the pupils went on to become influential commercial, political, sporting and cultural leaders in Hamilton.
History
In 1970 the school moved to the northwest suburbs of Hamilton and was re-established as a comprehensive co-educational secondary school. At this time the school was called Fraser High School. The school took its name from the original Principal, Whampoa Fraser. In 1998 the name was modified slightly to Hamilton's Fraser High School to reflect their historical link to Hamilton Technical Day School, and to give a stronger geographical link to Hamilton. The MāoriMaori language
Māori or te reo Māori , commonly te reo , is the language of the indigenous population of New Zealand, the Māori. It has the status of an official language in New Zealand...
name of the school is Te Kura Tuarua o Taniwharau.
The former principal of the school, Martin Elliott, caused some controversy over his use of obscenities during his ill-fated run for the Mayoralty of Hamilton
Hamilton, New Zealand
Hamilton is the centre of New Zealand's fourth largest urban area, and Hamilton City is the country's fourth largest territorial authority. Hamilton is in the Waikato Region of the North Island, approximately south of Auckland...
in 2004.
Hamilton Fraser High School contains approximately 1657 students and 200 staff.
In 2001 the school suffered a huge loss when the school gymnasium was burnt down by vandals. A newer and larger gym was built in its place thanks to large support from the community. Also the school opened a brand new Technology block, on the 19th of October 2007, which has very similar architecture to the Gymnasium.
Acting head Virginia Crawford was appointed the new principal following the resignation of Martin Elliot in Nov 2009. She had been a deputy principal at the school for 5 years.The school roll as of March 30, 2010 is 1657. Virginia Crawford became the principal in 2010, after a Board of Trustees election.
Cadets
Hamilton's Fraser High School is the home to the country's last school-based cadet unit, which will be celebrating its 80th Jubilee in 2011. The Hamilton's Fraser High School Cadet Unit] provides on a rotating basis the duty of providing honour guards to the cenotaph on ANZAC DayANZAC Day
Anzac Day is a national day of remembrance in Australia and New Zealand, commemorated by both countries on 25 April every year to honour the members of the Australian and New Zealand Army Corps who fought at Gallipoli in the Ottoman Empire during World War I. It now more broadly commemorates all...
, sharing this with the Hamilton City Cadet Corps, Hamilton Air Training Corps, TS Rangiri Sea Cadet Corps.
Facilities
The school has a guidance and careers department and medical facilities. Guidance counselling and medical treatment is provided to all students when required.Construction is slowly progressing on Ministry of Education
Ministry of Education (New Zealand)
The Ministry of Education , is the primary state sector organisation of New Zealand responsible for New Zealand's education system...
funded new multi-million dollar technical block which will accommodate such subjects as soft and hard fabrics, catering and automotive. The school also has a Teen Parent Unit and Frasers' Little Feet Childcare Centre.
Houses
- Tainui-Green
- Tokomaru-Red
- Mataatua-Black/White
- Te Arawa-Yellow
- Aotea-Blue
Hamilton Technical College
Fraser High was previously known as Hamilton Technical College, which was located in the current Wintec building.External links
- http://www.fraser-high.school.nz/
- http://www.hfhscu.org.nz/
- http://www.fraserscience.school.nz/