Kohimarama School

Kohimarama School is a coeducational state primary school in Kohimarama, Auckland. The initial school building was constructed in 1921, while the school grounds were opened on 6 September 1924.[2] The memorial entrance gates to the school were opened on 14 June 1928 by the then chairman of Auckland Education Board, A. Burns.[3][4] The school's flagpole and bell were from the scow 'Kohi'.[5]

Kohimarama School
Address
112 Kohimarama Road
Kohimarama
Auckland 1071
New Zealand
Information
TypeState, Co-educational, Primary
MottoEnter to Learn, Leave to Serve
Established1921
Ministry of Education Institution no.1334
PrincipalPaul Engles
School roll463 (as of April 2023)[1]
Socio-economic decile10
Website

References

  1. "New Zealand Schools Directory". New Zealand Ministry of Education. Retrieved 12 December 2022.
  2. "The Auckland Star". 8 September 1924. p. 8.
  3. "The Auckland Star". 13 June 1928. p. 10.
  4. "The New Zealand Herald". 15 June 1928. p. 8.
  5. Hansen, H. J. (2008). Biddick’s Scow Kohi and the Kohi School. Auckland, N.Z.: H.J. Hansen. ISBN 9780473143701.

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