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Technology machine shop.Computer suite.Technology block












College Facilities and Services

Tararua College provides an environment which enables students to achieve personal standards of excellence and to reach their full potential. We are proud of our modern buildings and facilities, which include:


Kelly Beech Rural Education Unit

A 10 hectare property, which includes learning space, woolshed and yards, situated next to the school grounds. It is used for various learning programmes, including rural studies, science and mathematics.


Isobel Checkley Library

Our primary objective is to encourage reading in an environment that supports the school's teaching and learning programmes. Students can access resources for their recreation reading interests and are provided with the opportunities to develop information skills using a wide range of resources, including information technology.
The Library hours are 8am - 4.30pm, and the facilities provided include:
Fiction and non fiction books, which are located on bookshelves around the walls
A variety of magazines, provided by the wider school community
8 computers for online research
A senior study room
A reading room for tutor reading
A photocopier
Data bases on line eg. Epic, INNZ (Index New Zealand), Encarta
National Library requests via the librarian

Student participation in the Library is encouraged through an active committee of student librarians who participate in the daily running of the library.


Computing Facilities

The school has an excellent network of up-to-date computers with broadband access to the internet. These computers are used by students for word-processing, research and specific computer courses. For example, a range of specialist software applications are used in design work. Careers information is also available through this system.
Staff too use this system: To record student performance for reporting purposes, as a research facility, and it enables them to send/receive e-mail both at school and at home.
Tararua College belongs to a 'cluster' of Wairarapa schools which jointly receive funding to enhance e-learning opportunities for their students.


Performing Arts Complex

Completed in 2005, this includes a purpose-built drama suite, and a music suite with a large music room and a number of smaller practice studios. Music tuition is provided for string, woodwind, guitar, brass and percussion instruments.


Technology Complex

A near new 3 million dollar building with state-of-the-art facilities, including purpose built rooms and workshops for:
Computing
Visual Art (with photographic dark room and computer suite)
Food and Textiles Technology
Materials Technology (with comprehensive machine shop)
Graphics


Gymnasium Complex

The College has a gymnasium with excellent facilities for physical education and a range of indoor sports. This complex also includes a covered swimming pool with convection heating.


Whare Wananga

This stand-alone building is the Maori cultural centre of the College and the home of a strong Kapa Haka group.


Grounds

The grounds include tennis/netball courts, rugby/soccer/hockey fields, cricket pitches/training nets, and track and field facilities all within an attractive well-kept, park-like environment.


Canteen

This is open to students at interval and lunchtimes, and is stocked with an excellent range of healthy food.


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While every attempt is made to ensure the information provided on this website is accurate,
details change from time to time and we are not liable for any omissions or errors. Last updated December 2009.