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'''Papanui High School''' ('''PHS''') is a co-educational state secondary school located in [[Papanui]], [[Christchurch]], New Zealand. It is situated on Langdons Road, in a rapidly growing commercial area. It was formerly bounded by Northlands Mall, and Firestone.
'''Papanui High School''' ('''PHS''') is a co-educational state secondary school located in [[Papanui]], [[Christchurch]], New Zealand. It is situated on Langdons Road, in a rapidly growing commercial area. It was formerly bounded by Northlands Mall, and Firestone.


== History ==
== History ==
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== 2011 earthquake ==
== 2011 earthquake ==
In 2011 a new community and school shared gymnasium and pool complex was introduced to the school's campus.<ref>{{Cite press release |title=New Recreation and Sport Centre honours late Graham Condon |publisher=Scoop News |url=https://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/AK1110/S00065/new-recreation-and-sport-centre-honours-late-graham-condon.htm |access-date=2024-02-02}}</ref> It was opened in association with Christchurch City Council and was named in honour of Paralympian [[Graham Condon]].<ref>{{cite web |url= https://www.ccc.govt.nz/assets/Documents/Culture-Community/Stats-and-facts-on-Christchurch/CommunityProfile-ShirleyPapanui-Papanui.pdf|title= Community profile – November 2014: Papanui |author=<!--Not stated--> |publisher= Christchurch City Council|access-date= 16 March 2019}}</ref>
In 2011 a new community and school shared gymnasium and pool complex was introduced to the school's campus.<ref>{{Cite press release |title=New Recreation and Sport Centre honours late Graham Condon |publisher=Scoop News |url=https://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/AK1110/S00065/new-recreation-and-sport-centre-honours-late-graham-condon.htm |access-date=2024-02-02}}</ref> It was opened in association with Christchurch City Council and was named in honour of Paralympian [[Graham Condon]].<ref>{{cite web |url= https://www.ccc.govt.nz/assets/Documents/Culture-Community/Stats-and-facts-on-Christchurch/CommunityProfile-ShirleyPapanui-Papanui.pdf|title= Community profile – November 2014: Papanui |author=<!--Not stated--> |publisher= Christchurch City Council|access-date= 16 March 2019}}</ref>


Papanui High School site-shared<ref>{{Cite web |title=Hard lessons |url=https://www.stuff.co.nz/sunday-star-times/features/5033588/Hard-lessons |access-date=2024-02-02 |website=www.stuff.co.nz}}</ref> with Shirley Boys' High School for 26 weeks following the 2011 earthquake.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Shirley Boys' High School returns to original site {{!}} Beehive.govt.nz |url=https://www.beehive.govt.nz/release/shirley-boys%E2%80%99-high-school-returns-original-site |access-date=2024-02-02 |website=www.beehive.govt.nz |language=en}}</ref>
Papanui High School site-shared<ref>{{Cite web |title=Hard lessons |url=https://www.stuff.co.nz/sunday-star-times/features/5033588/Hard-lessons |access-date=2024-02-02 |website=www.stuff.co.nz}}</ref> with Shirley Boys' High School for 26 weeks following the 2011 earthquake.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Shirley Boys' High School returns to original site {{!}} Beehive.govt.nz |url=https://www.beehive.govt.nz/release/shirley-boys%E2%80%99-high-school-returns-original-site |access-date=2024-02-02 |website=www.beehive.govt.nz |language=en}}</ref>


It is the fourth largest school in Christchurch with a roll of {{NZ school roll data|316|y}} students in {{NZ school roll data|||y}}.{{NZ school roll data||||y}} The school plays a large part in the wider community. The standard school pathway follows the [[NCEA (New Zealand)|NCEA]] (National Certificate of Education Achievement) curriculum with many subjects ranging from sciences such as Biology and Physics, to arts and history subjects such as photography and geography. The school also features the Kimi Ora department, a unit of the school designed in aiding and schooling students with an intellectual or behavioural disability, with each Kimi Ora student working on their individual education program designed with assistance from the family, specialists, and the teaching staff.<ref>{{Cite web |last=School |first=Papanui High |title=Kimi Ora Department – Curriculum |url=https://www.papanui.school.nz/kimi-ora-unit |access-date=2023-08-08 |website=Papanui High School |language=en}}</ref>
It is the fourth largest school in Christchurch with a roll of {{NZ school roll data|316|y}} students in {{NZ school roll data|||y}}.{{NZ school roll data||||y}} The school plays a large part in the wider community. The standard school pathway follows the [[NCEA (New Zealand)|NCEA]] (National Certificate of Education Achievement) curriculum with many subjects ranging from sciences such as Biology and Physics, to arts and history subjects such as photography and geography. The school also features the Kimi Ora department, a unit of the school designed in aiding and schooling students with an intellectual or behavioural disability, with each Kimi Ora student working on their individual education program designed with assistance from the family, specialists, and the teaching staff.<ref>{{Cite web |last=School |first=Papanui High |title=Kimi Ora Department – Curriculum |url=https://www.papanui.school.nz/kimi-ora-unit |access-date=2023-08-08 |website=Papanui High School |language=en}}</ref>


The current principal is Jeff Smith.<ref>{{cite web |url= https://www.educationcounts.govt.nz/find-school/school/profile?school=316&district=60&region=13 |title= Papanui High School – Profile & Contact Details |author=<!--Not stated--> |date= 2019 |website= Education Counts|publisher= New Zealand Government|access-date= 16 March 2019 }}</ref> In 2006 66% of Year 11 students gained NCEA Level 1.That figure lowered to 62% 2012, but increased to 82% in 2015. NCEA performance in Level 2 also reached the national average.<ref>[http://www.nzqa.govt.nz/qualifications/ssq/statistics/school-profile.do?pc=316&year=2006&view=N&decile=N&type=ALL&gender=%#t NQF School Profile Papanui High School [NZQA &#93;<!-- Bot generated title -->]</ref>
The current principal is Jeff Smith.<ref>{{cite web |url= https://www.educationcounts.govt.nz/find-school/school/profile?school=316&district=60&region=13 |title= Papanui High School – Profile & Contact Details |author=<!--Not stated--> |date= 2019 |website= Education Counts|publisher= New Zealand Government|access-date= 16 March 2019 }}</ref> In 2006 66% of Year 11 students gained NCEA Level 1.That figure lowered to 62% 2012, but increased to 82% in 2015. NCEA performance in Level 2 also reached the national average.<ref>[http://www.nzqa.govt.nz/qualifications/ssq/statistics/school-profile.do?pc=316&year=2006&view=N&decile=N&type=ALL&gender=%#t NQF School Profile Papanui High School [NZQA &#93;<!-- Bot generated title -->]</ref>


==Notable alumni==
==Notable alumni==
{{Alumni|date=October 2023}}{{maincat|People educated at Papanui High School}}
{{Alumni|date=October 2023}}{{main category|People educated at Papanui High School}}
* [[Shane Bond]] – cricketer <ref>{{Cite web |last=GEENTY |first=MARK |date=2010-10-26 |title=When Shane Bond swore at NZ Cricket boss |url=https://www.stuff.co.nz/sport/cricket/4275121/When-Shane-Bond-swore-at-NZ-Cricket-boss |access-date=2023-08-07 |website=Stuff |language=en}}</ref>
* [[Shane Bond]] – cricketer <ref>{{Cite web |last=GEENTY |first=MARK |date=2010-10-26 |title=When Shane Bond swore at NZ Cricket boss |url=https://www.stuff.co.nz/sport/cricket/4275121/When-Shane-Bond-swore-at-NZ-Cricket-boss |access-date=2023-08-07 |website=Stuff |language=en}}</ref>
* [[Lewis Brown (rugby league)|Lewis Brown]] – rugby league player {{Citation needed|date=August 2023}}
* [[Lewis Brown (rugby league)|Lewis Brown]] – rugby league player {{Citation needed|date=August 2023}}
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== Sources ==
== Sources ==
*{{cite book |last1= Jennings |first1= Sheeril |last2=Jennings |first2=Ryan L.|date= 2018|title= Proof of War: The Gallipoli Photo Album|url=https://books.google.com/books?id=2RVbDwAAQBAJ&q=%22Papanui+High+School%22+-wikipedia&pg=PA88|publisher= UMprint Publishing|isbn= 978-0-473-43911-8}}
*{{cite book |last1= Jennings |first1= Sheeril |last2=Jennings |first2=Ryan L.|date= 2018|title= Proof of War: The Gallipoli Photo Album|url=https://books.google.com/books?id=2RVbDwAAQBAJ&q=%22Papanui+High+School%22+-wikipedia&pg=PA88|publisher= UMprint Publishing|isbn= 978-0-473-43911-8}}
*Chalklen, M. F., & Papanui High School Old Students' Association. (1986). ''[[iarchive:papanui-high-school-1936-1986/mode/2up|The school at the terminus: A jubilee history of Papanui High School, 1936-1986]]''. Papanui High School Old Students' Association.
*Chalklen, M. F., & Papanui High School Old Students' Association. (1986). ''[[iarchive:papanui-high-school-1936-1986/mode/2up|The school at the terminus: A jubilee history of Papanui High School, 1936-1986]]''. Papanui High School Old Students' Association.


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Revision as of 05:25, 14 April 2024

Papanui High School
Address
Map
30 Langdons Road

Canterbury

Christchurch

New Zealand
Coordinates43°29′29″S 172°36′25″E / 43.49139°S 172.60694°E / -43.49139; 172.60694
Information
School typeState co-educational secondary (Year 9–13)
MottoTemplate:Lang-la
(Be happy in your work)
Established1936
Ministry of Education Institution no.316
ChairmanShane Watson
PrincipalRobert Gilbert
School roll1532 (August 2024)
Average class size28.5
Campus typeSuburban
HousesNgaru Nui, Ahi Ka, Ruu Whenua, Taa Hiko
Colour(s)  Navy blue
  Green
Socio-economic decile7O[1]
Websitepapanui.school.nz

Papanui High School (PHS) is a co-educational state secondary school located in Papanui, Christchurch, New Zealand. It is situated on Langdons Road, in a rapidly growing commercial area. It was formerly bounded by Northlands Mall, and Firestone.

History

The school opened as Papanui Technical College in 1936 with an informal opening on 26 May 1936,[2] and held an official opening in September 1936.[3] It operated under the control of the Christchurch Technical College.[4][5] The first principal of the school was Joseph Bell McBride.[6] In the late 1940s educational changes[7] transferred the control of the technical colleges[8] from the Technical College boards to new school boards. The school continued to be known as the Papanui Technical High School. Debate about the name of the school led to a name change to Papanui High School in 1954.[9]

2011 earthquake

In 2011 a new community and school shared gymnasium and pool complex was introduced to the school's campus.[10] It was opened in association with Christchurch City Council and was named in honour of Paralympian Graham Condon.[11]

Papanui High School site-shared[12] with Shirley Boys' High School for 26 weeks following the 2011 earthquake.[13]

It is the fourth largest school in Christchurch with a roll of 1532 students in August 2024.[14] The school plays a large part in the wider community. The standard school pathway follows the NCEA (National Certificate of Education Achievement) curriculum with many subjects ranging from sciences such as Biology and Physics, to arts and history subjects such as photography and geography. The school also features the Kimi Ora department, a unit of the school designed in aiding and schooling students with an intellectual or behavioural disability, with each Kimi Ora student working on their individual education program designed with assistance from the family, specialists, and the teaching staff.[15]

The current principal is Jeff Smith.[16] In 2006 66% of Year 11 students gained NCEA Level 1.That figure lowered to 62% 2012, but increased to 82% in 2015. NCEA performance in Level 2 also reached the national average.[17]

Notable alumni

Main category: People educated at Papanui High School

References

  1. ^ "Decile Change 2014 to 2015 for State & State Integrated Schools". Ministry of Education. Retrieved 12 February 2015.
  2. ^ "NEW TECHNICAL COLLEGE". paperspast.natlib.govt.nz. Retrieved 2024-02-02.
  3. ^ "OFFICIAL OPENING OF THE PAPANUI TECHNICAL COLLEGE". paperspast.natlib.govt.nz. Retrieved 2024-02-02.
  4. ^ "ANOTHER SCHOOL UNDER COUNCIL'S 'UMBRELLA'". paperspast.natlib.govt.nz. Retrieved 2024-02-02.
  5. ^ "DR. D. E. HANSEN TO RETIRE. Technical College Principal". paperspast.natlib.govt.nz. Retrieved 2024-02-02.
  6. ^ Jennings & Jennings 2018, p. 88.
  7. ^ "High Schools Board". paperspast.natlib.govt.nz. Retrieved 2024-02-02.
  8. ^ "CHRISTCHURCH SCHOOLS. ESTABLISHMENT OF NEW BOARDS". paperspast.natlib.govt.nz. Retrieved 2024-02-02.
  9. ^ ""Technical" Eliminated From Papanui High School's Title". paperspast.natlib.govt.nz. Retrieved 2024-02-02.
  10. ^ "New Recreation and Sport Centre honours late Graham Condon" (Press release). Scoop News. Retrieved 2024-02-02.
  11. ^ "Community profile – November 2014: Papanui" (PDF). Christchurch City Council. Retrieved 16 March 2019.
  12. ^ "Hard lessons". www.stuff.co.nz. Retrieved 2024-02-02.
  13. ^ "Shirley Boys' High School returns to original site | Beehive.govt.nz". www.beehive.govt.nz. Retrieved 2024-02-02.
  14. ^ "New Zealand Schools Directory". New Zealand Ministry of Education. Retrieved 17 September 2024.
  15. ^ School, Papanui High. "Kimi Ora Department – Curriculum". Papanui High School. Retrieved 2023-08-08.
  16. ^ "Papanui High School – Profile & Contact Details". Education Counts. New Zealand Government. 2019. Retrieved 16 March 2019.
  17. ^ NQF School Profile Papanui High School [NZQA ]
  18. ^ GEENTY, MARK (2010-10-26). "When Shane Bond swore at NZ Cricket boss". Stuff. Retrieved 2023-08-07.
  19. ^ Clutton, Graham (2 August 2009). "Andy Caddick set to call time on his career at the end of the season". www.telegraph.co.uk. Retrieved 2023-08-07.
  20. ^ "Passing of Lyndsey Leask". www.softball.org.nz. Retrieved 2023-08-07.
  21. ^ Taylor, Alister, ed. (2001). New Zealand Who's Who Aotearoa 2001. Auckland: Alister Taylor Publishers. ISSN 1172-9813.

Sources

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