Matamata College
Matamata College is a co-educational state secondary school located in Matamata, New Zealand.
History
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The college was declared open on 11 February 1924 by the Minister for Education, James Parr.
In July 2012, a student was killed by a train after he ran out from several trees alongside the tracks outside the school; He was killed instantly.
Notable alumni
- Anne Taylor – netball player
- Brendon Leonard – rugby union player
- Casey Williams – netball player
- Catherine Tizard – Governor-General
- Craig Innes – rugby union and rugby league player
- Judith Collins – politician; former National leader
- Julie Hawkes – squash player
- Lyn Grime – Olympic hurdler
- Murray Taylor – rugby union player
- Nicola Browne – cricketer
- Richard Nunns – Māori traditional instrumentalist of Pākehā heritage
- Shane Dye – jockey
- Warwick Taylor – rugby union player
Historic imagery
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Aerial and front view of Matamata College in 1978.
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Aerial view of Matamata College in the 1940s
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Front of Matamata College in the 1950s
References
- ^ "New Building at Matamata - Opening by Minister". The New Zealand Herald. 11 February 1924. p. 9.
- ^ Ihaka, James (26 July 2012). "Matamata College student tragically killed by train near Matamata College". Waikato Herald.
- ^ Brown, Abby (17 July 2014). "Mum nets trip to see Casey win gold". Waikato Times.
- ^ "Lynnette O'Connor (Massey)". Matamata College. Retrieved 8 October 2017.