Paroa school
Paroa school is located on the West Coast of New Zealand and it’s a quiet small school.
Paroa school originally started in 1872 but it was unofficial then was established in 1876. The school started so kids didn’t have to walk to a different school in town.
Paroa school aims to be an enviro school by achieving a bronze medal. Paroa school is about 50 meters from the beach and they sometimes have beach clean ups because it plays a big part in the school values. Paroa School also have school committees which are sports, events, 4cs and toki these are important because it gives the students an opportunity to be leaders. There is also Tackle Patrol to help students to play on the field safely and Team Tuakana to help students on the playground and court.
Paroa school is made of 152 students 40% girls and 60% boys there are 18 staff the school has 8 classrooms and a school library where the school reads books the school also has a hall where where the school plays games and has assemblies. The school also has 2 playgrounds one for the juniors and one for the seniors the school also has a massive field.
In summary Paroa School started in 1872 and was established in 1876 the school is special to the community because they get to come to fun nights and help out on school camps and help the students. The school also couldn’t run without the PTA which helps raise money for the school to buy more resources.
By Mack.
