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Mount Roskill Grammar School
Address
Frost Road, Mt Roskill, Auckland, New Zealand
Information
TypeState co-educational secondary (Year 9-13)
MottoSursum
To the Heights
Established1954
Ministry of Education Institution no.74
PrincipalXiawei Que
School roll2850
Socio-economic decile8
Websitehttp://www.mrgs.school.nz

Mount Roskill Grammar is a secondary school in the suburb of Mount Roskill, Auckland. It was officially opened in 1954. The school has students of over 70 different nationalities including approximately 200 International students.

Recent News

Mr Thompson, HOD Physics for the past 5 years, is leaving the school permantely this Friday (18/08/2006). He is an excellent physics teacher was once a chemistry teacher. Mr Thompson rspects his students and he helps them whenever he can. It is sad to know that he is going to England for several years to pursue his futher career. Mr Thompson has left us with the memory of his vibrant smile. It will never fade! Mrs Singh will be the new HOD for Physics.

Motto

In 1957 the school was granted its own Board of Governors and adopted the emblem of the Phoenix with the motto 'Sursum' meaning 'To the Heights'. The Phoenix was chosen for its symbolism the pursuit of excellence and periodic renewal and revitalization.

The MacLean Centre

The MacLean Centre was opened in 1977, named in honour of Mr B H MacLean, Principal from 1966-81. The Centre moved into a new building in 2003 and the staff and students are fully involved in all areas of school life. The MacLean Centre has continued to grow in size and reputation.

Awards

  • Goodman Fielder School of the Year Award, for Outstanding Performance in Education in 1997
  • Goodman Fielder Secondary School of the Year Award, in 2002, and finalist in the Secondary School section in 1999 and 2001.

Alumni

Russell Crowe, actor, went to this school for a short period of time. Tennis player Brett Steven also attended this school.


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Xiawei and his monther making love in the bed and get high oh YES!

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