Takapuna Grammar School
| Takapuna Grammar School | |
|---|---|
 | |
| Per Angusta Ad Augusta "Through endeavour to greatness" | |
| Location | |
| 210 Lake Road Belmont Auckland 0622 New Zealand | |
| Coordinates | 36°48′04″S 174°47′19″E / 36.8011°S 174.7886°ECoordinates: 36°48′04″S 174°47′19″E / 36.8011°S 174.7886°E |
| Information | |
| Type | State Co-educational Secondary (Years 9-13) |
| Established | 1927 |
| Ministry of Education Institution no. | 36 |
| Principal | Simon Lamb |
| School roll | 1615[1] (November 2013) |
| Socio-economic decile | 10 |
| Website | www.takapuna.school.nz |
Takapuna Grammar School is a state coeducational secondary school located in the suburb of Belmont on the North Shore of Auckland, New Zealand. Established in 1927, the school mainly serves the eponymous suburb of Takapuna and the entire Devonport Peninsula. A total of 1615 students from Years 9 to 13 (ages 12 to 18) attend the school as of November 2013.[1]
History
The foundation stone of Takapuna Grammar was laid on 6 April 1926 [2] with the school opening officially in 1927. Takapuna Grammar School was the first co-educational school under the auspices of the Auckland Grammar Schools’ Board, and established its own Board of Governors in 1955. The school retained the Auckland Grammar Lion and the motto “Per Angusta Ad Augusta” (“Through endeavour to greatness”).[3]
In 2012, the school controversially attempted to ban sandals in an attempt to improve public perception of the school. [4] The decision was abandoned, however, after a group of students led by Abraham Coombs protested against the decision. The school subsequently surveyed students, parents, and teachers. The results of the poll (89% in opposition to the contentious decision) led to reinstatement of sandals in 2013. [5][6][7]
Development
In the 2000s, a $6.4 million ministry-funded three-stage upgrade began at TGS. The three-level building houses social science classrooms, a new library, and student service and social support centres were completed in the second term of 2009.[8]
Notable students and alumni
- Ella Yelich-O'Connor, aka Lorde (2010–present), singer-songwriter.[9]
- Simon Poelman - decathlete
- Sir Peter Blake - yachtsman
- Barry Brickell OBE - potter and conservationist
- Ralph Roberts - yachtsman, MBE[10][11]
- Murray Deaker - deputy principal, radio host and television presenter
- Finn Andrews - songwriter/musician, The Veils
- Sophia Burn - musician, The Veils
- Howard Charles Clark - academic
- Danny Morrison - cricketer
- Paul Hitchcock - cricketer
- Gary Hurring - swimmer
- Bert Sutcliffe - cricketer
- Stephen Tindall - entrepreneur and founder of The Warehouse
- Gin Wigmore - singer/songwriter
- Pippa Wetzell - television presenter
- Peter Williams 1997–2001 - Alpine Skier 2010 Winter Olympics
- Juliette Haigh - 1996-2000 - rower
- The Checks (band) - musician
- Hon Bruce Cliffe - cabinet minister
- Brad Johnstone - rugby coach
- Marty Johnstone - (Mr Asia) murdered drug dealer[12]
- Jacko Gill - shotputter
- Shaun Quincey - successful solo crossing of the Tasman sea, in 2010
- Sara Tetro - host of the TV3 NZ reality series New Zealand's Next Top Model
- Mark Sagar - 1979-83 - visual artist Computer facial animation at Weta Digital
- Ruth Aitken ONZM - 1980-1990 - English teacher - Coach of the Silver Ferns 2001 - 2012
- Pamela Stephenson - Pamela Helen Stephenson Connolly - clinical psychologist, writer and actress
- Courtney Love - Courtney Michelle Love - musician, singer-songwriter, actress, artist, and author. Lead vocalist and rhythm guitarist of alternative rock band Hole. Was formerly married to Kurt Cobain, lead singer, guitarist and primary songwriter of the grunge band Nirvana.
- Jack Kelly - Headmaster 1970 - 1985, member of 1953-1954 All Black touring team
- Paul Moss - general manager of Media Prima network, judge in 8TV's One in a Million singing contest and Malaysian Idol
- Glenn Peters - bass player for Aishah and The Fan Club
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 "Directory of Schools - as at 4 December 2013". New Zealand Ministry of Education. Retrieved 10 December 2013.
- ↑ "Local History Online — Shore landmarks : [Takapuna Grammar School]". Localhistoryonline.org.nz. Retrieved 2013-09-29.
- ↑ "Takapuna Grammar School | charter". Takapuna.school.nz. Retrieved 2013-09-29.
- ↑ Liz Willis (2012-08-09). "Auckland School Wants Sandal Ban". Stuff.co.nz. Retrieved 2013-09-29.
- ↑ Marnie Hallahan (2013-03-07). "Plan to Ban Sandals at Takapuna Grammar Fails". Stuff.co.nz. Retrieved 2013-09-29.
- ↑ "Local History Online — North Shore Newspapers Index — Browse". Localhistoryonline.org.nz. 2012-09-14. Retrieved 2013-09-29.
- ↑ "Ad Augusta - December 2012 - Prestigious Dux Award". Takapuna.school.nz. Retrieved 2013-09-29.
- ↑ "Student Services, Social Sciences and Library". Retrieved 11 December 2008.
- ↑ Ihaka, James; Jones, Nicholas (12 March 2013). "Kiwi songbird with Universal appeal". The New Zealand Herald. Retrieved 25 May 2013.
- ↑ "News & Features | ISAF | World Sailing | Official Site : Ralph ROBERTS Awarded SPARC Lifetime Achievement". Members.sailing.org. 2009-04-30. Retrieved 2013-09-29.
- ↑ "Ad Augusta - The Ralph Roberts Student sErvies Centre". Takapuna.school.nz. Retrieved 2013-09-29.
- ↑ "Rude but harmless - the real Mr Asia". The Dominion Post. 22 May 2010. Retrieved 16 November 2011.