Thames High School
State, co-educational, secondary school
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Thames High School is a public high school in Thames, Waikato, New Zealand. Established in 1880, it is the second-oldest secondary school in the former Auckland Province.
Coordinates37°8′23″S 175°32′43″E
TypeState, Co-educational, Secondary
MottoUt prosim patriae
"That I may be worthy of my country"
"That I may be worthy of my country"
Established1880
| Thames High School | |
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| Location | |
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300 Sealey Street, Thames, New Zealand | |
| Coordinates | 37°8′23″S 175°32′43″E |
| Information | |
| Type | State, Co-educational, Secondary |
| Motto | Ut prosim patriae "That I may be worthy of my country" |
| Established | 1880 |
| Ministry of Education Institution no. | 111 |
| Principal | Michael Hart |
| Enrollment | 389[1] |
| Socio-economic decile | 5M[2] |
| Website | www.thameshigh.school.nz |
Academics
At all grade levels, Māori language courses are offered, with emphasis on developing confidence in speaking Māori and on an appreciation of Māori culture and values.[3]
Thames seniors have access to Gateway, a student work program designed to educate students about real-life work.[4]
Thames High School's Distance Learning programs include collaborations with the Correspondence School, the Open Polytechnic, Otago Polytechnic and Travel Careers and Training Ltd.[5][needs update]