Medbury School
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| Medbury School | |
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| Address | |
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109 Clyde Road, Fendalton, Christchurch | |
| Coordinates | 43°31′16″S 172°35′16″E / 43.5212°S 172.5879°E |
| Information | |
| Type | Private boys' preparatory school, Years 1–8 |
| Motto | Play the Game |
| Established | 1923 |
| Ministry of Education Institution no. | 4118 |
| Chairman | Nick Harvey |
| Headmaster | Dave Scott |
| School roll | 387[1] (August 2024) |
| Socio-economic decile | 10 |
| Website | medbury.school.nz |
Medbury School, located in Christchurch, New Zealand, is an independent day and boarding preparatory school for boys between Years 1 to 8 (ages 5 to 13).[2]
History
[edit]Medbury School was established in 1923 by the Chennells family after purchasing a property of 20,000 square metres (220,000 sq ft) and a large family home called "Ripsford". The school began with only nine boys cared for by the Chennells. By 1925 the number of boys attending the school had grown to approximately 50. In 1955 the Chennells retired; by this time there were 111 boys at the school.[3] Development of facilities has occurred as the school has grown and the school will celebrate 100 years in 2023.[4][5]
Admission
[edit]Boys are accepted into Medbury School at any level between the ages of five and thirteen at the discretion of the Headmaster.
Notable alumni
[edit]- Marcus Armstrong – racing driver in the FIA Formula 2 Championship
- Zach Gallagher – Crusaders and Canterbury Professional Rugby Player
- Sam Neill – actor[6]
- Isaiah Punivai – Crusaders and Cantebury Professional Rugby Player
- Ngane Punivai – Highlanders and Canterbury Professional Rugby Player
- Teddy Tahu Rhodes – baritone[7]
References
[edit]- ^ "New Zealand Schools Directory". New Zealand Ministry of Education. Retrieved 17 September 2024.
- ^ Medbury School Medbury School Website. Retrieved on 14 October 2007.
- ^ Christchurch city libraries site Medbury School. Retrieved on 27 October 2023.
- ^ Education Gazette New Zealand – Jubilees & reunions[permanent dead link]
- ^ "Medbury School Centenary". Medbury School Website. Retrieved 27 October 2023.
- ^ Donnelly, Elizabeth (1999). "Sam Neill: The Unofficial, Incomplete Biography". Retrieved 27 October 2023.
- ^ http://www.boysoloist.com/artist.asp?VID=424