Waimea Intermediate is a co-educational intermediate school in Richmond, Tasman District, New Zealand.[1]

Waimea Intermediate School
Address
Map
Salisbury Road,
Richmond,
Tasman,
New Zealand
Coordinates41°20′25″S 173°11′42″E / 41.3403°S 173.1949°E / -41.3403; 173.1949
Information
TypeCo-educational state intermediate, years 7–8
Established1959
Ministry of Education Institution no.3233
PrincipalJustine McDonald[1]
School roll621[1]
Socio-economic decile7
Website[1]

History

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Waimea Intermediate opened in 1959 with a roll of 485 students.[2]

Syndicates

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Students of Waimea Intermediate are split into six different syndicates, which are named after Māori symbols and their associated meaning/proverb.

  • Nīkau – importance of knowledge
  • Rangiātea – aiming high
  • Tū Tangata – shared knowledge
  • Kākano – growth
  • Tamanui Te Rā – rays of hope
  • Tangaroa – strength and vigilance

References

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  1. ^ a b c "Ministry of Education – Education Counts". www.educationcounts.govt.nz. 2021. Retrieved 30 May 2021.
  2. ^ "Growth of Richmond". Nelson Photo News. 24 June 1961. p. 23. Retrieved 30 May 2021.
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