Taumarunui High School Explained

Taumarunui High School
Motto:	Kia Manawanui "Be Steadfast"
Type:	State, Co-Ed Secondary (Year 9–13), Boarding Facilities
Address:	202 Golf Road Taumarunui 3920 New Zealand
Coordinates:	-38.8639°N 175.248°W
Colours:	Blue and Gold
Principal:	John Rautenbach
Roll:
Decile:	2E^[1]
Moe:	169

Taumarunui High School is a state coeducational secondary school located in Taumarunui, New Zealand. There are approximately 300 students.

The school was originally located in the township.

The school's colours are navy blue and gold.

Notable alumni

Prof. James L. Beck^[2] – Professor of Engineering and Applied Science, California Institute of Technology.
Prof. John C. Butcher ^[3] – Honorary Research Professor, Dept. of Mathematics, University of Auckland.
Ben Fouhy,^[4] world champion kayaker.
Marc and Todd Hunter from the band Dragon.
Ivan Mercep, 2008 recipient of the New Zealand Institute of Architects Gold Medal.
Jenny Ludlam – actress.

See also

List of schools in New Zealand

External links

Taumarunui High School Website

Notes and References

Web site: Decile Change 2014 to 2015 for State & State Integrated Schools . Ministry of Education . 12 February 2015.
Web site: James L. Beck . Its.caltech.edu . 2013-10-23.
Web site: John Butcher's Homepage . Math.auckland.ac.nz . 2013-10-23.
Web site: Ben Fouhy : Words. Benfouhy.com. 2013-10-23.