Inglewood High School, New Zealand facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Inglewood High School Taranaki, New Zealand |
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129 Rata Street
Inglewood
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| Coordinates | 39°09′23″S 174°11′25″E / 39.15631°S 174.19016°E |
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| School type | State, Co-Educational |
| Motto | constantia vincit (constant effort ensures success) |
| Opened | 1957 |
| Ministry of Education Institution no. | 0177 |
| Principal | Miss Rosey Mabin |
| School roll | 570 (February 2024) |
Inglewood High School is a public school in Inglewood, New Zealand. It's a place where both boys and girls learn together. Students from Year 9 to Year 13 attend this school. This means it's for teenagers, usually from about 13 to 18 years old. The school is located in the Taranaki region, which is on the North Island of New Zealand.
The school first opened its doors on June 6, 1957. The Minister of Education at the time, Hon. R.M. Algie, officially opened it. In 2017, the school celebrated its 60th birthday, which was a big milestone! Around 400 students attend Inglewood High School each year.
School Crest
The school's special symbol, called the crest, was created in 1957. A person named Margaret Stevenson designed it. The crest shows several important things. It has a picture of nearby Mount Taranaki, which is a famous mountain. It also shows a book, which stands for learning and knowledge. There are also "messenger's feet," which might mean spreading knowledge or moving forward. The school's motto, constantia vincit, is also on the crest. This Latin phrase means "constant effort ensures success." It reminds everyone that working hard helps you achieve your goals.
School Leaders
Here is a list of the principals who have led Inglewood High School since it opened:
- Charles Caldwell (1957–1959)
- Garfield Johnson (1959–1965)
- Alexander Black (1966–1968)
- Jack Porter (1968–1972)
- John Smith (1973–1982)
- Bob Clague (1983–1990)
- Lyn Bublitz (1991–2001)
- Angela Gattung (2002–2008)
- Rosey Mabin (2009–present)
Famous People From Inglewood High
Many students who went to Inglewood High School have gone on to do amazing things. Here are some of them:
- Melissa Ruscoe - A talented athlete who played Football, Rugby Sevens, and Rugby Fifteens.
- Erika Burgess – A skilled Netball player.
- Lauren Burgess – Also a Netball player, like Erika.
- Fleur Beale (née Corney; born 1945) – A well-known writer of fiction books.
- Fiona Clark - A famous photographer.
- Bruce Gall – A professional Rugby League footballer.
- David Gauld – A brilliant mathematician.
- Dave Loveridge – A famous Rugby union player who was an All Black. The All Blacks are New Zealand's national rugby team.
- Bill Vincent – A Judoka who competed in the Olympics.
- Callum Gibbins - A rugby player for teams like the Hurricanes (rugby union) and Glasgow Warriors.
Images for kids
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Inglewood High School with Mount Taranaki in the background
