Weymouth Primary School

Weymouth Primary School is a Primary School (years 1–6) in Weymouth, a suburb of South Auckland, New Zealand.

Weymouth Primary School
Address
23 Evans Road, Weymouth, Auckland 2103
Coordinates37.046592°S 174.865615°E / -37.046592; 174.865615
Information
TypeState Co-Ed Contributing (Year 1-6)
Ministry of Education Institution no.1570
PrincipalSaane Faaofo-Oldehaver
School roll363[1] (April 2023)
Websitewww.weymouthprimary.school.nz

History

The first school in Weymouth was opened on 7 September 1891, at a site on Weymouth Road. It soon became the focal point for the Weymouth community, and was the site of major social events, including concerts and dances. In 1914, the All Saints Anglican Church hall was built adjacent to the site, and as the school grew, classes began to be held in the hall. In 1946, the Education Board closed the school due to overcrowding, and students were moved to central Manurewa schools.[2]

By 1960, Weymouth had grown enough that a school was established again for the community, which opened on Evans Road.[2]

Weymouth Primary School has a Māori language immersion unit, which caters for years 1–8.[3]

Notes
  1. "New Zealand Schools Directory". New Zealand Ministry of Education. Retrieved 12 December 2022.
  2. Wichman, Gwen (2001). Soaring Bird: a History of Manurewa to 1965. Manurewa: Manurewa Historical Society. p. 48-49. ISBN 0-473-07114-2. Wikidata Q117421984.
  3. "Weymouth School - 21/05/2018". Education Review Office. 21 May 2018.


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