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Message from the Principal
Naumai haramai koutou ki te kura tuarua
o W’akaa’urangi.
Secondary School is a critical time for
young people and choosing the right school for your child is important. It is vital
to prepare your child for a fulfilling and successful future. For 123 years, Stratford High School has
been serving the Stratford Community, the ‘heart’ of Taranaki. We pride
ourselves on producing young men and women who develop the skills and competencies
to engage in lifelong learning and who are well prepared to excel in the
future. By offering a learning environment that meets the needs of our
students, and through the exposure to various leadership opportunities, we are
confident that they will leave us with the ability to adapt to the challenges
of an ever-changing world.
Stratford High School is committed to
developing well rounded students. We offer robust academic programmes, as well
as a wide variety of sports and cultural activities. Our school is set on 17
acres of land, and our high-quality facilities cater for all activities. The
grounds include playing areas for soccer, rugby, netball, basketball, tennis
and cricket. The school stadium, which is widely used by the community, is organised
to allow for multiple indoor sports, including a full-size basketball court, a
well-resourced weight training area and a large viewing gallery. A school pool
is also available during the summer months. We offer specialist classrooms for
Technology, Hospitality, Science Laboratories, Art and Photography, Music and
Digital Technology suites. Our Assembly Hall seats the whole school and is regularly
used for community events. Adjacent to the Hall is the Drama Department which allows
students to be involved in various plays and productions. The school curriculum offers a broad
base for our year 9 and 10 students, providing them with the opportunity to
experience all available subjects before entering the senior school. Senior
students choose from a range of subjects for study towards their NCEA
qualification. We are continuing the grow the number of vocational courses
available to our students. Staff are
committed to providing a safe and friendly classroom environment to enable our students
to realize their dreams and embrace the opportunities presented to them.
Our
‘HEART’ values underpin our actions. We believe that effective relationships
between staff, students and whānau are critical to our success. We have high
expectations of our students and staff to work together to achieve the very
best. A strong
pastoral care system and guidance network ensures that the students are well
supported during their time at school.
We are excited about Stratford High
School being the school of choice for your child. If you require further
assistance in making your decision, please don’t hesitate to make contact at
any time.
Nga mihi
Cameron Stone, Principal
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Stratford High School | Address: Swansea Road, Stratford, 4332, New Zealand | Postal address: PO Box 204, Stratford, 4352, New Zealand
Phone: (06) 765-6039 | Fax (06) 765-5356 | Email: mail@stratfordhigh.school.nz