Awatapu College

Infobox NZ school
name = Awatapu College
badge =
motto = Whai mana, whai oranga
type = State Co-Ed Secondary (Year 9-13)
established = 1976
address = 434 Botanical Rd, Palmerston North
principal = Tina Sims
roll = 927
decile = 5 [ [http://www.minedu.govt.nz/web/downloadable/dl7698_v1/decile-changes-2007-2008-web-state-s-integ.xls Decile change 2007 to 2008 for state & state integrated schools] ]
MOE = 198
homepage = [http://www.awatapu.school.nz/ www.awatapu.school.nz]

Awatapu College is a State co-educational Secondary School in Awapuni, Palmerston North, New Zealand.

Location and History

The school is located at the bend of Botanical Road, opposite West End School. It is built upon a drained ancient lagoon, known to the local Maori as "Awatapu" meaning "Sacred River". It was formerly a golf course.

The school was opened in 1976.

Colours

The traditional colours of the school are Black and Gold, as seen in the sports teams, notably the 1st XV and even on the collar of the school uniform shirts.

porting rivalries

Awatapu has a local sporting rivalry with Palmerston North Boys' High School and Freyberg High School. Awatapu have been the holders of the Mark Ranby Trophy which is a rugby competition between these schools.

Notable Alumni

* Sam Hansen, also known as PNC, New Zealand rapper
* Callum August, CEO Dirty Records

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