Draft:Geraldine High School
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Comment: Please read WP:GNG to understand the sources listed do not cover significant coverage of the article.First source is a directory 
Second source does not cover the school Third source does not provide sigcov Fourth source is WP:PRIMARY Fifth source does not provide sigcov I recommend finding newspapers, web articles, or books that cover the school and its history. Conyo14 (talk) 03:55, 31 August 2024 (UTC)
| Geraldine High School Te Kura Tuarua O Raukapuka | |
|---|---|
| Address | |
93 McKenzie Street, Geraldine 7930 | |
| Information | |
| Motto | Labor Omnia Vincit ("Work conquers all".) |
| Established | 1963 |
| Ministry of Education Institution no. | 352 |
| Principal | Marcus Cooper |
| Staff | 50-99 |
| Years offered | 7-13 |
| Gender | Coeducational |
| School roll | 609 (August 2024)[1] |
| Houses | Cox, Acland, McDonald, Tripp |
| Socio-economic decile | 8 |
| Website | geraldinehs |
Geraldine High School (also known as GHS) is a co-educational secondary school located in Geraldine, South Canterbury, New Zealand.[2] Re-established in 1963, the school serves students from Year 7 to Year 13.[3]
History
[edit]Founded in 1901, Geraldine High School (then Geraldine District High School) was established to meet the educational needs of the Geraldine community and its surrounding areas. The school has experienced growth in student population and facilities over the years, adapting to the changing educational landscape in New Zealand.[4]
Academic Programs
[edit]Geraldine High School offers a comprehensive curriculum covering essential subjects, preparing students for the National Certificate of Educational Achievement (NCEA). Various vocational courses and partnerships with local businesses provide students with practical skills and work experience.[5]
See Also
[edit]References
[edit]- ^ "New Zealand Schools Directory". New Zealand Ministry of Education. Retrieved 17 September 2024.
- ^ Berrien, Marcia Taff (1964). Education in New Zealand. U.S. Department of Health, Education, and Welfare, Office of Education.
- ^ Counts, Education. "Ministry of Education - Education Counts". www.educationcounts.govt.nz. Retrieved 2024-05-26.
- ^ "History of Geraldine High School". Geraldine High School. 2009-11-07. Retrieved 2024-08-12.
- ^ File, Roger. "Sabbatical Report" (PDF).