Stratford High School, New Zealand Explained

Stratford High School
Seal Image:Stratford High School, Taranaki NZ (logo).jpg
Seal Size:150px
Motto:Palma non sine pulvere
No reward without effort
Type:State co-educational secondary (Year 9–13)
Established:1897
Address:Swansea Road,
Stratford,
New Zealand
Coordinates:-39.3402°N 174.297°W
Principal:Cameron Stone
Roll:
Decile:4L[1]
Moe:179
Homepage:stratfordhigh.school.nz

Stratford High School is a secondary school in Stratford, Taranaki, New Zealand. It is the only co-educational high school in the Stratford District.

History

Stratford District High School was established in 1897.[2] Between 1922 and 1966, the school operated as Stratford Technical High School, and since 1966, it has been known as Stratford High School.

Background

The school uniform is a white shirt, red jersey and black shorts/trousers for seniors or a black shirt, Black and red jersey and grey shorts/skirts for juniors, plus black shoes.

Stratford High School consists of four houses, Amess (red), McAllister (yellow), Trimble (green) and Tyrer (blue).

Although being considered a small school, Stratford High participates in many extra-curricular programs, including a school production, participation in the Smokefree Stage Challenge, many sports teams, cross-country, athletics and swimming sports events, and many art and culture events.

Stratford High School has a prominently strong Kapa Haka group that are involved in local competitions in the region. Having introduced the school haka in 2011, it is used in welcoming and sporting events. Students are involved in a wide range of musical activities such as the Variety concert and the annual Stratford Lion's Awards.

Notable alumni

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Decile Change 2014 to 2015 for State & State Integrated Schools . Ministry of Education . 12 February 2015.
  2. Web site: From the principal . Stratford High School . 14 February 2016.