Hato Paora College
Hato Paora College is a Catholic, Māori Boys' Boarding school located near Cheltenham, Feilding, New Zealand. It was founded in 1947 under the leadership of Marist Priest, Isaac J Gupwell. It is the largest Boys' Maori Boarding Secondary School in New Zealand.
| Hato Paora College | |
|---|---|
| Address | |
| Coordinates | 40.1511°S 175.6601°E |
| Information | |
| Type | Integrated boys' secondary, years 9-15 |
| Motto | Whāia te Tika to always do what is right[1] |
| Established | 1947; 73 years ago[2] |
| Ministry of Education Institution no. | 199 |
| Principal | Dr. Nathan Matthews |
| School roll | 122[3] (March 2020) |
| Socio-economic decile | 4J[4] |
| Website | www.hatopaora.school.nz |
Notable alumni
- Aroha Awarau, journalist, editor, playwright
- Morvin Edwards, former New Zealand Kiwi Rugby League Player,[5]
- Max Takuira Matthew Mariu SM (1952-2005), Auxiliary Bishop of Hamilton (1988-2005), first Māori Catholic bishop.
- Shannon Paku, professional rugby union player
- Morvin Simon, composer and kapa haka expert
- Archie John Te Atawhai Taiaroa KNZM (3 January 1937 – 21 September 2010), Māori leader
- Otere Black, professional rugby union player
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References
- "A tour of the school". Archived from the original on 9 October 2007.
- "Society of Mary – Marist Fathers and Brothers – New Zealand". Retrieved 28 September 2009.
- "New Zealand Schools Directory". New Zealand Ministry of Education. Retrieved 26 April 2020.
- "Decile Change 2014 to 2015 for State & State Integrated Schools". Ministry of Education. Retrieved 12 February 2015.
- http://parorangi.maori.nz/HBCOBA_foundation.htm
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