Manawatū College
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Manawatu College (formerly known as Foxton High School) is a secondary school located in Foxton, New Zealand. Manawatu College was established in 1960, originally named Foxton High School. [1]
Enrolment
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Academic Programs And Extracurricular Activities
Manawatu College offers a range of academic programs across various departments, including both required and optional subjects. The school provides education from Year 9 to Year 13, with specialized classes for students with special needs, who have the option to attend separate classes or integrate with the general student body. For Year 9 students, Manawatu College employs a home room system, where students have a single classroom for most subjects.[3] Manawatu College offers a range of extracurricular activities, including sports teams, music programs, and adventure education.
Location
The college is situated in Foxton, New Zealand, with three entrances:[4]
- The main entrance on Ladys Mile.
- The staff carpark entrance also on Ladys Mile.
- The back entrance leading to the field on Hulke Street.
House system
Each student belongs to a 'house group'. They compete against each other in an inter-house competition twice a term. The house group with the highest number of points at the end of each year wins the 'house cup. Each house is named after a founding member of the college.
| Colour | Name | |
|---|---|---|
| Field | ||
| Allen | ||
| Robertson | ||
| Morris | ||
Floods 2004
In February 2004, the college became a shelter for people evacuated from Moutoa due to flooding.[5]
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