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Day School
1859
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Founded in 1859 amid Mangere's farming community, Mangere Central School was the inaugural educational institution in the area, constructed by local settlers for their children. The first Maori students joined in 1889, learning in a one-room schoolhouse with slates, slate pencils, blackboards, easels, and, at times, the inevitable cane. Those early days saw students walking considerable distances or, for a fortunate few, using donkeys or ponies. The classrooms have evolved significantly, now vibrant and well-equipped with excellent lighting, central heating, and computers. Over the years, Mangere Central School has produced accomplished alumni, including Members of Parliament, Headmistresses, Headmasters, renowned athletes, and notable figures such as a Crown Solicitor and the N.Z. Director of Education. The legacy of these early students and their families, like the Kirkbrides, Westneys, Rennies, Masseys, and Robertsons, endures in street and place names today.
Mangere Central School instills timeless values of resilience, curiosity, and community, fostering a foundation for lifelong learning and global citizenship. Guided by these principles, students are empowered to navigate the complexities of the 21st century with a sense of purpose and responsibility.
Nestled since 1859, Mangere Central School's historic campus echoes the past while embracing modernity with vibrant classrooms, excellent amenities, and a welcoming environment for 21st-century learne...View moreView Less
Jacqualene Maindonald
+64 9 275 9979
244 Kirkbride Road, M?ngere, Auckland 2022, New Zealand
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