Broomfield, New Zealand
| Broomfield School | |
|---|---|
| Address | |
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Mt Brown Rd, Amberley, North Canterbury | |
| Coordinates | 43°07′03″S 172°41′08″E / 43.1176°S 172.6856°E |
| Information | |
| Type | State Primary School |
| Motto | (Unofficial) Developing Active, Innovative, Collaborative Learners |
| Established | 1881 |
| Ministry of Education Institution no. | 3303 |
| Principal | Andrew Mouat[1] |
| School roll | 113[2] (February 2024) |
| Socio-economic decile | 9[3] |
| Website | broomfield.school.nz |
Broomfield School is a country school in North Canterbury, New Zealand, approximately 10 minutes drive West of Amberley.
Academics
The school focuses on outstanding achievement with its students, with a strong focus on literacy and numeracy.
Structure
The school students are split into five classes, into the following general arrangement:
| Class | Years |
|---|---|
| Tawa | NE - Y1 |
| Kowhai | Y1 - Y2 |
| Rimu | Y3 - Y4 |
| Matai | Y5 - Y6 |
| Nikau | Y7 - Y8 |
School Colours
The schools colours are royal blue and gold. The school has moved to a non compulsory uniform, the shirt is royal blue with gold trim.
Grounds and Facilities
In accordance with the school vision, to provide the best facilities for its students, it has an up-to-date Administration and Library building, modelled on the original school house that used to sit on the land, four classrooms, two of which have been built in the last decade, a swimming pool and changing rooms, and a sports storage shed.
Notes
- ^ http://www.broomfield.school.nz/now.htm
- ^ "New Zealand Schools Directory". New Zealand Ministry of Education. Retrieved 14 March 2024.
- ^ Decile change 2007 to 2008 for state & state integrated schools
External links
- Broomfield School's official website
- ERO Report[permanent dead link]