title: Northland School
text: # Northland School
  
  Northland School is a small state primary school in Northland, western Wellington, and was established in 1906. The school is situated at 14 Harbour View Road and is a decile ten school. Northland School caters for Years 1 through 8, and there are 4 teams, each made up of 2–3 year groups. Each team has 3–4 classes and the children change classes every year. The school has a Bring Your Own Device (or BYOD) system. In 2016 the school received funding to rebuild aging and leaky classrooms.
  
  ## Sport
  
  Northland School compete in many Western Zone Championships. These include Football, Rippa Rugby, Cricket, Athletics and Swimming. The school also has a large focus on Netball and the school Netball team has its own website (linked below).
  
  ## Notable alumni
  
  * Ocean Mercier - scientist
  * Shona McCullagh - choreographer and dancer
  * Tandi Wright - actor
  
  ## 2006 centennial
  
  In 2006, Northland School held its 100 Year Anniversary. All of the students took part in the school play. The students were divided into four teams; Team 1 (Years 0–2) took the first 25 years, Team 2 (Years 3–4) took the next 25 years, Team 3 (Years 5–6) took the next 25 years, and Team 4 (Years 7–8) took the last 25 years.
  
  ## School principals
  
  The school has had the following principals:
  
  * 2021 - present Andrea Peetz
  * 2003–2020 Jeremy Edwards
  * 1995–2002 Pat Manning
  * 1990–1994 Liz Millar
  * 1967–1990 Lou Grondin
  * 1962–1966 Mr C. P. Bryce
  * 1957–1961 Mr. L. H. Bansgrove
  * 1956–1957 Mr. R. MacCaskill
  * 1954–1956 Mr. H. Downes
  * 1951–1953 Mr. H. Blackburn
  * 1946–1951 Mr. E. G. Thomas
  * 1943–1946 Mr. C. F. Rockel
  * 1942–1943 Mr. N. Gilchrist
  * 1939–1941 Mr. H. F. Gabites
  * 1937–1939 Mr. A. J. Trevena
  * 1926–1937 Mr. J. Barnett
  * 1923–1926 Mr. O. J. Howarth
  * 1906–1923 Mr. D .M. Polson
  