Central Hawke’s Bay College

DevelopmentsThe College grew steadily over the first 25 years and substantial new buildings were added to the existing Waipukurau DHS facilities. The largest roll attained was in 1984 with 920 students. Mr Bob Foster took over as Principal in 1970 and he led the school until retirement in 1983. Mr Jeremy Ballantyne was Principal from 1983 to 2001. The fourth Principal was Richard Schumacher 2002 – 2010 followed by Mr Dawid deVilliers in 2011 and the current Principal Mr Lance Christiansen started in 2012.TraditionsMany of the features of the 21st Century Central Hawke’s Bay College were forged in first few years including Fryer Cup, House competitions and a tradition of success and ‘achieving with honour’.Mission: To challenge, inspire and enable the potential of tomorrow, today Learning Vision:Positive Environment Engaged Learners Consistent and High Expectations Core School Values: RESPECT INTEGRITY COMMUNITY EXCELLENCE Our CORE school values are very important to us and we endeavour to ensure all those who are involved in the school are aware of what our values are and what they look like, sound like and feel like at the school.Our values are an important part of our Assembilies, notices and newlsetters and are displayed in all classrooms.The curriculum studied by students attending Central Hawkes Bay College is designed to promote a broad and balanced education. Students will study courses based on:The Essential Learning Areas of the New Zealand Curriculum Framework:EnglishLanguagesMathematics and StatisticsPhysical Education & HealthScienceSocial SciencesTechnologyThe ArtsIncorporating key competencies of the New Zealand curriculum:Thinking Using language symbols Managing self Relating to others Participating and Contributing

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Central Hawke’s Bay College

Tavistock Road

Waipukurau, New Zealand
+64 6-858 9203

gille@chbc.school.nz

http://www.chbc.school.nz