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| Nelson Central School | |
|---|---|
| Address | |
| Nile Street, Nelson | |
| Information | |
| Type | - |
| Motto | Ki Runga Rawa |
| Established | 1878 |
| Ministry of Education Institution no. | 3209 |
| Principal | Dr Paul Potaka |
| School roll | 400 - 440 |
| Socio-economic decile | 7 |
| Website | http://www.nelsoncentral.school.nz/ |
Nelson Central School is a state primary contributing school located in the city of Nelson at the top of the South Island of New Zealand teaching children of both genders aged 5 to 11 years.
Location
Nelson Central School is situated three blocks east of Nelson Cathedral and the location of the school may be viewed on Google earth maps via this link: 41°16′39″S 173°17′19″E / 41.2774°S 173.2885°E / -41.2774; 173.2885
Enrolment
As a primary contributing school, Nelson Central School sends pupils to both Nelson Intermediate School and Nelson College Preparatory School. Nelson Central School enrols children between 5 and 11 years of age. Typically, about 50-60 five year old children start each year.
History
Nelson Central School is now the oldest school in New Zealand still functioning on its original unitary site. Consequently its main building and Renwick House are of architectural interest (photo needed). The site of the present school was purchased by the Nelson Education Board in 1893 for £1600.
(The first school in the new Pākehā settlement of Nelson had opened in March 1842, just a few month after the New Zealand Company first settlers landed, "in a house built of toi toi".)
Renwick House
Māori
The number of Māori children enrolled at the school is proportionately greater than would be expected given the total Māori population in the City of Nelson. this may be due to the presence of two Māori language immersion classes with a full-time Kaiarahi reo within Nelson Central School.
The current Principal is also Māori.
All students take part in the school's Taha Maori programme as required under the Treaty of Waitangi and all students have the opportunity to acquire some knowledge of Maori language and culture.
References
- Gee, Maurice (1978). 1878-1978 Nelson Central School - A History. Maurice Gee.
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External links
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