Mission Statement

"To foster the desire for learning, to encourage all students to reach their fullest potential in academic, physical, cultural and social spheres. To encourage each student in the pursuit of excellence, a sense of self worth and a concern for others".

Location /Facilities

Established in 1903, Dannevirke High School is a co-ed State school on 12.7 hectares of grounds and gardens. We are 45 minutes Dannevirke HK 1.jpg by road from Palmerston North and Massey University. Facilities include extensive library, computer suites, gymnasium, swimming pool, music suite.

Academic Programme

The NZ National Curriculum is taught from Year 9 to Year 13 (pre University year) in many subjects, including the Arts, Sciences, Accounting and Economics, Computing, Music, Graphics, French and Maori. In-school music lessons offered and private lessons available after school.

Sports and Cultural Activities

Dannevirke High School encourages involvement in sport and cultural activities. The school fields teams in many sports including soccer, athletics, hockey, rugby, cricket, etc. Tae Kwon Do, Judo, and other martial arts available locally. Music lessons available in singing and a variety of instruments; students are encouraged to participate in the various cultural activities that are held during the year.

Student Welfare and Support

The School employs a fulltime Director Of International Students whose job it is to care for international students on a daily basis. She oversees orientation programmes, advises on study plans, arranges visa renewals, uniforms, bank accounts, medical care, homestays, etc.

Accommodation

International students will be offered homestay accommodation in local high quality selected homes. The families are carefully chosen for Dannevirke 1.bmp their care of, interest in, and support for, their international students. All families have been Police checked and students will be regularly visited during the year.

English Language Support

ESOL classes offered to international students as needed, up to 3 hours per day. Long serving, highly-experienced ESOL teacher. ESOL classes offered according to needs of students. IELTS and TOEFL classes offered. Individual subject support as needed.

Extra Curricular Programmes

Students are encouraged to participate in a wide variety of school and community sports & cultural Music Photo PDF.jpg activities. Private music lessons available. Excellent dance school, local choir and drama society which students may attend. Transport arranged. Any special interests enjoyed by the student are encouraged and fostered.

International Student Programme

Students spend time in International Student Department for orientation and then tested in Science, Mathematics and English . Form level and subject placement then decided. Students placed according to ability and level of English. IELTS and TOEFL classes are also available. Extra Tutoring available.