Huntly College
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Huntly College is a state owned school located in the Waikato, New Zealand town of Huntly
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The wide variety of programmes available recognises the differing abilities and needs of those attending the school, and ensures that all students have the chance to succeed at their own level and in their chosen field.
Huntly College is a relatively small school, with a current roll of approximately 350 students. The roll peaked in the early 1980s with student numbers at that time in excess of 800. This number was associated with the development of the Huntly Power Station
and the operation of several state owned coal mines. By 1991 the roll had dropped to around 500 students, and has continued to decline. The relatively small nature of the current roll allows the school to offer small class sizes. The ages range from Year 9 - Year 13.
The area is still home to its original inhabitants, the Tainui people, to whom the Waikato River
and Taupiri Mountain are sacred. Huntly College roll is presently 72% Maori. Camps, trips, extra curricular activities (drama, dance, kapa haka) and participation in a range of sports is are both enjoyed and encouraged by all. Huntly College is close to two major New Zealand cities, Hamilton 35 km to the south and Auckland, NZ's largest city (population in excess of one million), is approximately 90 km north. The college is also less than one hours drive to either the West or East coasts and are ideally situated for commuters.
The schools motto "ma te pono ka watea" is a Maori translation of "the truth shall set you free".
Huntly College has a sisterhood school in South Korea attending visits regularly from both schools.
The current principal is Mr Tim Foy, assisted by deputy principals Mrs Rosemary Curle and Mr G van Burren.
Alumni have included rugby league player Martin Moana
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Huntly, New Zealand
Huntly is a town in the Waikato region of the North Island of New Zealand. It is on State Highway 1, 93 kilometres south of Auckland and 35 kilometres north of Hamilton. It is situated on the North Island Main Trunk Railway and straddles the Waikato River.Huntly was called Rahui Pokeka when...
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The wide variety of programmes available recognises the differing abilities and needs of those attending the school, and ensures that all students have the chance to succeed at their own level and in their chosen field.
Huntly College is a relatively small school, with a current roll of approximately 350 students. The roll peaked in the early 1980s with student numbers at that time in excess of 800. This number was associated with the development of the Huntly Power Station
Huntly power station
The Huntly Power Station is the largest thermal power station in New Zealand and is located in the town of Huntly in the Waikato. It is operated by Genesis Power, a state-owned enterprise, and supplies around 17% of the country's power.-Generation:...
and the operation of several state owned coal mines. By 1991 the roll had dropped to around 500 students, and has continued to decline. The relatively small nature of the current roll allows the school to offer small class sizes. The ages range from Year 9 - Year 13.
The area is still home to its original inhabitants, the Tainui people, to whom the Waikato River
Waikato River
The Waikato River is the longest river in New Zealand. In the North Island, it runs for 425 kilometres from the eastern slopes of Mount Ruapehu, joining the Tongariro River system and emptying into Lake Taupo, New Zealand's largest lake. It drains Taupo at the lake's northeastern edge, creates the...
and Taupiri Mountain are sacred. Huntly College roll is presently 72% Maori. Camps, trips, extra curricular activities (drama, dance, kapa haka) and participation in a range of sports is are both enjoyed and encouraged by all. Huntly College is close to two major New Zealand cities, Hamilton 35 km to the south and Auckland, NZ's largest city (population in excess of one million), is approximately 90 km north. The college is also less than one hours drive to either the West or East coasts and are ideally situated for commuters.
The schools motto "ma te pono ka watea" is a Maori translation of "the truth shall set you free".
Huntly College has a sisterhood school in South Korea attending visits regularly from both schools.
The current principal is Mr Tim Foy, assisted by deputy principals Mrs Rosemary Curle and Mr G van Burren.
Alumni have included rugby league player Martin Moana
Martin Moana
Martin Moana is a former professional rugby league footballer who was an international representative and played club football in England and New Zealand.-Early years:...
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