Massey High School

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Massey High School is a co-educational state secondary school in Waitakere City, Auckland, New Zealand. Massey High School was first established in 1969, initially based at Henderson High School, on Henderson Valley Road until the buildings on the current site at Don Buck Road were completed in 1970. Although located in suburban West Auckland, the school shares both a suburban and rural outlook adding to the school's unique character. It is now one of the largest schools in New Zealand.

Massey High School has experienced significant roll growth over the last few years.

Contents 1 History 2 Community Values Statement 3 Five Schools System 4 Campus Development Strategy 5 Management Team 6 Board Of Trustees 7 External links

[edit] History

First established in 1969, the school was initially based at Henderson High School until the buildings on our current site at Don Buck Road were completed in 1970. It has produced many prominent New Zealanders including screen actors, scientists and athletes. Its alumni are now recognised around the world. The school has had its share of troubles throughout its history though, ranging from violence to arson. In 2005 it was made public that the school had conducted research into the possibility of turning the school into a collegiate. The project, dubbed Westgate Collegiate, would split the school into a Junior College (year 9-11), to be located on the existing refurbished grounds, and a Senior College (year 12-14), to be based on an entirely new campus planned for land adjacent the existing school. The Senior College will offer an appropriate blend of secondary and tertiary programmes. Massey High School, the University of Auckland and Unitec have signed a Memorandum of Understanding to work together on the project. The school is currently in negotiations with the Ministry of Education for approval, funding and a timeframe for the project. Westgate Collegiate would be the first of its kind in New Zealand.

[edit] Community Values Statement

Massey High School acknowledges and supports the multi-cultural and diverse nature of its community. It strives to meet the needs of parents, students, tertiary educators and employers in providing an environment where students will not only achieve academically but who will leave secondary school well rounded and with good citizen attributes. Massey High School supports the principles of respect, honesty and open communication.

[edit] Five Schools System

Because of the schools massive size, the decision was made in 2003 to split the school into five smaller, separate homogeneous groups. Each school is lead by two School Dean's and comprise a mixture of classes from Year 9 to Year 13. School Deans have their offices in the physical body of their school so that direct pastoral care can be delivered. The intention of the grouping is to improve pastoral care and encourage a sense of belonging, by providing a small school atmosphere within a large school. The role of the form teacher as the significant adult in a students school life is enhanced. Each school has an assembly once a week, and participates as a group for sporting, cultural and social activities. The schools also each hold a school senate, in which elected students represent their classes at forums to discuss issues relating to their school specifically.

The five schools are named after West Coast beaches of the local area:

• Muriwai
• Piha
• Te Henga
• Anawhata
• Karekare

[edit] Campus Development Strategy

Because of the school's unprecedented growth a campus development strategy was written to allow fluid and comprehensive new facilities to be constructed. The new facilities are very high quality, award winning buildings each for use by a specific department. Recently completed facilities include:

• Bruce Candy Science Centre
• Jack Adam Gymnasium
• Student Support Centre
• Technology Centre Stage 1

Recently refurbished facilities include:

• Two of three previously used school buildings now featuring teaching suites and departmental resource rooms. Clean, modern classrooms featuring high-speed internet access and SmartBoard display panels.
• New roads and paths have been constructed for better access to new buildings.

A summary of the school's development plan can be found below:

• "Stage One"

Science Centre (COMPLETE)

• "Stage Two"

New Gymnasium (COMPLETE)

New Sports Classrooms (COMPLETE)

New Management Suite

Remove technology relocatables

New Technology Centre (COMPLETE)

Refurbish existing technology block

Remove English relocatables

New Health Centre

New School Cafe & Shop

• "Stage Three"

Refurbish/expand Hall

Refurbish/expand Music/Drama Centre

Library extension/refurbishment

• "Stage Four"

New covered outdoor performance space

Up to 8 new general use classrooms (Mathematics Centre extension)

Remove all remaining relocatables

[edit] Management Team

Principal: Mr B Ritchie

Associate Principal: Mr M Jones

Deputy Principals: Mr J Tinling, Mrs S Cranston, Miss P Evans

[edit] Board Of Trustees

Mr B Barnes

Mr T Forlong

Ms S Haysom

Mr S Lavasii

Dr C Shanks

Ms G Sinclair

Mrs M Willi

Mr Webster

Mr K Goddard (Staff Representative)

Mr Sam Jackson (Student Representative)

[edit] External links

• Official Site
• Massey High School Infomation
• Massey High School Old Friends
• TKI Page