Macleans topic Flashcards
What does the school motto tell us?
It is good to do what is right. It tells us that it is important to be regarded with integrity, truthfulness and trustworthiness.
what is the MACLEANS acronym
Manners, articulate, courage, loyalty, effort 100%, authority respected, no lies, sympathy and service
what is the STEPS acronym
Sir- Ms-Miss,Mrs, Thank you, Excuse me, Please, sorry
What is the school badge symbolic of?
Our school emblem comes from the Maclean family one. We took the castle and modified it.
What was Stockade hill originally? What did it become later?
It was built in 1863 because of a perceived threat of attack. Later it became a memorial for fallen soldiers after WW1
When was Macleans College opened?
1980
How many principals have there been?
4
Who populated the area?
The Ngai Tai iwi
What did we add to the macleans family castle?
We added waves to symbolize where our school is based.
What is Kupes mascot and charity? Who is it named after?
Kiwi, Kiwis for kiwi. Kupe the said to be first human to discover NZ.
What is Rutherfords mascot and charity? Who is it named after?
Elephant, cure kids, red nose day. Ernest Rutherford, a nuclear physicist who split a atom.
What is Mansfields mascot and charity? Who is it named after?
Dog, guide dogs. Katherine mansfield was a famous NZ author.
What is Battens mascot and charity? Who is it named after?
buzzy bee, westpac rescue. Jean Batten was a nz aviator. Made the first solo flight from England to NZ.
What is Uphams mascot and charity? Who is it named after?
Lion, RSA. Charles Upham was a famous NZ solider, he was one of three people to win the Victoria cross twice
What is TKs mascot and charity? Who is it named after?
Taniwha, child cancer. Kiri Te Kanawa was a famous NZ opera singer
