Springdale, New Zealand

Springdale is a rural community in the Matamata-Piako District and Waikato region of New Zealand's North Island.

It is located north-west of Tatuanui, north of Morrinsville and east of Tahuna near State Highway 27.

The area was very swampy in the early 20th century, but has been gradually been developed into productive farmland.[1]

Springdale Hall is used for local events and can accommodate up to 300 people.[2]

Education

Springdale School is a co-educational state primary school for Year 1 to 8 students,[3] with a roll of 52 as of March 2020.[4]

The school was established in 1915 and celebrated its centenary in 2015. Del Parton, who attended the school from 1927 to 1934, was the oldest living pupil at the event.[1]

The school has received funding from gaming machine charities.[5]

Despite its rural location, students had access to Ultra-Fast Broadband and tablet computers before many other schools.[1]

Teachers at the school have gone on to become long-time principals and senior teachers in other parts of the country.[6][7]

The school has regular dress-up days.[8][9][10]

References
  1. Ramsey, Theresa (6 May 2015). "Springdale celebrates 100 years". Stuff. Waikato Times.
  2. "Springdale Hall". mpdc.govt.nz. Matamata-Piako District Council.
  3. "Ministry of Education School Profile". educationcounts.govt.nz. Ministry of Education.
  4. "Education Review Office Report". ero.govt.nz. Education Review Office.
  5. Hope, Sharnae (20 May 2019). "Bowls player believes reducing machines is more harmful". Stuff. Waikato Times.
  6. Bateson, Sonya (7 July 2018). "Murray Armstrong farewells teaching after 44 years at Tauranga Girls' College". New Zealand Media and Entertainment. Bay of Plenty Times.
  7. Howe, Jonathan (22 April 2014). "Leading Light". Stuff. Manawatu Standard.
  8. Ramsey, Teresa (20 April 2016). [Fairies, minions and the hulk at Springdale School dress-up day "Fairies, minions and the hulk at Springdale School dress-up day"] Check |url= value (help). Stuff. Piako Post.
  9. Ramsey, Teresa (24 August 2015). "Red-nosed at Springdale School". Stuff. Waikato Times.
  10. Ramsey, Teresa (5 July 2016). "Celebrating cultures at Springdale School". Stuff. Piako Post.

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