Medbury School

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Medbury School
Address
109 Clyde Road,
Fendalton,
Christchurch
Coordinates43°31′16″S 172°35′16″E / 43.5212°S 172.5879°E / -43.5212; 172.5879Coordinates: 43°31′16″S 172°35′16″E / 43.5212°S 172.5879°E / -43.5212; 172.5879
Information
TypePrivate boys' preparatory school, Years 1-8
MottoPlay the Game
Established1923
Ministry of Education Institution no.4118
HeadmasterIan Macpherson
School roll421[1] (November 2021)
Socio-economic decile10
Websitemedbury.school.nz

Medbury School, located in Christchurch, New Zealand, is an independent school for boys between Years 1 to 8 (ages 5 to 13).[2]

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]

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[]

Main category: People educated at Medbury School

References[]

  1. ^ "New Zealand Schools Directory". New Zealand Ministry of Education. Retrieved 22 December 2021.
  2. ^ Schools website Official site of The Medbury School. Retrieved on 14 October 2007.
  3. ^ Christchurch city libraries site
  4. ^ Education Gazette New Zealand - Jubilees & reunions[permanent dead link]
  5. ^ Unofficial Biography
  6. ^ [1]

External links[]

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