Summary
James Cook High School is a state co-ed secondary school in the South Auckland suburb of Manurewa, New Zealand.
| James Cook High School | |
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| Address | |
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Dr Pickering Avenue, Manurewa, Manukau, New Zealand 2102 | |
| Coordinates | 37°02′09″S 174°53′08″E / 37.0358°S 174.8856°E |
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| Type | State, co-educational, secondary (Years 9–13) |
| Motto | Endeavour |
| Established | 1968 |
| Ministry of Education Institution no. | 100 |
| Principal | Ms Tina Filipo |
| School roll | 1,447[1] (February 2024) |
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| Color(s) | Blue and Gold |
| Website | jchs.school.nz |
History edit
James Cook High School opened in February 1968. Like most New Zealand state secondary schools of the era, the school was constructed to the Nelson Two-Storey standard plan, characterised by its two-storey H-shaped classroom blocks.
The name chosen for the school was met with widespread interest and approval, as 1968 was the bicentennial of the commencement of Captain Cook's voyage on the Endeavour into the south seas of the Pacific.
The James Cook High School crest was originally a broad shield design with a gold heraldic ship with full white sails and red pennants in the centre. The ship is sailing through two waves. The four gold stars are in the form of the Southern Cross. The school's insignia and uniform were modernised in 2013 and 2014. Both the crest and motto were inspired by the name 'James Cook.'
The James Cook High School School colours are Royal Blue and Gold. The motto 'Endeavour' was the name of James Cook's ship. 'Endeavour' implies: a goal to be striven for, strength of character, a determined, unrelenting effort which never slackens in spite of initial failures, the hope and faith to face new challenges, to surmount new obstacles, and above all, the giving of our best in all the activities of life, whether they be moral, social, cultural or academic.
Demographics edit
According to a 2021 ERO report,[2] the school's ethnic composition includes over 40% who identify as Māori and 45% who are from Pacific heritage. Samoan, Tongan and Cook Islands Māori students make up the largest Pacific nation groups.
History of Principals edit
| Name | From | To |
|---|---|---|
| Ms. Tina Filipo | January 2024 | Present |
| Mr Grant McMillan | May 2016 | October 2023 |
| Mr Vaughan Couillault | June 2012 | February 2016 |
| Mr Bryan Smith | 1994 | 2012 |
Notable alumni edit
- Stephen Berry – politician and political commentator[3]
- Mavina Davis, Maybelle Galuvao, and Lavina Williams – singers, members of Ma-V-Elle
- Scott Dixon – motor racing driver
- Joe Galuvao – rugby league footballer
- Gustavia Lui – businesswoman
- Lelia Masaga – rugby union player[4]
- Joe Rokocoko – rugby union player[4]
- J Williams – singer and entertainer
References edit
- ^ "New Zealand Schools Directory". New Zealand Ministry of Education. Retrieved 14 March 2024.
- ^ "ERO Reports On Our School". James Cook High School. Retrieved 20 December 2023.
- ^ Berry, Stephen (21 September 2019). "Manurewa-Papakura Ward: An Absolutely Biased Guide to Auckland Local Elections". The BFD. Retrieved 22 March 2021.
- ^ a b Richard Knowler (10 July 2009). "Masaga runs for Mum". Stuff.co.nz. Fairfax NZ. Retrieved 24 June 2018.
External links edit
- School website