Medbury School

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Medbury School
Address
Medbury School
109 Clyde Road,
Fendalton,
Christchurch
Coordinates 43°31′16″S172°35′16″E / 43.5212°S 172.5879°E / -43.5212; 172.5879
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TypePrivate boys' preparatory school, Years 1–8
MottoPlay the Game
Established1923
Ministry of Education Institution no. 4118
ChairmanNick Harvey
HeadmasterDave Scott
School roll379 [1] (February 2024)
Socio-economic decile10
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]

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History

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

Boys are accepted into Medbury School at any level between the ages of five and thirteen at the discretion of the Headmaster.

Notable alumni

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References

  1. ↑ "New Zealand Schools Directory". New Zealand Ministry of Education. Retrieved 14 March 2024.
  2. ↑ Medbury School Medbury School Website. Retrieved on 14 October 2007.
  3. ↑ Christchurch city libraries site Medbury School. Retrieved on 27 October 2023.
  4. ↑ Education Gazette New Zealand – Jubilees & reunions [ permanent dead link ]
  5. ↑ "Medbury School Centenary". Medbury School Website. Retrieved 27 October 2023.
  6. ↑ Donnelly, Elizabeth (1999). "Sam Neill: The Unofficial, Incomplete Biography" . Retrieved 27 October 2023.
  7. ↑ http://www.boysoloist.com/artist.asp?VID=424
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